Citizenship
Austrian citizenship, naturalization, and passport.
Austrian citizenship (Staatsbürgerschaft) is achievable through naturalization after meeting residency, language, and income requirements. Our guides walk you through the entire process from eligibility to receiving your passport.
Austria allows dual citizenship in some cases, and the path to citizenship typically takes 6–10 years depending on your situation.
- Residency requirement: 10 years legal residence, or 6 years with integration achievements
- Language test: B1 certificate (German) required, B2 for faster naturalization
- Citizenship test: 33 questions on Austrian history, democracy, and society (18 correct to pass)
See also: Complete Guide to Austrian Citizenship, Citizenship Test Preparation.
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