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Visa Information for Austria

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Name: Republic of Austria

Location: Western Europe

Time: IST (-) 4 1/2 hrs

Capital: Vienna

Language: German (official nationwide) 88.6%, Turkish 2.3%, Serbian 2.2%, Croatian (official in Burgenland) 1.6%, other (includes Slovene, official in Carinthia, and Hungarian, official in Burgenland) 5.3% (2001 census)

Area: 83,858 sq kms

Population: 8,221,646 (July 2013 EST.)

National Day:26th October

Currency: EUR 1 = INR 81.13

Climate: Austria enjoys a pleasant continental climate. Summers in this country are generally warm but have delightful cool nights though winters are sunny with high snow levels just ideal for extensive winter sports.

Holidays-Year 2018: 1st January: New Year's Day, 6th January: Epiphany, 21th April: Easter Monday, 1st May: Labor Day, 29th May: Ascension Day, 9th June: Whit Monday, 19th June: Corpus Christi, 15th August: Assumption, 25th October: National Day, 3rd November: All Saints' Day, 8th December: Immaculate Conception, 25th December: Christmas Day

International Airports: Wien-Schwechat (Vienna) (VIE), Kranebitten (Innsbruck) (INN), Worther See and Maxglan (Salzburg)

Find each detail of visa rules and visa information including business visa and tourist visa, check-out the below written content.

Tourist Visa

Application form filled in and signed by the applicant
Two recent passport-size color (35-40 mm in width) photographs clicked against a plain background
The validity of applicant's passport should be at least more than three months beyond the planned duration of stay with two blank pages. Passport's validity shouldn't be for more than 10 years. It is compulsory to have two blank pages on it opposite to each other.
Return/onward flight ticket
Hotel booking confirmation
Overseas medical insurance valid for all Schengen-countries with a minimum coverage of 30,000 EURO covering all risks.
A cover letter from the applicant explaining the purpose of visit with detailed itinerary
Valid permit to return to India
Proof of Employment
Employment letter from your current company explaining your position and contact details
Salary slip of last 3 months
A confirmation letter of leaves from your company
If you are self-employed; a letter from your lawyer/chartered accountant/The Chamber of Commerce with income tax returns of last 3 years
For students, an authorization letter from school/college with all details and time duration of traveling
Proof of sufficient funds
Original bank statements of last 3 months including contact details of the bank
Traveler's Cheques etc.
Regular business travelers have an option to applyi for a business visa with one year of validity In case of a minor
No objection certificate from parents if minor is travelling alone
A minor accompanied by one parent has to produce a notary attested no objection certificate by the other parent
Copy of passport, visa/s and stamps (if any)
Applicant may be asked for additional documents or called for personal presence by the Embassy
Make sure that all your documents like air tickets, hotel booking and other proofs should have matching dates and must be submitted together.
Each document must be signed by the Applicant
The visa fee can be paid by a Demand Draft in favor of 'VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd' payable in New Delhi/Mumbai/Jalandhar/Chennai/Bangalore/Kolkata. The visa fee is non-refundable and it can also be paid in cash at the application centre with an additional service charge of INR 57.
Visa fee for all categories is Rs. 5070 with 60 Euro other charges
Visa fee for Children age 6-12 years is Rs. 2960 with 60 Euro other charges
VFS service charges are Rs. 676

