🇦🇹Austria Visa for Armenian Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

This list is intended to help you compile the documents for your visa application. Please note that the Embassy may ask you for additional documents or further information if this is necessary to assess your application. Main Rules: - Submission process can be strictly realized by personal presence if the applicant must provide biometric data. - A third person may apply on behalf of the applicant if the applicant has provided his biometric data within previous 59 months and has is given a POA to the person who shall submit the documents - Austria Service Visa Center doesn’t accept documents form third persons by letter of attorney or corporative attorney. When you plan to visit the visa service center to submit your visa application, you must carry all needed documents Please ensure that the photocopies are of good quality and can be read easily. If you do not provide all required documents, it might be difficult for the embassy staff to assess your application accurately, which may result in your application being delayed or refused. Translated documents You must also provide a translation of any supporting documents that are not in English or German. If you do not provide a translation of your supporting documents, it might be difficult for the staff of Austrian Embassy to assess your application accurately, which may result in your application being delayed or refused. Each translated document must contain: - confirmation that it is an accurate translation of the original document - the date of the translation - the translator's full name and signature - the translator's seal, signature, contact details When can you provide your documents? Austrian embassy will only consider documents submitted with your application. You cannot submit documents after you have completed your application at the service centre, unless our staff asks you for them. If you do not have a document You should check that you have all the relevant documents that you want the visa officer to see before you apply for a visa. This is because it is your responsibility to satisfy the visa officer that you qualify for the visa that you have applied for. If you do not have a document that is listed here, or that you think might be relevant to your application, you should explain why you do not have it. You must not provide a false document. Staff at the visa service centre will put his/her remarks on the checklist in case of deficiency of required documents. If you provide a false document, it may result of your application being refused. Note Before submission kindly check if your dates in Austria are longer than to other countries of Schengen area. If you are not leaving an airport area, you won’t need a transit visa. If you mentioned 90 days in application form you should give a proof of all your days. Important: Each applicant should prepare a common and full package of documents. The list of required documents for tourism visa Before documents submission in Austria Service Center, You ought to fill in an agreement on personal data processing. General documents: - Visa application form fully completed online/paper based (as per mission requirements), printed out by the applicant and signed by the applicant with a blue pen. - One (1) completed and signed visa application form duly filled in English or German. Application form has to be signed by a person who submits documents. - Application form for children: - Each child has to have a separate application form even if his or her name entered on mother’s passport. Minorities (before 16) must have 2 signatures in application form from relatives: mother and father. Minorities (after 16) must have 3 signatures in application form from relatives: child, mother and father. If you can’t prepare the Visa Application form by yourself, our manager can fill the Visa application form for you. - Two recent color pictures, 3.5 x 4.5 cm (approx. 1.2 x 1.6 inch), facing forward with white background: ears open, with no disturbing jewelry. - Valid passport for at least three months after the date of return to Armenia, containing at least two blank visa pages, issued within the previous ten (10) years. - Travel, health and accident insurance for the entire duration of stay with a minimum coverage of € 30.000,- and valid in the entire Schengen area (except for relatives of EU or EEA nationals - the Embassy still recommends to take out an insurance policy). Travel health insurances that do not cover the risk of Covid-19 infection do not provide a valid insurance protection according to the FPG and the Visa Codex. - Airline ticket reservation (or other proof of transportation). - Proof of accommodation (e.g. hotel booking or other proof). - Letter from the employer with salary indication, position, employment start date and approved leave period. Written confirmation from the host stating the purpose of the trip, duration of the trip, name and number of travelers as well as the address of stay and any family relationship or other