Austria Visa Requirements 2026Entry Rules & Visa-Free Access by Passport

Visa-free nationalities
93
Visa on arrival
0
eTA / e-Visa
0
Total streamlined
93
Visa required in advance
105

Austria's visa policy is moderately open relative to other destinations worldwide. If your nationality is not listed as visa-free, you will need to apply for an Austria tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Visa-free

Countries Whose Citizens Can Visit Austria Visa-Free (93)

Passport holders from these countries can enter Austria without a visa - no embassy appointment, no advance fee.

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Fees

Austria Visa Fees (updated 2 Jul 2026)

  • Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) - adult

    up to 90 days in any 180-day periodofficial sourcebmeia.gv.at ↗

    EUR 90 (~$102)

  • Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) - business purpose

    up to 90 days in any 180-day periodofficial sourcebmeia.gv.at ↗

    EUR 90 (~$102)

  • Airport transit visa (Type A)

    airport transit onlyofficial sourcebmeia.gv.at ↗

    EUR 90 (~$102)

  • National visa (Type D, 91 days - 6 months) - adult

    91 days to 6 months (longer stays not covered by Schengen C)official sourcebmeia.gv.at ↗

    EUR 195 (~$222)

  • ETIAS travel authorisation

    stays up to 90 daysofficial sourcetravel-europe.europa.eu ↗

    EUR 20 (~$23)

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Applications are handled via VFS Global - a service fee applies on top of the visa fee and varies by country and centre.

Transit

Austria Transit Visa

Austria publishes a transit visa product for travellers passing through to another destination. Whether you need one depends on your nationality and whether you stay airside - see how transit visas work.

Airport Transit Visa (Visa A)

Permits passage through the international transit zone of Austrian airports without entering the Schengen Area.

~$99

Required only for nationals of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, DRC, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka, and Syria. Exempt if holder has valid Schengen/Irish/US/Canadian/Japanese visa or qualifying residence permit. Standard Schengen visa fee (€90) applies.

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FAQ

Austria Visa Requirements FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Austria?

It depends on your nationality - the lists above show every nationality that can enter Austria visa-free. If your country is not listed, you will likely need to apply for an Austria tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Which countries can visit Austria without a visa?

93 countries can visit Austria without a visa in 2026, including: Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia. Use Earth Visa to check whether your specific passport grants visa-free access to Austria.

How do I apply for an Austria tourist visa?

If your nationality is not eligible for visa-free entry to Austria, you typically need to apply at an Austria embassy or consulate in your home country. Requirements generally include:

  • Valid passport
  • Completed application form
  • Passport-sized photos
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of onward travel
  • Travel insurance
  • Proof of sufficient funds

Processing times and fees vary by nationality and visa category - see the visa types and fees on this page for the exact figures.

How long can I stay in Austria without a visa?

The maximum visa-free stay duration in Austria varies by nationality. Common allowances are 30, 60, or 90 days. See the visa-free country list above for specific stay durations per nationality.

By nationality

Austria Visa Guides by Nationality

Step-by-step Austria visa requirements, fees and document checklists for travellers from these countries. Nationalities in the access lists above link straight to their own guides.

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