Austria Visa Fees for Indians in 2026 (INR, VFS Charges Included)

These are the fees and processing times as published on the official sources, checked on 10 October 2026: the VFS Global one-pager for Austria in India and the checklists it links, alongside the Austrian Embassy New Delhi. VFS collects the money and takes in the file; the Embassy alone decides the visa. For the documents and process that go with these fees, see our Austria visa guide for Indians.

Fee table: Austria visa cost by visa type and age

The C column applies across the short-term list: tourist, business, visitor, work, student, research and internship, cultural, sports or religious, official visit, film crew and incentive groups. The fee table gives one short-term rate rather than separate prices for each purpose. On the D side, VFS notes that the same rates apply to student, visitor and work D visas.

The VFS service charge on top

VFS Global's service charge is INR 2479, inclusive of GST (SGST 9% and CGST 9%), and it is non-refundable. It is VFS's charge for handling the application and returning your passport, and it is separate from the visa fee itself. The page we checked states the amount but not, in so many words, how it applies to each person on a family booking, so confirm that when you book a group or family slot. VFS also lists an optional Hold at Location facility at INR 807 per passport; ask at booking about any other extras and decide whether you need them.

Why the rupee figure can change before your appointment

The euro amount is the fixed reference. The rupee amount is set at the current exchange rate and is subject to change every month end. In practice:

• If you book in one month and attend in the next, look up the INR figure again in the week of your appointment.
• Quote the euro amount when budgeting for a trip several months away, and convert near the date.
• Keep a small margin on your card or UPI limit so a revised rate does not hold you up at the counter.

Long-stay D visas: no discount for children aged 6 to 12

The D table works differently from the C table. A child aged 6 to 12 pays the full adult rate of EUR 195 / INR 21260, and a child below 6 pays EUR 97 / INR 10580 rather than nothing. Parents moving a family for a stay of 91 days to 6 months should budget on that basis.

Beyond 6 months, the route changes altogether. Residence permits exceeding 6 months, job seeker visas, Working Holiday Programme visas and Au-Pair visas are applied for in person at the Embassy, and their fees are not in the VFS table. Official Austrian pages give EUR 218 for a residence permit application (from 1 January 2026) and EUR 195 for a job seeker visa or a Working Holiday visa, with no rupee amount published; for the Au-Pair visa, ask the Embassy at NEW-DELHI-KA@bmeia.gv.at.

Paying at the VFS centre

VFS lists cash, Visa, MasterCard and RuPay as accepted payment methods for the visa fee, plus UPI for short-stay C visas only. You book your appointment through VFS and lodge the application at the VFS centre, so plan to pay there in one of those forms. Keep the receipt with your file copy; it is your record of what was paid and when. The fee table we checked lists no express or priority fee, so do not plan on paying for faster processing; if your dates are tight, ask VFS before you book.

If the visa is refused: what you lose

The visa fee is non-refundable if the visa is refused, and the VFS service charge is non-refundable too. A weak file therefore costs the full amount, and a second attempt costs it again. The cheapest protection is a complete first application:

• original bank statements for the last three months, stamped and signed by the bank, which VFS marks as mandatory;
• ITR with barcode for the last 2 years;
• travel medical insurance of at least EUR 30,000 from an insurer on the approved list that applies from 01 January 2026;
• an application lodged at least 15 working days before travel, since processing usually takes 15 working days and may be extended up to 45 calendar days.

Costs that sit outside the fee table

The official fee table is only part of the bill. Also budget for:

• Travel insurance: the premium is set by the insurer, but the policy must provide at least EUR 30,000 of cover for the whole stay.
• Photographs: one ICAO-standard photo, 35x45 mm, no more than 6 months old.
• Flight and hotel proof: the checklist asks for a round-trip flight reservation or travel itinerary and proof of accommodation. Embassies generally advise against buying non-refundable tickets before the visa decision, and a verifiable flight reservation (not a purchased ticket) fits that wording; requirements vary, so check the official checklist.
• Travel to the centre: you lodge the application in person at a VFS centre, with biometrics unless they were collected in the last 59 months.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there an express fee for a faster Austria visa?

The VFS fee table we checked lists no express or priority fee. Short-stay processing is usually 15 working days from receipt by the Embassy and may be extended up to 45 calendar days, so the practical way to save time is to apply early with a complete file.

Do business and tourist visas for Austria cost the same?

Yes. The fee table gives a single short-term (C) rate of EUR 90 / INR 9810 for adults, regardless of purpose. Long-term D visas for students, visitors and workers share one rate of EUR 195 / INR 21260.

Can I pay the Austria visa fee in euros?

The VFS table shows the euro fee with its rupee equivalent and lists cash, Visa, MasterCard and RuPay as payment methods (UPI for short-stay C visas only). Plan to pay the rupee amount that applies on your appointment date.

How much does an Austria job seeker visa or residence permit cost?

Those are applied for in person at the Austrian Embassy, not through VFS. Official Austrian pages give EUR 218 for a residence permit application (from 1 January 2026) and EUR 195 for a job seeker visa; no rupee amount is published, so contact the Embassy at NEW-DELHI-KA@bmeia.gv.at to confirm what you pay.