Investor / Golden Visa in Austria
One documented route of this kind in Austria, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Settlement Permit - Gainful Employment Excepted (private means)
Quota-limited settlement permit for persons of substantial independent means who will not work in Austria; Austria has no investment-for-residence or citizenship-by-investment programme.
- Processing time
- Within 6-month ceiling; subject to annual quota
- Validity
- Typically 1 year initially, renewable
- Language requirement
- Integration obligations (German) apply over time
- Permanent residence
- Long-term Resident-EU after 5 years
- Citizenship
- Generally 10 years (6 with B2/integration)
Requirements
- Proof of substantial fixed income (pension/passive income, well above ASVG rates)
- No-work declaration
- Accommodation and all-risk health insurance
- Subject to annual quota (often lodged in early January when the quota opens)
Required Documents
- Proof of substantial fixed income well above ASVG rates required
- No-work declaration required
- Accommodation and health insurance proof required
- Valid passport and photo required
Official fees
- Application fee 218 EUR
Process Steps
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1
Confirm quota availability
Confirm with the consulate; applications often lodged in the first weeks of January.
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2
Lodge application
Lodge with income and accommodation evidence.
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3
Decision
Decision within the 6-month ceiling, subject to quota.