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 Visa Information for Austria

Visa Note & Fees

Student Visa

• Application form duly filled and signed by the applicant.
• Two recent passport-size (35-45 mm in width) photographs in color as to EU norms. The photographs must be: no more than 6 months old, close up of applicant’s head and top of shoulders so that his / her face takes up 70-80% of the photograph, photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality color and printed on photo-quality paper.
• The passport must be valid for at least three months beyond the intended duration of stay with two blank pages in the Schengen territory. Passports valid for over 10 years will not be accepted as the main required travel document. It is mandatory to have two blank pages opposite to each other.
• Evidence of airline reservation for a round trip for example, reservation slip. It is advised that one should not buy ticket until a visa is guaranteed or issued.
• Proof of accommodation: hotel reservation, guarantee of host, etc.
• Overseas medical insurance valid for all Schengen-countries with a minimum coverage of 30,000 EURO is must. The insurance should cover all risk for instance, accident, illness, etc. The Insurance policies have to be submitted with an English or German translation. The policy needs to clearly specify the period of validity and has to cover the date of arrival & departure has to be submitted in original along with a photocopy. Applicant can take insurance from any of the Indian approved Travel Insurance Companies offering Travel Medical Insurance for Schengen Visa.
• Cover letter explaining the purpose of the trip with detailed description of applicant’s proposed course of study.
• Valid permit to return to India for example, valid resident or return visa for citizens of other countries residing in India (if applicable).
• Proof of sufficient funds (if applicable)

1. Original bank statements of last three (3) months including address & telephone number of the bank.
2. Traveler’s Cheques.

• Note: Credit cards and cash are not accepted as proof of financial means, however, applicants can submit credit card statements as supporting document
• An invitation by a resident in Austria (if applicable)

1. Original invitation letter from the person in Austria
2. Electronic Statement of Guaranty by sponsor (Elektronische Verpflichtungserkl�rung, EVE) obtained at the Foreigners Registration Office ‘Fremdenpolizei’ in Austria.

• Original and copy of letter of admission (University, language course, school etc.).
• Copy of receipt or money order to prove payment of tuition for course (if applicable)
• A permission letter from school/college where applicant is attending, confirming the absence of leave for the duration of studying in Austria (if applicable).
• Copy of passport, visa/s and stamps (if any).
• Applicant can be asked for additional documents or may be called for an interview if seem necessary by the Embassy.
• Application form, declaration & undertaking and the requisite document must be signed by the Applicant. Representative and Travel Agents must bring the above signed documents at the time of submission.
• To enable the Embassy to process the documents, the applications for a visa should be filed at least 15 working days prior to departure.

The visa fee for application to the Austria Visa Application Centre can be made by a Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favor of ‘VFS GLOBAL SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED’ payable in the respective cities, in New Delhi, Mumbai, Jalandhar, Chennai, Bangalore and Kolkata. The visa fee, according to Schengen regulations, is non-refundable. Applicant can also pay the visa fees in cash at the application centre by paying an additional service charge of INR 57 (Inclusive of service tax 12.36%).

