Austria Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| British | Yes | Yes | No |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | No |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | No |
| USA | Yes | Yes | No |
| EU | See below | No | No |
Passports
EU nationals: When travelling to Austria from another Schengen country, you are not required to show a passport or ID card at the border. However, transport providers such as airlines, train and bus operators will require a valid passport or national ID to confirm your identity.
Non-EU nationals: To enter Austria, you must have a valid passport issued within the past ten years and valid for at least three months beyond the intended stay, along with a return or onward ticket and sufficient funds for the duration of your visit.
Austria is a Schengen country, but beware that EU members such as Cyprus and Ireland are not part of the Schengen area, so a passport or ID card is required if travelling to/from these countries.
Visas
EU nationals: Citizens of EU and EEA countries do not need a visa to enter Austria. But those planning to stay longer than 90 days must apply for a residence registration certificate with local authorities.
Non-EU Nationals: Citizens of the following countries can visit Austria and other Schengen countries visa-free for up to 90 days within a 180-day period:
Africa: Seychelles.
Americas: Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, United States of America, Uruguay, Venezuela.
Asia: Brunei, Georgia, Hong Kong (SAR passport holders), Israel, Japan, Macao (SAR passport holders), Malaysia, Maldives, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan (passport must include an identity card number), Timor-Leste, United Arab Emirates.
Europe: Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, North Macedonia, San Marino, Serbia (biometric passports only; excluding those issued by the Serbian Coordination Directorate), Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vatican City.
Oceania: Australia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, New Zealand, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.
Nationals from countries not listed above are advised to contact the nearest Austrian embassy or consulate to verify visa requirements.
Types and Cost
Short-stay (Schengen C) visa: €90 for those who are 12 years old and above, €45 for children aged six to 11, and free for children under six. Certain categories such as students, researchers, and family members of EU/EEA citizens are exempt from fees.
Validity
Short-stay (C) visas allow visits of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
Transit
Some travellers may require an airport transit visa when passing through Austrian or other Schengen airports. Check requirements before travel.
Application to
Applications should be submitted to the Austrian embassy, consulate, or authorised visa centre in your country.
Schengen Visas
Austria is part of the Schengen Area; Schengen visa rules apply.
Temporary residence
EU nationals: Staying beyond 90 days need to get a "Residence Registration" (Meldezettel) as well as a "Certificate of Registration" (Anmeldebescheinigung).
Non-EU nationals: Will need a visa to stay in Austria for more than 90 days.
Working days
Schengen visa applications are usually processed within 15 days but can take up to 45 days during busy periods. Apply well in advance of travel.
Sufficient Funds
Applicants must provide proof of sufficient funds for the duration of their stay.
Extension of stay
Schengen visas may only be extended in exceptional cases such as force majeure or humanitarian reasons.
Entry with pets
Pets from EU countries must have a microchip, EU pet passport, and valid rabies vaccination. Pets from non-EU countries must also have an ISO-compliant microchip and health certificate. Contact the Austrian authorities for specific import rules.
This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.
Embassies and tourist offices
British Embassy in Austria
Telephone: +43 1 716 130.
Website: http://www.ukinaustria.fco.gov.uk
Address: , Jauresgasse 12, Vienna, 1030,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0900-1700.
Austrian Embassy in the UK
Telephone: +44 020 7344 3250.
Website: https://www.bmeia.gv.at/en/austrian-embassy-london/
Address: Belgravia, 18 Belgrave Mews West, London, SW1X 8HU,
Opening times:
Opening times Consulate: Mon-Fri 0900-1200
Telephone enquiries Embassy: Mon-Fr 0900-1700
Telephone enquiries Consulate (passports etc): Mon-Fri 1400-1600
Visa enquiries: Mon-Fr 1400-1600 (Tel: +44 20 7245 6689)
Embassy of the Republic of Austria in the USA
Telephone: +1 202 895 6700 or 6711 (consular section).
Website: http://www.austria.org
Address: NW, 3524 International Court, Washington, DC, 20008,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0900-1700; Mon-Fri 1030-1300 (consular services).
