Visa Information

Overview

An airport transit visa is required for nationals of certain states to go through the international transit area of airports, without actually entering the national territory of the country concerned, during a stop-over or transfer between two stages of an international flight.

In other words an Airport Transit Visa – TYPE A is required when you are required to connect through an airport in one of the Schengen countries without actually leaving the transit are of the airport. [I.e. you arrive from a non-Schengen country and depart to a non-Schengen country]

For Transit between two Schengen countries, please apply for a Schengen Visa – TYPE C

Only travellers who are passport holders of the following countries require an Airport Transit Visa- TYPE A:

Additionally, holders of a valid Japanese residence permit are not required to apply for Visa A to transit through Austria/Schengen.

Note:
Japanese citizens holding a valid Japanese passport do not need an entry visas for Austria. They are welcome to enter and stay (as visitors, tourists or business travellers) for a period of up to six (6) months as of the date of entry.

However, any stay which is longer than three months requires a direct departure from Austria to Japan. If a direct departure is not planned and a transit from Austria via a Schengen country back to Japan is envisaged, a visa from the respective country of departure should be applied for.

If Japanese citizens intend employment during their short stay in Austria which is subject to a work permit, a visa is required. The work permit issued by Public Employment Service Austria ("AMS - Arbeitsmarktservice") has to be attached to the visa application.

A stay in Austria beyond six months as of the day of first entry is subject to a residence permit. Please contact to Austrian Embassy Tokyo.

Also 2 consecutive stays over a total period of more than 6 months require a residence permit if the reason of the stays was evident already from the beginning.

To find out your visa category or visa fee, we highly recommend you to contact here before you visit Visa application center.

Visa Fees

Please Note:

• There is a service charge of 36.99 Euros per application over and above the visa fees payable by all applicants
• The fees can be paid by Cash and Credit only and are non-refundable.
• The applicable visa fee in EUROs and its equivalent in JPY are subject to current exchange rate

Documents Required

1. Fully completed and signed application form

2. Passport (original + photocopy), with at least 2 blank visa pages, valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area, and not older than 10 years as of the date of return from your scheduled trip

   We keep your passport till a visa is approved. Please check if you need your original passport after you submit.

   In addition photocopies of the personal details and all visas need to be provided too.

   When applicant opts for passport collection, then another extra photocopy of passport bio data page needs to be provided.

3. Residence permit in Japan (original + photocopy) valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area (if applicable)
4. One recent (not older than 6 months), passport-size, colour photo with white background

5. Proof of current occupation:

   1. Employee: recent original employer letter (on letter headed paper, showing company’s address, phone number, start of employment, position and income).
   2. Self-employed: recent original letter must be obtained from applicant’s accountant, solicitor, or local Chamber of Commerce, confirming self-employment or business ownership in Japan including income statement
   3. Student: recent original school, college or university letter

6. Flight confirmation :

7. Confirmed accommodation reservation in Austria and any other Schengen country included in the planned trip
8. Travel insurance original covering the intended period of stay with an all-risk medical travel insurance policy for a minimum coverage of € 30,000 for emergency medical and repatriation expenses.
   Travel insurance should be issued either in Japan or in Schengen member state.
9. Proof of financial means to cover the cost of the intended stay: latest 6 months current bank book/ account bank statements with latest update.
10. Visa for onward destination country

Additional requirement for business travellers:

Original invitation letter from your Austrian business partner bearing the signature of an authorized company's representative. The letter must specify your name, personal details and passport data, the purpose and duration of your visit and that the company will be financially responsible for you during your stay in Austria.

an official declaration of commitment (online version "Verpflichtungserklärung" or EVE) provided for by your business partner in Austria might be required. For this purpose the Austrian company inviting you would have to call on the local foreigners' police unit and follow their guideline.

Additional requirement for tourists:

• A confirmed itinerary including all destinations and hotel reservations accordingly

Additional requirements for private visitors:

• Official declaration of commitment (online version "Verpflichtungserklärung" or EVE) provided for by your host in Austria might be required. For this purpose your sponsor has to call on the local foreigners' police unit and follow their guideline. In any case, proof of ID, proof of income and financial status and proof of housing arrangement will be required.
• Please note that additionally the applicant has to provide copies of all documents which cannot remain with the embassy (e.g. passport, bank book, etc.)!

Please provide the documents in English as much as possible.