reference + confirmation of registration, rental contract or proof of ownership and copy of passport. - For employees: - Employment contract - Leave request approved by the employer - For entrepreneurs: - Proof of entry in the Commercial Register (original and copy) - For farmers - Proof of ownership - For pensioners: - Pension statements for the last six months - For students: - Proof of solvency of parents or proof of sufficient funds for the entire duration of stay or electronic declaration of commitment - for PE or Business owners company registration certificate along with a revenue reference letter/statement. - in case of a sponsored trip the income proof of the sponsor. - Bank statement for the recent six months with the balance of minimum required amount per day of stay. (In case of a sponsored trip the bank statement of the sponsor and a sponsorship letter signed by the sponsor). Proof of sufficient means of subsistence (e.g. bank statements for the last six months) - Proof of regular income (e.g. employment and salary confirmation). - If the applicant does not have sufficient own funds for the entire travel period, an Electronic Declaration of Obligation (Elektronische Verpflichtungserklärung/EVE) must be submitted by the inviting person to the competent aliens police authority in Austria. - Proof of property ownership (cars, apartments or other real estate)/ optional. - Non-Armenian nationals: proof of legal residence in Armenia which is valid 3 months after the intended date of departure from the Schengen territory. - In case of minors (up to 18 years old): - Presence of one or both parents at the VAC. - Signature of one or both parents on the VAF. - Child’s full birth certificate showing both parents with a certified translation - Original and a copy of both parents’ passport’s first page (containing the personal data) and signature page, if signature is not on first page. - Parents’ marriage certificate if applicable. - In case the parents are divorced or one of the parents has deceased, then respectively a divorce certificate/ a certified copy of the court order confirming one parent’s sole custody or a certified copy of the deceased parent’s death certificate. - In case a guardian has been appointed by the parents, then a certified copy of the guardianship letter and a certified copy of the guardian’s passport’s first page and signature page, if signature is not on first page. - If minors travelling without parents or with one parent: - Child’s full birth certificate showing both parents their names with a certified translation - Parents’ marriage certificate if applicable - Copies of both parents’ passport’s first page (containing the personal data) and signature page, if signature is not on first page - The consent of the parental authority or legal guardian only in case the minor travels alone or only with one parent with a notarized translation. - Presence of the parents or the authorized, who is allowed to apply on behalf of the minor, person in the VAC. - A translated pension book if applicant is eligible for a visa gratis. Private visits (family/friends): - Invitation (original is required)/sponsorship validated by the competent authorities of the Member State with confirmation that the inviting / sponsoring party has sufficient financial means. Some Member States require that a national form be used (information to be obtained from the Member State of destination). - The invitation/sponsorship must specify the details of the accommodation; in case it is not provided by the inviting party, a hotel booking is required - The invitation/ sponsorship must specify who covers the expenses; in case the expenses are to be covered by the applicant, his/her bank statement for the last three months is required. Visiting close relatives: spouses, children (including adopted children), parents (including legal custodians), grandparents, grandchildren visiting citizens of Armenia legally residing in the Member States, or citizens of the Union residing in the territory of the Member State of which they are nationals: - Invitation validated by competent authorities with confirmation that the inviting party has sufficient financial means; or formal letter of obligation. - An official document confirming the existence of relationship with proof of his / her legal residence in the country of destination. - The invitation must specify the details of the accommodation; in case it is not provided by the inviting party, a hotel booking is required. - The invitation must specify who covers the expenses; in case the expenses are to be covered by the applicant, his/her bank statement for the last three months is required. - *All documents that are not in English or German must be translated with a certified translation: seal and signature. - *All documents have a validity period of one months from the date of issuance. Note: If you are planning a family trip please be advised if a family plans to travel together the first available slot should be taken by the main person (usually the person who is going to finance the trip).

