๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡นAustria Visa for Kuwaiti Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Visa required

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

How Kuwaiti citizens apply for a Austria visa

Austria visa cost for Kuwaiti citizens

Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) - adult

EUR 90 (~$103)

up to 90 days in any 180-day periodofficial source
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National visa (Type D, 91 days - 6 months) - adult

EUR 195 (~$223)

91 days to 6 months (longer stays not covered by Schengen C)official source
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e-Visa

Fee not published by Austria

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Applications are handled via VFS Global โ€” service fee approx. INR 2479, varies by centre.

Fees checked 2 Jul 2026 ยท sourced from official government fee schedules

Documents required for Kuwaiti applicants

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

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Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here (visa.vfsglobal.com โ†—) Short stay visas (Schengen) -Visa requirements for Kuwaiti. -Visa requirement for Non- Kuwaiti -Visa requirements for Kuwaiti. (Arabic) -Visa requirement for Non- Kuwaiti (Arabic) The short stay visa application must be submitted on a duly completed application form, which can be downloaded free of charge from this web page or can also be obtained free of charge from Austria Diplomatic Missions or Consular Offices abroad. When submitting the visa application, the established fee must be paid (generally). This fee is non-refundable and therefore will not be refunded if the visa application is unsuccessful. Under certain circumstances applicants may be entitled to a reduction or may be exempt from paying the fee. Please consult the Diplomatic Missions or Austria Consular Offices. For all other necessary requirements, please consult the Diplomatic Mission or Consular Office where the visa application is being made as these may vary according to the reason for the visit and the applicant's country of origin. The period for processing short stay (Schengen) visa applications is minimum fifteen calendar days from the date the application is submitted. This period can be extended to a maximum of 30 calendar days in specific cases, especially if a more detailed examination of the application is required. By way of exception, in specific cases in which additional documentation is required, this period can be extended to a maximum of 60 calendar days.

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Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here (visa.vfsglobal.com โ†—) Short stay visas (Schengen) -Visa requirements for Kuwaiti. -Visa requirement for Non- Kuwaiti -Visa requirements for Kuwaiti. (Arabic) -Visa requirement for Non- Kuwaiti (Arabic) Please note that all documents mentioned in the list are absolutely necessary for a Schengen visa. Please bring ALL the documents to the Embassy as incomplete applications cannot be processed in time and might affect your travel plans. The short stay visa application must be submitted on a duly completed application form, which can be downloaded free of charge from this web page or can also be obtained free of charge from Austria Diplomatic Missions or Consular Offices abroad. When submitting the visa application, the established fee must be paid (generally). This fee is non-refundable and therefore will not be refunded if the visa application is unsuccessful. Under certain circumstances applicants may be entitled to a reduction or may be exempt from paying the fee. Please consult the Diplomatic Missions or Austria Consular Offices. For all other necessary requirements, please consult the Diplomatic Mission or Consular Office where the visa application is being made as these may vary according to the reason for the visit and the applicant's country of origin. The maximum period for processing short stay (Schengen) visa applications is fifteen calendar days from the date the application is submitted. This period can be extended to a maximum of 30 calendar days in specific cases, especially if a more detailed examination of the application is required. By way of exception, in specific cases in which additional documentation is required, this period can be extended to a maximum of 60 calendar days. If the visa is issued, it must be collected in person from the competent Diplomatic Mission or Consular Office, or collected by a duly authorized representative, within a period of one month from the date that notification is given of the award. In addition: If traveling on business:

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Austria visa for Kuwaiti citizens โ€” FAQ

Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for Austria?

Kuwaiti 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 Kuwaiti citizens need for Austria?

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

How much does the Austria visa cost for Kuwaiti citizens?

The Austria schengen short-stay visa (type c) - adult fee is EUR 90 (~$103). Applications through VFS Global carry an additional service fee of about INR 2479.

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