🇷🇺→🇦🇹Russia→Austria

Dear Customers, · Main Rules: · Important: · For patients: · -

• Application form One (1) completed and signed visa application form duly filled in English or German. Application form have to be signed by a person who submits documents.
• Travel document Valid passport with 2 expanded empty pages or 1 sheet, the copy of first page of foreign passport with personal data. The passport validity of at least three (3) months after expiry of the visa.
• Two photographs Requirements: Your visa application photos must meet certain criteria regarding size and content. Submitting photos that do not meet these criteria can delay the visa application process.
• Insurance Travel, health and accident insurance for the entire period with a minimum coverage of € 30.000, - and valid throughout the Schengen area. Insurance policies have to be purchased only from the companies accredited by the Austrian Embassy in Moscow or any Europe-based insurance company. Very Important that the insurance policy covers all risks.
• Additional required documents depending on the purpose of travel:
• Tourists:
• Proof of accommodation: document from the establishment providing accommodation or any other appropriate document indicating the accommodation. If not available, adequate written description of the planned journey.
• Proof of itinerary (e.g. a confirmation of the booking of an organised trip or any other appropriate document indicating the envisaged travel plans such as a return ticket, paid flight ticket, if not available, adequate written description of the planned journey.
• In case the embassy considers the supported proof of accommodation and/or proof of itinerary not to be sufficient, the applicant can be requested to submit a proof of payment for the accommodation and/or the means of transport.
• Financial documents:
• For working staff: original of proof of employment (with salary information); if not available, and as additional financial document other proof of financial means and will to return (e.g. original of bank/credit card statement(s) covering at least three preceding months, proof of real estate property in Russia);
• For individual employers:
• For minors: (Before giving the sponsorship letter , attach a first page copy of national passport.)
• For pensioners: (Before giving the sponsor letter , attach a first page copy of national passport.)
• For unemployed: (Before giving the sponsor letter, attach a first page copy of national passport.)
• Proof of accommodation: e.g. an invitation/sponsorship form from the host if staying with one or formal obligation; document from the establishment providing accommodation or any other appropriate document indicating the accommodation. For visits to distant relatives/friends (not Austrian nationals), proof of legal residence of these relatives/friends.
• Proof of the itinerary, e.g. appropriate document indicating the envisaged travel plans such as a reserved train return ticket, paid flight ticket (if the reserved accommodation/return ticket is not deemed sufficient, the Embassy may require proof of payment thereof); if not available, adequate written description of the planned journey.
• Financial documents:
• For individual employers:
• Reference of firm registration
• For minors: (Before giving the sponsorship letter , attach a first page copy of national passport.)
• For pensioners: (Before giving the sponsor letter , attach a first page copy of national passport.)
• For unemployed: (Before giving the sponsor letter attach a first page copy of national passport.)
• Relevant national document (e.g. recent extract from the real estate register not older than 6 months, copy of the purchase contract/deed of sale not older than 6 months etc.) proving that the applicant possesses the property in question.
• In cases of close relatives, proof of the relationship.
• Financial documents:
• For working staff : original of proof of employment (with salary information); if not available, and as additional financial document other proof of financial means and will to return (e.g. original of bank/credit card statement(s) covering at least three preceding months, proof of real estate property in Russia);
• For individual employers:
• For minors: (Before giving the sponsorship letter , attach a first page copy of national passport.)
• For pensioners: (Before giving the sponsor letter, attach a first page copy of national passport.)
• For unemployed: (Before giving the sponsor letter, attach a first page copy of national passport.)
• Official document confirming the existence and preservation of the burial ground and relationship between the applicant and the buried.
• Financial documents:
• For working staff: original of proof of employment (with salary information); if not available, and as additional financial document other proof of financial means and will to return (e.g. original of bank/credit card statement(s) covering at least three preceding months, proof of real estate property in Russia);
• For individual employers:
• For minors: (Before giving the sponsorship letter , attach a first page copy of national passport.)
• For pensioners: (Before giving the sponsor letter, attach a first page copy of national passport.)
• For unemployed: (Before giving the attach a first page copy of national passport.) sponsor letter
• Medical Treatment
• Medical invitation form completed and signed by the hospital or the attending physician
• Proof of accommodation (for example hotel booking or confirmation from the hospital that the patient will be accommodated in the hospital).
• Proof of financing of medical treatment and accommodation (either
• original of bank statement covering at least 3 preceding months indicating an amount that corresponds to the costs of treatment and accommodation
• confirmation from the hospital on full advance payment of treatment costs + original of bank account indicating an amount that corresponds to the costs of accommodation)
• Proof of will to return (e.g. proof of employment; proof of real estate property in Russia, minor child in Russia)
• For accompanying persons:
• Medical invitation form completed and signed by the hospital or the attending physician
• Proof of accommodation (e.g. hotel reservation; confirmation of accommodation in clinic)
• Proof of financial means (e.g. original of bank/credit card statement(s) covering at least three preceding months)
• Proof of will to return (e.g. proof of employment, proof of real estate/property in Russia)
• In case the child is not submitted together with the patient - copies of patient’s visa and passport

