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Austria Visa for Egyptian Citizens

Visa required

Egyptian passport holders need a visa to enter Austria. Apply at a Austria embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.

How Egyptian citizens apply for a Austria visa

  • → Apply for a visa at the Austria embassy/consulate or official visa application centre before travelling.
  • See the exact document checklist for Egyptian applicants, by visa type.
  • → Confirm the latest rules on the destination's official government page before you book.

Documents required for Egyptian applicants

The exact documents Egyptian citizens must submit for Austria, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.

medicalMedical Treatment

- European Commission Harmonized List for applicants in Egypt Click Here. (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/2I1fyPMGBhak537YiNurWn/0ae36c82f078a3ccd35beb97d300f338/Harmonized_visa_list_MAY_2026.PDF) - Application form filled out and signed by the applicant, to download the application please click here: - German- Arabic (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/5RHc0PXrWzTc6ckcGasISz/42bbd8435e8f7803fac84695e7c0bd33/vaf-de-ar.pdf) - German - English (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/4sco5G5xiuF0If1BiZk9TM/b2c9b238652769b2426b6a66802f03cd/vaf-de-en.pdf) - Two recent 3.5x4.5 cm photographs in color with white background,not more than 6 months old,Full face with 70% focus on face,without (smiling, sunglasses, a hat/cap or any other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background) with no facial expression. - Passport : - current passport must contain at least two blank pages - The passport should be valid for at least 3 months after return from the planned trip. - Previous passports, covering the last 7 years. In case of first time travellers: certificate of movements issued by “Mugamma” issued by the competent Egyptian Authority, for more details about the mogamma certificate regulations click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/5d3ew8LSISLvgAVpViZqLe/08860871ce81a845e1008af37ae94288/movement-certificate.pdf) - photocopy of data page and previous Schengen visa - Passports will have to have the holders’ signature. - Certificate of the employment: specifying the date of recruitment, position in the company, salary level, the purpose of travel and confirmation of leave approved. - Documents to be provided by company owner: original and copy of the commercial registry and tax card translated. - Documents to be provided by pupils /students: proof of enrollment in school/university. - Original personal bank statements, for the past 6 months / in the absence of bank account, proof of the other assets has to be provided, OR: electronic affidavit of guarantee of inviter (person or company based in Austria). – In case the applicant provides a non-personal bank statement he/she would need to provide a declaration/authority of the owner of this bank statement additional to that copy the owner bio page of his/her passport plus the 2nd page of the passport indicating the passport’s holder signature. - Proof of transportability, depending on severity of illness - Medical certificate issued by licensed physician (diagnosis, recommendation for further treatment) - Treatment plan by receiving physician/hospital in Austria - Estimate of treatment costs - Flight Reservation, indicating the complete itinerary of the tour - Hotel booking confirmation or proof of accommodation.primary reservation, - Travel medical insurance covering the entire period of the intended stay, valid for all Schengen states and covering any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention .emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay .the minimum coverage must be 30.000 EUR., to find the list of the Schengen accredited insurance companies, please click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/3pqCCras2lnYYSherBbhYp/23cba799cbab9a2915ee5fd6cc25175d/schengen_accredited_insurance_companies_150715.pdf) - Documents to be provided by minors: - Birth certificate translated.(copy + original ) - If the minor travel without his/her legal guardian: consent of both parents or legal guardian, the application needs to be signed by both parents in front of VFS Global agent, in case of one parent/guardian is residing in another country, he/she has to submit a written letter of consent to the travel. - If the minor is travelling with one parent or one of his/her legal guardian : a consent of the other parent, who isn’t traveling or a legal guardian needs to be submitted, in case if one parent/guardian is residing in another country, he/she has to submit a written letter of consent to the travel. Itinerary, if visiting more than one member state. for more details about the approvals regulations click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/1eAx8qmhEmj2Cb7RvVwC4G/e2c3ffa1570f7818b61dd8a94a37c174/parents-travel-approval.pdf) Please note: If the document provided is in Arabic it should be translated into English or German. There is no need to translate the document if it’s originally issued in English. * Original documents must be presented; additional photocopies may be required. * The visa fee is non-refundable.

