Documents Required For Austria Visa

The following list of documents are required for any short-term Austrian Schengen visa application:

• Austrian visa application form. Fill it completely and with sincerity. Do not forget to sign it at the end after you print it.
• Two identical photos. The photos should be of passport format – a recent whole-face capture with a light background. See photo requirements:
• Your passport/Travel document:
  • Valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned date of departure from Austria (the Schengen zone).
  • No older than 10 years.
  • And it should contain at least two blank pages.
• Copies of your previous Schengen visas (if applicable).
• A cover letter. In which you state the purpose of your visit to Austria and you present a detailed trip itinerary.
• Round-trip Flight Itinerary. Containing the dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Austria.
• Proof of accommodation. I.e. Hotel reservation for the whole duration of the intended stay in Austria. (Check Booking.com or HotelsCombined for cheap hotels in Austria!)
• Proof of civil status. This could be a marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, etc.
• Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay in Austria.
• Schengen Travel Insurance. Confirmation that you have travel insurance for Austria and the whole territory of Schengen, with a minimum of 30,000 € coverage of medical emergencies.

Travel health insurance policies for foreigners travelling to Austria that fulfil Austrian Visa requirements can be purchased online from Europ Assistance or Mondial Care. Both companies are accepted by Austrian Embassies and Consulates worldwide. 

Austrian Visa Requirements Based on Your Employment Status

Additionally, you will need to provide the Austrian embassy/consulate with documents that prove you meet Austria visa requirements based on your employment status:

If employed:

• Employment contract.
• Current bank statement of the latest 6 months.
• Leave permission from the employer.
• Income Tax Return (ITR) form or Certificate of Income Tax deducted at the source of salary.

If self-employed:

• A copy of your business license.
• Company bank statement of the latest 6 months.
• Income Tax Return (ITR).

If a student:

• Proof of enrolment.
• No-objection certificate from school or university

If retired:

• Pension statement of the latest 6 months.

If applicable:

• Proof of regular income generated by a property, for the last 6 months.

See here how to get a NOC from your employer or education institution.

Austrian Visa Requirements for Minors

Additional Austria visa requirements for minors wishing to visit Austria for short-stays are as follows:

• Birth certificate of the minor travelling to Austria.
• Austria application form signed by both parents.
• Family court order – in cases where only one parent has full custody of the child.
• Certified copies of ID/passport of both parents.
• A notarized parental authorization to travel to Austria, signed by both parents/guardians if the minor will be travelling alone.

*Note: When applying at the Austrian embassy/consulate in the home country, the guardian or parent should accompany their underage children.

Austria Visa Requirements Based on the Purpose of Entry to Austria

According to the reasons behind your visit to Austria, you will need to submit some additional documents. Following, find the extra requirements that you need to provide, based on your purpose of travelling to Austria.

Required Documents for an Airport Transit Schengen Visa to Austria

• A valid visa (if needed) for the final country one travels to.
• The flight ticket for the final country you are travelling to.

You need to apply for an Austrian airport transit visa if you are a Syrian citizen or belong to the list of nationals who are required to obtain an Airport Transit visa.

Required Documents for a Tourist Schengen Visa to Austria

In order to meet the Austrian Tourist visa requirements, you must provide the following additional documents:

• Bank statement. Preferably for the last 6 months.
• Travel Itinerary. A detailed description of your trip to Austria, which includes:
  • The purpose of travelling to Austria.
  • The time frame (the date you enter and you leave Austria).
  • Information on hotel/hostel reservations in Austria.
  • Places you plan on visiting or activities you plan to attend.
• Proof of how you will be financing your trip to Austria.

Required Documents for a Schengen Visitor Visa to Austria

When applying to obtain a visa to visit your friends or relatives in Austria, you must provide the following additional documents in order to meet the Austrian visa requirements:

• Proof of financial means. Evidence that shows you have enough money to support yourself throughout your stay in Austria. This could be a:
  • Bank account statement.
  • Sponsorship Letter. When another person will be financially sponsoring your trip to Austria. It is also often called an Affidavit of Support.
  • A combination of both.
• Travel Itinerary. A detailed description of your trip to Austria, which includes:
  • The purpose of travelling to Austria,
  • A hotel/hostel reservations in Austria or a formal invitation letter from an Austrian resident.
• Proof of invitation. You will need to submit some extra documents to prove that you have been invited to visit Austria by a friend or a family member. These requirements are:
• Invitation letter signed by the host.
• Copy of host’s passport.
• Host’s Residence Permit (if applicable).
• Electronic Guarantee Letter (EVE). Your host in Austria should apply for an EVE at the local aliens police in their city of residence. The authority dealing with their EVE will forward the information to the Austrian Embassy in your country of residence within 48 hours. Your host will receive an ID number, which you should provide at the visa interview. Your host will be asked to provide the following documents/information to receive the EVE:
• Their Passport or Personal ID Card.
• Police Registration.
• Recent bank Statement.
• Last payslip.
• Tenancy Agreement.
• Your (visa applicant) Passport number.
• Your date of birth.
• Your place of birth.
• Your address.

