Visa Information

Overview

The short stay schengen visas are handled by the Consulate General of Austria in Turkey. Applications with Short Term visas have to be submitted directly at the Consulate General (upon prior scheduled appointment).

Applicants will have to provide evidence that they fall under particular visa category.

Please check on each of the visa categories for detailed information.

The provinces under the jurisdiction of the Austrian Embassy in Ankara: Adana, Adıyaman, Afyon, Ağrı, Aksaray, Amasya, Ankara, Antalya, Ardahan, Artvin, Aydin, Bartın, Batman, Bayburt, Bingöl, Bitlis, Burdur, Çankırı, Çorum, Denizli, Diyarbakır, Elazığ, Erzincan, Erzurum, Eskişehir, Gaziantep, Giresun, Gümüşhane, Hakkari, Hatay, Iğdır , Isparta, İzmir, Kahramanmaraş, Karabük, Karaman, Kars, Kastamonu, Kayseri, Kilis, Kırıkkale, Kırşehir, KKTC, Konya, Kütahya, Malatya, Manisa, Mardin, Mersin ( İçel ), Muğla, Muş, Nevşehir, Niğde, Ordu, Osmaniye, Rize, Samsun, Şanlıurfa, Siirt, Sinop, Şırnak, Sivas, Tokat, Trabzon, Tunceli, Van, Yozgat.

The provinces under the jurisdiction of the Austrian Consulate General in Istanbul: Bilecik, Bolu, Bursa, Edirne, İstanbul, Kirklareli, Tekirdag, Kocaeli, Balikesir, Canakkale, Sakarya, Zonguldak..

Visa Fees

Please Note :

• All the fees are non-refundable.
• All charges are to be paid in cash only.
• You can avail the optional courier charge of 7 Euro (Inclusive of VAT)
• You can also track the status of your passport by SMS for 3.96 TL (Inclusive of VAT)
• Photocopy per copy will be 00.50 TL (inclusive of Taxes)

Documents Required

List of supporting documents to be submitted by applicants for short stay visas in Turkey (Istanbul, Bursa)

Documents should not be older than 6 months.

• A Schengen visa application form: fully completed, dated and signed by the applicant.
• 2 passport sized (3.5 cms x 4.5 cms) colored photographs with white background taken recently. On the photograph, the applicant’s face- chin, forehead, nose, eyes, eyebrows and the mouth- should be clearly visible.
• A valid passport issued within last 10 years and an A4-sized photocopy (Copies of 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 60th page and pages with Turkish Police stamp and the previous visas), ex-passports and their copies, if there are any.
• Certificate of travel medical insurance. It must state coverage for the Schengen area of any medical expense during the entire period of the visa applicant’s intended stay. Minimum coverage must amount to 30.000€
• If married, Certificate of Marriage original and copy. If with EU citizen or Austrian citizen married passport or ID card copy.
  
  
  • LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATIONS WITH THE PURPOSE: TOURISM
    
    
    • Flight / travel reservations or other proof of intended transport
    • Evidence of hotel bookings or travel plan
    • Proof of the existence of family relations (Tam Tekmil Vukuatli Nüfus Kayit Örnegi)
    • Proof of means of subsistence: e.g.
      
      
      • bank account statement on the account turnover during the last three months, and
      • proof of regular income e.g. salary slips of the last three months (or similar)
    • The following documents shall be presented by either of the categories:
    • If the applicant is employed:
      
      
      • letter from employer and/or approval for leave
      • SGK (social security) registration document and SGK "hizmet dökümü"
      • Salary Slips for the last 3 months
    • If the applicant is a farmer
      
      
      • farmer certificate issued by a chamber of agriculture
    • If applicant is employed by or owner of a private company
      
      
      • the company registration in the chamber of commerce and a copy of the bulletin of the trade register
      • statement of taxes payment
    • If the applicant is retired:
      
      
      • proof of pension (either bank account statement or pensioner booklet)
    • If the applicant is a student:
      
      
      • student certificate (Öğrenci Belgesi)
    • If the applicant is a minor/under age 18 and travelling alone or with one parent or legal guardian only:
      