This list is intended to help you compile the documents for your visa application. Please note that the Embassy may ask you for additional documents or further information if this is necessary to assess your application. Main Rules: - Submission process can be strictly realized by personal presence. - Austria Service Visa Center doesn’t accept documents form third persons by letter of attorney or corporative attorney. - Austria Service Visa Center doesn’t accept documents from groups. When you plan to visit the visa service center to submit your visa application, you must carry all needed documents. Please ensure that the photocopies are of good quality and can be read easily. If you do not provide all required documents, it might be difficult for the embassy staff to assess your application accurately, which may result in your application being delayed or refused. Translated documents You must also provide a translation of any supporting documents that are not in English or German. If you do not provide a translation of your supporting documents, it might be difficult for the staff of Austrian Embassy to assess your application accurately, which may result in your application being delayed or refused. Each translated document must contain: - confirmation that it is an accurate translation of the original document - the date of the translation - the translator's full name and signature - the translator's seal, signature, contact details When can you provide your documents? Austrian embassy will only consider documents submitted with your application. You cannot submit documents after you have completed your application at the service centre, unless our staff asks you for them. If you do not have a document You should check that you have all the relevant documents that you want the visa officer to see before you apply for a visa. This is because it is your responsibility to satisfy the visa officer that you qualify for the visa that you have applied for. If you do not have a document that is listed here, or that you think might be relevant to your application, you should explain why you do not have it. You must not provide a false document. Staff at the visa service centre will put his/her remarks on the checklist in case of deficiency of required documents. If you provide a false document, it may result of your application being refused. Note Before submission kindly check if your dates in Austria are longer than to other countries of Schengen area. All documents that are not in English or German must be translated with a certified translation: seal and signature. Please, check the quality and fullness of the translated documents as any incompliance is the applicant’s responsibility when submitting the documents. If a family with minors wants to apply, please, book firstly for the adults. If you are not leaving an airport area, you won’t need a transit visa. If you mentioned 90 days in application form you should give a proof of all your days. Important: Each applicant should prepare a common and full package of documents. The list of required documents for tourism visa. Before documents submission in Austria Service Center, You ought to fill in an agreement on personal data processing. General documents: - Visa application form fully completed online/paper based (as per mission requirements), printed out by the applicant and signed by the applicant with a blue pen. - One (1) completed and signed visa application form duly filled in English or German. Application form has to be signed by a person who submits documents. - Application form for children: - Each child has to have a separate application form even if his or her name entered on mother’s passport. Minorities (before 16) must have 2 signatures in application form from relatives: mother and father. Minorities (after 16) must have 3 signatures in application form from relatives: child, mother and father. If you can’t prepare the Visa Application form by yourself, our manager can fill the Visa application form for you. - Two recent color pictures, 3.5 x 4.5 cm (approx. 1.2 x 1.6 inch), facing forward with white background: ears open, with no disturbing jewelry. - Valid passport for at least three months after the date of return to Armenia, containing at least two blank visa pages, issued within the previous ten (10) years. - Travel, health and accident insurance for the entire duration of stay with a minimum coverage of € 30.000,- and valid in the entire Schengen area (except for relatives of EU or EEA citizens - the Embassy still recommends to take out an insurance policy). Travel health insurances that do not cover the risk of Covid-19 infection do not provide a valid insurance protection according to the FPG and the Visa Codex. - Airline ticket reservation (or other proof of transportation). - Proof of accommodation (e.g. hotel booking or other proof). - Letter from the employer with salary indication, position, employment start date and approved leave period. For employees: - Proof of property ownership (cars, apartments or other real estate)/ optional. - Non-Armenian nationals: proof of legal residence in Armenia which is valid 3 months after the intended date of departure from the Schengen territory. - In case of minors (up to 18 years old): - Presence of one or both parents at the VAC. - Signature of one or both parents on the VAF. - Child’s full birth certificate showing both parents with a certified translation - Original and a copy of both parents’ passport’s first page (containing the personal data) and signature page, if signature is not on first page. - Parents’ marriage certificate if applicable. - In case the parents are divorced or one of the parents has deceased, then respectively a divorce certificate/ a certified copy of the court order confirming one parent’s sole custody or a certified copy of the deceased parent’s death certificate. - In case a guardian has been appointed by the parents, then a certified copy of the guardianship letter and a certified copy of