Required Documents for a Business Schengen Visa to Austria

When applying to obtain an Austrian Business visa, you must provide the following additional documents:

• Invitation letter from the Austrian company you will be visiting and their detailed address accompanied with the dates of your visit.
• A certificate from your employer. In this letter should be stated why you will be travelling to Austria.
• Business bank statement. Preferably for the last 6 months.
• Memorandum and Article of Association. It should be submitted in original certified copy (registered with joint-stock companies).
• Trade License (first issued and present renewal).
• Proof of trip financing. Regarding the applicant’s expenses during their stay in Austria, either the employer or the partner company must state coverage of expenses on the letter or invitation.

Required Documents for a Student Schengen Visa to Austria

When applying to get an Austrian Student visa, you must provide the following additional documents:

• An enrolment certificate allowing attendance of courses (school/university/language course / etc.), in Austria.
• No objection letter from the Austrian educational institution where you are currently enrolled (if applicable).

Required Documents for a Medical Schengen Visa to Austria

When applying to get a visa to receive medical treatment in Austria, you must provide the following additional documents:

• A local medical report. Issued from a doctor/clinic/hospital in your home country, confirming that you need medical treatment in Austria.
• A medical attestation from the hospital or doctor in Austria, confirming the date of your appointment as well as your medical situation.
• Payment receipt of medical fees.
• Official confirmation of the treatment/appointment by the receiving medical institution (hospital/clinic) in Austria.
• Proof that you have sufficient financial means to pay the medical expenses and other related expenses throughout your treatment.

Required Documents for a Schengen Visa to Austria for Cultural, Sports, Film Crew, or Religious Purposes

When applying to get an Austrian visa under the purpose of attending a Cultural / Sports / Religious Event in Austria you must provide the following additional documents:

• Event Information. As:
  • Invitation letter from the relevant body in Austria with details upon the nature of events or activities that are to be held in Austria.
  • Entry tickets to the event.
  • Enrolment conditions.
  • Detailed program of the event in Austria.
  • Other documents that present the Names of the applicants (crew members) and other relevant information about the event.
• Proof of previous performances. Participation in previous festivals and ceremonies (cultural, religious), sports competitions, winners certificates, proof of world/international ranking (sports).

Required Documents for an Austrian Schengen Visa for the Wife/Husband of an Austrian Citizen

When applying to get an Austrian visa as the spouse of an Austrian citizen, you must provide the following additional documents:

• Proof of Austrian citizenship (ID card or consular card or certification of Austrian nationality or naturalization order).
• Austrian marriage certificate.
• Austrian family record book.

Austrian Schengen Visa for Members of Official Delegations

When applying to get an Austrian visa as a member of an official delegation, you must provide the following additional documents:

• The official invitation copy.
• Evidence for the purpose of the journey (negotiations, meetings, events by intergovernmental organizations, consultations).

How Long Does It Take to Get an Austrian Visa?

The processing time for an Austrian Schengen visa may take up to 15 days, in a normal situation. In some cases, this period may be extended up to 30 due to the number of applications the embassy/consulate of Austria is receiving, or the uniqueness of your case.

Still, exceptional applications may take up to 60 days to be processed by the Austrian embassy/consulate. That is why you are highly recommended to apply for your Austrian short-stay visa as soon as you can, but no earlier than three months prior to your trip to Austria.

How Much Does It Cost to Apply for an Austrian Visa?

Austrian Short Term Visa Fees at a Glance

Austrian Short-Stay Visa Application Type Visa Fee in Euro

Austrian visa for adult travellers 80

Austrian visa for children (6 – 12 years) 40

Austrian visa for children (under 6 years) FREE

Depending on your age, nationality, and some other factors you could be exempt from paying the Austria visa fee, or at least you will have to pay a lower fee.

How Long Can We Stay in Austria Without a Visa?

If you are a national of a visa-exempt country, you will be permitted to remain in Austria for up to 90 days, within a 180 day period. The day you step into Austria is counted as day one, and the day you leave is counted as the last day. Remember that the time you spend in other countries within the Schengen Area is also counted in this period.

Please make sure you understand the 90/180 Schengen Visa Rule. Do not violate this rule, not even for one day, since you may face consequences for overstaying in the Schengen territory.

On the other hand, if you are a national of a country that still has not reached a visa-free agreement with Austria and the other Schengen members, you will not be allowed to enter Austria without a visa, at all.

Do US Citizens Need a Visa to Visit Austria?

U.S. Citizens don’t need to obtain an Austrian visa when travelling to Austria for up to 90 days for tourism and business purposes. However, US nationals are required to hold a US passport, which should be valid for at least 3 months beyond the period of their stay in Austria.