To experience good customer service, applicants have to make an appointment to apply for a visa at the Austria Visa Application Centre in Moscow. Please make an appointment (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) online. Please note that an appointment is mandatory to apply for a visa at Austria Visa Application Centers in Russia.

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Reference of firm registration

A relevant extract from bank account of the firm, not earlier than 3 month.

The reference from school, educational institution Sponsor letter with a copy of national passport of Sponsor, Copies of Sponsor’s financial documents: Reference from job (which has to contain a salary and post ) A relevant extract from bank account, not earlier than 3 month.

Pension certification (original, copy) Sponsor letter with a copy of national passport of Sponsor, Copies of Sponsor’s financial documents: Reference from job (which has to contain a salary and post ) A relevant extract from bank account, not earlier than 3 month

Sponsor letter with a copy of national passport of Sponsor, Copies of Sponsor’s financial documents: Reference from job (which has to contain a salary and post ) A relevant extract from bank account, not earlier than 3 month.

Private visitors (excluding family visits):

For working staff : original of proof of employment (with salary information); if not available, and as additional financial document other proof of financial means and will to return (e.g. original of bank/credit card statement(s) covering at least three preceding months, proof of real estate property in Russia);

A relevant extract from bank account of the firm, not earlier than 3 month.

The reference from school, educational institution Sponsor letter with a copy of national passport of Sponsor, Copies of Sponsor’s financial documents: Reference from job (which has to contain a salary and post ) A relevant extract from bank account, not earlier than 3 month.

Pension certification (original, copy) Sponsor letter with a copy of national passport of Sponsor, Copies of Sponsor’s financial documents: Reference from job (which has to contain a salary and post ) A relevant extract from bank account, not earlier than 3 month

Sponsor letter with a copy of national passport of Sponsor, Copies of Sponsor’s financial documents: Reference from job (which has to contain a salary and post ) A relevant extract from bank account, not earlier than 3 month.

Property owners in the Schengen area and their close relatives:

Reference of firm registration

A relevant extract from bank account of the firm, not earlier than 3 month.

The reference from school, educational institution Sponsor letter with a copy of national passport of Sponsor, Copies of Sponsor’s financial documents: Reference from job (which has to contain a salary and post ) A relevant extract from bank account, not earlier than 3 month.

Pension certification (original, copy) Sponsor letter with a copy of national passport of Sponsor, Copies of Sponsor’s financial documents: Reference from job (which has to contain a salary and post ) A relevant extract from bank account, not earlier than 3 month

Sponsor letter with a copy of national passport of Sponsor, Copies of Sponsor’s financial documents: Reference from job (which has to contain a salary and post ) A relevant extract from bank account, not earlier than 3 month.

Visitors of military and civil burial grounds

Reference of firm registration

A relevant extract from bank account of the firm, not earlier than 3 month.

The reference from school, educational institution Sponsor letter with a copy of national passport of Sponsor, Copies of Sponsor’s financial documents: Reference from job (which has to contain a salary and post ) A relevant extract from bank account, not earlier than 3 month.

Pension certification (original, copy) Sponsor letter with a copy of national passport of Sponsor, Copies of Sponsor’s financial documents: Reference from job (which has to contain a salary and post ) A relevant extract from bank account, not earlier than 3 month

Sponsor letter with a copy of national passport of Sponsor, Copies of Sponsor’s financial documents: Reference from job (which has to contain a salary and post ) A relevant extract from bank account, not earlier than 3 month.

In general the original medical invitation form should be presented. Alternatively, the hospital may send the medical invitation form in advance to the central Embassy mailbox for medical cases moskau-ka@bmeia.gv.at (mailto:moskau-ka@bmeia.gv.at). Please note that only the hospital or the attending physician - not third parties or private companies - are allowed to send the invitation from their official e-mail address to moskau-ka@bmeia.gv.at (mailto:moskau-ka@bmeia.gv.at).