the guardian’s passport’s first page and signature page, if signature is not on first page. - If minors travelling without parents or with one parent:  - Child’s full birth certificate showing both parents their names with a certified translation - Parents’ marriage certificate if applicable - Copies of both parents’ passport’s first page (containing the personal data) and signature page, if signature is not on first page - The consent of the parental authority or legal guardian only in case the minor travels alone or only with one parent with a notarized translation. - Presence of the parents or the authorized, who is allowed to apply on behalf of the minor, person in the VAC. - A translated pension book if applicant is eligible for a visa gratis. Business: - Invitation by an inviting company / legal person / branch in the Member State - The invitation must specify whether the accommodation is provided by the inviting party. If this is not the case, a hotel booking is required. - The invitation must specify who covers the expenses of the stay; in case the expenses are to be covered by the applicant, his/her bank statement for the last three months are required. - Private entrepreneurship: a registration of the applicant's company in the state register. Members of official delegations including permanent members of such delegations who, following an official invitation addressed to Armenia, shall participate in meetings, consultations, negotiations or exchange programmes, as well as in events held in the territory of one of the Member States by intergovernmental organizations: - A letter issued by a competent authority of Armenia confirming that the applicant is a member of its delegation, respectively a permanent member of its delegation, travelling to the territory of the other Party to participate in the aforementioned events, accompanied by a copy of the official invitation. - The invitation must specify the details of the accommodation; in case it is not provided by the event organizer, a hotel booking is required. - The letter or the official invitation must specify who covers the expenses. In case the expenses are to be covered by the applicant, his/her bank statement for the last three months is required. Journalists and technical crew accompanying them in a professional capacity: - A certificate or other document issued by a professional organization or the applicant’s employer proving that the person concerned is a qualified journalist and stating that the purpose of the journey is to carry out journalistic work or proving that he/she is a member of the technical crew accompanying the journalist in a professional capacity. - The certificate of the employer must indicate who covers the expenses. If the employer covers the costs, the employer's bank statement for the last three months is required. In case the expenses are to be covered by the applicant, his/her bank statement for the last three months is required. Members of the professions participating in international exhibitions, conferences, symposia, seminars or other similar events: - A written request from the host organization confirming that the person concerned is participating in the event - The invitation must specify the details of the accommodation; in case it is not provided by the inviting party, a hotel booking is required - The invitation must specify who covers the expenses; in case the expenses are to be covered by the applicant, his/her bank statement for the last three months is required Drivers conducting international cargo and passenger transportation services to the territories of the Member States in vehicles registered in Armenia: - A written request from the national association (union) of carriers of Armenia providing for international road transportation, stating the purpose, itinerary, duration and frequency of the trips. - *All documents that are not in English or German must be translated with a certified translation: seal and signature. - *All documents have a validity period of one months from the date of issuance. - Generally required documents for seasonal workers - To ensure faster processing, foreign language documents should be submitted in German or English translation. - Depending on the length of stay, a fully completed and personally signed application form Visa C (PDF checklist ↗)or application form Visa D (PDF checklist ↗) - passport (must have at least 2 free pages, not older than 10 years, valid for at least three months after the intended departure from the territory of the Schengen States) - 1 passport photo according to ICAO criteria (bmi.gv.at ↗) - Any proof of visas already issued and used (including entry and exit stamps) - If applicable: copy of e-card, social security data extract or indication of Austrian social security number - Flight reservation (presentation of a paid ticket is not required) - Consular fees (Visa D: €150,-/Visa C: €35,-) - Employment permit („Beschäftigungsbewilligung”) of the „Arbeitsmarktservice“ (AMS) - Signed information sheet "Travel health insurance", see attachment (Please - print out and present at the time of application) - MERKBLATT „REISEKRANKENVERSICHERUNG“ - Ich nehme zur Kenntnis, dass im Falle einer allf. (vorzeitigen) Beendigung der Beschäftigung, eines Dienststellenwechsel oder Karenzierung oder bei Vorliegen anderer Gründe während der Gültigkeitsdauer des erteilten Visums dieser dafür Sorge zu tragen hat, für allfällige Zeiten, in denen keine Versicherung auf Basis des Beschäftigungsverhältnisses vorliegen sollte, eigenständig eine Reisekrankenversicherung abzuschließen (vgl. Artikel 15 Abs. 2 Visakodex). Für diese Zwecke muss der Antragsteller ein entsprechendes Merkblatt unterzeichnen, welches dem Akt beizulegen ist. - Unterschrift: ___________________________

- This list is intended to help you compile the documents for your visa application. Please note that the Embassy may ask you for additional documents or further information if this is necessary to assess your application.

