Austria is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement. For further details about passport and visa regulations in the Schengen area, see the introductory section How to Use This Guide.

Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all except:
(a) 1. EU/EEA nationals (EU + Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) and Swiss nationals holding a valid national ID card.
Note: EU and EEA nationals are only required to produce evidence of their EU/EEA nationality and identity in order to be admitted to any EU/EEA Member State. This evidence can take the form of a valid national passport or national identity card. Either is acceptable. Possession of a return ticket, any length of validity on their document, sufficient funds for the length of their proposed visit should not be imposed.
(b) nationals of Monaco.

Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of EU countries and nationals of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland for an unlimited period (nationals of Iceland and Norway cannot remain for an unlimited period);
(b) 2. nationals of Japan for stays of up to 90 days;
(c) 3. nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, East Timor, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Israel, Korea (Rep), Macau (SAR), Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niue, Panama, Paraguay, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Uruguay, USA, Vatican City and Venezuela for touristic stays of up to three 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 (only applicable if arriving from/departing to a non-Schengen country).
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.

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: www.visa.london-ob@bmaa.gv.at).

All documents must be submitted in both their original form, plus one duplicate.

A uniform type of visa, the Schengen visa, is issued for all types of visit, costing £23.80. Spouses and children of EU nationals (providing spouse’s passport and the original marriage certificate are produced) receive their visas free of charge; enquire at Embassy for details.

Validity according to documents presented. Visas cannot be extended; a new application must be made each time.

Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Passport/Visa Information. 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).

Transit/Airport Transit: (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; postal order only for postal applications). (d) Two passport-size photos. (e) Proof of transport (airline tickets, vehicle papers, train reservation etc). (f) Visa for onward destination country, if applicable. (g) Proof of funds in the form of bank statements or traveller's cheques. A minimum of £30 per day, per person is required. (h) An all-risk medical insurance policy covering duration of visa (minimum coverage: £15,000 for entire period of stay). (i) Postal applicants should enclose a self-addressed, prepaid envelope (registered or recorded delivery) for the return of the passport. Visitor: (a)-(i) and, (j) Proof of occupation/student status. (k) Confirmed hotel or tour reservation or letter from business partner in Austria or letter of invitation from Austrian host.

Seek advice from the Austrian Embassy.

Five. Several weeks for nationals of Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Burundi, Colombia, Congo (Dem Rep), Egypt, Ghana, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Korea (Dem Rep), Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, The Philippines, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Surinam, Syrian Arab Republic, Togo and Yemen.

Austrian Embassy in the UK
18 Belgrave Mews West, London SW1X 8HU, UK
Tel: (020) 7235 3731 or 7344 3289 or (09065) 508 961 (24-hour visa information).
Website: www.aussenministerium.at
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1200 (personal callers); 0900-1645 (telephone enquiries); 0900-1200 (visa section); 1400-1600 (telephone visa enquiries).

Embassy of the Republic of Austria in the USA
3524 International Court, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 895 6700 or 895 6711 (consular section).
Website: www.austria.org