Visa Fees – Rs. 8010

VFS Service Charges – Rs 640

Visitor Visa

• Application form completely filled-in and signed by the applicant.
• Two recent passport-size (35-45 mm in width) photographs in color according to EU norms. The photographs must be: no more than 6 months old, close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph, photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality color and printed on photo-quality paper.
• The passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the intended duration of stay with two blank pages in the Schengen territory. Passports valid for more than 10 years won’t be accepted as the main required travel document. It is mandatory to have two blank pages opposite to each other.
• Proof of airline reservation for a round trip e.g. reservation slip. Ticket should not be bought until a visa is guaranteed or issued
• Proof of accommodation: Hotel reservation including the name of the hotel, phone numbers and hotel booking code, guarantee of host, etc.
• Overseas medical insurance valid for all Schengen-countries with a minimum coverage of 30,000 EURO. The insurance has to cover all risk e.g. accident, illness, etc. Insurance policies have to be submitted with an English or German translation. The policy has to clearly specify the period of validity and cover the date of arrival & departure has to be submitted in original along with a photocopy. Applicant can take insurance from any of the Indian approved Travel Insurance Companies offering Travel Medical Insurance for Schengen Visa.
• Valid permit to return to India e.g. valid resident or return visa for citizens of other countries residing in India (if applicable)
• Invitation and Guaranty by a resident in Austria
• Original invitation letter from the inviting person in Austria.
• Letter of guaranty (Verpflichtungserkl rung) in original, legalized by a notary public/district court in Austria, or preferably an Electronic Statement of Guaranty by sponsor (Elektronische Verpflichtungserkl rung, EVE), and obtained at the Foreigners Registration Office ‘Fremdenpolizei’ in Austria. (For the letter of guaranty a form has to be used. Text and guaranties are defined by law. The form is available at courts or the notaries offices)
• Proof of occupation
• Employment letter from the current organization stating the position, the tenure and contact details
• Income / salary slip covering last three months.
• No objection certification from the organization confirming the leave status
• If you are Self-employed; a letter from your lawyer, chartered accountant / The Chamber of Commerce including income statement or income tax return for last three (3) years
• For students, a permission letter from school/college, including phone numbers and address, confirming the leave for specified period of travel (if applicable)
• Proof of sufficient funds (if applicable)

1. Original bank statements of last three (3) months including address & telephone number of the bank
2. Traveler’s Cheques

• Note: Credit cards and cash are not accepted as proof of financial means but credit card statements can be submitted as supporting document
• Application form, declaration & undertaking along with necessary document must be signed by the Applicant. Representative and Travel Agents must bring the above signed documents at the time of submission.
• Copy of passport, visa/s and stamps (if any).
• Applicants must make sure that Air Ticket, Insurance, Invitation and Covering Letters have matching dates. All supporting documents must be submitted together- in original as well as their photocopy.
• Applicant can be asked for additional documents or might be called for an interview if deemed necessary by the Embassy.
• To enable the Embassy to process the documents, the applications for a visa should be filed at least 15 working days before to departure.

The visa fee for application to the Austria Visa Application Centre can be made by a Demand Draft in favor of ‘VFS GLOBAL SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED’ payable in the respective cities, in New Delhi, Mumbai, Jalandhar, Chennai, Bangalore and Kolkata. The visa fee, according to Schengen regulations, is non-refundable. Applicant can also pay the visa fees in cash at the application centre by paying an additional service charge of INR 57 (Inclusive of service tax 12.36%).

1. VFS Service Charges – Rs. 640
2. Visa Fee For All categories – Rs. 4810

• Visa Fee for Children age 6-12 years – Rs. 2810

Tourist Visa

• Application form to be filled in completely and signed by the applicant
• Two recent passport-size (35-45 mm in width) photographs in color according to EU norms. The photographs must be: no more than 6 months old, close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph, photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality color and printed on photo-quality paper.
• The passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the intended duration of stay with two blank pages in the Schengen territory. Passports valid for more than 10 years will not be accepted as the main required travel document. It is compulsory to have two blank pages opposite to each other.
• Proof of airline reservation for a round trip e.g. reservation slip. Ticket should not be bought until a visa is guaranteed or issued
• Proof of accommodation: hotel reservation along with the name of the hotel, phone numbers and hotel booking code, guarantee of host, etc.
• Overseas medical insurance valid for all Schengen-countries with a minimum coverage of 30,000 EURO. The insurance has to cover all risk e.g. accident, illness, etc. Insurance policies have to be submitted with an English or German translation. The policy has to clearly specify the period of validity and cover the date of arrival & departure has to be submitted in original along with a photocopy. Applicant can take insurance from any of the Indian approved Travel Insurance Companies offering Travel Medical Insurance for Schengen Visa.
• Cover letter explaining the purpose of the trip and a detailed itinerary detailing each location to be visited and duration of stay at each location
• Valid permit to return to India e.g. valid resident or return visa for citizens of other countries residing in India (if applicable)

Proof of Employment:

1. Employment letter from the current organization stating the position, the tenure and contact details.
2. Income/ salary slip covering last three months.

• No objection certification from the organization confirming the leave status.