This list is intended to help you compile the documents for your visa application. Please note that the Embassy may ask you for additional documents or further information if this is necessary to assess your application. Main Rules: - Submission process can be strictly realized by personal presence. - Austria Service Visa Center doesn’t accept documents form third persons by letter of attorney or corporative attorney. - Austria Service Visa Center doesn’t accept documents from groups. When you plan to visit the visa service center to submit your visa application, you must carry all needed documents. Please ensure that the photocopies are of good quality and can be read easily. If you do not provide all required documents, it might be difficult for the embassy staff to assess your application accurately, which may result in your application being delayed or refused. Translated documents You must also provide a translation of any supporting documents that are not in English or German. If you do not provide a translation of your supporting documents, it might be difficult for the staff of Austrian Embassy to assess your application accurately, which may result in your application being delayed or refused. Each translated document must contain: - confirmation that it is an accurate translation of the original document - the date of the translation - the translator's full name and signature - the translator's seal, signature and contact details When can you provide your documents? Austrian embassy will only consider documents submitted with your application. You cannot submit documents after you have completed your application at the service centre, unless our staff asks you for them. If you do not have a document You should check that you have all the relevant documents that you want the visa officer to see before you apply for a visa. This is because it is your responsibility to satisfy the visa officer that you qualify for the visa that you have applied for. If you do not have a document that is listed here, or that you think might be relevant to your application, you should explain why you do not have it. You must not provide a false document. Staff at the visa service centre will put his/her remarks on the checklist in case of deficiency of required documents. If you provide a false document, it may result of your application being refused. Note Before submission kindly check if your dates in Austria are longer than to other countries of Schengen area. All documents that are not in English or German must be translated with a certified translation: seal and signature. Please, check the quality and fullness of the translated documents as any incompliance is the applicant’s responsibility when submitting the documents. If a family with minors wants to apply, please, book firstly for the adults. If you are not leaving an airport area, you won’t need a transit visa. If you mentioned 90 days in application form you should give a proof of all your days. Important: Each applicant should prepare a common and full package of documents. The list of required documents for tourism visa. Before documents submission in Austria Service Center, You ought to fill in an agreement on personal data processing. Tourism (General documents): - Visa application form fully completed online/paper based (as per mission requirements), printed out by the applicant and signed by the applicant with a blue pen. - One (1) completed and signed visa application form duly filled in English or German. Application form has to be signed by a person who submits documents. - Application form for children: - Each child has to have a separate application form even if his or her name entered on mother’s passport. Minorities (before 16) must have 2 signatures in application form from relatives: mother and father. Minorities (after 16) must have 3 signatures in application form from relatives: child, mother and father. If you can’t prepare the Visa Application form by yourself, our manager can fill the Visa application form for you. - Two recent color pictures, 3.5 x 4,5 cm (approx. 1.2 x 1.6 inch), facing forward with white background: ears open, with no disturbing jewelry. - Valid passport for at least three months after the date of return to Armenia, containing at least two blank visa pages, issued within the previous ten (10) years. - Airline ticket reservation (or other proof of transportation). - Proof of accommodation (e.g. hotel booking or other proof). - Letter from the employer with salary indication, position, employment start date and approved leave period. - For employees: - Employment contract (original and copy) + confirmation of employment with salary details and duration of employment - Application for leave approved by the employer - For entrepreneurs: - Current proof of entry in the Commercial Register (original and copy) - For farmers: - Proof of ownership - For pensioners: - Pension statements for the last six months - For students: - Proof of solvency of parents or proof of sufficient funds for the entire duration of stay or electronic declaration of commitment - Student ID or copy of enrollment certificate + proof of achievement (current proof of exams taken) - for PE or Business owners company registration certificate along with a revenue reference letter/statement. - in case of a sponsored trip the income proof of the sponsor. - Bank statement for the recent six months with the balance of minimum required amount per day of stay. (In case of a sponsored trip the bank statement of the sponsor and a sponsorship letter signed by the sponsor). Proof of sufficient means of subsistence (e.g. bank statements for the last six months) - Proof of regular income (e.g., employment and salary statement ) - Proof of property ownership (cars, apartments or other real estate)/ optional. - Non-Armenian nationals: proof of legal residence in Armenia which is valid 3 months after the intended date of departure from the Schengen territory. - In case of minors (up to 18 years old): - Presence of one or both parents at the VAC. - Signature of one or both parents on the VAF. - Child’s full birth certificate showing both parents with a certified translation - Original and a copy of both parents’ passport’s first page (containing the personal data) and signature page, if signature is not on first page. - Parents’ marriage certificate if applicable. - In case the parents are divorced or one of the parents has deceased, then respectively a divorce certificate/ a certified copy of the court order confirming one parent’s