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Updates to Austrian citizenship laws in 2020 made it possible for Austrian victims of the Nazi persecution and their descendants to more easily acquire citizenship without needing to complete formal applications. This attempt to rectify historical injustices perpetrated during the National Socialist Regime from 1938 to 1945 aims to help
If you have Austrian ancestors, then you may be eligible to acquire Austrian citizenship by descent if you meet certain provisions. Austrian nationality law allows for descendants of Austrian citizens to apply for citizenship, regardless of their place of birth. Pathways include birthright citizenship and citizenship for descendants of Austrians
For Austrian families seeking restitution for historical injustices, as well as those looking to reconnect with their heritage, Austrian citizenship stands as a meaningful way to reestablish ties with their family history. Many families in such situations often wonder whether their children qualify for ancestral citizenship in Austria and how
Austria’s government has released its naturalizations statistics for the first half of 2025, showing a continued increase in applications for Austrian Citizenship by Descent.
