VISA INFORMATION
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CITIZEN |
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/2 |
No |
PASSPORTS: Passport valid for at least three months longer than the validity of visa required by all except:
1. nationals of EU countries, Liechtenstein, Monaco 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 Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland for an unlimited period;
(b) 2. nationals of American Samoa, Andorra, Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Bolivia, Bonaire, Brazil, British Overseas Territories, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Curaçao, East Timor, El Salvador, French Guiana, Greenland, Guadeloupe, Guam, Guatemala, Guernsey, Honduras, Israel (excluding nationals holding Palestinian passports), Japan, Jersey, Korea (Rep), Malaysia, Martinique, Mexico, Monaco, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niue, Northern Mariana Islands, Panama, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Reunion, Romania, Saba, St Eustatius, St Maarten, San Marino, Singapore, Tahiti and her Islands, Uruguay, USA, US Virgin Islands, Vatican City and Venezuela for touristic stays of up to three months;
(c) 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 all types of visit, costing £24.50.
Note: (a) Prices may 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).
Note: Visa applications can be sent by post or made in person. If using the latter method in the UK, an appointment will need to be arranged by telephone (tel: (020) 7344 3289) or online (e-mail: visa@austria.org.uk).
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 for the visa sticker. (c) Fee (cash or postal order only). (d) Two passport-size photos. (e) Proof of transport (airline tickets, vehicle papers, train reservation etc). (f) Proof of intention to return to home country (applicants may submit return ticket or vehicle papers if returning by car). (g) Confirmed hotel or tour reservation or letter from business partner in Austria or letter of invitation from Austrian host. (h) An all-risk medical insurance policy covering duration of visa (minimum coverage: £15). (i) Proof of occupation/student status. (j) Proof of sufficient financial means to fund stay in Austria (minimum £30 per day per person). Applicants may submit travellers cheques, a confirmed hotel booking, bank statements or records from a similar financial institution. (k) For transit passengers, the visa from the destination country must be obtained first. (l) Postal applicants should enclose a self-addressed, prepaid envelope (registered or recorded delivery) for the return of the passport. (m) Original letter of invitation (verpflichtungserklärung), legalised by a notary public solicitor/competent authority, plus copy of Austrian passport/residence permit and proof of sufficient funds of host, or, letter from Austrian business partner, with company certifying financial responsibility for applicant during stay, or, confirmed hotel reservation/confirmation of tour.
Note: All documents must be submitted in both their original form, plus one duplicate.
Working days required: Several weeks.
Temporary residence: Seek advice from the Austrian Embassy. |
