Global Residency and Citizenship by Investment Report: Austria (CBI)
Rankings
Overall ranking: 8th (score: 85.91)
- Procedure: 9th
- Mobility: 1st
- Tax Optimization: 5th
- Quality of Life: 1st
- Investment: 2nd
Country Information
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 |