      
      • Public notary approved statement from his/her parents ( this condition shall not apply if the travelling parent is a single parent or holds the parental authority alone)
    • LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATIONS WITH THE PURPOSE: VISIT TO FAMILY OR FRIENDS
    • Flight or travel reservations or other proof of intended transport
    • Proof of means of subsistence: e.g.
      • bank account statement on the account turnover during the last three months, and
      • proof of regular income e.g. salary slips of the last three months (or similar)
    • Proof of the existence of family relations (Tam Tekmil Vukuatli Nüfus Kayit Örnegi)
    • If the applicant is employed:
      
      
      • letter from employer and/or approval for leave
      • SGK (social security) registration document+ SGK "hizmet dökümü"
      • Salary Slips for the last 3 months
    • If the applicant is a farmer
      
      
      • farmer certificate issued by chamber of agriculture
    • If applicant is employed by or owner of a private company
      
      
      • the company registration in the chamber of commerce and a copy of the bulletin of the trade register
      • statement of taxes payment
    • If the applicant is retired:
      • proof of pension (either bank account statement or pensioner booklet)
    • If the applicant is a student:
      • student certificate (Öğrenci Belgesi)
    • If the applicant is a minor or under age 18 and travelling alone or with one parent or legal guardian only:
      
      
      • public notary approved statement from his/her parents (this condition shall not apply if the travelling parent is a single parent or holds the parental authority alone)
    • Proof of sponsorship and/or accommodation
      
      
      • Invitation and/or guarantee according to national legislation. Electronic invitation ID number sent by the host. (Note: there is further information and links to downloadable forms on the websites of Member States' embassies and consulates)
    • LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATIONS WITH THE PURPOSE: BUSINESS VISITS
    • Flight or travel reservations or other proof of intended transport
    • Proof of means of subsistence: e.g.
      
      
      • bank account statement on the account turnover during the last three months, and
      • proof of regular income e.g. salary slips of the last three months (or similar)
    • Proof of the existence of family relations (Tam Tekmil Vukuatli Nüfus Kayit Örnegi)
    • If the applicant is employed:
      
      
      • letter from employer and/or approval for leave
      • SGK (social security) registration document+ SGK "hizmet dökümü"
      • Salary Slips for the last 3 months
    • If the applicant is a farmer
      
      
      • farmer certificate issued by chamber of agriculture
    • If applicant is employed by or owner of a private company
      
      
      • the company registration in the chamber of commerce and a copy of the bulletin of the trade register
      • statement of taxes payment
    • If the applicant is retired:
      
      
      • proof of pension (either bank account statement or pensioner booklet)
    • If the applicant is a student:
      
      
      • student certificate (Öğrenci Belgesi)
    • If the applicant is a minor or under age 18 and travelling alone or with one parent or legal guardian only:
      
      
      • public notary approved statement from his/her parents (this condition shall not apply if the travelling parent is a single parent or holds the parental authority alone)
    • Proof of sponsorship and/or accommodation
      
      
      • Invitation and/or guarantee according to national legislation. Electronic invitation ID number sent by the host. (Note: there is further information and links to downloadable forms on the websites of Member States' embassies and consulates)
    • LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATIONS WITH THE PURPOSE: TRUCK DRIVING TO AND/OR THROUGH SCHENGEN AREA
      
      
      • Guarantee from the company and UND (road transport association), if the company is a member.
      • Company drivers list.
      • SGK (social security) registration document , SGK "hizmet dökümü" and past SGK payments list for the driver.
      • Company registry in the Chamber of Commerce.
      • C2 certificate (export permission).
      • National and international driving licence of the driver.
      • Invitation or business partnership certificate from a company in the EU.
    • LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATIONS WITH THE PURPOSE: ATTENDING CULTURAL OR SPORTS EVENTS OR CONFERENCES
    • Flight or travel reservations or other proof of intended transport.
    • Proof of accommodation.
    • Proof of means of subsistence e.g.:
      
