🇦🇹 Austria · Naturalisation
Naturalisation (fast-track 6 years — special integration) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Language level | B2 |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €2,185 |
Duration & renewal
Citizenship possible after 6 years.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.oesterreich.gv.at/en/themen/menschen_aus_anderen_staaten/staatsbuergerschaft/1/Seite.260421.html.
- Typical processing: ~180 days.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Language level
Criminal record
Application fee
Years to citizenship
Open to all nationalities
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-08.