In general the original medical invitation form should be presented. Alternatively, the hospital may send the medical invitation form in advance to the central Embassy mailbox for medical cases moskau-ka@bmeia.gv.at (mailto:moskau-ka@bmeia.gv.at). Please note that only the hospital or the attending physician - not third parties or private companies - are allowed to send the invitation from their official e-mail address to moskau-ka@bmeia.gv.at (mailto:moskau-ka@bmeia.gv.at).

Dear Customers, · Main Rules: · Important: · Applies to:

• Application form
• Travel document
• Two photographs
• Insurance
• Additional required documents depending on the purpose of travel:
• Members of official delegations:
• Letter (e.g. verbal note) issued by a competent Russian authority (e.g. Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs) confirming that the applicant is a member of its delegation travelling to the Schengen Member State.
• Copy of the official invitation.
• Employees travelling on business: .
• Invitation from your business partner in Austria.
• Self-employed people travelling on business:
• Invitation from your business partner in Austria.
• Proof of economic activity (e.g. 2NDFL or 3NDFL form, extract from the trade/fiscal registry or certificate for individual business) or originals of bank statement(s) covering at least three preceding months.
• Drivers (international cargo):
• Written request from the Russian national association of carriers (ASMAP or RAS) stating the purpose, duration and frequency of trips.
• Invitation from your business partner in Austria.
• Copy of license for international transportation of your employer.
• Copy of your driver’s license.
• Copy of your employment history (trudovaya knizhka) or copy of your contract of employment.
• Drivers (international passengers):
• Written request from the Russian national association of carriers (ASMAP or RAS) stating the purpose, duration and frequency of trips.
• Invitation from your business partner in Austria.
• Copy of license for international passenger transportation of your employer.
• Officially certified copy and simple copy of license to operate an international bus line issued from a Austrian district council addressed to your employer.
• Copy of license issued by the Russian transportation ministry for the same bus line.
• Copy of your driver’s license.
• Copy of your employment history (trudovaya knizhka) or copy of your contract of employment.
• Members of train, refrigerator and locomotive crews for up to 90 days/year:
• Written request from the competent Russian railway company (OAO-RZD and its branches and
• Proof of employment or copy of your employment history (trudovaya knizhka).
• Journalists for up to 90 days/year:
• A certificate or other document issued by a professional organisation proving that you are a qualified journalist.
• Letter from your employer stating that the purpose of the journey is to carry out journalistic work.
• Freelance journalists for up to 90 days/year:
• Proof of journalistic activity (e.g. a press card or work contract)
• Proof of economic activity/financial means (e.g. 2NDFL or 3NDFL form, excerpt from the trade/fiscal registry, certificate for individual business, original of bank statement(s) covering at least three preceding months).
• Workers posted to Austria for specific short-term activities:
• Original proof of employment
• Invitation from the Austrian business partner
• Supply contract and import/export certificate for the machines, systems and software delivered to Austria
• Confirmation of notification of the Federal Employment Agency about the employment
• Original proof of employment
• Invitation from the Austrian business partner
• Supply contract and import/export certificate for the machines, systems or other objects acquired in Austria
• Original proof of employment
• Invitation from the Austrian business partner
• Sales contract and proof of financing of the acquired, used systems
• Confirmation of notification of the Federal Employment Agency about the employment
• Original proof of employment
• Proof of trade fair taking place, lease contract for trade fair stand
• Original proof of employment
• Invitation from the Austrian business partner
• Detailed training plan, proof of existing export delivery and/or license agreement
• Scientists with scholarship from public funds or visiting scientists invited by a university or other public research facility (up to three months)
• Letter of deployment of your Russian university.
• In case of accompanying spouse or children: Marriage certificate and/or birth certificate for the children with a copy of each.
• Holiday jobs and work placements (up to three months)
• Placement letter of the ZAV and a copy thereof.
• Recent certificate of study

To experience good customer service, applicants have to make an appointment to apply for a visa at the Austria Visa Application Centre in Moscow. Please make an appointment (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) online. Please note that an appointment is mandatory to apply for a visa at Austria Visa Application Centers in Russia.

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In principle the original invitation should be presented. The visa section will start the examination on the basis of copies (fax, scans), but may - if necessary - ask for the original.

