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Visas to Austria
Before you travel to Austria, find out about visa restrictions. The nationals of the Schengen Agreement countries do not require a visa. However citizens of countries outside the Schengen Agreement should apply for a visa. There are several types of visas depending on the duration of stay and the number of entries. For more info on whether you need to apply for a visa to enter Austria, visit the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. Before sending or bringing in your application, contact the nearest Consulate or Embassy to verify your information about the required documents and the visa fee.
Who Requires a Visa
- Nationals of EU countries, the US, Canada, Australia, Japan, Norway, Iceland and Switzerland do not require a visa.
- For a stay of up to 3 months nationals of the US, Canada and Australia do not require a visa.
- For a stay up to 6 months nationals of Japan do not require a visa.
- For a stay up to 3 months nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Ecuador, Guatemala, Israel, Jamaica, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, San Marino, Singapore, the Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Uruguay, Venezuela do not require a visa.
- For a stay up to 90 days nationals of Chile, Colombia, El Salvador, Estonia, Hungary, Korea, Latvia and Lithuania do not require a visa.
- For a stay up 30 days nationals of the Czech Republic do not require a visa.
Transit Passengers
- Transit passengers on their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft who have obtained a valid onward validation stamp or return documentation and who do not leave the airport do not need a transit visa.
- The residents of some countries who pass through Austria always require a transit visa even if they do not leave the airport. For more information check with the Austrian Embassy in your country.
The validity of a visa
The validity of a visa depends on the type of visa obtained.