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Short Stay (Visa C)

Overview

Visa type (C) is generally being issued for applicants who are being sent to Austria for a short company training not for Business meetings. (Below 90 Days)

As stated in the check list if you have an AMS Notification from Austrian Company we will assist you for the visa application.

Embassy of Austria has decided to cooperate with an external service provider for the collection of applications while establishing the ‘one-stop’ principle for the lodging of applications, creates derogation from the general rule that an applicant must apply at the Austrian Visa Application Center in Singapore.

Visa Fees

Visa category Visa fees (Cash) Service Fee (Cash)
Work (Type C) SGD 131.00 SGD 65.40

Please Note:

  • The applicable visa fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change
  • All fees are non-refundable.
  • The visa application centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost:
    • Photocopying
    • Photo services
    • Courier service
    • SMS Tracking Facility
  • All charges (Visa Fee, VFS service charges and other charges) are to be paid in cash Singapore Dollars only

  • The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:

    1. children under six years;
    2. school pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training;
    3. researchers from third countries travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research as defined in Recommendation No 2005/761/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2005 to facilitate the issue by the Member States of uniform short-stay visas for researchers from third countries travelling within the Community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research ( 1 );

Documents Required

Application for Visa C (Work)

(for work stay in Austria up to 90 days)
Visa processing period approx. 14 working days
Visa application to be submitted personally, finger prints required.

Requirements

  • Visa Application Form
  • 1 Passport picture 3.5 x 4.5 cm (colour, high resolution, light background, frontal view, neutral facial expression, mouth close)
  • Passport
  • Singapore residence permit for non-Singaporeans
  • Copy of birth certificate
  • AMS notification by Austrian company
  • Proof of accommodation in Austria
  • Proof of Insurance coverage (medical insurance coverage for the whole period of stay in Austria; minimum insurance sum equivalent € 30,000)
  • Letter by employer confirming income
  • Travel itinerary

Photo Specifications

Applicants need to follow the below given guidelines:

    • Photograph of size 35mm x 45 mm.
  • Length of the head should not exceed 30 to 36 mm in length from chin to top of hair
  • Photograph must be in color with light or White background
  • Photograph for each visa applicant must be an un-mounted, full face photo, color photo as described below
  • Photograph must have been taken within the last six months
  • One photograph needs to be submitted
photo specification image

Processing Time

Step 1 :

Applications for Austria visa (D) is accepted at the Visa Application Centre.

Step 2 :

Before applying, please ensure you are very clear on your ‘purpose of visit’ – do remember we are here to assist and help you through the entire visa application process but are not permitted to advise or guide you on choosing a visa category. Since our work is primarily administrative in nature, we have no say on whether you will be granted a visa and how long it will take to process, as this is entirely the prerogative of the Austrian Embassy.

Step 3 :

Please ensure you read the security regulation notices before you visit the Joint Visa Application Centre  

The processing time for the application is max of 15 days subject to approval by the mission.

The application will be sent to embassy once in a week from our centre.

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pdf icon Document Checklist

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