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

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