      
      • bank account statement on the account turnover during the last three months, and
      • proof of regular income e.g. salary slips of the last three months (or similar).
    • The following documents regarding the purpose of the visit, for either of the categories:
    • For cultural events or conferences:
      
      
      • an invitation from the organiser of the event or/the contract concluded by the cultural service provider or/invitation to a creative work.
    • For sporting events:
      
      
      • invitation from the sports club/sports federation or/accreditation confirming the participation in the sport event.
      • certificate from the sending sports club or sport federation
    • The following documents regarding the personal situation of the applicant shall be presented by either of the categories:
    • If the applicant is employed:
      
      
      • letter from employer and/or approval for leave.
      • SGK (social security) registration document and SGK "hizmet dökümü".
      • Salary Slips for the last 3 months
    • If the applicant is a farmer
      
      
      • farmer certificate issued by chamber of agriculture
    • If applicant is employed by or owner of a private company
      
      
      • company registration in chamber of commerce and copy of the bulletin of the trade register.
      • statement of taxes payment.
    • If the applicant is retired:
      
      
      • proof of pension (either bank account statement or pensioner booklet).
    • If the applicant is a student:
      
      
      • student certificate (Öğrenci Belgesi).
    • If the applicant is a minor or under age 18 and travelling alone or with one parent or legal guardian only:
      
      
      • public notary approved statement from his/her parents (this condition shall not apply if the travelling parent is a single parent or holds the parental authority alone).
    • LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATIONS WITH THE PURPOSE: STUDY OR PARTICIPATION IN EU EDUCATION, TRAINING OR RESEARCH PROGRAMMES
    • Flight or travel reservations or other proof of intended transport
    • Proof of means of subsistence: e.g.
      
      
      • bank account statement on the account turnover during the last three months, and
      • proof of regular income e.g. salary slips of the last three months (or similar)
    • Proof of accommodation for the intended period of stay
    • The following documents regarding the purpose of the visit shall be presented by either of the categories:
    • For study purpose
      
      
      • invitation and/or guarantee according to national legislation (Note: there is further information and links to downloadable forms on the websites of Member States' embassies and consulates)
    • For EU education, training, or research programmes:
      
      
      • original of the invitation letter from the university or research centre
      • letter from the Turkish National Agency (Centre for EU Education and Youth Programmes) or TÜBITAK identifying that the individual applying for visa is supported by an European Union Programme.
    • The following documents regarding the applicant's personal situation shall be presented by either of the categories:
    • If the applicant is employed as a teacher or professor
      
      
      • letter from employer and/or approval for leave.
      • social security registration document.
    • If the applicant is a student
      • Student certificate (Öğrenci Belgesi).
    • If the applicant is a minor or under age 18 and travelling alone or with one parent or legal guardian only:
      
      
      • Public notary approved statement from his/her parents ( this condition shall not apply, if the travelling parent is a single parent or holds the parental authority alone).

Photo Specifications

Visa Pricing Currency Table

General

• The photograph for each visa applicant must be an un-mounted, full face photo, color photo as described below
• The photograph must have been taken within the last six months.
• Two photographs must be submitted.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

• T35 mm x 45 mm with the head centered in the frame.
• The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure at least 30 mm

Photo Appearance

• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly.
• The face should cover about 70-80 percent of the photo area.
• The photograph MUST be in color and have only a white or light background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted
• In general, the applicant's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed
• Sunglasses or other wear, which detracts from the face, are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons (an eye patch, for example).
• A photograph depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable.

Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

Usually, processing time for visa applications is 10 working days (starting from the time when the Embassy or Consulate received the application, not including the transportation time), counting from when all requested documents have been submitted. This period may be extended in specific cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is required, for example, when an applicant must come to an interview or submit additional documentation requested by the Embassy or Consulate. During certain times of the year, the processing time can be longer due to the high volume of applications. It is recommended to submit your visa application at least two weeks prior to date of travel date and if possible, even earlier ahead of the holiday period.

Please note that the application processing time and decisions on visa applications are the sole prerogative of the Embassy or Consulate. VFS Global has no role to play in these areas of the application process.

