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Become Austrian: citizenship

Official name: Prepare your own Vienna citizenship first information

Maybe you want to become an Austrian citizen later. In Vienna there is first an Erstinformation for this. That is an information event. Here you prepare for it.

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Steps
7 key steps, up to 11 depending on your situation
For you
5 short questions, then you see your steps
Main office
MA 35
Costs
none named in the sources
Online
possible for 5 of 11 steps
What applies to you?How it worksFrequently asked questionsSourcesSimilar plans

How it works

These are the key steps, in the right order. Answer the short questions; then you see exactly what applies to you and what is added.

  1. 1Tell first information and application apartCitizenship means you legally belong to a country. The Erstinformation explains the way there to you.Key step
    Why?
    The Erstinformation is not an application yet. It does not make you an Austrian citizen.
    What you do
    The MA 35 is responsible. That is the Vienna office for immigration and citizenship. The app does not check whether you meet the conditions.
    Where?
    MA 35Directly with the named service
    In detail

    Distinguish first information from citizenship application

    Information booking or attendance is no application, naturalisation or citizenship certificate. App evaluates neither means, residence, language nor criminal or other eligibility.

    SourceVerleihung der Staatsbürgerschaft: Vorbereitung und Erstinformation
    Verleihung der Staatsbürgerschaft: Vorbereitung und Erstinformation

    Stadt Wien · MA 35 · retrieved on 11/10/2026

    Open original source
  2. 2Check if the standard path fitsThere are different ways to citizenship. The Erstinformation is meant for the normal way.Key step
    Why?
    For some ways you should not book an Erstinformation appointment. The MA 35 says so.
    What you do
    Is your way unclear? Then ask the MA 35 directly. Do not enter data about your origin or family in the app.
    Where?
    MA 35Directly with the named service
    In detail

    Actually confirm ordinary first-information route

    Vienna service identifies certain other acquisition routes for which no first-information appointment should be booked. Privately clarify another or unclear route with the responsible specialist service; no sensitive origin or family profiles in the app.

    SourceFachbereich Staatsbürgerschaft: Erstinformation und Sonderwege
    Fachbereich Staatsbürgerschaft: Erstinformation und Sonderwege

    Stadt Wien · MA 35 · retrieved on 11/10/2026

    Open original source
  3. 3Use the MA 35 online assistantThe MA 35 has an official online assistant. It gives you first information about your case.Key step
    Why?
    This way you know more beforehand. The MA 35 recommends the assistant and the Erstinformation.
    What you do
    Use the assistant on the official website. Have your papers ready for it. Do not enter money or residence data in this app.
    Where?
    MA 35Directly with the named service
    Related plansFind a German course
    In detail

    Personally review official initial information outside app

    MA 35 recommends its official assistant and first-information event. Privately have your required records ready for external preliminary review; no calculation or questionnaire with personal financial or residence data in this app.

    SourceVerleihung der Staatsbürgerschaft: Vorbereitung und Erstinformation
    Verleihung der Staatsbürgerschaft: Vorbereitung und Erstinformation

    Stadt Wien · MA 35 · retrieved on 11/10/2026

    Open original source
  4. 4Write questions and clarify needed documentsAt the Erstinformation you can ask questions. You can also find out which papers you need.Key step
    Why?
    The MA 35 does not give personal advice otherwise. So good preparation is worth it.
    What you do
    Write down your questions. Bring the papers asked for the information event. Originals for the later application are usually not needed here yet.
    Where?
    MA 35Directly with the named service

    What you need

    • Your private questions and preparation notes
      Document explained

      Optional notes, no personal profiles in the app.

      Requirement
      Optional / if available
      Submission format
      Copy
      Translation
      No specific rule recorded; clarify foreign-language records with the service.
      Authentication
      No specific rule recorded; clarify need before obtaining records.
      Recency
      No fixed age limit recorded; clarify currency with the service.
      SourceVerleihung der Staatsbürgerschaft: Vorbereitung und Erstinformation
      Verleihung der Staatsbürgerschaft: Vorbereitung und Erstinformation

      Stadt Wien · MA 35 · retrieved on 11/10/2026

      Open original source
    • Records actually requested for information
      Document explained

      Directly agree need and accepted form, no universal original requirement.

      Requirement
      Check for your case
      Submission format
      Clarify format with the service
      Translation
      No specific rule recorded; clarify foreign-language records with the service.
      Authentication
      No specific rule recorded; clarify need before obtaining records.
      Recency
      No fixed age limit recorded; clarify currency with the service.
      SourceVerleihung der Staatsbürgerschaft: Vorbereitung und Erstinformation
      Verleihung der Staatsbürgerschaft: Vorbereitung und Erstinformation

      Stadt Wien · MA 35 · retrieved on 11/10/2026

      Open original source
    In detail

    Organise private questions and actual information records

    At first information individual questions and actual records can be clarified. According to the official procedure MA 35 provides no individual consultations. Do not universally turn later originals for formal application into mandatory information-event records.

