Passport/Visa
| | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? | | British | Yes | No | No | | Australian | Yes | No/2 | Yes | | Canadian | Yes | No/2 | Yes | | USA | Yes | No/2 | Yes | | OtherEU | 1 | No | No | | Japanese | Yes | No/3 | No |
Note: Austria is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement.
PASSPORTS: Valid passport required by all except 1. nationals of EU countries, Liechtenstein, Malta, Monaco, Slovenia and Switzerland who may enter with a valid national ID card.
VISAS: Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of EU countries and nationals of Liechtenstein, Norway, Iceland and Switzerland for an unlimited period;
(b) 2. nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Hungary, Israel, Korea (Rep), Latvia, Lithuania, Macau (SAR), Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Uruguay, USA, Vatican City and Venezuela for stays of up to three months;
(c) 3. nationals of Japan for a period of up to six months;
(d) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.
Note: Nationals of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Congo (Dem Rep), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Liberia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia and Sri Lanka passing through Austria always require a transit visa, even when not leaving the airport. Transit passengers are advised to check transit regulations with the relevant Embassy or Consulate before travelling.
Types of visa and cost: A uniform type of visa, the Schengen visa, is issued for tourist, business and private visits. Short-stay: £16.50 (single-entry); £23.10 (double- or multiple- entry); Transit: £6.60 (single- and multiple-entry); Airport Transit: £6.60.
Note: (a) Prices change with the prevalent exchange rate, so visitors are advised to check the exact price before applying. (b) Spouses and children of EU nationals (providing spouse’s passport and the original marriage certificate are produced), and nationals of some other countries, receive their visas free of charge (enquire at Embassy for details).
Validity: Validity according to documents presented. Visas cannot be extended; a new application must be made each time.
Application to: Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Contact Addresses section. Travellers visiting just one Schengen country should apply to the Consulate of that country; travellers visiting more than one Schengen country should apply to the Consulate of the country chosen as the main destination or the first country they will enter that requires them to have a visa (if they have no main destination).
Application requirements: (a) Completed application form(s). (b) Passport valid for at least three months beyond the validity of the visa with at least one blank page. (c) Fee (cash or postal order only); cheques, except certified bankers drafts, are not accepted. (d) Two passport-size photos. (e) Proof of intention to return to home country (applicants may submit return ticket or vehicle papers if returning by car). (f) Confirmed hotel or tour reservation or letter from business partner in Austria or letter of invitation from Austrian host. (g) For transit passengers, the visa from the destination country must be obtained first. (h) Proof of occupation/student status. (i) Proof of sufficient financial means to fund stay in Austria. Applicants may submit travellers cheques, a confirmed hotel booking, bank statements or records from a similar financial institution. (j) An all-risk medical insurance policy covering duration of visa. (k) Postal applicants should enclose a self-addressed, prepaid envelope (registered or recorded delivery) for the return of the passport.
Working days required: Visa applications are usually dealt with within three to four working days. The processing of certain applications (including postal) may take up to four weeks. A self-addressed envelope (preferably registered or recorded delivery) is required for postal applications.
Temporary residence: Seek advice from the Austrian Embassy.
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