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the Republic of Austria to grant this dual citizenship (e.g. notable individuals in the arts, sports, science, business etc.), or in situations where the citizen would suffer hardship due to not having the second citizenship. If, for example, an Austrian citizen wanted to obtain U.S. citizenship because they live in the U.S. and, without U.S. citizenship, would lose their green card due to being made to travel more than 180 days per year by their employer, then if they apply for permission to retain Austrian citizenship, that request is usually granted and has become almost a formality.
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been able to have their citizenship restored, while retaining any other citizenship they have since acquired. In addition, any direct descendants of those persons, including those adopted as minors, are able to claim Austrian citizenship, without giving up any existing citizenship, and whether or not their ancestors have regained or claimed Austrian citizenship.
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If in case of parents of different nationality the country of citizenship of the non-Austrian parent also foresees a jus sanguinis (like Austria), the child will have dual citizenship. According to Austrian law the child does not have to decide between Austrian and the other nationality upon becoming
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for details). The exception is in cases where permission to retain Austrian citizenship has been obtained in advance. This may be difficult to obtain, as the aim of the legislature is to reduce the number of dual citizenships granted. Exceptions are made for situations where it is in the interest of
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Austria's entry into the European Union meant that citizens of other member countries now enjoyed the same rights to access to employment as Austrians (as a consequence of broader European integration). This meant that the automatic conferment of citizenship on professors was valid only for citizens
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resident in Austria, who left Austria before 15 May 1955 because they had either suffered persecution by the Nazi regime or had reason to fear such persecution, as well as those who had suffered persecution because of their support of democracy in Austria or had reason to fear such persecution, have
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If the parents are not married and only the father of the child is an Austrian citizen, however the mother is a national of another country, the child acquires Austrian citizenship, when within 8 weeks the Austrian father recognizes his parenthood or the fact that he is the father is determined by
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Austrians naturalizing in German speaking countries specified as Germany, Liechtenstein, Belgium and Switzerland are sometimes exempted to have a permission or renounce their Austrian citizenship. However, Austria and Germany, for example, exchange information regarding naturalization of citizens
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Furthermore, spouses and minor unmarried children of those professors who were still named state officials previously also received Austrian citizenship (§ 25 Abs. 2 and 3) by declaring, within one year of the spouse's/parent's acceptance as a citizen, "a desire to be a loyal citizen of the
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as Austrian citizens, effective 13 December 1918. Also recognized as citizens were all individuals with permanent residence in the territory of German-Austria since at least 1914. Individuals with Austrian citizenship outside of German-Austria (with the exception of
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Birth in Austria does not in itself confer Austrian citizenship. However it may lead to a reduction in the residence requirement for naturalisation as an Austrian citizen. Foundlings under the age of 6 months are legally presumed to have Austrian citizenship.
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Former citizens of Austria who lost citizenship other than by renunciation or deprivation may be granted Austrian citizenship after 1 year's residence in Austria. Austrian citizenship must have been possessed for 10 years before it was
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those acquiring another nationality at birth, such as children born to Austrian parents in another country, thus automatically gaining citizenship of that country, or those born with an Austrian and a foreign
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Children automatically become Austrian citizens at the time of their birth, when the mother is an Austrian citizen. The same applies in case the parents are married and only the father is an Austrian citizen.
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Natural born Austrian Citizen (Austrian citizen born in Austria or Born abroad to Austrian parents) or Austrian citizen by birth naturalizing or being born in an Jus soli country (e.g. USA, Canada, or Mexico)
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A stateless person born in Austria may be granted Austrian citizenship within two years of age 18 if (s)he has lived in Austria for a total of 10 years, including 5 years continuously before application.
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renunciation of foreign citizenship (under the law of the applicant's home country) unless this is impractical. This requirement can be waived in exceptional cases. For details, see the section
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Natural born citizen of the other country (Other countries citizens by birth, Jus soli, e.g. USA, Canada or Mexico or descent) in some cases don't need to renounce their previous citizenship
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It is possible to apply for Austrian citizenship by naturalization generally after 10 years of continuous residence in Austria. However, in certain cases it is possible to apply earlier.
