The investment can be made into the active business that provides technological innovation, creates new jobs or promotes foreign trade in the country, or a donation to an approved public project. Depending on the selected investment option, the investment amount will be from € 2,000,000 to € 10,000,000. The spouse and children under the age of 18 are eligible for citizenship together with the investor. In addition to the investment amount, government and due diligence fees are applied. Citizenship by investment applications are considered individually during 12-24 months. After government approval, investors and all family members included in the application must personally receive the citizenship certificates, submit biometric data and apply for Austrian passports.
Austrian Passport
by Investment
Become a citizen of the European Union
and get new opportunities
to reach your goals
According to article 10 (6) of the Austrian Citizenship Act, foreign investors may acquire an Austrian passport by investments, that are economically beneficial for the state. Austrian passport gives an opportunity to expand the rights and enjoy all the privileges available to EU citizens. You are not required to pass a language exam and may retain your original citizenship when receiving Austrian passport.
Benefits of Austrian passport
Visa-free entry
to 185 countries.
Favorable conditions for enrolling
and studying in EU universities.
Choose any EU country
as a new place of residence.
Incorporation and development of business
in the European market.
Access to a quality health-care system
in Austria.
Account opening in any
EU and Swiss banks.
Use legal support of
International Holdings lawyers
when applying for the Austrian passport
and ensure a prosperous future
for your family
How to acquire Austrian passport
by investment
Austrian passport
application process
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1Submit application and documents to any Austrian passport authority or Austrian Embassy or Consulate abroad.
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2Payment of € 120 passport fee.
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3Biometric data submission.
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4Issuance of Austrian passport.
Get the EU passport in
accelerated time frame