Austria §58c Restoration (Nazi-persecution descendants)

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Citizenship by DescentCitizenship (passport)OpenAncestry / descentEU accessStrong passport

Min investment: On request
Time to status: 6-18 months
Path to citizenship: Direct (restoration)
Residency requirement: None
Visa-free destinations: 191
Dual citizenship allowed: Yes

Notes for Chinese applicants

Since Sept 2020: descendants (all generations) of those who fled Nazi persecution from Austria after 1933/1938 can claim Austrian citizenship — no residence, dual citizenship retained. Top-tier EU passport.

About Austria

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

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