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Austria visa for Indian citizens

Applies via: VFS GlobalSchengen short-stay visaSources checked on

Indian citizens apply for a Austria visa through VFS Global. The published fee for Short Term (C) - Adult is EUR 90 / INR 9810. Processing time (Short-stay visas (C)): Usually 15 working days from receipt by the Embassy; may be extended up to 45 calendar days when further scrutiny is needed (Tourism checklist) Sources checked on October 15, 2026.

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Austria visa for Indians — key facts

Visa fee
EUR 90 / INR 9810Short Term (C) - Adult
Processing time
Usually 15 working days from receipt by the EmbassyShort-stay visas (C)
Where to apply
VFS Global
Insurance required
Yes

Overview

How do Indian citizens apply for a Austria visa?

Applies via: VFS Global

Who handles applications in India

The Austrian Embassy New Delhi has outsourced the visa application and return of passports to VFS Global; all applications are assessed by the Embassy only. Book an appointment via VFS for visas up to 6 months and lodge the application at the VFS application centre. Short-stay applications can be submitted no earlier than 6 months and at least 15 days (VFS: 15 working days) before travel. Residence permits (over 6 months), job seeker visas and work-programme visas are applied for in person at the Embassy (contact NEW-DELHI-KA@bmeia.gv.at). The Embassy can only process applications from people who can prove habitual residence in its territory; people living in another country, even Indian citizens, must apply there.

Visa on arrival, eVisa or visa-free for Indians?

Visa on arrival
Not available: Austria's Federal Ministry of the Interior lists India as subject to the EU visa requirement with no visa exemption for ordinary passports, so Indians must obtain a Schengen (C) or national (D) visa before travel by applying through VFS Global in India.
eVisa / online visa
Not available: Austria does not issue an eVisa to Indians. Appointments are booked with VFS Global and applications lodged at a VFS application centre, where applicants must appear in person for biometrics (ten fingerprints and a photo, unless collected in the last 59 months); the Austrian Embassy New Delhi decides and passports are returned through VFS.
Visa-free entry
Not available for ordinary passports: only holders of Indian diplomatic passports are visa-exempt (up to 90 days in 180 days, bilateral agreement). Indian nationals do not need an airport transit visa to stay in the international transit area of an Austrian airport. Indians holding a valid residence permit from another Schengen country can travel to Austria for up to 90 days in any 180 days on that permit (Embassy New Delhi: holders 'can travel freely' within Schengen for 90 days per 180 days).

How to apply from India — step by step

  1. 1

    Prepare your documents

    Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category.

  2. 2

    Book an appointment

    Book an appointment with VFS Global (see the official links below).

  3. 3

    Give biometrics

    Attend in person for biometrics where the official pages require it.

  4. 4

    Pay the fees

    Pay the visa fee shown in the "Visa fees" section, plus the service fee.

Steps follow the official pages in the Sources section; always follow the latest instructions there.

Before you apply

Visa fees

How much is the Austria visa fee for Indian citizens?

  • Short Term (C) - Adult

    EUR 90 / INR 9810

    INR amount per current exchange rate, subject to change every month end; non-refundable if visa refused; payable by Cash/Visa/Master Card/Rupay & UPI

  • Short Term (C) - Children 6-12 yrs

    EUR 45 / INR 4905

  • Short Term (C) - Child below 6 yrs

    EUR 0 / INR 0

  • Long Term (D) - Adult

    EUR 195 / INR 21260

    Same for Student, Visitor and Work D visas

  • Long Term (D) - Children 6-12 yrs

    EUR 195 / INR 21260

  • Long Term (D) - Children below 6 yrs

    EUR 97 / INR 10580

  • Long Term (D) Student visa (study of 91 days to 6 months) - Adult

    EUR 195 / INR 21260

    INR as published by VFS India, October 2026; changes with the exchange rate at every month end. Children 6-12: EUR 195 / INR 21260; under 6: EUR 97 / INR 10580. Long Term (D) fees payable by Cash/Visa/Master Card/Rupay; non-refundable if refused; plus VFS service charge INR 2479.