    SourceVerleihung der Staatsbürgerschaft: Vorbereitung und Erstinformation
    Verleihung der Staatsbürgerschaft: Vorbereitung und Erstinformation

    Stadt Wien · MA 35 · retrieved on 11/10/2026

    Open original source
  5. 5Check place and conditions of the sessionThe Erstinformation currently takes place at the VHS Meidling, Längenfeldgasse 13–15. The VHS is an adult education centre, a place for courses.Key step
    Why?
    The office in Dresdner Straße is not automatically the place of the event. This way you do not go to the wrong place.
    What you do
    Start on the MA 35 website. Before you go, check the place, language, costs and free dates.
    Where?
    MA 35Directly with the named service
    In detail

    Confirm current information channel and actual conditions

    Current entry through specialist service page. First information currently VHS Meidling, Längenfeldgasse 13–15; review your actual confirmation and location before travel. Authority address Dresdner Straße is not automatically event location. Directly confirm language, fees and calendar availability, no free-service or appointment-place promise.

    SourceFachbereich Staatsbürgerschaft: Erstinformation und Sonderwege
    Fachbereich Staatsbürgerschaft: Erstinformation und Sonderwege

    Stadt Wien · MA 35 · retrieved on 11/10/2026

    Open original source
  6. 6Bring your questions and documentsHere you get ready for the Erstinformation. You bring your questions and papers.Key step
    Why?
    Well prepared, you get more answers.
    What you do
    Go to the appointment you have confirmed. The app books nothing and decides nothing.
    Where?
    MA 35Directly with the named service
    In detail

    Prepare your confirmed own first information

    Personally use only actually confirmed information route and appropriate private questions or records. No app booking, data submission or eligibility decision.

    SourceFachbereich Staatsbürgerschaft: Erstinformation und Sonderwege
    Fachbereich Staatsbürgerschaft: Erstinformation und Sonderwege

    Stadt Wien · MA 35 · retrieved on 11/10/2026

    Open original source
  7. 7Clarify documents and appointment for the applicationAfter the Erstinformation the real application may follow. There is a separate appointment for it.Key step
    Why?
    The information event is not an application. You need a list of the papers that apply to you.
    What you do
    Sort your papers. You get the application appointment through the MA 35 phone number or the contact form.
    Where?
    MA 35Directly with the named service
    In detail

    Separately clarify individual next records and application appointment

    After information organise actual individual checklist and recency requirements. Separately clarify official in-person application appointment via +43 1 4000-3535 or current contact form. Information replaces neither application nor investigation procedure.

    SourceVerleihung der Staatsbürgerschaft: Vorbereitung und Erstinformation
    Verleihung der Staatsbürgerschaft: Vorbereitung und Erstinformation

    Stadt Wien · MA 35 · retrieved on 11/10/2026

    Open original source

Depending on your situation, this is added

  • Use your existing confirmation
  • Follow your ongoing case
  • Just get proof of your citizenship
  • Clarify other cases directly with the office
Use the questions to find out which of these apply to you
Tailored to you

What applies to you?

Answer a few short questions. The steps change right away: what does not apply to you drops out.

Question 1 of at most 5

How far along are you with the first information on citizenship?

What is meant? How far along are you? Do you want to go to the Erstinformation, have you been, or do you already have an application?

What is the actual information stage?
  • No sign-up needed
  • Nothing is sent to authorities
  • You submit applications yourself

Frequently asked questions

Can I do this online?

5 of 11 possible steps mention an online channel in their text. Requirements are in the official source.

What does it cost?

No costs are recorded for these steps in the linked sources. Fees may still apply.

Do I need an einfach.wien account?

No. The plan works without registration; answers stay in your browser.

Does einfach.wien submit my application?

No. einfach.wien helps you prepare and links official channels. You submit applications yourself to the responsible service.

What this page is based on

The information is based on official sources. einfach.wien is a private project; the content has not been professionally reviewed. All information without guarantee, no legal advice. The responsible office is always authoritative.

SourceVerleihung der Staatsbürgerschaft: Vorbereitung und Erstinformation
Verleihung der Staatsbürgerschaft: Vorbereitung und Erstinformation

Stadt Wien · MA 35 · retrieved on 11/10/2026

Open original source
SourceFachbereich Staatsbürgerschaft: Erstinformation und Sonderwege
Fachbereich Staatsbürgerschaft: Erstinformation und Sonderwege

Stadt Wien · MA 35 · retrieved on 11/10/2026

Open original source

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