To become a citizen of one of the richest countries in the world with a low economic inflation rate, with a temperate climate, beautiful mountain landscapes and pristine lakes - Austria - is an almost impossible task. The share of migrants living in a parliamentary republic, relative to other European states, is very small.
Despite the fact that almost 90% of the population is indigenous, those who have permanently lived in the country for 10 years still have illusory opportunities to obtain a residence permit and subsequently apply for citizenship. And some categories of people have the opportunity to obtain citizenship quickly.
Oligarchs
Austria welcomes in the ranks of its citizens people with high financial solvency, living on income from deposits and investments, placed not necessarily in the country. Large investors who have invested 8 million euros in the economy of the federal state or patrons who donated 2 million euros to an Austrian charitable foundation can obtain citizenship in one year.
World renowned professionals
Undoubtedly, such people raise the prestige of the state. Outstanding scientists, artists, businessmen, athletes easily obtain a residence permit, which is renewed annually. After 6 years of living in the country, they can become full citizens.
Born in Austria
Children born to foreigners on the territory of Austria, 4-6 years after permanent residence in a federal state of central Europe, have the right to obtain citizenship.
By the right of blood, children of Austrian citizens, regardless of their place of birth and residence, have the right to citizenship until the age of majority.
Married to an Austrian citizen
If you are married to a citizen of this country, you can apply for citizenship. But it won't be that fast. At the same time, it is necessary to live in the country for at least 3-4 years, of which 1-2 years must be married.
Advantages of obtaining a residence permit
The pluses when considering a residence permit include:
- the presence of real estate in Austria;
- getting here general and secondary education;
- family ties.
The standard residency requirement in Austria is quite large - 10 years after obtaining a residence permit, which must be renewed every year. Moreover, if the circumstances for which the residence permit was originally issued have changed for the worse, it will most likely not be extended. After a decade, you can apply for an unlimited residence permit and apply for citizenship. But after 30 years of being in the country, you automatically become its citizen without any conditions.
It is important to prove by registration the fact of the main place of residence in the country, for this it is necessary to be in Austria annually for at least six months.
It should be noted such a plus of Austrian citizenship, significant for some categories of persons, as the absence of extradition of their citizens at the request of foreign law enforcement agencies.
