Citizenship for extraordinary achievements in the special interest of the Republic (§10(6) StbG) (Verleihung der Staatsbürgerschaft wegen außerordentlicher Leistungen (§ 10 Abs. 6 StbG))
Citizenship for extraordinary achievements in the special interest of the Republic (§10(6) StbG) is a residence route in Austria (Ciudadanía por inversión). No statutory amount. Government confirms extraordinary past & expected achievements (business, science, sport, arts) in the Republic’s interest; economic cases need big active investment/jobs (advisers cite €3–10M+). Residence, German, income tests waived; dual citizenship kept.
Citizenship by investment: due-diligence checklist →Requirements at a glance
There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Permanent residence: after ya years. Citizenship can be possible after about 0 years.
How holders are taxed
Taxed only if Austrian tax resident (domicile/habitual abode); worldwide, up to 55%; 27.5% on capital income
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Categoría | Ciudadanía por inversión |
|---|---|
| Inversión | — |
| Tasas (familia) | — |
| Ingresos / año | — |
| Patrimonio | — |
| Estancia mín. | 0 |
| RP | ya |
| Ciudadanía | ya |
| Trabajo | yes |
| Requisitos | Discretionary; Federal Government decision; very few grants per year |
| Impuestos | Taxed only if Austrian tax resident (domicile/habitual abode); worldwide, up to 55%; 27.5% on capital income |
| A fecha de | 2026-10 |
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