If no invitation can be presented, other proof of purpose of travel (e.g. information on participation in conference, entrance ticket to trade fair, business correspondence, programme of the business trip).

In case not already sufficiently demonstrated in the invitation, proof of employment.

In order to avoid time-consuming requests for additional information or documentation, it is highly recommended - in particular to first-time applicants - to provide Information on the Russian employer, e.g. number of entry in Russian trade register

In principle the original invitation should be presented. The visa section will start the examination on the basis of copies (fax, scans), but may - if necessary - ask for the original.

If no invitation can be presented, other proof of purpose of travel (e.g. information on participation in conference, entrance ticket to trade fair, business correspondence, programme of the business trip).

In principle the original invitation should be presented. The visa section will start the examination on the basis of copies (fax, scans), but may - if necessary - ask for the original.

In principle the original invitation should be presented. The visa section will start the examination on the basis of copies (fax, scans), but may - if necessary - ask for the original.

This applies to persons who are sent to Austria by their employer, whose registered office is outside Austria, for up to three months within a period of twelve months for one of the following activities:

To erect and assemble machines, systems and software which have been ordered from the employer and to provide instruction in their operation, service or repair:

In principle the original invitation should be presented. The visa section will start the examination on the basis of copies (fax, scans), but may - if necessary - ask for the original.

To accept machines, systems or other objects acquired for the Russian employer and/or receive instructions in their operation:

In principle the original invitation should be presented. The visa section will start the examination on the basis of copies (fax, scans), but may - if necessary - ask for the original.

To dismantle acquired, used systems for the purpose of re-erecting them in Russia:

In principle the original invitation should be presented. The visa section will start the examination on the basis of copies (fax, scans), but may - if necessary - ask for the original.

To erect, dismantle and manage the company's own trade fair stands or the trade fair stands of a foreign company which is resident in Russia:

To participate in training as part of export delivery and licensing agreements:

In principle the original invitation should be presented. The visa section will start the examination on the basis of copies (fax, scans), but may - if necessary - ask for the original.

Invitation or work contract from public university or other public research facility and/or promise of scholarship of the Austrian scientific organisation with designated university or research facility and a copy thereof.

In principle the original invitation should be presented. The visa section will start the examination on the basis of copies (fax, scans), but may - if necessary - ask for the original.

Students and pupils planning a holiday job of up to three months per year in Austria if the work has been arranged by the International Placement Service (ZAV).

Students planning a work placement of up to three months as part of a proven international exchange programme involving associations, public authorities or student organisations for students or graduates of foreign universities in agreement with the International Placement Service (ZAV).

Please note that for other kinds of work placements (longer than three months or without approval of the ZAV), you will have to apply for a national visa.

Dear Customers, · Main Rules: · Important:

• Application form
• Travel document
• Two photographs
• Insurance
• Copy of the internal passport
• Consent of the parental authority or legal guardian
• Copy of the valid Schengen visa of the parent(s) travelling with the minor
• Additional required documents:
• If applicable, visa or other entry permit for the country of destination.
• Tickets for onward journey (unless travelling by own means of transport, e.g. car) Proof of employment (with salary information); if not available:
• other proof of financial means (e.g. original of bank/credit statement(s) covering at least three preceding months) and
• will to return (proof of real estate/property in Russia)

To experience good customer service, applicants have to make an appointment to apply for a visa at the Austria Visa Application Centre in Moscow. Please make an appointment (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) online. Please note that an appointment is mandatory to apply for a visa at Austria Visa Application Centers in Russia.

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(not for children less than 14 years old): pages concerning the applicant's biodata, foreign passport(s) issued to him/her, registration in Russia and page 14 with or without marks.

done by a notary public, only if the minor travels alone or only with one parent. In cases of a single parent holding the parental authority alone (i.e. when the other parent has deceased or has been deprived of custody, the death certificate or the court decree is requested). Consent letter from parents should be original plus copy.

in case the visas are not applied for at the same time. If documents are submitted by parents for their child, and each parent has opened Schengen visa in that case they should add booking where should be mentioned surnames, names of guests who will stay in a hotel, tickets of flight and departure.