Business Visa

Application form filled in and signed by the applicant
Two recent passport-size color (35-40 mm in width) photographs clicked against a plain background
The validity of applicant's passport should be at least more than three months beyond the planned duration of stay with two blank pages. Passport's validity shouldn't be for more than 10 years. It is compulsory to have two blank pages on it opposite to each other.
Return/onward flight ticket
Hotel booking confirmation
Overseas medical insurance valid for all Schengen-countries with a minimum coverage of 30,000 EURO covering all risks.
A cover letter from the applicant explaining the purpose of visit with detailed itinerary
Valid permit to return to India
Proof of Employment
Salary slip of last 3 months
A letter from the company informing the purpose and the duration of visit to Austria
A letter of invitation from the concerned host company in Austria sent directly to the Embassy and its copy to be submitted with the application
Electronic Statement of Guaranty by sponsor taken at the Foreigners Registration Office in Austria
If you are self-employed; a letter from your lawyer/chartered accountant/The Chamber of Commerce with income tax returns of last 3 years
For students, an authorization letter from school/college with all details and time duration of traveling
Proof of sufficient funds
Original bank statements of last 3 months including contact details of the bank
Traveler's Cheques etc.
The visa fee can be paid by a Demand Draft in favor of 'VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd' payable in New Delhi/Mumbai/Jalandhar/Chennai/Bangalore/Kolkata. The visa fee is non-refundable and it can also be paid in cash at the application centre with an additional service charge of INR 57.
Visa fee for all categories is Rs. 5070 with 60 Euro other charges
Visa fee for Children age 6-12 years is Rs. 2960 with 60 Euro other charges
VFS service charges are Rs. 676

Seamen Visa

The country is landlocked

Work Permit Visa

Application form filled in and signed by the applicant
Two recent passport-size color (35-40 mm in width) photographs clicked against a plain background
The validity of applicant's passport should be at least more than three months beyond the planned duration of stay with two blank pages. Passport's validity shouldn't be for more than 10 years. It is compulsory to have two blank pages on it opposite to each other.
Return/onward flight ticket
Hotel booking confirmation
Overseas medical insurance valid for all Schengen-countries with a minimum coverage of 30,000 EURO covering all risks.
A cover letter from the applicant explaining the purpose of visit
Valid permit to return to India
Proof of Employment
A cover letter from the company informing the purpose and the duration of visit to Austria
A letter of invitation from the concerned host company in Austria sent directly to the Embassy and its copy to be submitted with the application
An original letter of permission from the Austrian Labor Market Authority (â€œAMS BestÃ¤tigungâ€)
Salary slip of last 3 months
A confirmation letter of leaves from your company
Proof of sufficient funds
Original bank statements of last 3 months including contact details of the bank
Traveler's Cheques etc.
The visa fee can be paid by a Demand Draft in favor of 'VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd' payable in New Delhi/Mumbai/Jalandhar/Chennai/Bangalore/Kolkata. The visa fee is non-refundable and it can also be paid in cash at the application centre with an additional service charge of INR 57.
Visa fee is Rs. 8450 with 100 Euro other charges
VFS service charges are Rs. 676

Student Visa

Application form filled in and signed by the applicant
Two recent passport-size color (35-40 mm in width) photographs clicked against a plain background
The validity of applicant's passport should be at least more than three months beyond the planned duration of stay with two blank pages. Passport's validity shouldn't be for more than 10 years. It is compulsory to have two blank pages on it opposite to each other.
Return/onward flight ticket
Hotel booking confirmation
Overseas medical insurance valid for all Schengen-countries with a minimum coverage of 30,000 EURO covering all risks
A cover letter from the applicant explaining the purpose of visit and course of study
Valid permit to return to India
A letter of invitation by a resident in Austria (if applicable)
A letter of invitation from the person in Austria
Electronic Statement of Guaranty by sponsor taken at the Foreigners Registration Office in Austria
Original and copy of letter of admission (University/School/Institute etc.)
Copy of receipt or money order to prove payment of tuition for course (if applicable)
An authorization letter from the current school/college with all details and time duration of studying in Austria
Proof of sufficient funds
Original bank statements of last 3 months including contact details of the bank
Traveler's Cheques etc.
Copy of passport, visa/s and stamps (if any)
Applicant may be asked for additional documents or called for personal presence by the Embassy
Each document must be signed by the Applicant with a declaration
The applicant should file applications for Visa minimum 15 working days before departure
The visa fee can be paid by a Demand Draft in favor of 'VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd' payable in New Delhi/Mumbai/Jalandhar/Chennai/Bangalore/Kolkata. The visa fee is non-refundable and it can also be paid in cash at the application centre with an additional service charge of INR 57.
Visa fee is Rs. 8450 with 100 Euro other charges
VFS service charges are Rs. 676

Read on to this section to find-out about details of the nearest embassy of country or consulate of the country you want to visit. Apart from the office details, this section also includes the contact information and timings (for the visits).

