Austria Visa for Saudi Citizens
Saudi passport holders need a visa to enter Austria. Apply at a Austria embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.
How Saudi 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 Saudi applicants, by visa type.
- → Confirm the latest rules on the destination's official government page before you book.
Documents required for Saudi applicants
The exact documents Saudi citizens must submit for Austria, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.
touristTourist Visit
Requirements for Tourist Visa (please click on tourist visa for the requirements) Download Authorized Insurance Agency List The short stay visa application must be submitted on a duly completed in English, 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 five to 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. Important Note: Please ensure that your personal contact details are accurately provided on both when scheduling your appointment and in the visa application form.
familyFamily members of EU citizens
Requirements for Family members of EU citizens (Please click on Business Visa for requirements) Download Authorized Insurance Agency List 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 Arabic / German application form English / German application form (Please click on Application form to download the application form (original ), 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.
transitTransit Visa
Please click here for the checklist on Transit Visa Download Authorized Insurance Agency List The short stay visa application must be submitted on a duly completed Arabic / German application form English / German application form (Please click on Application form to download the application form (original ), 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 Spanish 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.
touristBusiness Visit
Requirements for Business Visa (Please click on Business Visa for requirements) Download Authorized Insurance Agency List 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 English / German application form (Please click on Application form to download the application form (original ), 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. In addition: If traveling on business: - Original letter of invitation from a duly registered company in Austria specifying the dates and purpose of visit and which part is responsible for the travel expenses. - Original letter from employer specifying the dates and the purpose of visit and which part is responsible for the travel expenses. - Details of accommodation (hotel reservation, specifying the period of stay).
touristMedical Visit
Requirements for Medical Visa (Please click on Medical Visa for requirements) Download Authorized Insurance Agency List
Austria visa for Saudi Arabia citizens — FAQ
Do Saudi citizens need a visa for Austria?
Saudi 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 Saudi 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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