businessBusiness

- European Commission Harmonized List for applicants in Egypt Click Here. (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/2I1fyPMGBhak537YiNurWn/0ae36c82f078a3ccd35beb97d300f338/Harmonized_visa_list_MAY_2026.PDF) - Application form filled out and signed by the applicant, to download the application please click here: - German- Arabic (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/5RHc0PXrWzTc6ckcGasISz/42bbd8435e8f7803fac84695e7c0bd33/vaf-de-ar.pdf) - German - English (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/4sco5G5xiuF0If1BiZk9TM/b2c9b238652769b2426b6a66802f03cd/vaf-de-en.pdf) - To download Checklist please click here. (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/37DfCqGClZpR1J821utS1f/3389c8a2fbf4d24ad95c2d8f235895a4/business-checklist.pdf) - Two recent 3.5x4.5 cm photographs in color with white background,not more than 6 months old,Full face with 70% focus on face,without (smiling, sunglasses, a hat/cap or any other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background) with no facial expression. - Passport : - current passport must contain at least two blank pages - The passport should be valid for at least 3 months after return from the planned trip. - Previous passports, covering the last 7 years. In case of first time travellers: certificate of movements issued by “Mugamma” issued by the competent Egyptian Authority, for more details about the mogamma certificate regulations click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/5d3ew8LSISLvgAVpViZqLe/08860871ce81a845e1008af37ae94288/movement-certificate.pdf) - photocopy of data page and previous Schengen visa - Passports will have to have the holders’ signature. - Certificate of employment: specifying the date of recruitment, position in the company, salary level, the purpose of travel and confirmation of leave approved. - Documents to be provided by company owner: original and copy of the commercial registry and tax card translated. - Original personal bank statements, for the past 6 months / in the absence of bank account, proof of the other assets has to be provided, OR: electronic affidavit of guarantee of inviter (person or company based in Austria). -– In case the applicant provides a non-personal bank statement he/she would need to provide a declaration/authority of the owner of this bank statement additional to that copy the owner bio page of his/her passport plus the 2nd page of the passport indicating the passport’s holder signature - Letter of invitation of the inviting Austria Company, and a proof of well-established business relation with Austrian company. The inviting company in Austria must provide the traveler with the letter of invitation. This letter must not be sent to the Embassy prior to the application. - Flight Reservation, indicating the complete itinerary of the tour - Hotel booking confirmation or proof of accommodation.primary reservation, - Travel medical insurance covering the entire period of the intended stay, valid for all Schengen states and covering any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention .emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay .the minimum coverage must be 30.000 EUR., to find the list of the Schengen accredited insurance companies, please click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/3pqCCras2lnYYSherBbhYp/23cba799cbab9a2915ee5fd6cc25175d/schengen_accredited_insurance_companies_150715.pdf) - Family card / marriage certificate in case of accompanying spouses on Businesses trip. - Documents to be provided by minors: - Birth certificate translated.(copy + original ) - If the minor travel without his/her legal guardian: consent of both parents or legal guardian, the application needs to be signed by both parents in front of VFS Global agent, in case of one parent/guardian is residing in another country, he/she has to submit a written letter of consent to the travel. - If the minor is travelling with one parent or one of his/her legal guardian : a consent of the other parent, who isn’t traveling or a legal guardian needs to be submitted, in case if one parent/guardian is residing in another country, he/she has to submit a written letter of consent to the travel. Itinerary, if visiting more than one member state. for more details about the approvals regulations click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/1eAx8qmhEmj2Cb7RvVwC4G/e2c3ffa1570f7818b61dd8a94a37c174/parents-travel-approval.pdf) Please note: If the document provided is in Arabic it should be translated into English or German. There is no need to translate the document if it’s originally issued in English. * Original documents must be presented; additional photocopies may be required. * The visa fee is non-refundable.

