Global Residency and Citizenship by Investment Report: Austria (RBI)
Rankings
Overall ranking: 21st (score: 82.86)
- Procedure: 21st
- Mobility: 2nd
- Tax Optimization: 6th
- Quality of Life: 5th
- Investment: 23rd
Country Information
Legal Provision | |
Region | Europe |
Minimum investment threshold | No specific minimum investment required, but applicants must have approximately € 50,000 in liquid funds |
Year of inception | 2011 |
Visa-free countries | 181 |
Investment options | No investment required |
Physical presence requirements | Applicants must reside in Austria for six months per year to maintain residence. |
Family member inclusion | The main applicant can include spouse and dependent children under 18 |
Dual citizenship allowed | Restricted |
Path to citizenship | Eligibility to apply for citizenship after 10 years of continuous residence |
Average processing time | 3-6 months |