Visa Application Form & Questionnaire

Short Stay Forms:
	SV Antrag (Application form for Istanbul and Bursa)
	SV Antrag (Application form for Ankara, Gaziantep and Izmir)
Long stay Forms:
	Form 1 Schengen Visa and National Visa (D-Visa) (Ankara)
	Form 1 Schengen Visa and National Visa (D-Visa) (Istanbul)
	Form 2 Researchers
	Form 3 Artists
	Form 4 Resident permit who will sent by company
	Form 5 Resident permit for who work as manager/administration in worldwide company
	Form 6 Self-Employed
	Form 7 Resident permit for who has special occesions about work
	Form 8 Resident permit who study in schools
	Form 9 Resident permit who study in university
	Form 10 Resident permit who has permanent resident permit relatives
	Form 11 Permission for stay to family members
	Form 12 Permission for limited stay
	Form 13 Rot-Weis-Rot Card
	Form 14 Ro-Weis-Rot Card plus

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• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

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Overview

Tourist visa is only intended to allow a foreign national to visit Austria for a limited period of time. This category of visa caters to people wishing to visit Austria for touristic purposes either through buying a tour via travel agency, or through self-bookings of tickets and hotel.
Applicants will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category.

Schengen Visa

The Schengen visa is only intended to allow a foreign national to visit the Austria and other Schengen countries for a limited period of time. If you wish to reside in the Austria for an extended period of time (more than 90 days), you need to apply for a long term visa directly at the Austria Embassy / Consulate General in Turkey.

Please click on each of the above tab for detailed information.

Visa Fees

Attention Please :

• All payments are accepted only in Euro and in cash.
• All payments are non-refundable.
• Except from visa fee, there will be 22.34 Euro service fee charged for each applications.
• Courier is an optional service which will be charged 15 Euro.
• Credit Card is not valid for the payments.

Note:

Change is given back in Turkish Lira even if the fees are cashed in euros (Euros coins are not accepted).

Documents Required

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

Dear Applicant;

The document list for your tourism category visa application is provided by Austria Istanbul General Consulate.

Please click for the required documents.

The applicants are suggested to provide all the required documents at the time of their application for their Visa submission evaluation.

VFS Global has no effect about visa process result and does not advice or suggest to the applicants about their visa result.

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.

Travel Medical Insurance

For health reasons, in case of urgent medical assistance or hospitalization, a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 is required. The insurance must be valid for the entire stay in the Schengen area.

Photo Specifications

A Photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:

• Must be an up-to-date photograph (dated max 6 month old)
• Must be a color photograph printed on normal photographic paper
• Should be sized between 35 – 45 mm
• Full face taken straight forward 35 mm from point of the chin to top of hair
• Taken against a white background
• Without sunglasses
• Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
• Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
• The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes

For further details with samples click here.

Please note that the Visa application Centre may not accept photographs that do not meet these specifications. In case photos are not meeting the requirements mentioned above Submission Officer might ask to provide updated / recent photos.

Processing Time

Usually, processing time for visa applications is 10 working days (starting from the time when the Embassy or Consulate received the application, not including the transportation time), counting from when all requested documents have been submitted. This period may be extended in specific cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is required, for example, when an applicant must come to an interview or submit additional documentation requested by the Embassy or Consulate. During certain times of the year, the processing time can be longer due to the high volume of applications. It is recommended to submit your visa application at least two weeks prior to date of travel date and if possible, even earlier ahead of the holiday period.

Please note that the application processing time and decisions on visa applications are the sole prerogative of the Embassy or Consulate. VFS Global has no role to play in these areas of the application process.

Visa Application Form & Questionnaire

Please fill Visa Application forms completely and with correct information.

SV_Antrag Short-Term Application Form

Attention Please:

Visa application forms need to be filled in with correct information and must be signed by the applicant himself.

Overview

Business visa is only intended to allow a foreign national to visit Austria for a limited period of time. This category of visa caters for people wishing visit Austria for work reasons (to sign the contract, participate in business meeting etc) but does not allow to carry out the professional activity.

Applicants will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category.

