Austria has no standard citizenship by investment programme. A rare grant is possible under Section 10(6) of the Citizenship Act for extraordinary services to the country. Indian nationals should weigh this carefully against India's rules on dual citizenship.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
This route is not a product you can buy. Section 10(6) of the Citizenship Act allows a grant where a person has provided, or is expected to provide, extraordinary services in the interest of the Republic, for example in the economic, scientific, cultural or sporting fields. Eligibility is judged case by case at a high bar.
A key point for Indian nationals is that India does not permit dual citizenship, so acquiring another citizenship generally means giving up Indian citizenship. Consider this before pursuing any foreign citizenship.
There is one legal basis, the exceptional grant under Section 10(6). In practice an applicant must demonstrate a genuine and substantial benefit to Austria.
Passive holdings such as real estate or government bonds are generally not accepted as extraordinary services. The federal government must approve the grant. Confirm the current interpretation with the authority.
Because each case is assessed individually and requires high level approval, there is no fixed timeline. Cases can take a long time and many do not succeed.
Confirm the current process with the authority.
There is no published investment minimum for this route. Figures circulating in the market are not official.
The real requirement is an extraordinary contribution that the authorities accept. Confirm the legal basis and any costs with the authority rather than relying on quoted prices.
| Item | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Official investment minimum | None published | Discretionary grant for extraordinary services |
| Legal basis | Section 10(6) of the Citizenship Act | Federal government approval required |
| Dual citizenship for Indian nationals | Generally not possible | India does not permit dual citizenship |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
No. Austria has no purchase programme. The exceptional route under Section 10(6) is discretionary and reserved for extraordinary services to the Republic. Confirm the legal basis with the Federal Ministry of the Interior.
Generally no. India does not allow dual citizenship, so acquiring Austrian citizenship would usually require giving up Indian citizenship. Confirm your position before acting.
No official minimum is published. Figures quoted in the market are not official. Confirm the current requirements with the authority.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
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