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Austria

Citizenship by descent, in plain words.

Furthest routine descent
Parent
Fee
Proof of citizenship €21 (€13 online)
Watch out
The ordinary route stops at a parent.

The rules

  • Ordinary route: parent only.
  • §58c: descendants of victims of Nazi persecution, no generational limit, by simple declaration.
  • Proof of citizenship: €21 (€13 if done electronically).

Beyond the routine route: §58c: descendants of people persecuted by the Nazis, no generational limit, by declaration.

Documents to check

Check the official application checklist for this route before ordering records. It may ask for birth records linking each generation, name-change or marriage records, and proof of the ancestor’s citizenship. Special routes may need additional evidence. The consulate can confirm which documents, translations and certifications apply to you.

Official source

https://www.oesterreich.gv.at/en/

oesterreich.gv.at and the bmeia.gv.at §58c page.

Checked 8 November 2026.

Verify before applying. Rules and fees change. This page is a plain-language summary, not legal advice. Check the official source above, or ask the country's embassy or consulate, before you send anything.