  • Long Term (D) Work visa (work of 91 days to 6 months, AMS confirmation required) - Adult

    EUR 195 / INR 21260

    INR as published by VFS India, October 2026; changes with the exchange rate at every month end. Children 6-12: EUR 195 / INR 21260; under 6: EUR 97 / INR 10580. Long Term (D) fees payable by Cash/Visa/Master Card/Rupay; non-refundable if refused; plus VFS service charge INR 2479.

  • Residence Permit - Student (Aufenthaltsbewilligung - Student), study over 6 months

    EUR 218

    Application fee for a temporary residence permit card, effective from 1 January 2026 (Austrian Embassy New Delhi; also oesterreich.gv.at and OeAD). Paid when applying in person at the Embassy; the Embassy says consular fees are paid in INR at the current exchange rate (no INR amount published). The Embassy's older 'Studying in Austria' page still says EUR 120.

  • Red-White-Red Card / EU Blue Card (work residence permit, over 6 months)

    EUR 218

    Application fee from 1 January 2026 (Austrian Embassy New Delhi; migration.gv.at). No INR amount published; consular fees are paid in INR at the current exchange rate.

  • Job seeker visa (D visa, very highly qualified workers)

    EUR 195

    migration.gv.at. No INR amount published.

  • Working Holiday Programme visa (Visa D - WHP), Indian nationals

    EUR 195

    For stays over 90 days (BMEIA). Non-refundable even if the visa is refused. No INR amount published.

  • Au-pair residence permit (Special cases of dependent gainful employment)

    EUR 218

    Application fee for a temporary residence permit card from 1 January 2026 (Austrian Embassy New Delhi). No INR amount published.

Service fee: INR 2479 (VFS service charge, inclusive of GST - SGST 9% and CGST 9%); non-refundable; optional Hold at Location facility INR 807 per passport (VFS India, October 2026)

Checklist

What documents are required for a Austria visa from India?

All applicants

14 items
  • Application form fully completed in English or German and signed by the applicant (Schengen VAF for C visa; National Visa Category (D) form for long-term)
  • Signed Declaration and Undertaking (VFS form)
  • Passport: valid at least three months after intended departure from the Schengen area; at least two blank pages; issued within the previous 10 years; no alteration or handwritten amendment on the data page
  • One photograph in accordance with ICAO standards
  • Cover letter stipulating purpose of travel, duration, names of accompanying persons, transport and accommodation details
  • Round-trip flight reservation / travel itinerary and proof of accommodation
  • Travel medical insurance (minimum EUR 30,000; approved Indian insurer list applies from 01 Jan 2026)
  • Proof of occupation - Employed: salary certificate of last 3 months, employment contract plus company NOC to leave, with official email of applicant/HR; Self-employed: GST certificate/Udhyog Aadhar Memorandum/Import Export Certificate/Certificate of Incorporation etc.; Retired: pension statements for last 3 months; Student: proof of enrollment
  • Original bank statements of the last three (3) months, stamped and signed by the bank (mandatory per VFS); ITR (with barcode) for last 2 years
  • Minors: original notarized NOC from the other parent (if accompanied by one parent) or both parents/legal guardians (if travelling alone), plus copies of parents' passports or ID
  • Copy of present passport (data pages, last page, pages with previous visas/travel) and copies of previous Schengen visas
  • Contact details: operational email address, mobile number and business card
  • Biometrics (ten fingerprints and photograph) collected in person unless collected within the last 59 months; children under 12 exempt from fingerprints
  • Means of subsistence for living and travel expenses from own assets or income: Austria sets no fixed daily amount (assessed case by case per the EU reference-amounts table, June 2026); if own funds are insufficient, an Electronic Declaration of Sponsorship (EVE) by a person residing in Austria can be used (Embassy visa page)

Tourist Visa

2 items
  • Proof of accommodation: hotel reservation / letter of tour organizer / other documentation of travel plans in Austria/EU
  • Student applicants: proof of enrollment/registration

Business Visa

2 items
  • Invitation letter from the Austrian company OR Electronic letter of guarantee (EVE) obtained by the Austrian business from the competent authority in Austria
  • If purpose is other than business meetings (training, voluntary work, project work): permission by the Austrian Labour Market Authority (AMS) obtained by the inviting Austrian company

Visitor Visa

3 items
  • Invitation from the family member/friend with address, contact details and intended period of stay
  • Evidence of legal residence of family/friends visited (passport/national ID or residence permit)
  • If applicable: Electronic letter of guarantee of sponsor (EVE)

