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A first visit to the UK and time for a reboot!

A fortnight ago I travelled with my wife and children to the UK to visit my family. I saw my mother and stepfather for the first time since 2019. It was also my first trip as an Austrian, and first time since the post that kicked off this blog. The tri...

How many Britons have naturalised since Brexit?

The number of Britons naturalising as Austrian citizens has increased since the 2016 Referendum. Possibly a further spike is to be expected.

Disadvantages of Naturalisation?

Not everyone considers naturalisation to become an Austrian citizen as outright advantageous - here are a few perceived disadvantages.

Timeline of Naturalisation

If your experience differed from mine, please leave a comment. The current COVID-19 situation seems to have impacted some procedural steps both here in Austria and in the UK.

A few notes on Zivildienst

Naturalising as an young adult (below the age of 35) or as a child means that you have to do military or alternative civilian service unless considered untauglich”.

So what now?

As an election victory for the Conservatives leads disenfranchised Britons in Austria to reconsider naturalisation this blog will be extended – it is no longer just a personal account followi…

The British Nationality Act 1981 – Renunciation of British Citizenship not possible by a minor

When trying to push on after obtaining the Zusicherungsbescheid, particularly when naturalising together with children (Verleihung durch Erstreckung) you may need to acquaint your case officers wi…

Do I need to change my Anmeldebescheinigung or Bescheinigung des Daueraufenthalts if I naturalise?

Useful information in case you take a supplementary citizenship from another EU country instead of naturalising as an Austrian

The Highs & Lows of Naturalisation – Part 1: The Highs

The process of naturalising has been full of highs and lows, but has also provided me with certainty in uncertain times.