Visa Information

Overview

• Visa is valid to visit all the Schengen States
• Only Kuwaiti nationals and nationals of third countries that are legal residents in Kuwait can apply for a visa at the Application Center in Kuwait.
• Visa applicants are requested to appear in person at the time of submission. The Embassy of Slovakia reserves the right to invite the applicant to a personal interview.
• Incomplete, unclear or unsigned applications will not be accepted and the visa application can only be processed upon receipt of ALL documents required by the Embassy.
• Visa fees are non-refundable and have to be paid in cash or Knet, at the time of submission.
• If the visit involves two or more Schengen countries, the Embassy responsible for the issuance of the visa will be:
  • The Embassy of the country in which the traveler is going to stay the longest.
  • If the traveller is to stay the same time in different Schengen countries, the Embassy of the country of first entry.
  • Nationalities of Iran, Kingdom of Morocco, Vietnam, Pakistan & Bangladesh countries has to present invitation verified by Slovak Police Department, otherwise application cannot be accepted. (Tourist visa application is not accepted)

Applicants should read attentively the information provided on this site, and must take an appointment through our website: www.vfsglobal.com/slovakia/kuwait

Important reminder: You may apply as early as 90 days before your entry date to Schengen Areas. If you are submitting more than 90 days in advance, the Embassy of Slovakia and Visa Application Center will not accept your application.

Kindly schedule your appointment to submit your application.

Documents Required

Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here

Please click here for the checklist.

Photo Specifications

Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

• Use plain light-coloured background.
• The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
• Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
• Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
• Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

• The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
• On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3 x 4 (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
• Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes. Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

Resolution

• An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
• Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.
• The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Grup Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).
• Attaching the Photo to the Application form
• Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

Note: If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

The processing time for a visa application is minimum 5 working days, so applicants are advised to leave enough time between the appointment date and travel date for the Embassy to process their visa application.

For certain nationalities (for list click here), the visa application needs consultation from the other Schengen countries and therefore the minimum processing time takes 20-25 working days.

In order to avoid any delays in the visa application process, it is important that the visa application is complete and its documents submitted are as per the Embassy’s requirements (see “Documents Required” page).

Download Forms

• Application Form
• Business Checklist

Overview

• Visa is valid to visit all the Schengen States
• Only Kuwaiti nationals and nationals of third countries that are legal residents in Kuwait can apply for a visa at the Application Center in Kuwait.
• Visa applicants are requested to appear in person at the time of submission. The Embassy of Slovakia reserves the right to invite the applicant to a personal interview.
• Incomplete, unclear or unsigned applications will not be accepted and the visa application can only be processed upon receipt of ALL documents required by the Embassy.
• Visa fees are non-refundable and have to be paid in cash or Knet, at the time of submission.
• If the visit involves two or more Schengen countries, the Embassy responsible for the issuance of the visa will be:
  • The Embassy of the country in which the traveler is going to stay the longest.
  • If the traveller is to stay the same time in different Schengen countries, the Embassy of the country of first entry.
  • Nationalities of Iran, Kingdom of Morocco, Vietnam, Pakistan & Bangladesh countries has to present invitation verified by Slovak Police Department, otherwise application cannot be accepted. (Tourist visa application is not accepted)

Applicants should read attentively the information provided on this site, and must take an appointment through our website: www.vfsglobal.com/slovakia/kuwait

Important reminder: You may apply as early as 90 days before your entry date to Schengen Areas. If you are submitting more than 90 days in advance, the Embassy of Slovakia and Visa Application Center will not accept your application.

Kindly schedule your appointment to submit your application.

Documents Required

Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here

Please click here for the checklist.

Please note that only for the below mentioned cases, you are requested first to visit the Slovak Embassy in Kuwait, before visiting Visa Application Centre for submission. At the Embassy you are required to sign certain documents in presence of the Embassy staff. The application will be accepted only if this signed documents is submitted along with the application.

• For child below 18 years : Both Parents need to visit
• For housemaid : Sponsor along with House maid need to visit
• Kuwaiti inviting to his own house in Slovakia : House owner needs to visit

Photo Specifications

Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

• Use plain light-coloured background.
• The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
• Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
• Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
• Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

• The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
• On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3 x 4 (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
• Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes. Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

Resolution

• An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
• Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.
• The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Grup Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).
• Attaching the Photo to the Application form
• Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

Note: If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

The processing time for a visa application is minimum 5 working days, so applicants are advised to leave enough time between the appointment date and travel date for the Embassy to process their visa application.