touristTourist Visa

- European Commission Harmonized List for applicants in Egypt Click Here. (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/2I1fyPMGBhak537YiNurWn/0ae36c82f078a3ccd35beb97d300f338/Harmonized_visa_list_MAY_2026.PDF) - Application form filled out and signed by the applicant, to download the application please click here: - German- Arabic (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/5RHc0PXrWzTc6ckcGasISz/42bbd8435e8f7803fac84695e7c0bd33/vaf-de-ar.pdf) - German - English (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/4sco5G5xiuF0If1BiZk9TM/b2c9b238652769b2426b6a66802f03cd/vaf-de-en.pdf) - For Checklist please click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/5U82BSC3bDcVRih46URrIQ/da942eec94d471753f6b9911b5c65c88/new_austria_checklist_tourism.pdf) - Two recent 3.5x4.5 cm photographs in color with white background,not more than 6 months old,Full face with 70% focus on face,without (smiling, sunglasses, a hat/cap or any other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background) with no facial expression. - Passport : - current passport must contain at least two blank pages - The passport should be valid for at least 3 months after return from the planned trip. - Previous passports, covering the last 7 years. In case of first time travellers: certificate of movements issued by “Mugamma” issued by the competent Egyptian Authority, for more details about the mogamma certificate regulations click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/5d3ew8LSISLvgAVpViZqLe/08860871ce81a845e1008af37ae94288/movement-certificate.pdf) - photocopy of data page and previous Schengen visa - Passports will have to have the holders’ signature. - Certificate of employment: specifying the date of recruitment, position in the company, salary level, the purpose of travel and confirmation of leave approved. - Documents to be provided by company owner: original and copy of the commercial registry and tax card translated. - Documents to be provided by pupils /students: proof of enrollment in school/university. - Original personal bank statements, for the past 6 months / in the absence of bank account, proof of the other assets has to be provided. In case the applicant provides a non-personal bank statement he/she would need to provide a declaration/authority of the owner of this bank statement additional to that copy the owner bio page of his/her passport plus the 2nd page of the passport indicating the passport’s holder signature - Flight Reservation, indicating the complete itinerary of the tour - Hotel booking confirmation or proof of accommodation.primary reservation - Travel medical insurance covering the entire period of the intended stay, valid for all Schengen states and covering any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention .emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay .the minimum coverage must be 30.000 EUR., to find the list of the Schengen accredited insurance companies, please click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/3pqCCras2lnYYSherBbhYp/23cba799cbab9a2915ee5fd6cc25175d/schengen_accredited_insurance_companies_150715.pdf) - Documents to be provided by minors: - Birth certificate translated.(copy + original ) - If the minor travel without his/her legal guardian: consent of both parents or legal guardian, the application needs to be signed by both parents in front of VFS Global agent, in case of one parent/guardian is residing in another country, he/she has to submit a written letter of consent to the travel. - If the minor is travelling with one parent or one of his/her legal guardian : a consent of the other parent, who isn’t traveling or a legal guardian needs to be submitted, in case if one parent/guardian is residing in another country, he/she has to submit a written letter of consent to the travel. Itinerary, if visiting more than one member state. Itinerary, if visiting more than one member state. for more details about the approvals regulations click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/1eAx8qmhEmj2Cb7RvVwC4G/e2c3ffa1570f7818b61dd8a94a37c174/parents-travel-approval.pdf) - Evidence of the applicant's economic, family and social roots in the home country (e.g.: employment certificate, student record, certificate of company ownershop, pension payments, evidence of family ties, property ownership in the country of origin). If the document provided is in Arabic it should be translated into English or German, there is no need to translate the document if it’s originally issued in English.

transitAirport Transit

- European Commission Harmonized List for applicants in Egypt Click Here. (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/2I1fyPMGBhak537YiNurWn/0ae36c82f078a3ccd35beb97d300f338/Harmonized_visa_list_MAY_2026.PDF) - Application form filled out and signed by the applicant, to download the application please click here: - German- Arabic - German - English - Two recent 3.5x4.5 cm photographs in color with white background,not more than 6 months old,Full face with 70% focus on face,without (smiling, sunglasses, a hat/cap or any other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background) with no facial expression. - Passport : - current passport must contain at least two blank pages - The passport should be valid for at least 3 months after return from the planned trip. - Previous passports, covering the last 7 years. In case of first time travellers: certificate of movements issued by "Mugamma" issued by the competent Egyptian Authority, for more details about the mogamma certificate regulations click here - photocopy of data page and previous Schengen visa - Certificate of the employment: specifying the date of recruitment, position in the company, salary level, the purpose of travel and confirmation of leave approved. - Documents to be provided by company owner: original and copy of the commercial registry and tax card translated. - Documents to be provided by pupils /students: proof of enrollment in school/university. - Original personal bank statements, for the past 6 months in the absence of bank account, proof of the other assets has to be provided. - In case the applicant provides a non-personal bank statement he/she would need to provide a declaration/authority of the owner of this bank statement additional to that copy the owner bio page of his/her passport plus the 2nd page of the passport indicating the passport’s holder signature - Flight Reservation, indicating the complete itinerary of the tour - Hotel booking confirmation or proof of accommodation.(primary reservation, all reservations need to be done directly with the hotel or hotel reservation provided by a traveling agency and no online reservations would be accepted, e.g: from Booking.com).. - Travel medical insurance covering the entire period of the intended stay, valid for all Schengen states and covering any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention .emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay .the minimum coverage must be 30.000 EUR., to find the list of the Schengen accredited insurance companies, please click here - Documents to be provided by minors: - Birth certificate translated.(copy + original ) - If the minor travel without his/her legal guardian: consent of both parents or legal guardian, the application needs to be signed by both parents in front of VFS Global agent, in case of one parent/guardian is residing in another country, he/she has to submit a written letter of consent to the travel. - If the minor is travelling with one parent or one of his/her legal guardian : a consent of the other parent, who isn’t traveling or a legal guardian needs to be submitted, in case if one parent/guardian is residing in another country, he/she has to submit a written letter of consent to the travel. Itinerary, if visiting more than one member state. Itinerary, if visiting more than one member state. for more details about the approvals regulations click here