Austria Visa Application Centers don't apply a regional limitation. Applicants may apply from all our Visa Application Centers in Turkey.

İstanbul (Beyoğlu andAltunizade),Ankara,İzmir,Bursa,Edirne,Gaziantep,Trabzon,Antalya,Bodrum.

Schengen Visa

The Schengen visa is only intended to allow a foreign national to visit the Austria and other Schengen countries for a limited period of time. If you wish to reside in the Austria for an extended period of time (more than 90 days), you need to apply for a long term visa directly at the Austria Embassy / Consulate General in Turkey.

Please click on each of the above tab for detailed information.

Visa Fees

Documents Required

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

Dear Applicant;

The document list for your business category visa application is provided by Austria Istanbul General Consulate.

Please click for the required documents.

Attention Please:

Below supporting documents has to be translated into German or English:

• Letter of employment
• Letter of absence
• Letter of Chamber of Commerce (HK)
• School/Student Certificate
• Sponsor Letter (If the financial sponsor don’t attend the appointment, letter should be notarized)
• Letter of Consent
• Any personal letter of the applicant, all documents represented as written (letters, fair invitations, extra docs. Etc.)
• Population Record Sample (Nüfus Kayıt Örneği)

It’s not sure that you will get a visa even if you submit all your applications documents, only Austria Istanbul General Consulate will be deciding about the visa process result.

VFS Global has no effect about visa process result and does not advice or suggest to the applicants about their visa result.

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.

Travel Medical Insurance

For health reasons, in case of urgent medical assistance or hospitalization, a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 is required. The insurance must be valid for the entire stay in the Schengen area.

Photo Specifications

A Photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:

• Must be an up-to-date photograph (dated max 6 month old)
• Must be a color photograph printed on normal photographic paper
• Should be sized between 35 – 45 mm
• Full face taken straight forward 35 mm from point of the chin to top of hair
• Taken against a white background
• Without sunglasses
• Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
• Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
• The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes

For further details with samples click here.

Please note that the Visa application Centre may not accept photographs that do not meet these specifications. In case photos are not meeting the requirements mentioned above Submission Officer might ask to provide updated / recent photos.

Processing Time

Usually, processing time for visa applications is 10 working days (starting from the time when the Embassy or Consulate received the application, not including the transportation time), counting from when all requested documents have been submitted. This period may be extended in specific cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is required, for example, when an applicant must come to an interview or submit additional documentation requested by the Embassy or Consulate. During certain times of the year, the processing time can be longer due to the high volume of applications. It is recommended to submit your visa application at least two weeks prior to date of travel date and if possible, even earlier ahead of the holiday period.

Please note that the application processing time and decisions on visa applications are the sole prerogative of the Embassy or Consulate. VFS Global has no role to play in these areas of the application process.

Visa Application Form & Questionnaire

Please fill Visa Application forms completely and with correct information.

SV_Antrag

Attention Please:

Visa application forms need to be filled in with correct information and must be signed by the applicant himself.

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.

Overview

Visit to Family or Friends visa is only intended to allow a foreign national to visit Austria for a limited period of time. This category of visa caters for people wishing visit the member of his/her family or friend.

Applicants will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category.

Austria Visa Application Centers don't apply a regional limitation. Applicants may apply from all our Visa Application Centers in Turkey.

-İstanbul,İstanbul (Altunizade and Beyoğlu), Ankara, İzmir,Bursa,Edirne,Gaziantep,Trabzon,Antalya,Bodrum.

Schengen Visa

The Schengen visa is only intended to allow a foreign national to visit the Austria and other Schengen countries for a limited period of time. If you wish to reside in the Austria for an extended period of time (more than 90 days), you need to apply for a long term visa directly at the Austria Embassy / Consulate General in Turkey.

Please click on each of the above tab for detailed information.

Visa Fees

Attention Please :

• All payments are accepted only in Euro and in cash.
• All payments are non-refundable.
• Except from visa fee, there will be 22.34 Euro service fee charged for each applications.
• Courier is an optional service which will be charged 15 Euro.
• Credit Card is not valid for the payments.

