Transit

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 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]

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.

Visa Fees applicable for Tourist, Relatives/Friend, Business, Conference, Sports and Cultural are: -

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.

1. Application form filled out and signed by the applicant, to download the application please click here
2. 1 passport-size biometric photo according to ICAO standards (guideline) – not older than 6 months. If the photos are not up to standard they will be rejected (do not staple or glue the photo to the application form. Please make sure it is not damaged).

3. Passport:

• Current passport must contain at least two blank pages
• The passport should be valid for at least 3 months after return from the planned trip.
• Previous passports, covering the last 7 years. In case of first time travellers: certificate of movements issued by Mugamma
• Photocopy of data page and previous Schengen visa

4. Proof of the traveler's socio-occupational situation:

• Employees: Work certificate or recent employment contract + three pay slips + holiday entitlement + current social security affiliation certificate (Original)
• Merchant: proof of registration in the commercial register + attestation of affiliation with CNSS or CNRPS + status of the company + patente + the last three tax return receipts + bank statements for the last three months
• Professions: Professional certificate (ex: Certificate of registration to the council of the order (doctor, pharmacist, lawyer ...) + patente, +the last three tax return receipts + bank statement for the last 3 months + CNSS historical record.
• Students: certificate of schooling, for minors parental permission to travel abroad, supported with proof of income to cover travel expenses abroad.
• Please stick the Photograph on the Visa Application Form.
• Jobless: Proof of resources in Tunisia + bank statement for the last three months or savings account + support with proof of income to cover travel expenses
• Retired persons: Proof of resources in Tunisia (pension certificate / pension) + Bank statement for the last 3 months or savings account (if applicable).
5. Original bank statements, for the past 6 months in the absence of bank account, proof of the other assets has to be provided.
6. Confirmed air ticket/s to final destination. If ticket is presented, a copy is retained.
7. Valid entry visa for country of destination.
8. Proof of a valid travel insurance policy, either individual or group, with a minimum cover of 30,000 Euro covering the period requested for the single/multiple entries.
9. Documents to be provided by minors:
• Birth certificate translated.(copy + original )
• If the minor travel without his/her legal guardian: consent of both parents or legal guardian, the application needs to be signed by both parents in front of VFS Global agent, in case of one parent/guardian is residing in another country, he/she has to submit a written letter of consent to the travel.
• If the minor is travelling with one parent or one of his/her legal guardian : a consent of the other parent, who isn’t traveling or a legal guardian needs to be submitted, in case if one parent/guardian is residing in another country, he/she has to submit a written letter of consent to the travel. Itinerary, if visiting more than one member state. Itinerary, if visiting more than one member state.

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.

If the document provided is in Arabic it should be translated into French or German. There is no need to translate the document if it’s originally issued in English or French.

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