touristVisit of Family/Friends

- European Commission Harmonized List for applicants in Egypt Click Here. (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/2I1fyPMGBhak537YiNurWn/0ae36c82f078a3ccd35beb97d300f338/Harmonized_visa_list_MAY_2026.PDF) - Application form filled out and signed by the applicant, to download the application please click here: - German - Arabic (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/5RHc0PXrWzTc6ckcGasISz/42bbd8435e8f7803fac84695e7c0bd33/vaf-de-ar.pdf) - German - English (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/4sco5G5xiuF0If1BiZk9TM/b2c9b238652769b2426b6a66802f03cd/vaf-de-en.pdf) - For Checklist please click here. (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/7IX79SorwUqN28UlNyDHhu/53ae23ab15caccb6a706e3de66d68211/family-checklist.pdf) - Two recent 3.5x4.5 cm photographs in color with white background,not more than 6 months old,Full face with 70% focus on face,without (smiling, sunglasses, a hat/cap or any other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background) with no facial expression. - Passport : - current passport must contain at least two blank pages - The passport should be valid for at least 3 months after return from the planned trip. - Previous passports, covering the last 7 years. In case of first time travellers: certificate of movements issued by “Mugamma” issued by the competent Egyptian Authority, for more details about the mogamma certificate regulations click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/5d3ew8LSISLvgAVpViZqLe/08860871ce81a845e1008af37ae94288/movement-certificate.pdf) - photocopy of data page and previous Schengen visa - Passports will have to have the holders’ signature. - Certificate of the employment: specifying the date of recruitment, position in the company, salary level, the purpose of travel and confirmation of leave approved. - Documents to be provided by company owner: original and copy of the commercial registry and tax card translated. - Documents to be provided by pupils /students: proof of enrollment in school/university. - Original personal bank statements, for the past 6 months / in the absence of bank account, proof of the other assets has to be provided, OR: electronic affidavit of guarantee of inviter (person or company based in Austria). - In case the applicant provides a non-personal bank statement he/she would need to provide a declaration/authority of the owner of this bank statement additional to that copy the owner bio page of his/her passport plus the 2nd page of the passport indicating the passport’s holder signature - Flight Reservation, indicating the complete itinerary of the tour - Hotel booking confirmation or proof of accommodation.primary reservation, - Travel medical insurance covering the entire period of the intended stay, valid for all Schengen states and covering any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention .emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay .the minimum coverage must be 30.000 EUR., to find the list of the Schengen accredited insurance companies, please click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/3pqCCras2lnYYSherBbhYp/23cba799cbab9a2915ee5fd6cc25175d/schengen_accredited_insurance_companies_150715.pdf) - Documents to be provided by minors: - Birth certificate translated.(copy + original ) - If the minor travel without his/her legal guardian: consent of both parents or legal guardian, the application needs to be signed by both parents in front of VFS Global agent, in case of one parent/guardian is residing in another country, he/she has to submit a written letter of consent to the travel. - If the minor is travelling with one parent or one of his/her legal guardian : a consent of the other parent, who isn’t traveling or a legal guardian needs to be submitted, in case if one parent/guardian is residing in another country, he/she has to submit a written letter of consent to the travel. Itinerary, if visiting more than one member state. for more details about the approvals regulations click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/zUPFtouXqRxUJSYvjpy70/46bb4a0b39cb2d6774070f1db4935489/parents-travel-approval.pdf) If the document provided is in Arabic it should be translated into English or German. There is no need to translate the document if it’s originally issued in English.