sole custody or a certified copy of the deceased parent’s death certificate. - In case a guardian has been appointed by the parents, then a certified copy of the guardianship letter and a certified copy of the guardian’s passport’s first page and signature page, if signature is not on first page. - If minors travelling without parents or with one parent: - Child’s full birth certificate showing both parents their names with a certified translation - Parents’ marriage certificate if applicable - Copies of both parents’ passport’s first page (containing the personal data) and signature page, if signature is not on first page - The consent of the parental authority or legal guardian only in case the minor travels alone or only with one parent with a notarized translation. - Presence of the parents or the authorized, who is allowed to apply on behalf of the minor, person in the VAC. - A translated pension book if applicant is eligible for a visa gratis. - Note: If you are planning a family trip please be advised if a family plans to travel together the first available slot should be taken by the main person (usually the person who is going to finance the trip). Private visits (family/friends): - Invitation (original is required)/sponsorship validated by the competent authorities of the Member State with confirmation that the inviting / sponsoring party has sufficient financial means. Some Member States require that a national form be used (information to be obtained from the Member State of destination). - The invitation/sponsorship must specify the details of the accommodation; in case it is not provided by the inviting party, a hotel booking is required - The invitation/ sponsorship must specify who covers the expenses; in case the expenses are to be covered by the applicant, his/her bank statement for the last three months is required. Visiting close relatives: spouses, children (including adopted children), parents (including legal custodians), grandparents, grandchildren visiting citizens of Armenia legally residing in the Member States, or citizens of the Union residing in the territory of the Member State of which they are nationals: - Invitation validated by competent authorities with confirmation that the inviting party has sufficient financial means; or formal letter of obligation. - An official document confirming the existence of relationship with proof of his / her legal residence in the country of destination. - The invitation must specify the details of the accommodation; in case it is not provided by the inviting party, a hotel booking is required. - The invitation must specify who covers the expenses; in case the expenses are to be covered by the applicant, his/her bank statement for the last three months is required. Travelling for medical reasons (and the need for being accompanied): - - List of required documents for travel for medical treatment. - To ensure faster processing, foreign language documents should be submitted in German or English translation. - A fully completed and personally signed application form: Form C1 - Schengen visa application form de-eng - Passport (must have at least 2 free pages, not older than 10 years, valid for at least three months after the intended departure from the territory of the Schengen States) - 2 color passport photos (35 x 45 mm) according to ICAO criteria (bmi.gv.at ↗) - Copy of all previous Schengen visas issued within the last three years - Proof of the means of transportation (reservation). Presentation of a paid ticket is NOT required. - Travel, health and accident insurance for the entire duration of stay with a minimum coverage of € 30.000,00 and valid in the entire Schengen area (except for relatives of EU or EEA nationals - the Embassy still recommends to take out an insurance policy). Travel health insurances that do not cover the risk of a Covid-19 infection do not provide a valid insurance protection. - Marriage certificate (original and copy), if applicable - Proof of sufficient means of subsistence (e.g. bank statements for the last six months) - Proof of regular income (e.g., employment and salary statement for the last six months ) - Accommodation (if the entire treatment period is not inpatient in the hospital) - Confirmation of the accommodation facility (e.g. hotel booking) - If the accommodation is provided by a private person: - Letter of invitation stating the duration of travel, name as well as the address of stay and any family relationship, or the submission of an Electronic Declaration of Commitment - (EVE) by the inviting person at the competent aliens police authority in Austria - Copy of passport of the inviting person - Official confirmation of the treatment appointment by the medical institution in Austria including a cost estimate - Certificate of an Armenian doctor and/or a medical institution about the necessity of the medical treatment - Proof of sufficient financial means to cover the costs of treatment and related expenses - Proof of advance payment for the treatment - For farmers: - Proof of ownership - For pensioners - Pension statements for the last six months - For students: Proof of solvency of parents or proof of sufficient funds for the entire duration of stay or electronic declaration of commitment Student ID or copy of enrollment certificate and proof of achievement (proof of exams taken) - For minors or applicants under 18 years of age traveling alone or accompanied by only one parent or guardian: - Both parents or legal guardians must be present at the time of application. If sole custody is held by only one parent or legal guardian, according documents must be presented (e.g. birth certificate of the minor, death certificate of one parent, divorce decree, custody decision). Alternatively, a notarized/court certified letter of consent from the absent/non-traveling parent may be submitted. - Birth certificate + marriage certificate of the parents, if applicable. Visiting military and civil burial grounds: - An official document confirming the existence and preservation of the grave as well as family or other relationship between the applicant and the buried. - *All documents that are not in English or German must be translated with a certified translation: seal and signature. - *All documents have a validity period of one months from the date of issuance. Note: If you are planning a family trip please be advised if a family plans to travel together the first available slot should be taken by the main person (usually the person who is going to finance the trip).

