Austria does not run a citizenship by investment programme. It has a discretionary citizenship by exception for people who deliver extraordinary merit to the country. This page explains what that means for Lebanese applicants.
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.
There is no published nationality bar, so Lebanese nationals are not excluded in principle. The real test is whether the applicant can show extraordinary merit that is in the special interest of Austria, which is a very high bar that few people meet.
This is not a transaction with a price list. The Federal Government decides each case at cabinet level and has wide discretion. There is no guarantee of approval and no fixed timetable. Confirm the current position with the official authority.
Citizenship by exception rests on extraordinary achievement or contribution in fields such as science, the economy, sport, culture or the arts. Where an economic contribution is considered, it is expected to be active, for example building a real Austrian enterprise that creates jobs and export revenue. Passive holdings such as government bonds or real estate do not count.
Because there is no published minimum, this page does not state one. Any figure circulating online is not an official threshold. We do not name or recommend any firm. To understand how to assess advisors for a complex case like this, use Get Matched.
Each case is unique and there is no set processing time. Public descriptions suggest the overall process can span one to three years, but there is no entitlement to citizenship and no committed schedule. Confirm the current position with the official authority.
Because there is no published price for this discretionary route, this page does not invent one. Applicants face their own contribution, legal and advisory costs, which vary widely. Treat any advertised package price as a private offer, not an official fee, and confirm the legal position with the official authority.
| Item | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Type of programme | Not a citizenship by investment programme | Discretionary grant for extraordinary merit |
| Published price | None | Any advertised minimum is not official |
| Decision maker | Austrian Federal Government | Cabinet level discretion |
| Outcome | Not guaranteed | Confirm the position with the official authority |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Austrian Federal Government under the Citizenship Act, with the Federal Ministry of the Interior publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
No. Austria has no citizenship by investment programme. There is only a rare discretionary grant for extraordinary merit, with no published price and no guaranteed outcome. Confirm with the official authority.
No official minimum is published for citizenship by exception. Any figure advertised online is not an official threshold. Verify the legal position with the official authority.
There is no set timetable. Public descriptions suggest one to three years, but approval is discretionary and not guaranteed. Confirm with the official 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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