Photo Specifications

Photographs submitted should be as per ICAO guidelines. To find out more kindly go through the link.

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.

Download Form

Visa Application Form

To download the Application Form:

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

OR

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

Overview

A Schengen visa is valid for 26 Schengen member states and is for short stay for a maximum period of ninety days within a six months period. A Schengen visa allows the holder to travel freely across the Schengen member states.

Please note: Applicants with a history of stays in Schengen countries for 90 days in total within the last 6 months should contact the Austrian Embassy in advance, to confirm edibility for applying for a Schengen visa.

The following 26 countries have implemented the Schengen Agreement: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lichtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

Please note: If you wish to visit more than one of the Schengen countries, you must apply at the embassy or consulate of the county where you are going to stay longest, or in case of equally long stays the point of first entry to the Schengen area..

A Schengen visa can only be applied for up to three months prior to your entry into the country.

Note:
Japanese citizens holding a valid Japanese passport do not need an entry visas for Austria. They are welcome to enter and stay (as visitors, tourists or business travellers) for a period of up to six (6) months as of the date of entry.

However, any stay which is longer than three months requires a direct departure from Austria to Japan. If a direct departure is not planned and a transit from Austria via a Schengen country back to Japan is envisaged, a visa from the respective country of departure should be applied for.

If Japanese citizens intend employment during their short stay in Austria which is subject to a work permit, a visa is required. The work permit issued by Public Employment Service Austria ("AMS - Arbeitsmarktservice") has to be attached to the visa application.

A stay in Austria beyond six months as of the day of first entry is subject to a residence permit. Please contact to Austrian Embassy Tokyo.

Also 2 consecutive stays over a total period of more than 6 months require a residence permit if the reason of the stays was evident already from the beginning.

To find out your visa category or visa fee, we highly recommend you to contact here before you visit Visa application center.

Visa Fees

Please Note:

• There is a service charge of 36.99 Euros per application over and above the visa fees payable by all applicants
• The fees can be paid by Cash and Credit only and are non-refundable.
• The applicable visa fee in EUROs and its equivalent in JPY are subject to current exchange rate.

Documents Required

1. Fully completed and signed application form

2. Passport (original + photocopy), with at least 2 blank visa pages, valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area, and not older than 10 years as of the date of return from your scheduled trip.

   We keep your passport till a visa is approved. Please check if you need your original passport after you submit.

   • In addition photocopies of the last 3 years Schengen visas need to be provided too.
   • When applicant opts for passport collection, then another extra photocopy of passport bio data page needs to be provided.
3. Residence permit in Japan (original + photocopy) valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area (if applicable)
4. One recent (not older than 6 months), passport-size, colour photo with white background

5. Proof of current occupation:

   1. Employee: recent original employer letter (on letter headed paper, showing company’s address, phone number, start of employment, position and income).
   2. Self-employed: recent original letter must be obtained from applicant’s accountant, solicitor, or local Chamber of Commerce, confirming self-employment or business ownership in Japan including income statement
   3. Student: recent original school, college or university letter
6. Flight confirmation
7. Confirmed accommodation reservation in Austria and any other Schengen country included in the planned trip
8. Travel insurance original covering the intended period of stay with an all-risk medical travel insurance policy for a minimum coverage of € 30,000 for emergency medical and repatriation expenses.
   Travel insurance should be issued either in Japan or in Schengen member state.
9. Proof of financial means to cover the cost of the intended stay: latest 6 months current bank book/ account bank statements with latest update.
10. Visa for onward destination country

Additional requirement for business travellers:

• Original invitation letter from your Austrian business partner bearing the signature of an authorized company's representative. The letter must specify your name, personal details and passport data, the purpose and duration of your visit and that the company will be financially responsible for you during your stay in Austria.
• an official declaration of commitment (online version "Verpflichtungserklärung" or EVE) provided for by your business partner in Austria might be required. For this purpose the Austrian company inviting you would have to call on the local foreigners' police unit and follow their guideline

Additional requirement for tourists:

• A confirmed itinerary including all destinations and hotel reservations accordingly

Additional requirements for private visitors:

• Official declaration of commitment (online version "Verpflichtungserklärung" or EVE) provided for by your host in Austria might be required. For this purpose your sponsor has to call on the local foreigners' police unit and follow their guideline. In any case, proof of ID, proof of income and financial status and proof of housing arrangement will be required.