This list is intended to help you compile the documents for your visa application. Please note that the Embassy may ask you for additional documents or further information if this is necessary to assess your application. Main Rules: - Submission process can be strictly realized by personal presence. - Austria Service Visa Center doesn’t accept documents form third persons by letter of attorney or corporative attorney. - Austria Service Visa Center doesn’t accept documents from groups. When you plan to visit the visa service center to submit your visa application, you must carry all needed documents. Please ensure that the photocopies are of good quality and can be read easily. If you do not provide all required documents, it might be difficult for the embassy staff to assess your application accurately, which may result in your application being delayed or refused. Translated documents You must also provide a translation of any supporting documents that are not in English or German. If you do not provide a translation of your supporting documents, it might be difficult for the staff of Austrian Embassy to assess your application accurately, which may result in your application being delayed or refused. Each translated document must contain: - confirmation that it is an accurate translation of the original document - the date of the translation - the translator's full name and signature - the translator's seal, signature,contact details When can you provide your documents? Austrian embassy will only consider documents submitted with your application. You cannot submit documents after you have completed your application at the service centre, unless our staff asks you for them. If you do not have a document You should check that you have all the relevant documents that you want the visa officer to see before you apply for a visa. This is because it is your responsibility to satisfy the visa officer that you qualify for the visa that you have applied for. If you do not have a document that is listed here, or that you think might be relevant to your application, you should explain why you do not have it. You must not provide a false document. Staff at the visa service centre will put his/her remarks on the checklist in case of deficiency of required documents. If you provide a false document, it may result of your application being refused. Note Before submission kindly check if your dates in Austria are longer than to other countries of Schengen area. If you are not leaving an airport area, you won’t need a transit visa. If you mentioned 90 days in application form you should give a proof of all your days. Important: Each applicant should prepare a common and full package of documents. The list of required documents for tourism visa. Before documents submission in Austria Service Center, You ought to fill in an agreement on personal data processing. - Application form General documents: - Visa application form fully completed online/paper based (as per mission requirements), printed out by the applicant and signed by the applicant with a blue pen. - One (1) completed and signed visa application form (PDF checklist ↗) duly filled in English or German. Application form has to be signed by a person who submits documents. - Application form for children: - Each child has to have a separate application form even if his or her name entered on mother’s passport. Minorities (before 16) must have 2 signatures in application form from relatives: mother and father. Minorities (after 16) must have 3 signatures in application form from relatives: child, mother and father. If you can’t prepare the Visa Application form by yourself, our manager can fill the Visa application form for you. - Two recent color pictures, 3.5 x 4.5 cm (approx. 1.2 x 1.6 inch), facing forward with white background: ears open, with no disturbing jewelry. - Valid passport for at least three months after the date of return to Armenia, containing at least two blank visa pages, issued within the previous ten (10) years. - Travel, health and accident insurance for the entire duration of stay with a minimum coverage of € 30.000,- and valid in the entire Schengen area. Travel health insurances not covering the risk of Covid 19 infection do not provide a valid insurance protection according to the FPG and the Visa Codex. - If the accommodation is provided by a private person: - Letter of invitation stating the duration of travel, name as well as the residence address and any family relationship or the submission of an Electronic Declaration of Obligation (EVE) by the inviting person to the competent aliens police authority in Austria. - Copy of passport of the inviting person - For events in the field of art, culture and education: Written invitation from the inviting company/organization including stamp and signature with the following information: - First name, last name and date of birth of the invited person. - Exact dates of the planned stay - Address during the stay in Austria - Registration of the organization in Austria - Name of the person who will pay for the costs of the visit - Copy of passport of the person responsible in Austria - For participation in sports events: - Copy of all pages of the sports association's membership card. - Invitation from the sports club or sports association hosting the event in Austria - Certificate of the sending sports club or sports association - Proof of payment of the registration fee for the event or competition - Proof of membership in an Armenian sports club + confirmation of sending to the sports event. Proof of official registration of the sports club - Airline ticket reservation (or other proof of transportation). - Proof of accommodation (e.g. hotel booking or other proof). - Letter from the employer with salary indication, position, employment start date and approved leave period. - For employees: - Employment contract + confirmation of employment stating the salary and the period of employment. - proof of vacation - For entrepreneurs: - Current entry