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Austria Residence (financially independent)

Austria · Europe – EU

Golden Visa / ResidencyTemporary residencyDiscretionary / LimitedEU accessTax optimization
Min investment
On request
Time to status
~3–6 months; tight annual quota
Path to citizenship
~10 yrs residence (Austria restricts dual citizenship)
Residency requirement
Main residence in Austria required; quota-limited
Visa-free destinations
Not specified
Dual citizenship allowed
N/A (residency)

Notes for Chinese applicants

EU/Schengen residence for financially self-sufficient applicants. Tight annual quota; German-language oriented. No fixed investment price — proof of means and ties. Distinct from Austria's CBI and §58c descent routes.

About Austria

Healthcare
★★★★★
Safety
★★★★★
Cost of living
High
Climate
Continental
China relations
Cordial / neutral
Country profile
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