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Austria

Europe

Citizenship by Exceptional Contribution

Citizenship

Popularity65%

Austria's citizenship by exceptional economic contribution is among the most prestigious European routes, granting full EU citizenship — including settlement rights across the EU and Switzerland — via an individually evaluated contribution to the Austrian economy.

Min. Investment

Case-by-case

Processing

12–24 months

Top-5 global passport — visa-free to 190+ destinations
Full EU citizenship with settlement rights across EU & Switzerland
Hereditary status passed to children and future generations
Citizenship path in 0 years

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