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Austria CBI (Exceptional Services)

AustriaCitizenship by Investmenthigh confidence

Austria offers citizenship by investment, granting full citizenship and passport in 0 years. Requires a qualifying investment or donation. Investment from $1M. Due diligence is conducted on all applicants.

Investment

€1m+ donation to government projects

Processing

36 months

Min stay

0 days/year

Tax rate

Standard Austrian rates — but very limited use case%

How popular is this programme?

Searches/mo

10

Interest

Low

Trend

Stable 0%

Demand score28/100

Based on Google search demand (US). Updated periodically.

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Key Details

Leads to PRYes

0

Dual citizenshipNo

Remote work—

Healthcare included—

Crypto accepted—

Same-sex recognised—

RenewableNo

Stay Requirements

Discretionary citizenship-by-merit; no formal residence rule but "genuine link"/some presence may be expected

medium confidence

Highlights

Full citizenship and passport
No minimum stay requirement
Investment in government projects
Fast processing time
Access to EU benefits

What could change

Political shifts may alter investment requirements or benefits.

Official programme page Am I eligible?

Tax Notes

Austria has a worldwide tax system, but the specific tax treatment for citizenship by investment is limited.

Last verified: 4/15/2026Updated: 6/10/2026Confidence: high

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How much to invest in Austria to get citizenship?

So, to become a citizen under this program, you need to invest. You are also expected to have a good level of financial strength. Austria citizenship by investment cost: Average investment of 7-8 million euros (may increase over time)

What countries allow CBI?

Antigua & Barbuda. Dominica. Grenada. St. Kitts & Nevis. St. Lucia.

Are babies born in Austria automatically citizens?

Children automatically become Austrian citizens at the time of their birth, when the mother is an Austrian citizen. The same applies in case the parents are married and only the father is an Austrian citizen.

What is the European CBI program?

European citizenship by investment (CBI) programs allow individuals and their families to obtain citizenship in a European country by making a qualifying economic contribution.

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