🇦🇹 Austria · Naturalisation
Citizenship by Declaration — falsely treated as citizen for 15+ years (§ 57 StbG) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €0 |
Duration & renewal
Citizenship possible after 15 years.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://ris.bka.gv.at/eli/bgbl/1985/311/P57/NOR40154285.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Application fee
https://ris.bka.gv.at/eli/bgbl/1985/311/P57/NOR40154285 · verified 2026-06-08
Years to citizenship
https://ris.bka.gv.at/eli/bgbl/1985/311/P57/NOR40154285 · verified 2026-06-08
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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.