Recently, the Austrian law was expanded and the circle of people entitled to Austrian citizenship increased significantly. As a result of the change in the law, now the circle of those entitled to Austrian citizenship includes not only Austrian citizens and their descendants but also Austrian residents and descendants of Austrian residents who meet the criteria.
In order to issue an Austrian passport and enjoy its benefits, it is necessary to go through several steps. First, proof of eligibility for Austrian citizenship is required. Second, it is necessary to build the application for Austrian citizenship and send it, and wait for an answer as to whether the application has been accepted positively. If the application for Austrian citizenship has been accepted positively, Austrian citizenship can be issued. The next step, after receiving Austrian citizenship, is the step issuing an Austrian passport .
To find out more about whether you are eligible for Austrian citizenship and about the application for Austrian citizenship, contact the attorney office of Tal Ophir, which specializes in issuing Austrian citizenship.
As mentioned, in order to obtain an Austrian passport, one must first obtain Austrian citizenship. You will need to obtain documents that prove eligibility such as certificates attesting to the citizenship or residency of the person by virtue of which you are entitled to Austrian citizenship. There are several ways to look for these proofs, starting with checking the family’s documents that are already at home and ending with a check by an attorney’s office that specializes in this type of testing.
The application for Austrian citizenship is sent to the Austrian Citizenship Department with application and supporting documents. It is very important that the application is complete in order for it to be approved as quickly as possible and so that you do not have to send additional documents after sending the application. The Austrian Embassy in Tel Aviv must be brought with the following documents:
The documents proving eligibility for Austrian citizenship
Bilingual birth certificate with apostille:
* Translated registration extract with notarization and apostille
* Marriage certificate (and if applicable divorce) translated with notarization and apostille
* Passport copy with authentication from the Austrian Embassy
* passport picture
* Certificate of good conduct
You can obtain the documents independently and save costs. However, obtaining the documents independently also costs money (for apostille, translation and notarizations). Obtaining the necessary documents through a lawyer specializing in the issuance of Austrian citizenship saves a lot of running between different offices and ensures that the application is submitted in its entirety and in the best possible way. You are invited to contact the Tal Ofir law office, which specializes in obtaining Austrian citizenship and offers efficient and professional legal support.
After obtaining Austrian citizenship, an Austrian passport can be issued in a simple process. To issue an Austrian passport, it is necessary to make an appointment at the Austrian Embassy in Tel Aviv and arrive with the following documents:
Completed application form (note: the form is signed at the embassy in front of an official of the Austrian embassy – fill out the form and wait with the signature until you are required to do so)
* Declaration form on personal situation
* Current passport
* Austrian citizenship certificate
* A birth certificate
* Marriage certificate (if applicable)
* Divorce certificate (if applicable)
* Color passport photo
* For applicants over the age of 18: military service certificate/waiver of military service
* If relevant: confirmation from the Ministry of the Interior on acceptance/non-acceptance of Israeli citizenship
* Consular fees: 76 euros (payment in cash and shekels)
If you want to speed up the process, you can order an “express passport” for an additional fee: the cost of an “express” Austrian passport is 165 euros for applicants under the age of 12 and 220 euros for people over the age of 12.
Please note that all Israeli certificates must be submitted with an apostille from the Ministry of the Interior. Also, the certificates should be translated into German and notarized.
Contact the Tal Ofir law office to get information about eligibility for Austrian citizenship and an Austrian passport. Our office is an expert in issuing Austrian citizenship and can save you valuable time running between different offices to obtain certificates, an apostille, the translation of the certificates and their notarization. When you want to issue an Austrian passport, you will already have the necessary documents and all you have to do is make an appointment and come to the Austrian embassy in Tel Aviv.
Contact Tal Ophir attorney officesTo find out if you are eligible for German citizenship – In our office we can examine the documents in your hands. If the documents are not sufficient, or if you have no documents at all, we will perform an in-depth archival examination for you to establish the right to German citizenship.
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