Key Austrian embassies & consulates
If you live outside Austria, your declaration under § 58c is normally submitted through the Austrian embassy or consulate general responsible for your place of residence. The representation receives the declaration and supporting documents and forwards the case to the competent authority in Austria.
Where many descendants apply
Historically, a large share of § 58c declarations from abroad has come through Austrian representations in Israel, the United Kingdom and the United States. Always check the competent consular district before making an appointment or sending documents.
Austrian Embassy London
The Embassy in London provides dedicated information for descendants of victims of Nazi persecution and handles § 58c appointments for applicants in its consular district.
Austrian Embassy Tel Aviv
The Embassy in Tel Aviv provides information specifically for descendants of victims of National Socialism and is a major point of contact for § 58c applicants in Israel.
Washington, New York & Los Angeles
Responsibility in the United States depends on your place of residence. The Embassy in Washington and the Consulates General in New York and Los Angeles all provide § 58c information. Check your consular district before filing.
Austrian Embassy Canberra
The Embassy in Canberra provides dedicated information on Austrian citizenship for descendants of victims of Nazi persecution and directs applicants to its citizen-services pages.
Austrian Embassy Berlin
The Austrian Embassy in Berlin maintains detailed information on citizenship for persons persecuted by National Socialism and their direct descendants. The detailed § 58c page is currently available in German.
Find the competent Austrian representation
The Austrian Foreign Ministry maintains the authoritative worldwide directory of Austrian embassies, consulates general and other representations. Use it to identify the office responsible for your country and consular district.
Official Austrian § 58c information
For the general rules, eligibility information, documentary guidance and the Austrian Foreign Ministry's online questionnaire, use the central BMEIA page. Local embassy pages should be read together with this central guidance.