Austria citizenship
1 current source-backed citizenship pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-28
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acquisition by award / naturalisation | A foreign national may seek Austrian citizenship after 10 years of lawful, uninterrupted residence, including 5 years settled, or after 10 years as a recognised refugee, provided the general naturalisation conditions are met. | 2026-07-13 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acquisition by award / naturalisation | Application fee | 163 EUR | Official source |
| Acquisition by award / naturalisation | Years of residence required (general) | 10 years | Official source |
| Acquisition by award / naturalisation | Language level required | B1 (German) | Official source |
| Acquisition by award / naturalisation | Other citizenship may be kept | Conditional: Normally the prior citizenship must be relinquished; exceptions apply where renunciation is impossible or unreasonable, or Austria waives it in its special interest. | Official source |
| Acquisition by award / naturalisation | Where to apply | in the country | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Acquisition by award / naturalisation | The Austrian Federal Government information states that Austrian nationals, as EU citizens, may work in any EU Member State as employees or self-employed persons and cannot be required to obtain a work permit for that employment. | Official source |