If you are planning a short visit to Austria for up to 90 days or less and you do not have the nationality of one of the countries of the European Economic Area (EEA), you may need to apply for a Schengen visa. Austria is one of the 26 European countries forming the Schengen Area which have no border controls between them. These countries also issue a common visa, the Schengen visa for a stay of up to 90 days in any period of 180 days.

IMPORTANT

Applications can be lodged earliest six (6) months before the planned trip.

Visas are not issued on the day of the application and may take up to 4 weeks, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed or in cases of representation where the authorities of the represented Member State are consulted. Exceptionally, when additional documentation is needed in specific cases, the period for the decision may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days.

Holders of Schengen visas are still subject to immigration control at the point of entry and are not guaranteed entry into any of the Schengen countries.

The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in Cash

Please note exemption of visa fee applies for:

• Children 0-6 years (i.e. Children that are 6 years of age minus one day)
• The exemption of visa fee does not apply for family members of Austrian citizens – only for family members of other EU/EEA citizens
• School pupils, student, postgraduate student and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training (proof required)
• 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 (proof required)
• Representatives of non-profit organizations up to 25 years old participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events, organized by non-profit organizations (proof required)
• Immediate family members (spouse, parents, children, sisters/brothers) of diplomatic staff working at their relevant embassies in Vienna.

VFS service charge

Please Note:

• The applicable visa fee in TND is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
• The Visa fee & service charges is non-refundable in case the visa is refused.

Short-term Visa Checklist- English language

Short-term Visa Checklist- French language

Short-term Visa Checklist- German language

To download a 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.

Please note that the Austrian Embassy reserves the right to ask for additional documents or personal appearance for an interview. Submission of the above-mentioned documents does not guarantee that a visa is granted.

Please provide two recent photographs (not more than 6 months old) of yourself. The photographs should be in color and:

• Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background
• Clear share quality and with the face in focus.
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
• Full face, non-smiling (without sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background).
• Please stick the Photograph on the Visa Application Form.

Note : Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. Photo booth for meeting these requirements is available at the centre.

Note: The processing time for assessment of a Schengen visa varies accordingly to the nationality of the applicant and the period of the year in which the application is given. The regular visa processing time is 15 days upon completion of the application, the processing time may be extended to 30 or even 60 days calendar days, in cases that require a detailed assessment.

Applicant’s lack of travel plan will not fall on Embassy / Representative Office priority to process your visa. It is advisable to plan your travel well in advance to avoid any inconvenience.

• Visa application form, please click here
• Click here to download the checklist