Last Updated: May 23, 2026
Global Residency and Citizenship by Investment Report: Austria
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Introduction
Rankings Snapshot
Index | Ranking | Score |
|---|---|---|
Overall Ranking
| 8th | 85.90 |
Procedure
| 9th | 85.30 |
Mobility
| 1st | 100.00 |
Tax Optimization
| 13th | 75.00 |
Quality of Life
| 1st | 96.50 |
Investment
| 2nd | 92.87 |
Country Information at a Glance
Category | Details |
|---|---|
Legal Provision
| |
Region
| Europe |
Minimum Investment Threshold
| €3 – 10 million (case-by-case basis) |
Year of Inception
| 2000 |
Visa-free Countries
| 181 |
Investment Options
| Significant contributions to the Austrian economy in the form of a joint venture or a direct investment in a business that creates jobs or generates new export sales |
Physical Presence Requirements
| Uninterrupted legal residence |
Family Member Inclusion
| The main applicant can include spouse and dependent children |
Dual Citizenship Allowed
| Restricted |
Average Processing Time
| 36 months |
Conclusion
Footnotes
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