Austrian citizenship

News, information and practical advice about Austrian citizenship.

Why has naturalisation in Austria doubled in early 2022 - and who are the new citizens?

Austrian citizenship

Why has naturalisation in Austria doubled in early 2022 - and who are the new citizens?

Austria improves nationality law for descendants of Nazi victims

Austrian citizenship

Austria improves nationality law for descendants of Nazi victims

An amendment had to be passed to remedy "unacceptable differences in treatment" of the descendants of Holocaust victims.

How descendants of victims of Nazism can apply for Austrian citizenship

Austrian citizenship

How descendants of victims of Nazism can apply for Austrian citizenship

Will Austria implement easier citizenship rules?

Will Austria implement easier citizenship rules?

EXPLAINED: How to apply for Austrian citizenship

EXPLAINED: How to apply for Austrian citizenship

What does Austria's citizenship test involve?

Austrian citizenship

What does Austria's citizenship test involve?

IN NUMBERS: How many people become Austrian each year – and where do they come from?

IN NUMBERS: How many people become Austrian each year – and where do they come from?

Why do so few foreigners become Austrian?

Why do so few foreigners become Austrian?

What makes Austrian citizenship so hard to get?

What makes Austrian citizenship so hard to get?

How much does it cost to become an Austrian citizen?

How much does it cost to become an Austrian citizen?

COMPARE: Which European countries have the toughest rules for gaining citizenship?

COMPARE: Which European countries have the toughest rules for gaining citizenship?

'I pay taxes in Austria': Anger as foreigners barred from Vienna council vote

'I pay taxes in Austria': Anger as foreigners barred from Vienna council vote