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AUSTRIAN CONSULATE DENVER

The Consulate in Denver will be closed from July 20 - September 25.
During this period, please contact the Consulate General in Los Angeles for any consular assistance or inquiries.

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Alumni der Universität Wien – Uni Wien ist überall

Viele Absolvent*innen zieht es in die weite Welt hinaus. Um den Anschluss an die Universität Wien nicht zu verlieren, arbeiten wir aktiv daran, internationale Alumni-Chapter zu eröffnen.

Bleiben Sie dran für bevorstehende Events und Neuigkeiten. Besuchen Sie unsere offizielle LinkedIn-Seite oder die Website des Alumni-Clubs.

Alumni University of Vienna - Uni Vienna is Everywhere

Many graduates venture out into the world. To help them stay connected to the University of Vienna, we are actively working to establish International Alumni Chapters.

Stay tuned for upcoming events and updates.
Visit our official LinkedIn page or the Alumni Association website.

WILLKOMMEN DAHEIM
Building a bridge to Austria for Austrians abroad

Wir stehen Ihnen gerne zur Seite und begleiten Sie bei Ihrer Rückkehr nach Österreich, damit diese transparent, übersichtlich und reibungslos ablaufen kann. Besuchen Sie die offizielle Website.

WELCOME HOME
Building a bridge to Austria for Austrians abroad

We are here to support you and guide you through your return to Austria, ensuring the process is transparent, clear, and seamless. Visit the official website.

Passport

All Austrian citizens living in CO/WY/NM can apply for a passport at the Consulate in Denver. Applicants including children and infants must be present when applying for new passports or a renewal.

PASSPORT APPLICATION
Citizenship Certificate

The Certificate of Citizenship or Staatsbürgerschaftsnachweis, is the only official document giving proof of your Austrian citizenship and must always be presented when you apply for an Austrian passport.

CITIZENSHIP CERTIFICATE
Authentication

A certification is a governmental act by which a designated public official certifies the authenticity of the signature and/or seal and the position of the person/official who has executed, issued, or certified (a copy of) a document.

AUTHENTICATION SERVICE
Criminal Record Certificate

The Austrian criminal record register contains all criminal law convictions. It is a document detailing either all of a person’s registered convictions or stating that there are no such convictions.

CRIMINAL RECORD CERTIFICATE SERVICE

What is an Honorary Consulate?

In addition to the Embassy and Consulates General, there are also many Honorary Consulates ready to assist you with advice and counsel. Honorary Consuls are individuals invited by the Austrian government to represent its interests in a foreign country. They are called „honorary“ because they perform their work on a voluntary basis and do not draw a salary for their services. In addition they sponsor not only the office and the entire operation, but also any events held by the Honorary Consulate as an Act of Service to Austria.

Hikmet Ersek has more than 38 years of executive experience in Global Financial Services.
Ersek is currently Supervisory Board Member of Erste Bank Holding (EBS.VI) and Board Member of Voya Financials (VOYA.NYSE). With his investment vehicle Ersek Enterprises LLC, he is also advising and investing in privately held companies.
Additionally, since 2015 he has been serving as the Austrian Honorary Consul in the USA, responsible for Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico.
He began his global career in financial services in Europe when he joined Europay/MasterCard in Austria in 1986. A decade later in 1996, he joined General Electric (GE) Capital as Business Development executive, he also represented the GE Corporation as the National Executive for Austria and Slovenia.
Ersek joined Western Union in 1999 and until 2010 he was responsible for international expansion of Western Union in Europe, Africa, and Asia. From 2010-2021 he was the CEO and Director of the company (NYSE: WU). Founded more than 170 years ago, Western Union has become under Ersek’ s leadership one of the world’s most global companies, serving more than 150 million customers in 200 countries, 12000 employees speaking more than 75 languages. Hikmet Ersek successfully diversified and evolved Western Unions business portfolio to become a global digital payments company.
Ersek holds a Master's (Magister) degree in Economics and Business Administration from the University of Economics & Business in Vienna, Austria.
He speaks English, German and Turkish fluently and a citizen of Austria & Turkey and resident of USA, Ersek draws on his international background. He is passionate about building trade-, economical- and cultural bridges between nations.

Benan Ersek is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of E&E, a family-founded venture capital firm with entities in Europe and the U.S., focused on cross-border investment and advisory work across global markets. He sources and evaluates early- and growth-stage companies, leads investment diligence, and supports portfolio companies in expanding internationally.
Prior to his current role, Benan served as National Sales Manager at Waterdrop, an Austrian consumer goods company, where he helped lead national retail distribution and sales strategy across the U.S. beverage market from the Miami, FL office.
Benan holds a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship from Leeds Business School / University of Colorado, where he also competed as a Division I NCAA basketball player. He went on to play professional basketball in Austria's top league, an experience that strengthened his ties to Austria and its business community.
Committed to philanthropic engagement, Benan co-founded Bright Connect Inc., a nonprofit expanding digital access and educational technology to students in underserved communities across sub-Saharan Africa.
Born in Vienna, Austria, and educated in middle school, high school, and university in Colorado, he is a native speaker of both German and English, and is conversational in Spanish.

Marlene Talavera has served as Consular Assistant at the Honorary Consulate since 2021, supporting Austrian citizens and strengthening ties between Austria and the United States. Born and raised in Austria’s Wachau region, she is passionate about promoting Austrian culture, traditions, and business opportunities abroad.
Marlene serves as Sales Manager for Mothwurf in the United States and works with Gmundner Keramik to expand the presence of Austrian brands in the American market.
Marlene is also the founder and owner of Integrated Orofacial Myology, a healthcare practice dedicated to improving oral and facial muscle function, breathing, and overall wellness.
Representing Austrian companies and serving the Austrian community in the United States is both an honor and a lifelong passion for Marlene. She is committed to strengthening cultural and business ties between Austria and the United States while fostering a vibrant and connected Austrian community. Fluent in German and English, she helps build meaningful relationships and serves as a bridge between both countries.