Visa Information
Visa Types
Select the visa type that is right for you to see important information on visa fees, documents required, forms, photo specifications and processing times.
SHORT TERM VISA
Short stay visa entitles only for Citizens of Sri Lanka and other third country nationals residing in Sri Lanka who wish to travel to Austria.
Business Visa
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Overview
A Business Visa is given those who are doing business in Austria such as making sales or establishing contacts on behalf of a company outside Sri Lanka
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Visa Fees
Please view the revised Visa Fees, Service charges and Courier charges applicable from 1st of March 2025
Visa Category Visa Fee in Euros Visa Fee in LKR Short stay 90 28,800.00 Children B/W age 6-12 years 45 14,400.00 Citizens of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, FYROM , Georgia, The Republic of Moldova, Montenegro, The Russian Federation, Serbia and Ukraine 35 11,200.00 Please Note:
- The applicable visa fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subjected to change.
- All the fees are non-refundable.
- In Sri Lanka, there is a service charge of 12,310.00 LKR + Department of Immigration and Emigration approval fee of 2,700.00 LKR (including Taxes) per application over and above the visa fees and all payments can be made by cash or card only.
- In Maldives, there is a service charge of 2148 MVR (including Taxes) per application over and above the visa fees.
- VFS charges (service charges and other charges) are to be paid in cash or transfer only.
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Documents Required
Documents Required -
Photo Specifications
Photograph Quality 
The photographs must be:
- No more than 6-months old
- 35-40mm in width
- Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- In sharp focus and clear
- Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
The photographs must be:
- Show you looking directly at the camera
- Show your skin tones naturally
- Have appropriate brightness and contrast
- Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
Style and lighting 
The photographs must be:
- Be colour neutral
- Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
- Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
- Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
- Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye
Glasses and head covers 
If you wear glasses:
- the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
- Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.
Head coverings :
- Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
Expression and frame 
Your photographs must:
- show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
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Processing Time
Usually, processing time for visa applications is 15 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.
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Download Form
Schengen Visa Application Form
Sample Form
As per instruction received from the Austrian Embassy applicant needs to sign on application form. Representative or travel agent must bring signed application form at the time of submission.
Declaration and Undertaking
As per instruction received from the Austrian Embassy applicant needs to sign on declaration and undertaking. Representative or travel agent must bring signed declaration and undertaking at the time of submission.
Letter of Gurantee
Disclaimer
Consent Form
Declaration of entry and transit
Film Crew
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Overview
This visa is given to those who are visiting Austria to shoot motion films.
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Visa Fees
Please view the revised Visa Fees, Service charges and Courier charges applicable from 1st of March 2025
Visa Category Visa Fee in Euros Visa Fee in LKR Short stay 90 28,800.00 Children B/W age 6-12 years 45 14,400.00 Citizens of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, FYROM , Georgia, The Republic of Moldova, Montenegro, The Russian Federation, Serbia and Ukraine 35 11,200.00 Please Note:
- The applicable visa fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subjected to change.
- All the fees are non-refundable.
- In Sri Lanka, there is a service charge of 12,310.00 LKR + Department of Immigration and Emigration approval fee of 2,700.00 LKR (including Taxes) per application over and above the visa fees and all payments can be made by cash or card only.
- In Maldives, there is a service charge of 2148 MVR (including Taxes) per application over and above the visa fees.
- VFS charges (service charges and other charges) are to be paid in cash or transfer only.
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Documents Required
Documents Required -
Photo Specifications
Photograph Quality
The photographs must be:
- No more than 6-months old
- 35-40mm in width
- Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- In sharp focus and clear
- Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
The photographs must be:
- Show you looking directly at the camera
- Show your skin tones naturally
- Have appropriate brightness and contrast
- Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
Style and lighting
The photographs must be:
- Be colour neutral
- Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
- Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
- Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
- Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye
Glasses and head covers
If you wear glasses:
- the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
- Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.
Head coverings :
- Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
Expression and frame
Your photographs must:
- show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
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Processing Time
Usually, processing time for visa applications is 15 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.
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Download Form
Schengen Visa Application Form
Sample Form
As per instruction received from the Austrian Embassy applicant needs to sign on application form. Representative or travel agent must bring signed application form at the time of submission.
Declaration and Undertaking
As per instruction received from the Austrian Embassy applicant needs to sign on declaration and undertaking. Representative or travel agent must bring signed declaration and undertaking at the time of submission.
