Austria Visa

Austria is one of the twenty five nations which currently participate actively in the Schengen visa agreement which facilitates the free and unhindered movement of holders of Schengen visas throughout the countries included in the scheme.

As a result, applicants who wish to apply for an Austrian visa for the purposes of tourism or for relocating to Austria on a temporary basis in order to conduct business will in most cases be applying for a Schengen visa.

Nationals of EU or EEA nations may visit the country without applying for an Austrian visa, however, for those outside the EU and EEA who wish to visit or immigrate to Austria, a visa application or Austrian residence permit will need to be pursued.

Global Visas is dedicated to helping clients obtain work permits and visas for travel to a broad range of destinations.

We can help clients to secure a worldwide travel visa, business visa or study visa or begin proceedings to relocate on a permanent basis.

As a specialist immigration consultancy, we can manage applications for a UK visa, USA visa, South Africa visa, Australia visa, New Zealand visa and many more and in addition, we can provide a range of helpful on arrival services to make settling into a new country as efficient and problem free as possible.

Our team of immigration lawyers and specialist immigration consultants can guide you through the process of applying for a visa from enquiry through to arrival and can ensure that you receive the highest possible standards of immigration services throughout.

Eligibility requirements

In Austria, immigration services for those wishing to obtain a visit visa or business visa under the Schengen agreement will require the provision of the following documentation:

  • A current passport from the country of residence with a minimum of three months of validity beyond the duration of the visa being requested. The passport must also contain at least one blank page allowing the relevant document to be attached. In addition, two passport-sized photographs must also be supplied.
  • Travel documentation. An airline or alternative means of travel, ticket or confirmation e-mail must be provided. Where applicable, evidence of entry clearance for a subsequent destination must also be provided.
  • A fully completed application form.
  • Evidence of the reasons for visiting Austria.
  • Evidence of occupational or study ties to the country of residence. This may be provided in the form of an original letter from your employer or in the case of students a similar document from the educational institute.

Processing Times and Fees

In Austria visas carry an application fee of GBP 40.50. However, for applicants from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, The Russian Federation, Serbia and Ukraine the fee is GBP 23.60. Whilst the current issuing time is approximately five working days for citizens of some nations the process can take several weeks. A Global Visas migration consultant will be able to advise you on the expected processing time.

Spouse immigration and dependent immigration

Schengen visas will be issued free to the spouse and/or children of existing European Union nationals. In these circumstances proof of the relationship will be required.

Austrian Residence Permit

Austrian Residence Permits apply to EU or EEA citizens who wish to live and work in Austria for longer than 90 days. They also apply to foreign nationals who are the spouse or child of an EU or EEA national.

For applicants in Austria wishing to switch to a longer-term residency permit, applications will usually require:

  • Evidence of either employment or self-employment in Austria.
  • Health insurance for both the applicant and their relatives.
  • Sufficient financial reserves for both the applicant and their relatives.

Austrian Immigration is also possible for the spouse or dependent of an existing EU or EEA national in Austria in the form of a "settlement permit for relatives". Global Visas migration consultants will be able to explain the requirements for this Austrian visa service in detail.

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