For certain nationalities (for list click here), the visa application needs consultation from the other Schengen countries and therefore the minimum processing time takes 20-25 working days.

In order to avoid any delays in the visa application process, it is important that the visa application is complete and its documents submitted are as per the Embassy’s requirements (see “Documents Required” page).

Download Forms

• Application Form
• Tourist Checklist

Overview

• Visa is valid to visit all the Schengen States
• Only Kuwaiti nationals and nationals of third countries that are legal residents in Kuwait can apply for a visa at the Application Center in Kuwait.
• Visa applicants are requested to appear in person at the time of submission. The Embassy of Slovakia reserves the right to invite the applicant to a personal interview.
• Incomplete, unclear or unsigned applications will not be accepted and the visa application can only be processed upon receipt of ALL documents required by the Embassy.
• Visa fees are non-refundable and have to be paid in cash or Knet, at the time of submission.
• If the visit involves two or more Schengen countries, the Embassy responsible for the issuance of the visa will be:
  • The Embassy of the country in which the traveler is going to stay the longest.
  • If the traveller is to stay the same time in different Schengen countries, the Embassy of the country of first entry.
  • Nationalities of Iran, Kingdom of Morocco, Vietnam, Pakistan & Bangladesh countries has to present invitation verified by Slovak Police Department, otherwise application cannot be accepted. (Tourist visa application is not accepted)

Applicants should read attentively the information provided on this site, and must take an appointment through our website: www.vfsglobal.com/slovakia/kuwait

Important reminder: You may apply as early as 90 days before your entry date to Schengen Areas. If you are submitting more than 90 days in advance, the Embassy of Slovakia and Visa Application Center will not accept your application.

Kindly schedule your appointment to submit your application.

Documents Required

Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here

Please click here for the checklist.

Please note that only for the below mentioned cases, you are requested first to visit the Slovak Embassy in Kuwait, before visiting Visa Application Centre for submission. At the Embassy you are required to sign certain documents in presence of the Embassy staff. The application will be accepted only if this signed documents is submitted along with the application.

• For child below 18 years : Both Parents need to visit
• For housemaid : Sponsor along with House maid need to visit
• Kuwaiti inviting to his own house in Slovakia : House owner needs to visit

Photo Specifications

Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

• Use plain light-coloured background.
• The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
• Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
• Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
• Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

• The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
• On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3 x 4 (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
• Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes. Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

Resolution

• An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
• Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.
• The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Grup Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).
• Attaching the Photo to the Application form
• Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

Note: If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

The processing time for the application at the Embassy of Slovakia is approximately 15 working days.

The processing time for a visa application is minimum 5 working days, so applicants are advised to leave enough time between the appointment date and travel date for the Embassy to process their visa application.

For certain nationalities, the visa application needs consultation from the other Schengen countries and therefore the minimum processing time takes 20-25 working days.

In order to avoid any delays in the visa application process, it is important that the visa application is complete and its documents submitted are as per the Embassy’s requirements (see “Documents Required” page).

Download Forms

• Application Form
• Checklist

Overview

If your travel to Austria is for one of the following purpose, you are eligible to apply for this visa.

• Participants in scientific, cultural and artistic activities:
• Language course (up to three months)
• Participants in official twin city programs:
• Pupils, students, post-graduate students and accompanying teachers:
• Start of academic studies as scholarship student (up to three months)
• Student exchange (up to three months)
• Youth exchange programs
• Workers posted to Austria for specific short-term activities
• Participants in international sports events and accompanying persons in their professional capacity

Description

If you plan to go to Austria to visit relatives for a period not to exceed 90 days and your country is not on the visa-free list, you need a Schengen travel visa (Visa C).

Please note that in order to apply for a travel visa at the Austrian Embassy, your only destination or your main destination (longest duration of stay) must be Austria. In the absence of a main destination (e.g. same duration of stay in two or more countries), you can apply at any of these countries but it is recommended that you apply at the country of first entry because your passport will show the entry stamp of your first destination only.

Important:

Before giving the sponsorship letter, attach a first page copy of national passport.

If you need to annul your previous Schengen visa please fill in an annulation form.

If you travel by car, it’s recommended to attach a route list to common list of documents

Note

Before submission kindly check if your dates in Austria are longer than to other countries of Schengen area.

