Austria Visa for Kenyan Citizens

This category is solely subject to applicants who have received the information by the Austrian Embassy that their residence permit has been approved. This notification will be checked upon submission of the application for the national visa “D” – Abh.AT. All other applicants must book their appointments under the category of short term visa (type C) here (link VFS) (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ken/en/aut) or long term visa (type D) here (link embassy) (https://www.bmeia.gv.at/en/austrian-embassy-nairobi/travelling-to-austria/entrance-and-residence/how-to-apply). Kindly visit the link to view the document checklist of requirements before you scheduled appointment here Kindly visit the link to view the list of approved Insurance provided (PDF Link)

This category is solely subject to applicants who have received the information by the Austrian Embassy that their residence permit has been approved. This notification will be checked upon submission of the application for the national visa “D” – Abh.AT. All other applicants must book their appointments under the category of short term visa (type C) here (link VFS) (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ken/en/aut) or long term visa (type D) here (link embassy) (https://www.bmeia.gv.at/en/austrian-embassy-nairobi/travelling-to-austria/entrance-and-residence/how-to-apply). Kindly visit the link to view the document checklist of requirements before you scheduled appointment here Kindly visit the link to view the list of approved Insurance provided (PDF Link)

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ken/en/aut/travel-insurance) Applicants must submit the following documents as a minimum requirement when applying for a Schengen visa: Fully completed Application Form and signed personally by the applicant One recent passport photograph Passport (valid for at least three months after the expiration of the visa applied for) and photocopies of passport bio-data and any previous Schengen, US and UK visas Residence permits must be valid AT LEAST THREE MONTHS after the expiry date of visa/return travel date Travel health insurance valid for all Schengen states, covering all risks, stating names, days covered amount cover (minimum of EUR 30.000) Non-refundable visa-fee paid via Mpesa at the Visa application centre. Original or certified bank statements from the applicant for last three months Flight reservation Letter from your employer or Business Registration Certificate ( stating salary and date of employment ) Additional requirements for Minors Letter from the school/university concerning leave of absence Copy of full birth certificate (indicating both parent’s names) accompanied by parents passport/ID copies( for all children under 18 irrespective if they are travelling with both parents or not) A letter of consent and parents passport/ID copies are required if child does not accompany both parents, the parent(s) who is (are) not traveling, must complete the affidavit of consent form/letter Requirements as a tourist Statement of the employer ( stating salary and date of employment ) and proof of sufficient financial means Proof of financial means: bank statement for the last three months Hotel reservation (should clearly state name, arrival and departure date, telephone number and address of the hotel) Upon invitation of a person residing in Austria Sponsorship form ("Elektronische Verpflichtungserklärung") from the person to be visited Statement of the employer and/or proof of sufficient financial means of the invited person Non-Austrian Citizen must provide additional proof of valid Austria residence permit (copy) is required. Upon invitation by a company/business partner residing in Austria Proof of sufficient financial means (bank statement) Sponsorship Form ("elektronische Verpflichtungserklärung") from the company to be visited or abstract of commercial register ("Handelsregister") (max. 3 months old) Processing fees To attend a seminar or sports event Sponsorship Form ("elektronische Verpflichtungserklärung") from the inviting person/company Official invitation from organizer in Austria Letter of recommendation of Kenyan counterpart/organization Please note: Incorrect or incomplete information in applications lead to the rejection of the application. There is no legal right to a visa. The applicant must submit through documentation credible evidence of the purpose of the visit and the willingness to return to the country of residence. List of approved insurance companies Checklist

This category is solely subject to applicants who have received the information by the Austrian Embassy that their residence permit has been approved. This notification will be checked upon submission of the application for the national visa “D” – Abh.AT. All other applicants must book their appointments under the category of short term visa (type C) here (link VFS) (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ken/en/aut) or long term visa (type D) here (link embassy) (https://www.bmeia.gv.at/en/austrian-embassy-nairobi/travelling-to-austria/entrance-and-residence/how-to-apply). Kindly visit the link to view the document checklist of requirements before you scheduled appointment here Kindly visit the link to view the list of approved Insurance provided (PDF Link)

This category is solely subject to applicants who have received the information by the Austrian Embassy that their residence permit has been approved. This notification will be checked upon submission of the application for the national visa “D” – Abh.AT. All other applicants must book their appointments under the category of short term visa (type C) here (link VFS) (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ken/en/aut) or long term visa (type D) here (link embassy) (https://www.bmeia.gv.at/en/austrian-embassy-nairobi/travelling-to-austria/entrance-and-residence/how-to-apply). Kindly visit the link to view the document checklist of requirements before you scheduled appointment here Kindly visit the link to view the list of approved Insurance provided (PDF Link)

This category is solely subject to applicants who have received the information by the Austrian Embassy that their residence permit has been approved. This notification will be checked upon submission of the application for the national visa “D” – Abh.AT. All other applicants must book their appointments under the category of short term visa (type C) here (link VFS) (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ken/en/aut) or long term visa (type D) here (link embassy) (https://www.bmeia.gv.at/en/austrian-embassy-nairobi/travelling-to-austria/entrance-and-residence/how-to-apply). Kindly visit the link to view the document checklist of requirements before you scheduled appointment here Kindly visit the link to view the list of approved Insurance provided (PDF Link)