Please note that additionally the applicant has to provide copies of all documents which cannot remain with the embassy (e.g. passport, bank book, etc.)!

Please provide the documents in English as much as possible.

Photo Specifications

Photographs submitted should be as per ICAO guidelines. To find out more kindly go through the link.

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.

Download Form

Visa Application Form

To download the Application Form:

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

OR

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

Overview

Japanese citizens who will take on employment during their stay in Austria of up to 6 months which would otherwise not be subject to a visa require a visa D (researchers, exchange scientists, interns, volunteers etc. and employees who are subject to a work permit). In addition the visa D permits the holder to travel to other Schengen countries and stay there within its validity for up to 90 days.

Note:
Japanese citizens holding a valid Japanese passport do not need an entry visas for Austria. They are welcome to enter and stay (as visitors, tourists or business travellers) for a period of up to six (6) months as of the date of entry.

If Japanese citizens intend employment during their short stay in Austria which is subject to a work permit, a visa is required. The work permit issued by Public Employment Service Austria ("AMS - Arbeitsmarktservice") has to be attached to the visa application.

A stay in Austria beyond six months as of the day of first entry is subject to a residence permit. Please contact to Austrian Embassy Tokyo.

Also 2 consecutive stays over a total period of more than 6 months require a residence permit if the reason of the stays was evident already from the beginning.

To find out your visa category or visa fee, we highly recommend you to contact here before you visit Visa application center.

Visa Fees

Please Note:

• There is a service charge of 36.99 Euros per application over and above the visa fees payable by all applicants.
• The fees can be paid by Cash and Credit only and are non-refundable.
• The applicable visa fee in EUROs and its equivalent in JPY are subject to current exchange rate.

Documents Required

1. Fully completed and signed application form

2. Passport (original + photocopy), with at least 2 blank visa pages, valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area, and not older than 10 years as of the date of return from your scheduled trip.

   We keep your passport till a visa is approved. Please check if you need your original passport after you submit.

   1. In addition photocopies of the last 3 years Schengen visas need to be provided too.
   2. When applicant opts for passport collection, then another extra photocopy of passport bio data page needs to be provided.
3. Residence permit in Japan (original + photocopy) valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area (if applicable)
4. One recent (not older than 6 months), passport-size, colour photo with white background

5. Proof of current occupation:

   1. Employee: recent original employer letter (on letter headed paper, showing company’s address, phone number, start of employment, position and income).
   2. Self-employed: recent original letter must be obtained from applicant’s accountant, solicitor, or local Chamber of Commerce, confirming self-employment or business ownership in Japan including income statement
   3. Student: recent original school, college or university letter
6. Flight confirmation
7. Confirmed accommodation reservation in Austria and any other Schengen country included in the planned trip
8. Travel insurance original covering the intended period of stay with an all-risk medical travel insurance policy for a minimum coverage of € 30,000 for emergency medical and repatriation expenses.
   Travel insurance should be issued either in Japan or in Schengen member state.
9. Proof of financial means to cover the cost of the intended stay: latest 6 months current bank book/ account bank statements with latest update.

10. Visa for onward destination country

    Additional requirement for business travellers:

    • Original invitation letter from your Austrian business partner bearing the signature of an authorized company's representative. The letter must specify your name, personal details and passport data, the purpose and duration of your visit and that the company will be financially responsible for you during your stay in Austria.
    • an official declaration of commitment (online version "Verpflichtungserklärung" or EVE) provided for by your business partner in Austria might be required. For this purpose the Austrian company inviting you would have to call on the local foreigners' police unit and follow their guideline

    Additional requirement for tourists:

    • A confirmed itinerary including all destinations and hotel reservations accordingly

    Additional requirements for private visitors:

    • Official declaration of commitment (online version "Verpflichtungserklärung" or EVE) provided for by your host in Austria might be required. For this purpose your sponsor has to call on the local foreigners' police unit and follow their guideline. In any case, proof of ID, proof of income and financial status and proof of housing arrangement will be required.

    Please note that additionally the applicant has to provide copies of all documents which cannot remain with the embassy (e.g. passport, bank book, etc.)!

    Please provide the documents in English as much as possible.

Photo Specifications

Photographs submitted should be as per ICAO guidelines. To find out more kindly go through the link.

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.

Download Form

Visa Application Form

To download the Application Form:

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

OR

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