Austria Visa For Indians

Tip: Since Austria falls under the Schengen region, you can also acquire a Schengen visa and visit Austria, along with other Schengen countries for an enhanced experience.

Indian passport holders who are looking to travel to Austria for the purpose of leisure, tourism, business, work or even visiting friends and relatives require an Austria visa. Ensure to have a Schengen visa depending on the purpose of the visit. Indians do not need a transit visa if their layover is for less than 24 hours and as long as they stay within the international transit zone present in the Austrian airport. However, nationalities of European countries are exempt from requiring a visa to visit Austria.

It is extremely important that one is aware of all the requirements and necessities before applying for an Austria travel visa to ensure that they are well prepared. So, to help with that, here is the list of requirements and validity for a visa to Austria:
 

• A valid passport with at least 3 months of validity exceeding the trip duration and containing two blank pages.
• An accurately completed visa application form.
• Two recent passport-sized photos that are at least 400 dpi, 35 mm wide by 45 mm high, have a plain white background, are in colour, show the entire face, have no glasses, and have a neutral expression.
• Proof of travel itinerary, round-trip flight tickets and accommodation. 
• Proof of financial support to back up trip expenses.
• A cover letter explaining the purpose of the visit.
• Travel insurance of a minimum of Rs. 26,00,000 valid for the Schengen regions.

Validity:

• Tourist visa: up to 90 days.
• Visitor visa: up to 90 days.
• Long-term visitor visa: more than 90 days up to 6 months.
• Business visa: up to 90 days.
• Work visa: short-term: up to 90 days; long-term: more than 90 days, up to 6 months.
• Transit visa: beyond 24 hours, up to 5 days.

Now that all the requirements are taken into consideration, the next step is applying for an Austria visa for Indians. You can either apply online or offline by visiting the nearest embassy. Here is a step-by-step guide to applying for an Austria visa:

Online

Step 1: Visit the official VFS Global website or Austria embassy website. 

Step 2: Fill out the visa application form.

Step 3: Upload the required documents requested in the form.

Step 4: Pay the visa processing fee.

Step 5: Schedule an appointment at the nearest VFS Global Centre for biometrics.

Step 6: Visit the centre for biometric submission and submit the documents.

Offline

Step 1: Visit the nearest Austria embassy or consulate and download the Austria visa application form.

Step 2: Fill out all the forms accurately and completely.

Step 3: Attach copies of the necessary documents to the application form.

Step 4: Submit the application form and the necessary documents at the nearest embassy or consulate. 

Step 5: Submit the biometric information and pay the processing fee. 

Step 6: Collect the visa and passport application at the embassy or consulate after 15 days.

It takes 15 days for the Austria visa for Indians to get processed. This is true for all types of visas, such as tourist visa, visitor visa, long-term visitor visa, business visa, work visa and transit visa. It costs Rs. 7,500–8,500 for a short-term visa and Rs. 13,000–14,000 for a long-term visa.

Post-pandemic, Austria has started digitalising their visa applications. The guidelines are looked at strictly, so ensure there are no discrepancies with the document submission.

In order to ensure that you secure all chances of getting an Austria visa, here are some successful tips to successfully acquire the visa:

1. Double-check all documents for accuracy.
2. Provide a clear and concise cover letter.
3. Ensure your travel insurance meets Schengen requirements.
4. Apply well in advance of your travel date.

The rejection rate for getting an Austria travel visa is 14%, which is less than 2022. The most common reason for visa rejection is documentation error for Indian nationals. Here are some common reasons for visa rejection to Austria:

1. Incomplete or incorrect documentation.
2. Insufficient proof of funds.
3. Invalid travel insurance.
4. Mismatched travel dates in itinerary and application.

The only thing left to do now is take a trip to Austria. By making your bookings through Pickyourtrail, you get to visit the country on the best Austria tour package expertly curated itinerary. Additionally, our visa experts will take care of all the visa processes for you, ensuring a hassle-free trip experience. Start planning a wonderful trip now and have the time of your life!

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