Original documents and photocopies

When you plan to visit the visa service center to submit your visa application, you must carry all original documents and their photocopies. Visa service center staff will accept photocopies only after checking the original documents.

Please ensure that the photocopies are of good quality and can be read easily.

If you do not provide all required documents, it might be difficult for the embassy staff to assess your application accurately, which may result in your application being delayed or refused.

Translated documents

Overview: Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure that you submit all relevant documents as per the requirements of the Austrian Embassy. For certain supporting documents it is advisable to provide the translation done in English or German. There can be delays or refusal by the Embassy if the necessary documents are not translated.

When can you provide your documents?

Austrian embassy will only consider documents submitted with your application. You cannot submit documents after you have completed your application at the service centre, unless our staff asks you for them.

If you do not have a document

You should check that you have all the relevant documents that you want the visa officer to see before you apply for a visa. This is because it is your responsibility to satisfy the visa officer that you qualify for the visa that you have applied for.

If you do not have a document that is listed here, or that you think might be relevant to your application, you should explain why you do not have it. You must not provide a false document. Staff at the visa service centre will put his/her remarks on the checklist in case of deficiency of required documents.

If you provide a false document, it may result of your application being refused.

Note

Before submission kindly check if your dates in Austria are longer than to other countries of Schengen area.

If You are a citizen of Republic of Belarus and you are not leaving an airport area, You won’t need a transit visa.

If You mentioned 90 days in application form you should give a proof of all your days.

Important:

Each applicant should prepare a common and full package of documents.

The list of required documents for tourism visa.

Before documents submission in Austria Service Center, You ought to fill in an agreement on personal data processing.

1. Application form

   One (1) completed and signed visa application form duly filled in English or German. Application form have to be signed by a person who submits documents.

   3rd page, point 36 mention here a city/town where application form has been signed and date of the signature (in English or German)

   3rd page, point 37 the signature of plenipotentiary or minority,

   4th page - I have been informed that Visa Fee will not be returned in case of refuse.

   4th page - the signature of plenipotentiary or minority,

   Application form for children:

   Each child has to have a separate application form even if his or her name entered on mother’s passport.. Minorities (before 14) must have 2 signatures in application form from relatives: mother and father. Minorities (after 14) must have 3 signatures in application form from relatives: child, mother and father.

   If you can’t prepare the Visa Application form by yourself, our manager can fill the Visa application form for you.

2. Travel document

   Valid passport with 2 expanded empty pages or 1 sheet, the copy of first page of passport with personal data. The passport validity of at least three (3) months after expiry of the visa.

   The copies of all Schengen Visas for the whole period of live.

   If you need to annul your previous Schengen visa please fill in an annulation form .

3. Two photographs

   Requirements: Your visa application photos must meet certain criteria regarding size and content. Submitting photos that do not meet these criteria can delay the visa application process.

   If you haven’t opportunity to make photo in advance, you can make photo in our VAC.

4. Insurance

   Travel, health and accident insurance for the entire period with a Minimum coverage of € 30.000, - and valid throughout the Schengen area. Very Important that the insurance policy covers all risks.

   You can make an insurance in our VAC

5. Copy of the passport: pages concerning the applicant's biodata, passport(s) issued to him/her, registration in Republic of Belarus.

6. In cases of minors.

   • Copy of the birth certificate.
   • Consent of the parental authority or legal guardian done by a notary public, only if the minor travels alone or only with one parent. In cases of a single parent holding the parental authority alone (i.e. when the other parent has deceased or has been deprived of custody, the death certificate or the court decree is requested). Consent letter from parents should be original plus copy.
   • Copy of the valid Schengen visa of the parent(s) travelling with the minor in case the visas are not applied for at the same time. If documents are submitted by parents for their child, and each parent has opened Schengen visa in that case they should add booking where should be mentioned surnames, names of guests who will stay in a hotel, tickets of flight and departure.