Dear Customers, · Main Rules: · Important: · Additional required documents:

• Application form
• Travel document
• Two photographs
• Insurance
• Invitation from the host including the full address of the intended stay, either informal with an officially certified signature (or copy of host’s passport)
• Proof of the legal residence of the inviting person in Austria (copy of residence permit) as well as proof of family tie (e.g. copy of birth or marriage certificates).
• Proof of itinerary (e.g. a confirmation of the booking of an organised trip or any other appropriate document indicating the envisaged travel plans such as a return ticket, paid flight ticket, if not available, adequate written description of the planned journey.
• Proof of financial means (e.g. proof of employment with salary information, original of bank/credit card statement(s) covering at least three preceding months or proof of sponsorship).
• Indication of will to return (e.g. certificate of employment or proof of real estate property in Russia).
• Invitation from the host including the full address of the intended stay, either informal with an officially certified signature (or copy of host’s passport)
• Proof of the nationality of the inviting person and proof of family tie (e.g. copy of passport or certificate of citizenship; birth certificate, marriage certificate).
• Proof of financial means (e.g. proof of employment with salary information, original of bank/credit card statement(s) covering at least three preceding months, proof of real estate property in Russia or proof of sponsorship).
• Indication of will to return e.g. certificate of employment or proof of real estate property in Russia.

To experience good customer service, applicants have to make an appointment to apply for a visa at the Austria Visa Application Centre in Moscow. Please make an appointment (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) online. Please note that an appointment is mandatory to apply for a visa at Austria Visa Application Centers in Russia.

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Close relatives visiting Russian citizens residing legally in Austria:

Close relatives visiting EU (EEA & Swiss) citizens:

Dear Customers, · Main Rules: · Important: · Additional required documents: · Either:

• Application form
• Travel document
• Two photographs
• Insurance
• Invitation to participate in such activities from the host organisation in Austria.
• In case not included in the invitation, a separate statement of sponsorship either from the sending or receiving party (or other proof of financial means).
• If group of performers apply for visas the following additional documentation requires:
• Guest performance or tour schedule (number of performances, dates and places)
• List of all participants stating their function (e.g. member of orchestra, dancer, lighting technician)
• Confirmation of language school with details about address, duration and cost of the course. The course has to comprise at least 18 hours per week.
• Proof of accommodation.
• Proof of financial means (e.g. original of bank/credit card statement(s) covering at least three preceding months or proof or sponsorship).
• Proof of will to return (proof of employment and/or proof of real estate/property in Russia).
• Invitation from the head of administration/mayor of the city where the twinning activity is to take place.
• Written request from the head of administration/mayor of the sending city with full details of the participant.
• Invitation or certificate of enrolment or student card from the host university, academy, institute, college or school or certificate of the courses to be attended.
• In case not included in the invitation, a separate statement on sponsorship either from the sending or receiving party (or other proof of financial means, e.g. original of bank/credit card statement(s) covering at least three preceding months).
• Scholarship students are students getting a scholarship for studies in Austria from Austrian public funds or EU funds (e.g. Erasmus).
• Invitation to academic studies or admission to university or other academic institution.
• Proof of grant of scholarship from Austria or EU fund of at least € 659 per month.
• Written request (original or fax) from the inviting institution.
• List of exchange students and their respective hosts (full name and address) and confirmation of the organiser that all hosts are suitable to accommodate the exchange student.
• Youth exchange programs
• Invitation (original or fax) including name and address of the hosting Austrian institution and the Russian partner organisation, duration of visit, purpose of visit and list of guests (full name, date and place of birth, passport number).
• Statement of sponsorship (and one copy thereof) of the hosting institution stating that it will cover all costs for the duration of the stay in the Schengen territory including accommodation, catering, medical expenses etc. Please include a copy of the passport of the person signing the obligation and a copy of a recent (not older than six months) association register extracts.
• Invitation from the host organisation (competent authority, national sports federation or National Olympic Committee), including information on the role (e.g. athlete, official, doctor) of each participant.
• In case not included in the invitation, a separate statement of sponsorship either from the sending or receiving party (or other proof of financial means, e.g. original of bank/credit card statement(s) covering at least three preceding months ).

To experience good customer service, applicants have to make an appointment to apply for a visa at the Austria Visa Application Centre in Moscow. Please make an appointment (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) online. Please note that an appointment is mandatory to apply for a visa at Austria Visa Application Centers in Russia.

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Participants in scientific, cultural and artistic activities:

Language course (up to three months):

Participants in official twin city programs:

Note: Either the invitation or the written request should include a statement of sponsorship. If not, other proof of financial means.

Pupils, students, post-graduate students and accompanying teachers:

Start of academic studies as scholarship student (up to three months):

Student exchange (up to three months):

Participants in international sports events and accompanying persons in their professional capacity: