Required by all except the following:
(a) Nationals of EU countries, Australia, Canada, Japan US, Liechtenstein, Norway, Iceland and Switzerland for an unlimited period;
(b) Nationals of Australia , Canada and the USA for stays of up to 3 months;
(c) Nationals of Japan for a period of up to 6 months;
(d) Nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Ecuador, Guatemala, Israel, Jamaica, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, San Marino, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Uruguay and Venezuela for stays of up to 3 months;
(e) Nationals of Chile , Colombia , El Salvador , Estonia , Hungary and Korea (Rep. of), Latvia and Lithuania for stays of up to 90 days;
(f) Nationals of Czech Republic for stays of up to 30 days;
(g) 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: Some nationals 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 Consulat
PASSPORT
Valid passport required by all except nationals of EU countries, Liechtenstein, Malta, Monaco, San Marino and Switzerland who may enter with a valid national ID card
(a) Completed application form(s)
(b) Passport valid for at least 3 months longer than the validity of the visa applied for.
(c) Fee (cash or postal order only); cheques, except certified bankers drafts, are not accepted.
(d) 2 passport photographs. (e) For transit passengers, the visa from the destination country must be obtained first.
(f) Proof of intention to return to home country. (Applicants may submit return ticket or vehicle papers if returning by car.)
(g) Letter from employer, university or school indicating reason for visit.
(h) Proof of sufficient financial means to fund stay in Austria . Applicants can submit travelers cheques, a confirmed hotel booking, bank statements or records from a similar financial institution.
(I) An all risk medical insurance policy covering duration of visa
(j) Postal applicants should enclose a self-addressed, prepaid envelope (registered or recorded delivery) for the return of the passport.
Time required to issue Visa: Visa applications are usually dealt with within 2 working days. The processing of certain applications (including postal) may take up to 4 weeks. A self-addressed envelope (preferably registered or recorded delivery) is required for postal applications.
Costs of Visa: A uniform type of visa, the Schengen visa, is issued for tourist, business and private visits.
Short-stay: £14.80 for 1-30 days and £17.70 for 31-90 days (single-entry); £20.70 (double- or multiple- entry);
Transit: £3-£6 (single- and multiple-entry);
Airport Transit: £5.
Validity of Visa:
Short-stay (single- and multiple-entry): 6 months from date of issue for stays of maximum 90 days per entry.
Transit (single- and multiple-entry): valid for a maximum 5 days per entry, including the day of arrival.
Visas cannot be extended; a new application must be made each time. |