Letter of Gurantee
Disclaimer
Consent Form
Declaration of entry and transit
Student Visa
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Overview
This Visa is granted for those who want to do an internship in Austria. Those who intend to work longer than six months should apply for a residency-permit, and not for a visa.
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Visa Fees
Please view the revised Visa Fees, Service charges and Courier charges applicable from 1st of March 2025
Visa Category Visa Fee in Euros Visa Fee in LKR Short stay 90 28,800.00 Children B/W age 6-12 years 45 14,400.00 Citizens of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, FYROM , Georgia, The Republic of Moldova, Montenegro, The Russian Federation, Serbia and Ukraine 35 11,200.00 Please Note:
- The applicable visa fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subjected to change.
- All the fees are non-refundable.
- In Sri Lanka, there is a service charge of 12,310.00 LKR + Department of Immigration and Emigration approval fee of 2,700.00 LKR (including Taxes) per application over and above the visa fees and all payments can be made by cash or card only.
- In Maldives, there is a service charge of 2148 MVR (including Taxes) per application over and above the visa fees.
- VFS charges (service charges and other charges) are to be paid in cash or transfer only.
-
Documents Required
Documents Required -
Photo Specifications
Photograph Quality
The photographs must be:
- No more than 6-months old
- 35-40mm in width
- Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- In sharp focus and clear
- Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
The photographs must be:
- Show you looking directly at the camera
- Show your skin tones naturally
- Have appropriate brightness and contrast
- Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
Style and lighting
The photographs must be:
- Be colour neutral
- Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
- Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
- Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
- Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye
Glasses and head covers
If you wear glasses:
- the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
- Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.
Head coverings :
- Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
Expression and frame
Your photographs must:
- show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
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Processing Time
Usually, processing time for visa applications is 15 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.
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Download Form
Schengen Visa Application Form
Sample Form
As per instruction received from the Austrian Embassy applicant needs to sign on application form. Representative or travel agent must bring signed application form at the time of submission.
Declaration and Undertaking
As per instruction received from the Austrian Embassy applicant needs to sign on declaration and undertaking. Representative or travel agent must bring signed declaration and undertaking at the time of submission.
Letter of Gurantee
Disclaimer
Consent Form
Declaration of entry and transit
Tourist
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Overview
Tourist Visa is given to those visiting Austria for tourism or other non-business related purposes.
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Visa Fees
Please view the revised Visa Fees, Service charges and Courier charges applicable from 1st of March 2025
Visa Category Visa Fee in Euros Visa Fee in LKR Short stay 90 28,800.00 Children B/W age 6-12 years 45 14,400.00 Citizens of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, FYROM , Georgia, The Republic of Moldova, Montenegro, The Russian Federation, Serbia and Ukraine 35 11,200.00 Please Note:
- The applicable visa fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subjected to change.
- All the fees are non-refundable.
- In Sri Lanka, there is a service charge of 12,310.00 LKR + Department of Immigration and Emigration approval fee of 2,700.00 LKR (including Taxes) per application over and above the visa fees and all payments can be made by cash or card only.
- In Maldives, there is a service charge of 2148 MVR (including Taxes) per application over and above the visa fees.
- VFS charges (service charges and other charges) are to be paid in cash or transfer only.
-
Documents Required
Documents Required -
Photo Specifications
Photograph Quality
The photographs must be:
- No more than 6-months old
- 35-40mm in width
- Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- In sharp focus and clear
- Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
The photographs must be:
- Show you looking directly at the camera
- Show your skin tones naturally
- Have appropriate brightness and contrast
- Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
Style and lighting
The photographs must be:
- Be colour neutral
- Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
- Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
- Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
- Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye
Glasses and head covers
If you wear glasses:
- the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
- Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.
Head coverings :
- Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
Expression and frame
Your photographs must:
- show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
-
Processing Time
Usually, processing time for visa applications is 15 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.
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Download Form
Schengen Visa Application Form
Sample Form
As per instruction received from the Austrian Embassy applicant needs to sign on application form. Representative or travel agent must bring signed application form at the time of submission.
Declaration and Undertaking
As per instruction received from the Austrian Embassy applicant needs to sign on declaration and undertaking. Representative or travel agent must bring signed declaration and undertaking at the time of submission.
