Austrian citizenship?

5) re-gaining citizenship by declaration based on paragraph. 58c of the Austrian Nationality Act (Victims of Nazi persecution):

All former Austrian citizens who were forced to leave Austria before 9 May 1945 because:
a) they feared or suffered persecution by the NSDAP and / or the authorities of the Third Reich or
b) they feared or suffered persecution for defending the democratic Republic of Austria
may re-acquire their Austrian citizenship by declaration.

Neither permanent residency in Austria, nor the renouncing of present citizenship is required; no fee will be charged.

[red]By virtue of a 1999 amendment to the Austrian Nationality Act, it is now possible for persons who meet the above-mentioned criteria (lived in Austria and had to flee the country) and who were not Austrians but citizens of successor states of the Austro-Hungarian Empire to also become Austrian Citizens. Fees apply.[/red]

Former Austrians should present the following documents (originals):
a) signed notification form
b) birth certificate
c) marriage certificate
d) proof of legal change of name (if applicable)
e) proof of academic degree (if applicable)
f) valid passport
g) proof of Austrian citizenship at the time of emigration from Austria (Heimatschein, Heimatrollenauszug, old Austrian [or Nazi-German] passport)
h) U.S. (or other) naturalization papers
i) proof of date of emigration from Austria