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Austria Visa Requirements

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Austria delights visitors with Vienna's imperial palaces, Alpine skiing, and the Sound of Music landscapes. As a Schengen country, US, UK, and 60+ nationalities visit visa-free for up to 90 days. Indian, Chinese, and other non-exempt nationalities need a Schengen visa through Austrian embassies or VFS Global.

Processing Time
15 working days
Visa Fee
Free - €90
Avg. Approval
92%
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Austria Visa System

Austria is part of the Schengen Area. Visa-exempt nationalities can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Non-exempt nationalities apply for a Schengen visa through Austrian embassies or VFS Global centers. Austria also offers the Red-White-Red Card for skilled workers.

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Schengen Visa (Type C - 90 days)
National Visa (Type D)
Student Visa
Red-White-Red Card
Business Visa
Artist Visa

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Preguntas Frecuentes

Do I need a visa to visit Austria?

US, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, and 60+ countries can visit visa-free for up to 90 days. Indian, Chinese, and Nigerian citizens need a Schengen visa.

How much does an Austria Schengen visa cost?

The fee is €90 for adults (increasing from €80 in 2025), €45 for children 6-12, and free for children under 6.

How long does Austria visa processing take?

Standard processing is 15 working days. Apply at least 15 days and no more than 6 months before travel.

What documents do I need for an Austria visa?

You need a valid passport, application form, photos, travel insurance (€30,000), flight and hotel bookings, bank statements, and employment verification.

Fuentes

[1]
Austrian Foreign Ministry · Accessed 2025-12-27
[2]
VFS Global Austria · Accessed 2025-12-27

Last updated: 2025-12-27

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