Letter of Gurantee
Disclaimer
Transit
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Overview
A Transit Visa is given those who are transiting through Austria to a non-Schengen country.
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Visa Fees
Please view the revised Visa Fees, Service charges and Courier charges applicable from 1st of March 2025
Visa Category Visa Fee in Euros Visa Fee in LKR Short stay 90 28,800.00 Children B/W age 6-12 years 45 14,400.00 Citizens of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, FYROM , Georgia, The Republic of Moldova, Montenegro, The Russian Federation, Serbia and Ukraine 35 11,200.00 Please Note:
- The applicable visa fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subjected to change.
- All the fees are non-refundable.
- In Sri Lanka, there is a service charge of 12,310.00 LKR + Department of Immigration and Emigration approval fee of 2,700.00 LKR (including Taxes) per application over and above the visa fees and all payments can be made by cash or card only.
- In Maldives, there is a service charge of 2148 MVR (including Taxes) per application over and above the visa fees.
- VFS charges (service charges and other charges) are to be paid in cash or transfer only.
-
Documents Required
Documents Required -
Photo Specifications
Photograph Quality
The photographs must be:
- No more than 6-months old
- 35-40mm in width
- Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- In sharp focus and clear
- Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
The photographs must be:
- Show you looking directly at the camera
- Show your skin tones naturally
- Have appropriate brightness and contrast
- Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
Style and lighting
The photographs must be:
- Be colour neutral
- Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
- Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
- Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
- Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye
Glasses and head covers
If you wear glasses:
- the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
- Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.
Head coverings :
- Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
Expression and frame
Your photographs must:
- show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
-
Processing Time
Usually, processing time for visa applications is 15 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
Schengen Visa Application Form
Sample Form
As per instruction received from the Austrian Embassy applicant needs to sign on application form. Representative or travel agent must bring signed application form at the time of submission.
Declaration and Undertaking
As per instruction received from the Austrian Embassy applicant needs to sign on declaration and undertaking. Representative or travel agent must bring signed declaration and undertaking at the time of submission.
Letter of Gurantee
Disclaimer
Visitor
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Overview
A Visitor visa is provided for those who are visiting family / friends in Austria. The inviter has to provide a guarantee on behalf of the applicant for this visa.
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Visa Fees
Please view the revised Visa Fees, Service charges and Courier charges applicable from 1st of March 2025
Visa Category Visa Fee in Euros Visa Fee in LKR Short stay 90 28,800.00 Children B/W age 6-12 years 45 14,400.00 Citizens of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, FYROM , Georgia, The Republic of Moldova, Montenegro, The Russian Federation, Serbia and Ukraine 35 11,200.00 Please Note:
- The applicable visa fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subjected to change.
- All the fees are non-refundable.
- In Sri Lanka, there is a service charge of 12,310.00 LKR + Department of Immigration and Emigration approval fee of 2,700.00 LKR (including Taxes) per application over and above the visa fees and all payments can be made by cash or card only.
- In Maldives, there is a service charge of 2148 MVR (including Taxes) per application over and above the visa fees.
- VFS charges (service charges and other charges) are to be paid in cash or transfer only.
-
Documents Required
Documents Required -
Photo Specifications
Photograph Quality
The photographs must be:
- No more than 6-months old
- 35-40mm in width
- Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- In sharp focus and clear
- Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
The photographs must be:
- Show you looking directly at the camera
- Show your skin tones naturally
- Have appropriate brightness and contrast
- Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
Style and lighting
The photographs must be:
- Be colour neutral
- Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
- Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
- Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
- Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye
Glasses and head covers
If you wear glasses:
- the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
- Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.
Head coverings :
- Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
Expression and frame
Your photographs must:
- show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
-
Processing Time
Usually, processing time for visa applications is 15 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
Schengen Visa Application Form
Sample Form
As per instruction received from the Austrian Embassy applicant needs to sign on application form. Representative or travel agent must bring signed application form at the time of submission.
Declaration and Undertaking
As per instruction received from the Austrian Embassy applicant needs to sign on declaration and undertaking. Representative or travel agent must bring signed declaration and undertaking at the time of submission.
Letter of Gurantee
Disclaimer
Work
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Overview
This category applies to persons who wish to travel to Austria for work not more than 90 days up to 3 months. Confirmation of the Labour Market Service (AMS) is required.
Applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category.