7. In cases of third-country nationals proof of legal residence in the Republic of Belarus in line with republican legislation (e.g. residence permit, long-term registration), valid for at least three months after the planned return from the Schengen area or a document proving that the applicant has applied for a renewal of the proof of legal residence

   If the applicant is not a resident in the Republic of Belarus, he/she needs to submit proof of legal presence in the Republic of Belarus (e.g. visa) and a written justification for submitting the visa application in the Republic of Belarus instead of the country of residence

8. Additional required documents depending on the purpose of travel:

   Participants in scientific, cultural and artistic activities:

   • Invitation to participate in such activities from the host organisation in Austria.
   • In case not included in the invitation, a separate statement of sponsorship either from the sending or receiving party (or other proof of financial means).

   • If group of performers apply for visas the following additional documentation requires:

     • Guest performance or tour schedule (number of performances, dates and places)
     • List of all participants stating their function (e.g. member of orchestra, dancer, lighting technician)

   • Language course (up to three months):

     • Confirmation of language school with details about address, duration and cost of the course. The course has to comprise at least 18 hours per week.
     • Proof of accommodation.
     • Proof of financial means (e.g. original of bank/credit card statement(s) covering at least three preceding months or proof or sponsorship).
     • roof of will to return (proof of employment and/or proof of real estate/property in Republic of Belarus).

   • Participants in official twin city programs:

     • Invitation from the head of administration/mayor of the city where the twinning activity is to take place.

     • Written request from the head of administration/mayor of the sending city with full details of the participant.

       Note: Either the invitation or the written request should include a statement of sponsorship. If not, other proof of financial means.

   • Pupils, students, post-graduate students and accompanying teachers:

     • Invitation or certificate of enrolment or student card from the host university, academy, institute, college or school or certificate of the courses to be attended.
     • In case not included in the invitation, a separate statement on sponsorship either from the sending or receiving party (or other proof of financial means, e.g. original of bank/credit card statement(s) covering at least three preceding months).

   • Start of academic studies as scholarship student (up to three months):

     Scholarship students are students getting a scholarship for studies in Austria from Austrian public funds or EU funds (e.g. Erasmus).

     • Invitation to academic studies or admission to university or other academic institution.
     • Proof of grant of scholarship from Austria or EU fund of at least € 659 per month.

   • Student exchange (up to three months):

     • Written request (original or fax) from the inviting institution.
     • List of exchange students and their respective hosts (full name and address) and confirmation of the organiser that all hosts are suitable to accommodate the exchange student.

   • Youth exchange programs

     • Invitation (original or fax) including name and address of the hosting Austrian institution and the Republic of Belarus partner organisation, duration of visit, purpose of visit and list of guests (full name, date and place of birth, passport number).
     • Either:
     • Statement of sponsorship (and one copy thereof) of the hosting institution stating that it will cover all costs for the duration of the stay in the Schengen territory including accommodation, catering, medical expenses etc. Please include a copy of the passport of the person signing the obligation and a copy of a recent (not older than six months) association register extracts.

   • Participants in international sports events and accompanying persons in their professional capacity:

     • Invitation from the host organisation (competent authority, national sports federation or National Olympic Committee), including information on the role (e.g. athlete, official, doctor) of each participant.
     • In case not included in the invitation, a separate statement of sponsorship either from the sending or receiving party (or other proof of financial means, e.g. original of bank/credit card statement(s) covering at least three preceding months ).

Photo Specifications

When applying for a visa, you are required to bring 2 photographs as part of completing and submitting your visa application.

If you haven’t opportunity to make photo in advance, you can make photo in our VAC.

Photo Requirements



General requirements

• Photo for each visa applicant must be an un mounted, full face photo as described below
• Photo must be taken within the last 6 months, for small children within the last 3 months..

Photo size: Photo submitted must measure as below mentioned

• 35 mm x 45 mm with the head centered in the frame.
• The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure about 30 mm

Photo Appearance

• The photo must be a full-face front view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly, with closed mouth, without smile.
• The face should cover about 70-80 percent of the photo area.
• The photo must be in color, made on matte or glossy paper and have only a white background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
• In general, the applicant's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed.
• Sunglasses or other wear, which detracts from the face, are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons (an eye patch, for example).
• A photo depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable.

Attention: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photos presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete

More Information

For more information about visa application photo specifications, visit click here

Processing Time

Dear clients kindly be informed that consideration terms of Visa - application begin from 9 working days excluding a day of submission then according to Consulate section consideration.

Important note: Visa applications are assessed individually and processing times may vary. The actual processing time of your visa application will depend on several factors and because of this, you should not to make your travel arrangements to enter or transit through the Austria until you have received your Schengen visa.

