Acquiring Austrian Citizenship by Descent

Eligibility Criteria

  • ✅ Children born to Austrian mothers automatically acquire citizenship.
  • ✅ Children of Austrian fathers acquire citizenship if parents are married at birth.
  • ✅ If parents are unmarried, paternity must be acknowledged within 8 weeks.

Required Documentation

  • ✅ Applicant’s birth certificate.
  • ✅ Austrian parent's proof of citizenship.
  • ✅ Parents' marriage certificate (if applicable).
  • ✅ Proof of paternity acknowledgment (if applicable).

Application Process

  • 📍 Gather and authenticate necessary documents.
  • 📍 Submit application at an Austrian consulate or relevant authority.
  • 📍 Await processing and possible interviews.
  • 📍 Receive confirmation of citizenship and documents.

Additional Considerations

  • 📌 Austria generally does not allow dual citizenship.
  • 📌 Dual citizenship exceptions exist for individuals persecuted by the Nazi regime.
  • 📌 For official information, visit: Austrian Government Website.

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