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Visa Fees
Please view the revised Visa Fees, Service charges and Courier charges applicable from 1st of March 2025
Visa Category Visa Fee in Euros Visa Fee in LKR Short stay 90 28,800.00 Children B/W age 6-12 years 45 14,400.00 Citizens of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, FYROM , Georgia, The Republic of Moldova, Montenegro, The Russian Federation, Serbia and Ukraine 35 11,200.00 Please Note:
- The applicable visa fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subjected to change.
- All the fees are non-refundable.
- In Sri Lanka, there is a service charge of 12,310.00 LKR + Department of Immigration and Emigration approval fee of 2,700.00 LKR (including Taxes) per application over and above the visa fees and all payments can be made by cash or card only.
- In Maldives, there is a service charge of 2148 MVR (including Taxes) per application over and above the visa fees.
- VFS charges (service charges and other charges) are to be paid in cash or transfer only.
-
Documents Required
Documents Required -
Photo Specifications
Photograph Quality
The photographs must be:
- No more than 6-months old
- 35-40mm in width
- Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- In sharp focus and clear
- Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
The photographs must be:
- Show you looking directly at the camera
- Show your skin tones naturally
- Have appropriate brightness and contrast
- Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
Style and lighting
The photographs must be:
- Be colour neutral
- Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
- Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
- Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
- Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye
Glasses and head covers
If you wear glasses:
- the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
- Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.
Head coverings :
- Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
Expression and frame
Your photographs must:
- show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
-
Processing Time
Usually, processing time for visa applications is 15 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
Schengen Visa Application Form
Sample Form
As per instruction received from the Austrian Embassy applicant needs to sign on application form. Representative or travel agent must bring signed application form at the time of submission.
Declaration and Undertaking
As per instruction received from the Austrian Embassy applicant needs to sign on declaration and undertaking. Representative or travel agent must bring signed declaration and undertaking at the time of submission.
Letter of Gurantee
Disclaimer
Cultural and Sport
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Overview
If you plan to go to Austria on a trip taking part in cultural/sports and religious events for a period not to exceed 90 days.
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Visa Fees
Please view the revised Visa Fees, Service charges and Courier charges applicable from 1st of March 2025
Visa Category Visa Fee in Euros Visa Fee in LKR Short stay 90 28,800.00 Children B/W age 6-12 years 45 14,400.00 Citizens of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, FYROM , Georgia, The Republic of Moldova, Montenegro, The Russian Federation, Serbia and Ukraine 35 11,200.00 Please Note:
- The applicable visa fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subjected to change.
- All the fees are non-refundable.
- In Sri Lanka, there is a service charge of 12,310.00 LKR + Department of Immigration and Emigration approval fee of 2,700.00 LKR (including Taxes) per application over and above the visa fees and all payments can be made by cash or card only.
- In Maldives, there is a service charge of 2148 MVR (including Taxes) per application over and above the visa fees.
- VFS charges (service charges and other charges) are to be paid in cash or transfer only.
-
Documents Required
Documents Required -
Photo Specifications
Photograph Quality
The photographs must be:
- No more than 6-months old
- 35-40mm in width
- Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- In sharp focus and clear
- Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
The photographs must be:
- Show you looking directly at the camera
- Show your skin tones naturally
- Have appropriate brightness and contrast
- Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
Style and lighting
The photographs must be:
- Be colour neutral
- Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
- Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
- Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
- Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye
Glasses and head covers
If you wear glasses:
- the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
- Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.
Head coverings :
- Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
Expression and frame
Your photographs must:
- show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
-
Processing Time
Usually, processing time for visa applications is 15 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.
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Download Form
Schengen Visa Application Form
Sample Form
As per instruction received from the Austrian Embassy applicant needs to sign on application form. Representative or travel agent must bring signed application form at the time of submission.
Declaration and Undertaking
As per instruction received from the Austrian Embassy applicant needs to sign on declaration and undertaking. Representative or travel agent must bring signed declaration and undertaking at the time of submission.
Letter of Gurantee
Disclaimer
Official
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Overview
If Applicant purpose of Journey is for intergovernmental meetings, consultations, negotiations or events etc.
