Visa Information

Austria is part of the EU, thus there are no duty restrictions within EU countries. Austria is also a Schengen Agreement nation and shall be governed by those rules.

Nationals of EU member states, the European Economic Area (EEA), & Schengen countries: No visa required.

Non-EU nationals will have to present some travel and identification documents when entering Austria. These documents are as follows:

·  A valid passport or travel document. Issued in the last 10 years and it should be valid for at least 3 months after your date of departure.
·  A visa – if you are subject to Austrian visa regime.

Please note that the Austrian border officer holds the final decision whether you should be permitted to enter Austria or not. The border official will check your documents and may ask you a few questions about your trip to Austria like:

What is your purpose of visiting Austria?
How long do you intend to stay in Austria?
Where are you going to stay in Austria? Etc.

Nationals of the following countries are visa-free (non-committal information!):

*The visa exemption applies only to holders of biometric passports

Important Information: The information available here is for general purpose only. Please contact your nearest embassy/consulate for accurate, up-to-date information.

Source: https://www.austria.org/do-you-need-a-visa