Austrian passport for Turkish citizens

6 compelling reasons to apply for
an Austrian passport

• Mobility within the EU 

  An Austrian passport opens the borders of 27 European Union countries, where you can freely live, work, and do business without visas or additional permits. You will gain access to a labor market of about 450 million people and a GDP of over 18 trillion euros. 

• Visa-free travel to 170+ countries worldwide 

  In the global passport strength ranking, the Austrian passport ranks 3rd — granting you free access to most countries, including developed jurisdictions such as the United Kingdom, the USA, Canada, Japan, Australia, and the Schengen Area countries. If you travel frequently, you could save up to 2,000 EUR annually on visa fees. 

• High-paying jobs in any EU country 

  Austrian citizens have the right to work in any EU country on equal terms with locals. For example, in Germany, your average monthly salary would be EUR 4,200, in France — EUR 3,200, in the Netherlands — EUR 3,800, and in Switzerland — EUR 6,500. 

• Prestigious European education 

  With an Austrian passport, you gain the right to attend top European universities for free or at a discounted rate, as well as eligibility for high scholarships and places in comfortable dormitories. You can study at prestigious universities in countries such as Germany, Italy, and France, saving up to EUR 20,000 on education. 

• World-class healthcare 

  With the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), you will have access to healthcare services in all EU countries, including emergency care, planned treatments, and rehabilitation. Medical insurance in the EU costs an average of EUR 150–300 per year, covering up to EUR 100,000 in expenses. 

• Reliable banking system 

  As an Austrian citizen, you can benefit from the services of leading European banks — for example, you can apply for a consumer loan with an interest rate starting from 2.5% annually or a mortgage with rates starting at 1.8% annually. You will also have access to opening accounts in reliable Swiss banks.