Note:

Change is given back in Turkish Lira even if the fees are cashed in euros (Euros coins are not accepted).

Documents Required

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

Dear Applicant;

The document list for your cultural family/friend visit category visa application is provided by Austria Istanbul General Consulate.

Please click for the required documents.

Attention Please:

Applicants who will apply from Istanbul, has to translate below documents into German or English:

• Letter of employment
• Letter of absence
• Letter of Chamber of Commerce (HK)
• School/Student Certificate
• Sponsor Letter (If the financial sponsor don’t attend the appointment, letter should be notarized)
• Letter of Consent (Muvafakatname)
• Any personal letter of the applicant, all documents represented as written (letters, fair invitations, extra docs. Etc.)
• Population Record Sample (Nüfus Kayıt Örneği)

It’s not sure that you will get a visa even if you submit all your applications documents, only Austria Istanbul General Consulate will be deciding about the visa process result.

VFS Global has no effect about visa process result and does not advice or suggest to the applicants about their visa result.

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.

Travel Medical Insurance

For health reasons, in case of urgent medical assistance or hospitalization, a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 is required. The insurance must be valid for the entire stay in the Schengen area.

Photo Specifications

A Photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:

• Must be an up-to-date photograph (dated max 6 month old)
• Must be a color photograph printed on normal photographic paper
• Should be sized between 35 – 45 mm
• Full face taken straight forward 35 mm from point of the chin to top of hair
• Taken against a white background
• Without sunglasses
• Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
• Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
• The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes

For further details with samples click here.

Please note that the Visa application Centre may not accept photographs that do not meet these specifications. In case photos are not meeting the requirements mentioned above Submission Officer might ask to provide updated / recent photos.

Processing Time

Usually, processing time for visa applications is 10 working days (starting from the time when the Embassy or Consulate received the application, not including the transportation time), counting from when all requested documents have been submitted. This period may be extended in specific cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is required, for example, when an applicant must come to an interview or submit additional documentation requested by the Embassy or Consulate. During certain times of the year, the processing time can be longer due to the high volume of applications. It is recommended to submit your visa application at least two weeks prior to date of travel date and if possible, even earlier ahead of the holiday period.

Please note that the application processing time and decisions on visa applications are the sole prerogative of the Embassy or Consulate. VFS Global has no role to play in these areas of the application process.

Visa Application Form & Questionnaire

Please fill Visa Application forms completely and with correct information.

SV_Antrag Short-Term Application Form

Attention Please:

Visa application forms need to be filled in with correct information and must be signed by the applicant himself.

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.

Overview

Lorry Drivers, who will enter Austria should apply this visa type .

Visa Fees

Documents Required

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

Please click on below file to reach required documents checklist:

Lorry Driver Checklist

Photo Specifications

Must be an up-to-date photograph (dated max 6 month old)

Must be a color photograph printed on normal photographic paper

Should be sized between 35 – 45 mm

Full face taken straight forward 35 mm from point of the chin to top of hair

Taken against a white background

Without sunglasses

Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons

Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses

The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes

For further details with samples click here.

Please note that the Visa application Centre may not accept photographs that do not meet these specifications. In case photos are not meeting the requirements mentioned above Submission Officer might ask to provide updated / recent photos.

Processing Time

Usually, processing time for visa applications is 10 working days (starting from the time when the Embassy or Consulate received the application, not including the transportation time), counting from when all requested documents have been submitted. This period may be extended in specific cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is required, for example, when an applicant must come to an interview or submit additional documentation requested by the Embassy or Consulate. During certain times of the year, the processing time can be longer due to the high volume of applications. It is recommended to submit your visa application at least two weeks prior to date of travel date and if possible, even earlier ahead of the holiday period.

Please note that the application processing time and decisions on visa applications are the sole prerogative of the Embassy or Consulate. VFS Global has no role to play in these areas of the application process.

Visa Application Form & Questionnaire

Please fill Visa Application forms completely and with correct information.

Visa Application Form

Attention Please:

Visa application forms need to be filled in with correct information and must be signed by the applicant himself.

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.