1. If you are self-employed, a letter from your lawyer, chartered accountant / The Chamber of Commerce including income statement or income tax return for last three years

• For students, a permission letter from school / college, including phone numbers and address, confirming the leave for specified period of travel (if applicable)

Proof of sufficient funds

Original bank statements of last three months including address & telephone number of the bank

Traveler’s Cheques etc.

Note: Credit cards and cash are not accepted as proof of financial means but credit card statements can be submitted as supporting document.

In case of a minor

1. A no objection certificate should be given by parents in case minor is travelling alone.
2. A minor accompanied by one parent should also produce a no objection certificate by the other parent attested by a notary.

• Copy of passport, visa/s and stamps (if any)
• Applicant can be asked for additional documents or may be called for an interview if seem important by the Embassy.
• Applicants must make sure that Air Ticket, Invitation, Insurance and Covering Letters have matching dates. All supporting documents must be submitted together- in original and duplicate / photocopy.
• Application form, declaration & undertaking and essential document must be signed by the Applicant. The Representatives or Travel Agents must bring the above signed documents at the time of submission.

The visa fee for application to the Austria Visa Application Centre can be made by a Demand Draft in favor of ‘VFS GLOBAL SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED’ payable in the respective cities, in New Delhi, Mumbai, Jalandhar, Chennai, Bangalore and Kolkata. The visa fee, according to Schengen regulations, is non-refundable. Applicant can also pay the visa fees in cash at the application centre by paying an additional service charge of INR 57 (Inclusive of service tax 12.36%).

1. VFS Service Charges – Rs. 640
2. Visa Fee For All categories – Rs. 4810

• Visa Fee for Children age 6-12 years – Rs. 2810

Seamen Visa

Austria is a landlocked country.

September 17, 2015

Work Permit Visa

• Application form to be filled-in completely and signed by the applicant.
• Two recent passport-size (35-45 mm in width) photographs in color as per EU norms. The photographs must be: not more than 6 months old, close up of applicant’s head and top of shoulders so that its face takes up 70-80% of the photograph, photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality color and printed on photo-quality paper.
• The passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the intended duration of stay with two blank pages in the Schengen territory. Passports valid for more than 10 years will not be accepted as the main required travel document. It is mandatory to have two blank pages opposite to each other.
• Proof of airline reservation for a round trip reservation slip. Applicant should not buy ticket until a visa is guaranteed or issued.
• Proof of accommodation: hotel reservation, guarantee of host company, etc.
• Overseas medical insurance valid for all Schengen-countries with a minimum coverage of 30,000 EURO. The insurance has to cover all risk e.g. accident, illness, etc. Insurance policies have to be submitted with an English or German translation. The policy has to clearly specify the period of validity and has to cover the date of arrival & departure has to be submitted in original along with a photocopy for the first 14 days of stay in Austria. Applicant can take insurance from any of the Indian approved Travel Insurance Companies offering Travel Medical Insurance for Schengen Visa.
• Cover letter mentioning the purpose of the trip.
• Valid permit to return to India (for instance valid resident or return visa for citizens of other countries residing in India (if applicable).
• Original letter from the company specifying reason for and duration of travel to Austria.
• Original invitation letter from the company in Austria sent directly from the Austrian Company to the Embassy, a copy should also be submitted with the application.
• People who wish to travel to Austria for work more than 90 days up to 6 months. Confirmation of the Labour Market Service (AMS) is required.
• Letter from the Indian company in original (not applicable to seasonal workers)
• Copy of passport, visa/s and stamps (if any)
• Visa fees paid is Non-Refundable now.
• Applicant can be asked for additional documents or can be called for an interview if seem necessary by the Embassy.
• Application form, declaration & undertaking and requisite documents must be signed by the Applicant. Representative and Travel Agents must bring the above signed documents at the time of submission.
• The applications for visa should be filed at least 15 working days earlier to departure.

The visa fee for application to the Austria Visa Application Centre can be made by a Demand Draft in favor of ‘VFS GLOBAL SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED’ payable in the respective cities, in New Delhi, Mumbai, Jalandhar, Chennai, Bangalore and Kolkata. The visa fee, according to Schengen regulations, is non-refundable. Applicant can also pay the visa fees in cash at the application centre by paying an additional service charge of INR 57 (Inclusive of service tax 12.36%).

