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Austria Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian | Yes | Yes | No |
| British | Yes | Yes | No |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | No |
| EU | See below | No | No |
| USA | Yes | Yes | No |
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EU nationals: When travelling to Austria from another Schengen country, you are not required to show a passport or ID card at the border. However, transport providers such as airlines, train and bus operators will require a valid passport or national ID to confirm your identity.
Non-EU nationals: To enter Austria, you must have a valid passport issued within the past ten years and valid for at least three months beyond the intended stay, along with a return or onward ticket and sufficient funds for the duration of your visit.
Austria is a Schengen country, but beware that EU members such as Cyprus and Ireland are not part of the Schengen area, so a passport or ID card is required if travelling to/from these countries.
EU nationals: Citizens of EU and EEA countries do not need a visa to enter Austria. But those planning to stay longer than 90 days must apply for a residence registration certificate with local authorities.
Non-EU Nationals: Citizens of the following countries can visit Austria and other Schengen countries visa-free for up to 90 days within a 180-day period:
Africa: Seychelles.
Americas: Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, United States of America, Uruguay, Venezuela.
Asia: Brunei, Georgia, Hong Kong (SAR passport holders), Israel, Japan, Macao (SAR passport holders), Malaysia, Maldives, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan (passport must include an identity card number), Timor-Leste, United Arab Emirates.
Europe: Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, North Macedonia, San Marino, Serbia (biometric passports only; excluding those issued by the Serbian Coordination Directorate), Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vatican City.
Oceania: Australia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, New Zealand, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.
Nationals from countries not listed above are advised to contact the nearest Austrian embassy or consulate to verify visa requirements.
Short-stay (Schengen C) visa: €90 for those who are 12 years old and above, €45 for children aged six to 11, and free for children under six. Certain categories such as students, researchers, and family members of EU/EEA citizens are exempt from fees.
Some travellers may require an airport transit visa when passing through Austrian or other Schengen airports. Check requirements before travel.
Applications should be submitted to the Austrian embassy, consulate, or authorised visa centre in your country.
EU nationals: Staying beyond 90 days need to get a "Residence Registration" (Meldezettel) as well as a "Certificate of Registration" (Anmeldebescheinigung).
Non-EU nationals: Will need a visa to stay in Austria for more than 90 days.
Schengen visa applications are usually processed within 15 days but can take up to 45 days during busy periods. Apply well in advance of travel.
Schengen visas may only be extended in exceptional cases such as force majeure or humanitarian reasons.
Embassies and tourist offices
British Embassy in Austria
Austrian Embassy in the UK
Embassy of the Republic of Austria in the USA
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