Austria Tourist Visa – Documents & Information

1. Passport – Original, valid 6 months beyond departure, 2 blank pages, no alterations.
2. Photograph – Three recent colored photos (35x45 mm), plain white background.
3. Accommodation – Hotel/cruise voucher or invitation letter with ID proof & financial docs.
4. Flight Ticket – Confirmed onward and return reservation.
5. Itinerary – Day-wise travel plan (A4 paper or travel agent letterhead).
6. Travel Insurance – Coverage €30,000 / $50,000, covering medical & emergencies.
7. Proof of Funds – Last 6 months bank statement, signed & attested.
8. ITR – Last 3 years income tax returns.
9. Cover Letter – Applicant’s covering letter (A4 or business letterhead).
10. Employment Letter – Company letter with applicant details, salary, position, leave approval.
11. NOC – From school/institute (for students/minors).
12. GST Copy – Required if self-employed.
13. Leave Letter – From employer + employment ID card copy.
14. Biometric – Mandatory for first-time Schengen applicants (valid for 59 months).

Austria is one of the 27 Schengen countries. The Schengen Area includes Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.

• If visiting multiple Schengen countries, Austria must be the country of longest stay or first port of entry.
• All applicants must provide mandatory documents listed above.
• Embassy/visa experts may request additional documents.
• Visa fee is non-refundable regardless of outcome.
• Processing time is indicative; prices subject to change.

Q: What is the maximum stay allowed?
A: Up to 90 days on a single-entry tourist visa.

Q: Is travel insurance mandatory?
A: Yes, with minimum coverage of €30,000 or $50,000 per person.

Q: Do children need to provide biometrics?
A: Children under 12 are exempt.