• When to prepare your application

  The Embassy of Austria in Moscow advises you to allow enough time to prepare your visa application. Some applicants can take 1 to 2 weeks to prepare their visa application and you should allow enough time to read the guidance on the visa category you are applying for, complete your visa application form, prepare your supporting documents and arrange for translations.

• Queries about processing times

  You can track the status of your application by using the Track your Application facility on this website and by using the SMS text alert facility You can contact visa service centre by using the details available on the Contact Us page of this website.

• Role of Visa service centre in processing

  Please note Visa application centre and none of its staff has any role in the decision making process. Processing of visa application is completed by the staffs at the Embassy of Austria in Moscow.

Download Forms

Overview

This page hosts the form required for your Visa Application. Please click on the relevant form to download your visa application form.

Visa Application Form

Attention! For a child inserted into a parent’s passport a separate Visa Application Form is filled.

If you can’t prepare the Visa Application form by yourself, our manager can fill the Visa application form for you

Application form filling

Dear guests, kindly be informed, that our consultants of Service Visa Center of Austria can fill in your visa application form.

Overview

An airport transit visa is required from certain travelers 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. The requirement to have such a visa is an exception to the general right to transit without a visa through the international transit area.

Important:

Before giving the sponsorship letter, attach a first page copy of national passport.

If you need to annul your previous Schengen visa please fill in an annulation form.

If you travel by car, it’s recommended to attach a route list to common list of documents

Note

Before submission kindly check if your dates in Austria are longer than to other countries of Schengen area.

Documents Required

Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here

Original documents and photocopies

When you plan to visit the visa service center to submit your visa application, you must carry all original documents and their photocopies. Visa service center staff will accept photocopies only after checking the original documents.

Please ensure that the photocopies are of good quality and can be read easily.

If you do not provide all required documents, it might be difficult for the embassy staff to assess your application accurately, which may result in your application being delayed or refused.

Translated documents

Overview: Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure that you submit all relevant documents as per the requirements of the Austrian Embassy. For certain supporting documents it is advisable to provide the translation done in English or German. There can be delays or refusal by the Embassy if the necessary documents are not translated.

When can you provide your documents?

Austrian embassy will only consider documents submitted with your application. You cannot submit documents after you have completed your application at the service centre, unless our staff asks you for them.

If you do not have a document

You should check that you have all the relevant documents that you want the visa officer to see before you apply for a visa. This is because it is your responsibility to satisfy the visa officer that you qualify for the visa that you have applied for.

If you do not have a document that is listed here, or that you think might be relevant to your application, you should explain why you do not have it. You must not provide a false document. Staff at the visa service centre will put his/her remarks on the checklist in case of deficiency of required documents.

If you provide a false document, it may result of your application being refused.

Note

Before submission kindly check if your dates in Austria are longer than to other countries of Schengen area.

If You are a citizen of Republic of Belarus and you are not leaving an airport area, You won’t need a transit visa.

If You mentioned 90 days in application form you should give a proof of all your days.

Important:

Each applicant should prepare a common and full package of documents.

The list of required documents for tourism visa.

Before documents submission in Austria Service Center, You ought to fill in an agreement on personal data processing.

1. Application form

   One (1) completed and signed visa application form duly filled in English or German. Application form have to be signed by a person who submits documents.

   3rd page, point 36 mention here a city/town where application form has been signed and date of the signature (in English or German)

   3rd page, point 37 the signature of plenipotentiary or minority,

   4th page - I have been informed that Visa Fee will not be returned in case of refuse.

   4th page - the signature of plenipotentiary or minority,

   Application form for children:

   Each child has to have a separate application form even if his or her name entered on mother’s passport.. Minorities (before 14) must have 2 signatures in application form from relatives: mother and father. Minorities (after 14) must have 3 signatures in application form from relatives: child, mother and father.

   If you can’t prepare the Visa Application form by yourself, our manager can fill the Visa application form for you.

2. Travel document

   Valid passport with 2 expanded empty pages or 1 sheet, the copy of first page of passport with personal data. The passport validity of at least three (3) months after expiry of the visa.

   The copies of all Schengen Visas for the whole period of live.

   If you need to annul your previous Schengen visa please fill in an annulation form .

3. Two photographs

   Requirements: Your visa application photos must meet certain criteria regarding size and content. Submitting photos that do not meet these criteria can delay the visa application process.

