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Austria is a beautiful a country with picturesque natural beauty as well as marvelous built heritage. Many tourists visit Austria to get mesmerized by lively panorama and to learn more about its historical landmarks. There are certain passport and visa regulations to follow before entering Austria. |
Visa requirements
All the tourists except the following require visa:
(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
Passport requirements
All the tourist entering Austria require a valid passport except the nationals of EU countries, Liechtenstein, Malta, Monaco, San Marino and Switzerland who may enter with a valid national ID card.
Documents required for visa
(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 banker’s 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.
Visa fees
A uniform type of visa, the Schengen visa, is issued for tourist, business and private visits.
For short-stay: £14.80/25 Euros for 1-30 days (single entry)
£17.70/35 Euros for 31-90 days (single entry)
£20.70/50 Euros for 31-90 days (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
Note: Visas cannot be extended. A new application must be made each time. 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 Consulate.
(Source: www.languagecourse.net)
