I. Immigration requirements
Immigration is a prerequisite for naturalization. You must obtain permanent residence status in Austria before you can apply for the next step.
Under normal circumstances, the applicant's age can't exceed 55, but if the education is relatively high, if it is a master's degree or above, the age can be appropriately relaxed to 60. This is the benefit that education brings to everyone.
There are also certain requirements for the academic qualifications of ordinary people. After all, the main goal of immigration is talents. Education can largely filter out some people, and applicants must be at least junior college or above.
Moreover, it is necessary to have a certain foundation in English or German, especially the requirements of German, at least reaching the standard of B 1; In addition, proof of funds is required, and the bank deposit should be above 45,000 euros.
Second, time requirements.
Applicants need to live in Austria for five consecutive years.
However, we are not required to stay in Austria for five years. As long as the continuous departure time does not exceed six months and the cumulative time does not exceed four months, there will be no impact.
If you are seriously ill and perform military service in your country, you can leave Austria for no more than 24 months, but you must have proof and notify the immigration management department in time.
Three. Naturalization requirements
Immigrants who have settled in Austria for more than 6 years and have not received unemployment benefits or living allowances can apply for their own citizenship if they meet one of the following two conditions:
If you want to get an A or above in German, you need to show your report card and be interviewed.
Those who have reached the intermediate level of German have made positive contributions to the society and have more than 3 years of public welfare certificate (such as fire alarm, voluntary nurse and red cross worker).
In addition, there are certain requirements for the applicant's financial situation. Applicants are required to produce proof of family daily living expenses of not less than 65,438+0,000 euros per month for three consecutive years. Applicants must pass the naturalization test.