otherCultural/Sport Events

- European Commission Harmonized List for applicants in Egypt Click Here. (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/2I1fyPMGBhak537YiNurWn/0ae36c82f078a3ccd35beb97d300f338/Harmonized_visa_list_MAY_2026.PDF) - Application form filled out and signed by the applicant, to download the application please click here: - German- Arabic (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/5RHc0PXrWzTc6ckcGasISz/42bbd8435e8f7803fac84695e7c0bd33/vaf-de-ar.pdf) - German - English (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/4sco5G5xiuF0If1BiZk9TM/b2c9b238652769b2426b6a66802f03cd/vaf-de-en.pdf) - To download Checklist please click here. (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/70BqARY0ChK6aqlAsvOUZt/6926450ec9443b8561fc489ef5c60421/checklistfor_sports_visa_150715.pdf) - Two recent 3.5x4.5 cm photographs in color with white background,not more than 6 months old,Full face with 70% focus on face,without (smiling, sunglasses, a hat/cap or any other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background) with no facial expression. - Passport : - current passport must contain at least two blank pages - The passport should be valid for at least 3 months after return from the planned trip. - Previous passports, covering the last 7 years. In case of first time travellers: certificate of movements issued by “Mugamma” issued by the competent Egyptian Authority, for more details about the mogamma certificate regulations click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/5d3ew8LSISLvgAVpViZqLe/08860871ce81a845e1008af37ae94288/movement-certificate.pdf) - photocopy of data page and previous Schengen visa - Passports will have to have the holders’ signature. - Certificate of employment: specifying the date of recruitment, position in the company, salary level, the purpose of travel and confirmation of leave approved. - Documents to be provided by company owner: original and copy of the commercial registry and tax card translated. - Documents to be provided by pupils /students: proof of enrollment in school/university. - Original personal bank statements, for the past 6 months / in the absence of bank account, proof of the other assets has to be provided. -– In case the applicant provides a non-personal bank statement he/she would need to provide a declaration/authority of the owner of this bank statement additional to that copy the owner bio page of his/her passport plus the 2nd page of the passport indicating the passport’s holder signature - Invitations, entries, registrations or programs in which the name of the host or organizer and the duration of the stay is stated, OR any other - appropriate document indicating the purpose of the tour.Flight Reservation, indicating the complete itinerary of the tour - Hotel booking confirmation or proof of accommodation.primary reservation, - Travel medical insurance covering the entire period of the intended stay, plus 15 calendar days valid for all Schengen states and covering any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention .emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay .the minimum coverage must be 30.000 EUR, to find the list of the Schengen accredited insurance companies, please click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/3pqCCras2lnYYSherBbhYp/23cba799cbab9a2915ee5fd6cc25175d/schengen_accredited_insurance_companies_150715.pdf) - Documents to be provided by minors: Birth certificate translated.(copy + original ) If the minor travel without his/her legal guardian: consent of both parents or legal guardian, the application needs to be signed by both parents in front of VFS Global agent, in case of one parent/guardian is residing in another country, he/she has to submit a written letter of consent to the travel. If the minor is travelling with one parent or one of his/her legal guardian : a consent of the other parent, who isn’t traveling or a legal guardian needs to be submitted, in case if one parent/guardian is residing in another country, he/she has to submit a written letter of consent to the travel. Itinerary, if visiting more than one member state. Itinerary, if visiting more than one member state. for more details about the approvals regulations click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/1eAx8qmhEmj2Cb7RvVwC4G/e2c3ffa1570f7818b61dd8a94a37c174/parents-travel-approval.pdf) Please note: If the document provided is in Arabic it should be translated into English or German. There is no need to translate the document if it’s originally issued in English. * Original documents must be presented; additional photocopies may be required. * The visa fee is non-refundable.

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Austria visa for Egypt citizens — FAQ

Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Austria?

Egyptian passport holders need a visa to enter Austria. Apply at a Austria embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.

What documents do Egyptian citizens need for Austria?

A valid passport plus the Austria document checklist for your visa type — Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.

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