   If you haven’t opportunity to make photo in advance, you can make photo in our VAC.

4. Insurance

   Travel, health and accident insurance for the entire period with a Minimum coverage of € 30.000, - and valid throughout the Schengen area. Very Important that the insurance policy covers all risks.

   You can make an insurance in our VAC

5. Copy of the passport: pages concerning the applicant's biodata, passport(s) issued to him/her, registration in Republic of Belarus.

6. In cases of minors.

   • Copy of the birth certificate.
   • Consent of the parental authority or legal guardian done by a notary public, only if the minor travels alone or only with one parent. In cases of a single parent holding the parental authority alone (i.e. when the other parent has deceased or has been deprived of custody, the death certificate or the court decree is requested). Consent letter from parents should be original plus copy.
   • Copy of the valid Schengen visa of the parent(s) travelling with the minor in case the visas are not applied for at the same time. If documents are submitted by parents for their child, and each parent has opened Schengen visa in that case they should add booking where should be mentioned surnames, names of guests who will stay in a hotel, tickets of flight and departure.

7. In cases of third-country nationals proof of legal residence in the Republic of Belarus in line with republican legislation (e.g. residence permit, long-term registration), valid for at least three months after the planned return from the Schengen area or a document proving that the applicant has applied for a renewal of the proof of legal residence

   If the applicant is not a resident in the Republic of Belarus, he/she needs to submit proof of legal presence in the Republic of Belarus (e.g. visa) and a written justification for submitting the visa application in the Republic of Belarus instead of the country of residence

8. Additional required documents depending on the purpose of travel:

   If applicable, visa or other entry permit for the country of destination.

   Tickets for onward journey (unless travelling by own means of transport, e.g. car) Proof of employment (with salary information); if not available:

   • other proof of financial means (e.g. original of bank/credit statement(s) covering at least three preceding months) and
   • will to return (proof of real estate/property in Belarus)

Photo Specifications

When applying for a visa, you are required to bring 2 photographs as part of completing and submitting your visa application.

If you haven’t opportunity to make photo in advance, you can make photo in our VAC.

Photo Requirements



General requirements

• Photo for each visa applicant must be an un mounted, full face photo as described below
• Photo must be taken within the last 6 months, for small children within the last 3 months..

Photo size: Photo submitted must measure as below mentioned

• 35 mm x 45 mm with the head centered in the frame.
• The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure about 30 mm

Photo Appearance

• The photo must be a full-face front view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly, with closed mouth, without smile.
• The face should cover about 70-80 percent of the photo area.
• The photo must be in color, made on matte or glossy paper and have only a white background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
• In general, the applicant's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed.
• Sunglasses or other wear, which detracts from the face, are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons (an eye patch, for example).
• A photo depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable.

Attention: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photos presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete

More Information

For more information about visa application photo specifications, visit click here

Processing Time

Dear clients kindly be informed that consideration terms of Visa - application begin from 9 working days excluding a day of submission then according to Consulate section consideration.

Important note: Visa applications are assessed individually and processing times may vary. The actual processing time of your visa application will depend on several factors and because of this, you should not to make your travel arrangements to enter or transit through the Austria until you have received your Schengen visa.

• When to prepare your application

  The Embassy of Austria in Moscow advises you to allow enough time to prepare your visa application. Some applicants can take 1 to 2 weeks to prepare their visa application and you should allow enough time to read the guidance on the visa category you are applying for, complete your visa application form, prepare your supporting documents and arrange for translations.

• Queries about processing times

  You can track the status of your application by using the Track your Application facility on this website and by using the SMS text alert facility You can contact visa service centre by using the details available on the Contact Us page of this website.

• Role of Visa service centre in processing

  Please note Visa application centre and none of its staff has any role in the decision making process. Processing of visa application is completed by the staffs at the Embassy of Austria in Moscow.

Download Forms

Overview

This page hosts the form required for your Visa Application. Please click on the relevant form to download your visa application form.

Visa Application Form

Attention! For a child inserted into a parent’s passport a separate Visa Application Form is filled.

If you can’t prepare the Visa Application form by yourself, our manager can fill the Visa application form for you

Application form filling

Dear guests, kindly be informed, that our consultants of Service Visa Center of Austria can fill in your visa application form.