1. VFS Service Charges – Rs. 640
2. Visa Fee – Rs. 8010

Business Visa

Note: Applicants must make sure that Air Ticket, Insurance, Invitation and Covering Letter have matching dates. All supporting documents should also be submitted together – in original and duplicate / photocopy.

• Duly filled-in application form to be filled in completely and signed by the applicant.
• Two recent passport-size (35-45 mm in width) photographs in colour according to EU norms. The photographs should be: not more than 6 months old, close up of your head and top of your shoulders, so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph, photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality color and printed on photo-quality paper.
• The passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the intended duration of stay with two blank pages in the Schengen territory. Passports valid for over 10 years won’t be accepted as the main required travel document. It is mandatory to have two blank pages opposite to each other.
• Proof of airline reservation for a round trip for instance, reservation slip.
• Proof of accommodation: hotel reservation, guarantee of host company, etc.
• Overseas medical insurance valid for all Schengen-countries with a minimum coverage of 30,000 EURO. The insurance has to cover all risk e.g. accident, illness, etc. Insurance policies have to be submitted with an English or German translation. The policy has to clearly specify the period of validity and has to cover the date of arrival & departure has to be submitted in original along with a photocopy for the first 14 days of stay in Austria. Applicant can take insurance from any of the Indian approved Travel Insurance Companies offering Travel Medical Insurance for Schengen Visa.
• Valid permit to return to India e.g. valid resident or return visa for citizens of other countries residing in India (if applicable)
• Proof of occupation.
• Employment letter from the current organization stating the position and the tenure.
• Income / salary slip covering last three months
• Proof of sufficient funds
• If applicant is self-employed; a letter from his / her lawyer, chartered accountant / The Chamber of Commerce including income statement or income tax return for last three (3) years
• Original letter from the company specifying reason for and duration of travel to Austria.
• Original invitation letter from the company in Austria sent directly from the Austrian Company to the Embassy, along with copy to be attached and submitted with the application.
• Electronic Statement of Guaranty by sponsor (Elektronische Verpflichtungserkl rung, EVE) obtained at the Foreigners Registration Office ‘Fremdenpolizei’ in Austria.
• Proof of sufficient funds:

1. Original bank statements of last three.
2. Months including address & telephone number of the bank.

• Traveler’s Cheques etc.

1. Note: Credit cards and cash are not accepted as proof of financial means but credit card statements can be submitted as supporting document.

• Copy of passport, visa/s and stamps (if any)
• Applicant can be asked for additional documents or may be called for an interview if deemed necessary
• The Visa fee, according to Schengen regulations is non-refundable
• Frequent business travelers have the option of applying for a business visa for one year validity.
• The Application form, declaration & undertaking and other necessary documents must be signed by the Applicant. Representative and Travel Agents must bring the above signed documents at the time of submission.

The visa fee for application to the Austria Visa Application Centre can be made by a Demand Draft in favor of ‘VFS GLOBAL SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED’ payable in the respective cities, in New Delhi, Mumbai, Jalandhar, Chennai, Bangalore and Kolkata. The visa fee, according to Schengen regulations, is non-refundable. Applicant can also pay the visa fees in cash at the application centre by paying an additional service charge of INR 57 (Inclusive of service tax 12.36%).

1. VFS Service Charges – Rs. 640
2. Children age 6-12 years – Rs. 2810

• For all categories – Rs. 4810

Facts to Know About Austria

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%

Area: 83,858 sq km

National Day:  26th October

Currency: EUR 1 = INR 81.13

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

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

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

Diplomatic Representations:

Chennai

  Name: VFS Global Austria Visa Application Centre

  Address: Fagun Towers, Third Floor, No 74, Ethiraj Salai, Egmore

  City: Chennai – 600 008

  Country: India

  Telephone: 022- 6786 6008

  Timings: Monday – Friday (except holidays), 0800 to 1200 hrs. & 1300 to 1500 hrs.

