🇦🇹Austria Visa 2026: Entry Requirements
Europe· Updated 10/10/2026
Do you need a visa for Austria?
It depends on your passport. Out of 198 nationalities documented by IziVisas, 93 enter Austria visa-free and 105 must apply at a consulate before travelling.
Visa-free
93
nationalities
Consular visa
105
nationalities
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Pick your passport for the exact 2026 rule: fee, processing time, allowed stay and documents.
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Transit visa for Austria
Visa for airport or land transit.
- Stay:
- Same-day
- Fee:
- 90 EUR
Data updated on · Official source
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Indicative information, drawn from official sources and Wikipedia, and updated automatically. Rules change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal
Coming up: announced entry rules
- Europe: ETIAS travel authorisationExpected by the EU in the last quarter of 2026
Visa-exempt travellers will need to apply online (€20) before entering any of the 30 countries concerned. Applications are not open yet: beware of websites already selling it. Official EU website
Insurance requiredInsurance for the Schengen visa (AXA Schengen)
If your passport needs a Schengen visa, it is a required document of the file: at least €30,000 of medical expenses. Any compliant insurer is accepted; AXA Schengen is one. Only the consulate decides whether the certificate is acceptable.
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Austria visa requirements by nationality
The entry regime Austria applies to the passports most often checked on IziVisas. Open a row for the fee, the processing time, the documents and the allowed stay of that exact route.
- EcuadorVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- TunisiaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- United KingdomVisa-freeStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- GermanyVisa-freeStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- Côte d'IvoireVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- CameroonVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- Democratic Republic of the CongoVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- UgandaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- The GambiaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- CubaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- LebanonVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- GhanaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- ZambiaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- EthiopiaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- TanzaniaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- RwandaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- Sri LankaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- MyanmarVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- NepalVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- KazakhstanVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
Austria visa types, fees and processing times
Every visa category Austria publishes, with the official fee, the allowed stay and the processing time when the source states them. Eligibility depends on your nationality: open your route for the rule that applies to your passport.
| Visa | Category | Allowed stay | Official fee | Processing time | Entries | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay (tourism) | Short stay | 90 days per 180-day period | 90 EUR | 15-45 days | Portal | |
| EU Blue Card | Work | 2 years | 218-413 EUR | 8 weeks | Multiple | Portal |
| Self-employed key worker | Work | 2 years | 218-413 EUR | 8 weeks | Portal | |
| Red-White-Red Card | Work | 2 years | 218-413 EUR | 8 weeks | Multiple | Portal |
| Researcher visa | Study | 2 years | 218 EUR | 8 weeks | Multiple | Portal |
| Student residence permit | Study | 1 year (renewable) | 218-413 EUR | 90 days | Portal | |
| Family reunification | Family | 1 year (renewable) | 218-413 EUR | 60-180 days | Portal | |
| Working Holiday visa | Working holiday | 6-12 months | 195 EUR | 30-60 days | Portal | |
| Au pair visa | Working holiday | 1 year | 195-413 EUR | 30-60 days | Portal | |
| Medical treatment visa | Medical | 6 months | 90-195 EUR | 30-60 days | Portal | |
| Airport transit visa (Schengen A) | Transit | Same-day | 90 EUR | 15 days | Portal |
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Information
Capital
Vienna
Population
9,198,214
Currency
Euro (EUR €)
Languages
German, Sign language
Continent
Europe
Calling code
+43
Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Area
83,883.87 km²
Government
Federal parliamentary republic
National day
October 26 - National Day
Internet domain
.at
About
Austria is a federal republic in Central Europe, a member of the EU and eurozone. It is renowned for the Alps, rich culture, and developed economy. Vienna, its capital, is a major cultural hub.
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Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
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Safety
Risk areas
Crime(Low)
- Avoid isolated neighborhoods at night in Vienna
- Protect personal belongings in crowded places
Terrorism(Low)
- Moderate vigilance, follow authorities' advice
Transport
- Use official taxi apps
- Validate tickets
Natural risks(Alpine risks: avalanches, seasonal floods)
- Check weather alerts in the mountains
Health(Excellent healthcare system)
- Recommended travel insurance
- Standard vaccines up to date
Practical tips
- Register with the travelers' registry
- Follow COVID rules if applicable
- Have health insurance
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Cost of living
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Food
Transport
Leisure
Health
Others
Indicative prices in USD in Vienna · estimated in October 2026
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Practical information
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Emergency numbers
Practical information
Right
safe
5-10% at restaurants, round up the bill
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Plan your trip
Tours and activities (GetYourGuide)
Book excursions ahead, with free cancellation on most activities.
Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)
Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
eSIM data (Saily)
Stay connected on landing, with no roaming charges. Requires an eSIM-compatible phone.
Accommodation (Hotels.com)
Hotels and other stays, with a free-cancellation filter.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Austria?▾
It depends on your passport. IziVisas documents the entry regime for Austria across 198 nationalities: 93 visa-free, 105 with a consular visa. Pick yours for the exact rule, with documents, fees and processing times.
Check by my nationality →How much does a Austria visa cost?▾
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. The lowest published official fee is 90 EUR (Short-stay (tourism)). These are government fees only, providers and visa application centres add their own service charge.
Do you need a transit visa for Austria?▾
Austria issues a transit visa for travellers connecting or crossing the country without staying, valid Same-day. Conditions depend on your nationality, the length of the layover and whether you leave the airport's international zone.
Is it dangerous to travel to Austria?▾
The overall risk level is currently rated "Overall high safety level, very safe country in Europe.". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.
What currency is used in Austria?▾
The official currency is Euro (EUR €). See sample prices (accommodation, meals, transport) in the cost of living section above.
What is the capital of Austria?▾
The capital of Austria is Vienna. The main spoken languages are: German, Sign language.
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