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Visa Fees
Dear Applicants, Travel Agents and Representatives, please view the revised Visa Fees, Service charges and Courier charges applicable from 01 Oct 2021
Visa Category Visa Fee in Euros Visa Fee in LKR Short stay 90 30,150.00 Children B/W age 6-12 years 45 15,080.00 Citizens of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, FYROM , Georgia, The Republic of Moldova, Montenegro, The Russian Federation, Serbia and Ukraine 35 11,450 Current Conversion Rate
Euro 1 = LKR 327
Please Note:
- The applicable visa fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change.
- All the fees are non-refundable.
- There is a service charge of 2148 MVR (including Taxes) per application over and above the visa fees.
- VFS charges (service charges and other charges) are to be paid in cash/transfer only.
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Documents Required
Documents Required -
Photo Specifications
Photograph Quality
The photographs must be:
- No more than 6-months old
- 35-40mm in width
- Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- In sharp focus and clear
- Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
The photographs must be:
- Show you looking directly at the camera
- Show your skin tones naturally
- Have appropriate brightness and contrast
- Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
Style and lighting
The photographs must be:
- Be colour neutral
- Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
- Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
- Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
- Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye
Glasses and head covers
If you wear glasses:
- the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
- Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.
Head coverings :
- Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
Expression and frame
Your photographs must:
- show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
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Processing Time
Usually, processing time for visa applications is 15 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.
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Download Form
Schengen Visa Application Form
Sample Form
As per instruction received from the Austrian Embassy applicant needs to sign on application form. Representative or travel agent must bring signed application form at the time of submission.
Declaration and Undertaking
As per instruction received from the Austrian Embassy applicant needs to sign on declaration and undertaking. Representative or travel agent must bring signed declaration and undertaking at the time of submission.
Letter of Gurantee
Disclaimer
LONG TERM VISA
Long Term Visa (Visa for a stay between 91 to 180 days, Visa D)
Student
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Overview
Student visas(more than 90days) are given to bona fide students to pursue regular studies at recognized institutions in Austria. The visa is multiple entries and valid for the period of study as approved by the educational institution in Austria.
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Visa Fees
Visa Category Visa Fee in Euros Visa Fee in LKR Long Stay Visa 150 48,000 Please Note:
- The applicable visa fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change.
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All the fees are non-refundable.
- In Sri Lanka, there is a service charge of 12,310 LKR + Department of Immigration and Emigration approval fee of 2,700 LKR (including Taxes) per application over and above the visa fees and all payments can be made by cash or card only.
- In Maldives, there is a service charge of 2148 MVR (including Taxes) per application over and above the visa fees.
- VFS charges (service charges and other charges) are to be paid in cash only.
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Documents Required
Documents Required
Anlage_D
Anlage_F
Declaration of Entry and Transit -
Photo Specifications
Photograph Quality
The photographs must be:
- No more than 6-months old
- 35-40mm in width
- Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- In sharp focus and clear
- Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
The photographs must be:
- Show you looking directly at the camera
- Show your skin tones naturally
- Have appropriate brightness and contrast
- Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
Style and lighting
The photographs must be:
- Be colour neutral
- Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
- Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
- Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
- Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye
Glasses and head covers
If you wear glasses:
- the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
- Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.
Head coverings :
- Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
Expression and frame
Your photographs must:
- show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
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Processing Time
Usually, processing time for visa applications is 15 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.
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Download Form
Visa D Antragsformular
As per instruction received from the Austrian Embassy applicant needs to sign on application form.If the applicant is unable to come for the submission, an immediate blood relative can come on behalf of the applicant.
Declaration and Undertaking
As per instruction received from the Austrian Embassy applicant needs to sign on declaration and undertaking.
Visitor
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Overview
A Visitor visa is provided for those who are visiting family in Austria. The inviter has to provide a guarantee on behalf of the applicant for this visa.
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Visa Fees
Visa Category Visa Fee in Euros Visa Fee in LKR Long Stay Visa 150 48,000 Please Note:
- The applicable visa fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change.
- All the fees are non-refundable.
- In Sri Lanka, there is a service charge of 12,310 LKR + Department of Immigration and Emigration approval fee of 2,700 LKR (including Taxes) per application over and above the visa fees and all payments can be made by cash or card only.
- In Maldives, there is a service charge of 2148 MVR (including Taxes) per application over and above the visa fees.
- VFS charges (service charges and other charges) are to be paid in cash only.
