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 (Kansalaisuus sijoituksella). 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 heti 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.
| Luokka | Kansalaisuus sijoituksella |
|---|---|
| Sijoitus | — |
| Maksut (perhe) | — |
| Tulot / v | — |
| Varat | — |
| Väh. oleskelu | 0 |
| PR | heti |
| Kansalaisuus | heti |
| Työ | yes |
| Kelpoisuus | Discretionary; Federal Government decision; very few grants per year |
| Verot | Taxed only if Austrian tax resident (domicile/habitual abode); worldwide, up to 55%; 27.5% on capital income |
| Tilanne | 2026-10 |
If you become a citizen
Military service: mandatory — Austrian men 17–35 · Grundwehrdienst 6 months; extension debated
Taxed for holding the passport: none — Residence-based taxation; citizens abroad not taxed on foreign income
Can you give it up?: allowed — Renunciation by declaration/application once another nationality is held
Passport reputation (banks, sanctions): low risk — Standard KYC; widely accepted by Swiss/international banks
A second passport can also cost a government job or security clearance in your current country.
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