New Delhi

Name:Embassy of Austria
Address:EP-13, Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri
City:New Delhi - 110 021
Country:India
Telephone:2419 2700
Fax:2688 6929, 2688 6033
Timings:Mon to Thu
Office Timings:0900 to 1730 hrs (Mon to Thur) & 0900 to 1500 hrs (Fri)
Visa Timings:0900 to 1130 hrs (Except Wed)
Email:Embassy: new-delhi-ob@bmeia.gv.at , Consulate: new-delhi-ka@bmeia.gv.at
Territory Jurisdiction:No Territory Jurisdiction. All Passports are processed in New Delhi only.
Collection Timings:0900 to 1130 hrs (Except Wed)

New Delhi

Name:VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd.
Address:Block E, 2nd Floor, International Trade Tower, Nehru Place
City:New Delhi - 110 019.
Country:India
Telephone:022- 6786 6008
Timings:Monday - Friday
Visa Timings:0900 to 1630 hrs.
Email:info.ausin@vfshelpline.com
Notes:Travel Agents & Representatives: 05 & above applications: - 0900-1100 hours, Monday-Friday. 04 & below applications:- 0800-0900 & 1300-1500 all Centres except Delhi. 04 & below applications:- 0800-0900 & 1300-1600 At New Delhi only.
Territory Jurisdiction:No Territory Jurisdiction. All the Passports are sent to New Delhi for processing.
Collection Timings:0900 to 1630 hrs.

Jalandhar

Name:VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd.
Address:4th Floor, Balbir Tower, Namdeo Chowk, G.T Road
City:Jalandhar - 144001
Country:India
Telephone:022- 6786 6008
Timings:Monday - Friday
Visa Timings:0800 to 1200 Hrs. & 1300 to 1600 Hrs.
Email:info.ausin@vfshelpline.com
Territory Jurisdiction:No Territory Jurisdiction. All the Passports are sent to New Delhi for processing.
Collection Timings:0800 to 1200 Hrs. & 1300 to 1600 Hrs.

Mumbai

Name:AUSTRIA VISA APPLICATION CENTRE
Address:2nd Floor, New Shreyas, Plot no. 25, Dadyseth Lane, Chowpatty Band Stand, Near Bombay Garage, Babulnath
City:Mumbai - 400 007
Country:India
Telephone:022- 6786 6008
Timings:Monday to Friday
Office Timings:0800 to 1200 hrs. & 1300 to 1500 hrs.
Email:info.ausin@vfshelpline.com
Territory Jurisdiction:No Territory Jurisdiction. All the Passports are sent to New Delhi for processing.

Chennai

Name:VFS Global Austria Visa Application Centre
Address:No. 2A, 1st Street, Gowthami Towers, Cenatoph Road, Teynampet
City:Chennai- 600 018
Country:India
Telephone:022- 6786 6008
Timings:Monday - Friday
Visa Timings:0800 to 1200 Hrs. & 1300 to 1500 Hrs.
Email:info.ausin@vfshelpline.com
Territory Jurisdiction:No Territory Jurisdiction. All the Passports are sent to New Delhi for processing.
Collection Timings:0800 to 1200 Hrs. & 1300 to 1500 Hrs.

Bangalore

Name:VFS Global Austria Visa Application Centre
Address:Scotts Annexe, No. 30, Infantry Road
City:Bangalore - 560 001
Country:India
Telephone:022- 6786 6008
Timings:Monday - Friday
Visa Timings:0800 to 1200 Hrs. & 1300 to 1500 Hrs.
Email:info.ausin@vfshelpline.com
Territory Jurisdiction:No Territory Jurisdiction. All the Passports are sent to New Delhi for processing.
Collection Timings:0800 to 1200 Hrs. & 1300 to 1500 Hrs.