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Documents Required
Documents Required
Anlage_D
Anlage_F
Declaration of Entry and Transit -
Photo Specifications
Photograph Quality
The photographs must be:
- No more than 6-months old
- 35-40mm in width
- Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- In sharp focus and clear
- Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
The photographs must be:
- Show you looking directly at the camera
- Show your skin tones naturally
- Have appropriate brightness and contrast
- Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
Style and lighting
The photographs must be:
- Be colour neutral
- Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
- Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
- Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
- Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye
Glasses and head covers
If you wear glasses:
- the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
- Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.
Head coverings :
- Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
Expression and frame
Your photographs must:
- show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
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Processing Time
Usually, processing time for visa applications is 15 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.
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Download Form
Visa D Antragsformular
As per instruction received from the Austrian Embassy applicant needs to sign on application form.If the applicant is unable to come for the submission, an immediate blood relative can come on behalf of the applicant.
Declaration and Undertaking
As per instruction received from the Austrian Embassy applicant needs to sign on declaration and undertaking.
Work
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Overview
This category applies to persons who wish to travel to Austria for work more than 90 days up to 6 months. Confirmation of the Labour Market Service (AMS) is required.
Applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category.
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Visa Fees
Visa Category Visa Fee in Euros Visa Fee in LKR Long Stay Visa 150 48,000 Please Note:
- The applicable visa fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change.
- All the fees are non-refundable.
- In Sri Lanka, there is a service charge of 12,310 LKR + Department of Immigration and Emigration approval fee of 2,700 LKR (including Taxes) per application over and above the visa fees and all payments can be made by cash or card only.
- In Maldives, there is a service charge of 2148 MVR (including Taxes) per application over and above the visa fees.
- VFS charges (service charges and other charges) are to be paid in cash only.
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Documents Required
Documents Required
Anlage_D
Anlage_F
Declaration of Entry and Transit -
Photo Specifications
Photograph Quality
The photographs must be:
- No more than 6-months old
- 35-40mm in width
- Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- In sharp focus and clear
- Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
The photographs must be:
- Show you looking directly at the camera
- Show your skin tones naturally
- Have appropriate brightness and contrast
- Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
Style and lighting
The photographs must be:
- Be colour neutral
- Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
- Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
- Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
- Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye
Glasses and head covers
If you wear glasses:
- the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
- Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.
Head coverings :
- Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
Expression and frame
Your photographs must:
- show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
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Processing Time
Usually, processing time for visa applications is 15 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.
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Download Form
Visa D Antragsformular
As per instruction received from the Austrian Embassy applicant needs to sign on application form.If the applicant is unable to come for the submission, an immediate blood relative can come on behalf of the applicant.
Declaration and Undertaking
As per instruction received from the Austrian Embassy applicant needs to sign on declaration and undertaking.
Job Seeker Visa
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Overview
As a Highly Qualified Worker from a third country, if you do not yet have a job offer, you can come to Austria to look for work for six months on a Job-Seeker Visa.
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Visa Fees
Visa Category Visa Fee in Euros Visa Fee in LKR Long Stay Visa 150 48,000 Please Note:
- The applicable visa fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change.
- All the fees are non-refundable.
- In Sri Lanka, there is a service charge of 12,310 LKR + Department of Immigration and Emigration approval fee of 2,700 LKR (including Taxes) per application over and above the visa fees and all payments can be made by cash or card only.
- In Maldives, there is a service charge of 2148 MVR (including Taxes) per application over and above the visa fees.
- VFS charges (service charges and other charges) are to be paid in cash only.
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Documents Required
Documents Required
Info to Job seekers -
Photo Specifications
Photograph Quality
The photographs must be:
- No more than 6-months old
- 35-40mm in width
- Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- In sharp focus and clear
- Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
The photographs must be:
- Show you looking directly at the camera
- Show your skin tones naturally
- Have appropriate brightness and contrast
- Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
Style and lighting
The photographs must be:
- Be colour neutral
- Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
- Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
- Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
- Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye
Glasses and head covers
If you wear glasses:
- the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
- Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.
Head coverings :
- Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
Expression and frame
Your photographs must:
- show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
-
Processing Time
Usually, processing time for visa applications is 15 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 D Antragsformular
As per instruction received from the Austrian Embassy applicant needs to sign on application form.If the applicant is unable to come for the submission, an immediate blood relative can come on behalf of the applicant.
Declaration and Undertaking
As per instruction received from the Austrian Embassy applicant needs to sign on declaration and undertaking.