  Visa Timings: 0800 to 1200 hrs. & 1300 to 1500 hrs.

  Email: info.ausin@vfshelpline.com

  Collection Timings: 1300 to 1500 hrs.

Jalandhar

  Name: VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd

  City: Jalandhar – 144 001

  Country: India

  Telephone: 022- 6786 6008

  Timings: Monday – Friday (except holidays), 0900 to 1700 hrs.

  Visa Timings: 0900 to 1700 hrs.

  Email: info.ausin@vfshelpline.com

  Collection Timings: 1500 to 1700 hrs.

  Name: VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd

  Address: 1-8-313, LINUS Building, Chiran Fort Lane, Begumpet

  City: Hyderabad – 500016

  Country: India

  Telephone: 022- 6786 6008

  Timings: Mon to Fri, 0800 to 1700 hrs

  Visa Timings: (Individuals) 0800 to 1200 and 1300 to 1500; (Travel Agents) 0800 to 1100 (Monday – Friday)

  Email: info.ausin@vfshelpline.com

 Collection Timings: 1300 to 1500 Monday to Friday

Panaji Goa

  Name: VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd

  Address: Gera Imperium I, Patto

 City: Panaji, Goa

 Country: India

  Telephone: 022- 6786 6008

  Timings: Mon to Fri, 0800 to 1700 hrs

  Visa Timings: (Individuals) 0800 to 1200 and 1300 to 1500; (Travel Agents) 0800 to 1100 (Monday – Friday)

  Email: info.ausin@vfshelpline.com

  Collection Timings: 1300 to 1500 Monday to Friday

  Email: info.ausin@vfshelpline.com

  Collection Timings: 1300 to 1500 Monday to Friday

Kolkata  

  Name: VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd

  Address: Rene Tower, Building No. 1842, Rajdanga Main Road, Rajdanga, Near Geetanjali Stadium

   City: Kolkata – 700 107

   Country: India

   Telephone: 022- 6786 6008

   Timings: Monday – Friday (except holidays), 0900 to 1500 hrs.

   Visa Timings: 0800 to 1200 hrs. & 1300 to 1500 hrs. (Travel Agents: 0900 to 1100 hrs. for all centres)

    Email: info.ausin@vfshelpline.com

    Collection Timings: 0900 to 1500 hrs.

Goa

  Name:Honorary Consulate of Austria

  Address:Salgaocar House, Dr. F. Louise Gomes Road, Vasco-de-GamaCity:Goa – 403 802

  Country:India

  Telephone:0832-251 3811, 251 3816

  Fax:0832-251 0112, 251 3813

  Timings: Mon to Fri, 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.

  Collection Timings: 1100 to 1300 hrs

Jaipur

  Name:VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd.

  Address:Manglam Ambition Tower 1st Floor, Agrasen Circle (Malan ka Chauraha), Subhash Marg, C Scheme

  City:Jaipur – 302001

  Country:India

  Telephone:022- 6786 6008

  Timings:Monday – Friday (except holidays), 0900 to 1700 hrs.

  Visa Timings:0900 to 1430 hrs.

  Email:info.ausin@vfshelpline.com

  Collection Timings:0900 to 1700 hrs.

Ahmedabad  

  Name:VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd

  Address:Ground Floor, GCCI Building, Ashram Road

  City:Ahmedabad – 380 009

  Country:India

  Telephone:022- 6786 6008

  Timings:Mon to Fri, 0900 to 1700 hrs

   Visa Timings:0900 to 1500 hrs (Applicants) and 0900 to 1200 hrs (Travel Agents / Representative)

   Email:info.ausin@vfshelpline.com

   Collection Timings:0900 to 1200 hrs.

Mumbai  

  Name: VFS Global Austria Visa Application Centre

  Address: Trade Centre, 3rd Floor, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East)

  City: Mumbai – 400 051

  Country: India

  Telephone: 022- 6786 6008

  Timings: Monday – Friday (except holidays), 0800 to 1700 hrs.

  Visa Timings: 0800 to 1200 hrs & 1300 to 1500 hrs

   Email: info.ausin@vfshelpline.com

      Collection Timings: 0900 to 1700 hrs