YOUR SPECIALISTS IN AUSTRIAN PUBLIC LAW

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Administrative and immigration law cases, handled properly

Since 2011, RIHS Rechtsanwalt has advised individuals, families, and companies on Austrian public law. Our particular focus areas are citizenship, residence, and administrative proceedings.

We regularly advise non-Austrian nationals on residence permits, citizenship applications, and status questions. We work in German and English and are familiar with the procedural realities facing foreign nationals and businesses in Austria’s administrative system.

Our partners Dr. Georg Rihs and Dr. Philipp Haas, LL.M. and our team are here to solve your case.

Your success is our success. We support you with commitment, passion, and legal expertise.

COMPETENT AND SPECIALIZED.

We are one of the most renowned law firms in Vienna our focus areas, such as residence law and citizenship law. We regularly manage (remedial) proceedings before the authorities such as MA35, the Administrative Court of Vienna and the public law courts.

Our well-founded contributions in administrative law are published in the most renowned professional journals.

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EFFICIENT AND COST-CONSCIOUS.

We take the right legal action at the right time to efficiently achieve your goals. In doing so, we are fully transparent and cost-conscious. Our clients trust our structured approach and appreciate the sustainable results.

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CREATIVE AND SOLUTION-ORIENTED.

We see your case as a creative challenge and develop innovative, customized solutions that are tailored to your individual situation.

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We guarantee you quick and best-in-class legal advice!

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Muslim schoolgirl wearing a hijab in a classroom at a primary school in Austria (symbolic image).

Headscarf Ban before the Austrian Constitutional Court: Why the Applications Were Rejected

9. July 2026

The Austrian Constitutional Court rejected the applications against Austria's new headscarf ban on procedural grounds. This article explains the Court's decision of 25 June 2026, the constitutional issues raised and their significance for future constitutional review proceedings.

Old building facade in Austria illustrating legal issues related to demolition orders under Austrian building law

Demolition Order in Austrian Building Law: Risks and Legal Options for Property Owners

8. April 2026

Demolition orders can have substantial legal and financial implications. This article outlines key risks, deadlines and strategic considerations for property owners and developers under Austrian building law.

Commercial property in Vienna potentially suitable for short-term rental use

Short-Term Rentals in Vienna: When Use Outside Residential Units May Be Legally Viable

29. January 2026

Short-term rentals outside the residential context raise complex legal issues in Vienna. This article outlines when commercial units may be legally viable on an object-specific basis.