Mumbai

Name:Honorary Consulate of Austria in Mumbai
Address:26, Makers Chambers VI, 2nd floor, Nariman Point
City:Mumbai - 400 021
Country:India
Telephone:2287 4758/59, 2287 1734, 2287 0498, 2285 1734
Fax:2287 0502, 2833 4504
Timings:Mon to Fri
Office Timings:1030 to 1315 hrs
Email:tamara_valladares@jasubhai.com
Notes:The Consulate can receive the applications and forward them to the Embassy in New Delhi for processing.
Territory Jurisdiction:No Territory Jurisdiction. All the Passports are sent to New Delhi for processing.

Kolkata

Name:Honorary Consulate of Austria
Address:Industry House, 1st Floor, 10 Camac Street
City:Kolkata - 700 017
Country:India
Telephone:033- 2282 2476/ 77 / 78
Fax:033- 2310 3040, 2282 9370
Timings:Mon to Fri
Office Timings:1000 to 1600 hrs
Visa Timings:1030 to 1400 hrs
Email:kesospun@cal.vsnl.net.in, ausconkol@groupmanjushree.com
Territory Jurisdiction:No Territory Jurisdiction. All the Passports are sent to New Delhi for processing.
Collection Timings:1030 to 1400 hrs

Kolkata

Name:Kolkata VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd
Address:32, Chowringhee Road
City:Kolkata- 700 032
Country:India
Telephone:022- 6786 6008
Timings:Mon to Fri
Office Timings:0800 to 1500 hrs.
Visa Timings:0800 to 1200 hrs. & 1300 to 1500 hrs. (Travel Agents: 0800 to 1100 hrs. for all centres)
Email:info.ausin@vfshelpline.com
Territory Jurisdiction:No Territory Jurisdiction. All the Passports are sent to New Delhi for processing.
Collection Timings:0800 to 1200 hrs. & 1300 to 1500 hrs. (Travel Agents: 0800 to 1100 hrs. for all centres)

Chennai

Name:Honorary Consulate of Austria
Address:Kothari Buildings, 115 Mahatma Gandhi Salai, Nungambakkam
City:Chennai - 600 034
Country:India
Telephone:044- 3022 5515, 2833 4501, 2833 4502, 2833 4556
Fax:044- 2833 4560, 2833 4504
Timings:Mon to Fri
Office Timings:0930 to 1400 hrs
Visa Timings:0930 to 1400 hrs
Email:auscon_chen@yahoo.co.in, bhkothari@vsnl.com
Notes:The Consulate can receive the applications (Long Stay only) and forward them to the Embassy in New Delhi for processing.
Territory Jurisdiction:No Territory Jurisdiction. All the Passports are sent to New Delhi for processing.
Collection Timings:0930 to 1400 hrs

Goa

Name:Honorary Consulate of Austria
Address:Salgaocar House, Dr. F. Louise Gomes Road, Vasco-de-Gama
City:Goa - 403 802
Country:India
Telephone:0832-251 3811, 251 3816
Fax:0832-251 0112, 251 3813
Timings:Mon to Fri
Office Timings:0930 to 1730 hrs
Visa Timings:1100 to 1300 hrs
Email:auscon@sancharnet.in
Notes:The Consulate can receive the applications (Long Stay only) and forward them to the Embassy in New Delhi for processing.
Territory Jurisdiction:No Territory Jurisdiction. All the Passports are sent to New Delhi for processing.
Collection Timings:1100 to 1300 hrs

Ahmedabad

Name:Schengen Visa Application Centre
Address:Ground Floor, Gujarat Chamber of Commerce, Opp. Vallabhsadan Temple, Ashram Road
City:Ahmedabad - 380 009
Country:India
Telephone:022- 67866008
Timings:Mon to Fri
Office Timings:0900 to 1700 hrs
Visa Timings:0900 to 1200 hrs & 1300 to 1500 hrs
Email:info.ausin@vfshelpline.com
Collection Timings:0900 to 1700 hrs.

In this section, you can download the visa forms for the destination country according to your requirement and purpose of the tour. However, one must note that submission / acceptation of forms will subject to the visa rules and regulations of the specific country.