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after ten years of residence (or on the acquisition of an official function). Citizenship could also be retracted in the case of an absence of longer than two years. By a principle of
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As a result of the fact that appointment to a professorship at an Austrian university or other institute of higher learning entailed being named a state official before the year 2001
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court. In all cases where recognition of fatherhood or the determination by court is done after his timeframe, children may be awarded Austrian citizenship in a simplified procedure.
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An Austrian citizen who acquires another citizenship by voluntary action automatically loses Austrian citizenship, as dual citizenship is substantially restricted by law (see
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A person who has lived in Austria for 30 years, or 15+ years in cases of 'sustained personal and occupational integration', is entitled to grant of Austrian citizenship.
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persons with the knowledge of the German language on level B2 or with proof of substantial personal integration (after 6 years of uninterrupted residence).
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Austrian law substantially restricts dual citizenship. In general, only the following categories of Austrian citizens may possess a foreign nationality:
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The Republic of Austria was established in 1955, and the current nationality law was originally enacted in 1965, and renewed in 1985 to reflect
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The regulation for professors (Dienstantritt als Universitätsprofessor, § 25 Abs. 1) was thereby abolished by the revision of the law in 2008.
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Beginning on 1 September 2020, Austrian Jews and any other Austrian citizens, as well as stateless people and citizens of successor states of
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acquiring another citizenship. Otherwise the Austrian citizenship is automatically lost the moment a person obtains a foreign citizenship.
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A person who lost Austrian nationality as a child (other than by deprivation) may re-acquire it by declaration within 2 years of turning 18.
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Für alle Angehörigen der im Reichsrathe vertretenen Königreiche und Länder besteht ein allgemeines österreichisches Staatsbürgerrecht.
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Einbürgern und Ausschließen. Die Nationalisierung der Staatsangehörigkeit vom Deutschen Bund bis zur Bundesrepublik Deutschland.
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in a given municipality guaranteed the right of residence in that municipality and social support for destitute individuals.
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on the number of people naturalized in this fashion showed that there had been no statistics collected on this point.
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those who acquire Austrian citizenship on the basis of being appointed a professor at an Austrian university. See
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A certificate of retention of Austrian citizenship, issued to an Austrian citizen acquiring Australian citizenship
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Austrian citizens who naturalize in another country with permission obtained to retain Austrian citizenship (de:
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Acquisition and Loss of Nationality – Volume 2: Country Analyses: Policies and Trends in 15 European Countries
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Minor children of a person granted Austrian citizenship are most often granted Austrian citizenship as well.
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Republic". In this special case of naturalization, dual citizenship was permitted. A parliamentary survey
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Naturalization as an Austrian citizen based on 10 years of continuous residence is discretionary.
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Restoration of lost Austrian citizenship to victims of National Socialism and their descendants
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Some persons are entitled to Austrian citizenship by a simpler process than naturalization.
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knowledge of the German language 'having due regard to the alien's personal circumstances'
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member countries regarding foreign spouses obtaining the member state's citizenship.
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naturalized Austrian citizens who are unable to renounce their existing nationality.
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The important part is that the application to retain Austrian citizenship is made
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was introduced in 1906. From 1863, municipalities were obliged to keep a record (
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The spouse applicant must also have lived in Austria with a settlement permit (
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Austrian citizenship is also automatically lost by serving in a foreign army.
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applied. Those acquiring Austrian citizenship upon the establishment of the
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The residence requirement may be reduced or waived in the following cases:
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but was granted special permission to retain his Austrian citizenship.
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was introduced in 1859, defining citizenship at the municipal level:
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Austria and the Netherlands are the only signatory States of the
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on the reduction of cases of multiple citizenship that have not
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Staatsgrundgesetz über die allgemeinen Rechte der Staatsbürger
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This entitlement scheme is the most restrictive among all the
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citizens of other European Economic Area nations (6 years)
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an adult – the other state might require such a decision.
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Appointment to a professorship at an Austrian university
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in 1945 generally lost German citizenship on that date.
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The marriage must have lasted for a minimum of 5 years.
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Between 13 March 1938 and 27 April 1945, Austria was
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automatic and permanent permission to live and work
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