in the Commercial Register (original and copy) - For farmers: - Proof of ownership - For pensioners: - Pension statements for the last six months - For students: - Proof of solvency of parents or proof of sufficient funds for the entire duration of stay or electronic declaration of commitment - Student ID or copy of enrollment certificate and proof of achievement (current proof of exams taken) - For artists: - Proof of qualification (e.g. proof of membership in a professional association, manager contract). - Documents from the organizer about the event, stating the place, date and number of performances. - for PE or Business owners company registration certificate along with a revenue reference letter/statement. - in case of a sponsored trip the income proof of the sponsor. - Bank statement for the recent six months with the balance of minimum required amount per day of stay. (In case of a sponsored trip the bank statement of the sponsor and a sponsorship letter signed by the sponsor). Proof of sufficient means of subsistence (e.g. bank statements of the last six months) - Proof of regular income (e.g. confirmation of employment and salary) - Proof of property ownership (cars, apartments or other real estate)/ optional. - Non-Armenian nationals: proof of legal residence in Armenia which is valid 3 months after the intended date of departure from the Schengen territory. - In case of minors (up to 18 years old): - Presence of one or both parents at the VAC. - Signature of one or both parents on the VAF. - Child’s full birth certificate showing both parents with a certified translation - Original and a copy of both parents’ passport’s first page (containing the personal data) and signature page, if signature is not on first page. - Parents’ marriage certificate if applicable. - In case the parents are divorced or one of the parents has deceased, then respectively a divorce certificate/ a certified copy of the court order confirming one parent’s sole custody or a certified copy of the deceased parent’s death certificate. - In case a guardian has been appointed by the parents, then a certified copy of the guardianship letter and a certified copy of the guardian’s passport’s first page and signature page, if signature is not on first page. - If minors travelling without parents or with one parent: - Child’s full birth certificate showing both parents their names with a certified translation - Parents’ marriage certificate if applicable - Copies of both parents’ passport’s first page (containing the personal data) and signature page, if signature is not on first page - The consent of the parental authority or legal guardian only in case the minor travels alone or only with one parent with a notarized translation. - Presence of the parents or the authorized, who is allowed to apply on behalf of the minor, person in the VAC. - A translated pension book if applicant is eligible for a visa gratis. Pupils, students, post-graduate persons and accompanying teachers who undertake trips for the purposes of study or educational training, including in the framework of exchange programmes as well as other school-related activities: - A written request or a certificate of enrolment from the host university, college or school or student cards or certificates of the courses to be attended. - The enrolment certificate must specify the details of the accommodation; in case it is not provided, a hotel booking, or any other proof of accommodation is required. - The invitation must specify who covers the expenses; in case the expenses are to be covered by the applicant, his/her bank statement for the last three months is required. Participants in international sport events and persons accompanying them in a professional capacity: - A written request from the host organization, competent authorities, national sport federations or national Olympic committees of the Member State - A written request must specify the details of the accommodation; if accommodation is not arranged by the event's organizer, a hotel booking is required - A written request must specify who covers the costs; if the costs are covered by the event's organizer or the sending organization, its bank statement for the last three months is required Members of the professions participating in international exhibitions, conferences, symposia, seminars or other similar events: - A written request from the host organization confirming that the person concerned is participating in the event - The invitation must specify the details of the accommodation; in case it is not provided by the inviting party, a hotel booking is required - The invitation must specify who covers the expenses; in case the expenses are to be covered by the applicant, his/her bank statement for the last three months is required Persons participating in scientific, academic, cultural or artistic activities, including university and other exchange programmes: - A written request from the host organization to participate in the activities. - The invitation must specify the details of the accommodation; in case it is not provided by the inviting party, a hotel booking is required. - The invitation must specify who covers the expenses; in case the expenses are to be covered by the applicant, his/her bank statement for the last three months is required. Participants of the official exchange programmes organized by twin cities and other municipal entities: - A written request of the Head of Administration/Mayor of these cities or municipal authorities. - The invitation must specify the details of the accommodation; in case it is not provided by the inviting party, a hotel booking is required. - The invitation must specify who covers the expenses; in case the expenses are to be covered by the applicant, his/her bank statement for the last three months is required. - *All documents that are not in English or German must be translated with a certified translation: seal and signature. - *All documents have a validity period of one months from the date of issuance.