Work Visa

2 items
  • Permission by the Austrian Labour Market Authority (AMS) (Einzelsicherungsbescheinigung, Entsendebewilligung, Anzeigebestaetigung etc.) obtained by the Austrian employer
  • Letter of support from the Austrian employer and/or copy of work contract

Student / Research / Internship Visa

6 items
  • Proof of accommodation in Austria or acceptance at dormitory
  • Confirmation of present student status (letter from institution, student card, certificates)
  • For internship: AMS permission obtained by the Austrian employer
  • Certificate of admission/registration at an educational institute, or cover letter from host company
  • Evidence of payment of tuition fee or scholarship
  • If applicable: EVE of sponsor

Cultural, Sports or Religious Events

2 items
  • Invitation letter from the Austrian partner, entry tickets or enrolment letter of programs
  • If applicable: Electronic letter of guarantee (EVE or GVE)

Official Visit Visa

3 items
  • Official Invitation from Austria
  • Verbal Note from the authority concerned confirming identity, purpose of journey, period and place of stay
  • Travel medical insurance min EUR 30,000 (only Diplomatic and Official passport holders exempt)

Film Crew Visa

5 items
  • Letter regarding the film project from Cine Artist Association of India / Film Federation of India
  • Production company: cover letter on professional background and filming history; registration with Indian Motion Pictures Producers Association/Film Chamber of Commerce; abstract of screenplay in English with scenes/locations in Austria; bank statements (3 months) and ITR for last 2 years; list of crew members with activity and designation
  • Crew members: professional CV with references; ID from Cine Artist Association/Film Federation of India; evidence of professional education/union affiliation; salary certificate (3 months); bank statements (3 months)
  • Austrian partner: copy of Business License (Gewerbeberechtigung); invitation letter sent directly to the Embassy; shoot itinerary with filming permits
  • If applicable: EVE

Incentive Groups

3 items
  • Cover letter explaining association/business relations with sponsor company
  • Sponsoring company: proof of company (lawyer/CA letter, Chamber of Commerce, registration); ITR for last 3 years; original bank balance certificate; group flight and hotel reservations; undertaking for financial expenditure and safe return; contact person details; consolidated list of all group applicants sent to the Embassy by email
  • Individuals: salary certificate (3 months) / self-employment certificates; personal ITR for last 2 years; bank statements (3 months); originals of previous passports or proof of loss

Refusal: legal remedies

2 items
  • Applicants whose visa is refused can file a legal remedy ('Vorstellung') at the competent Consulate, or submit an appeal to the Federal Administrative Court (Bundesverwaltungsgericht); the appeal procedure is explained on the refusal form (Austrian Embassy New Delhi visa page)
  • A paid flight ticket is not required: proof of the means of transport can be a reservation or booking (Embassy visa page)

Multiple-entry / longer-validity Schengen visa (EU cascade for India)

2 items
  • Under the EU visa 'cascade' for Indian nationals residing in India (Commission rules of 18 April 2024), applicants who obtained and lawfully used two Schengen visas within the previous three years can be issued a two-year multiple-entry visa, normally followed by a five-year visa if the passport has enough validity; holders travel like visa-free nationals during validity (EU Delegation to India)
  • Multiple-entry applicants prove travel medical insurance for the first intended visit and sign a statement of awareness for later stays (VFS/Embassy checklist)

Photo

What are the Austria visa photo specifications?

Size
35-45 mm (ICAO criteria, colour, 35x45 mm)
Background
Plain light-coloured background
  • No more than 6 months old
  • Face takes up 70-80% of the photograph
  • Eyes open and clearly visible; no tinted lenses or flash reflection on glasses
  • Head coverings not permitted except for religious reasons, full face from chin to forehead visible
  • Neutral expression, mouth closed, alone in the photo

Insurance

Is travel medical insurance required for a Austria visa?

Required

Travel medical insurance valid throughout the territory of the Member States covering the entire period of intended stay or transit, minimum coverage EUR 30,000. Multiple-entry applicants must prove insurance for the first intended visit and sign a statement of awareness for subsequent stays. As of 01 January 2026, for applications lodged in India, travel medical insurance is accepted only if issued by one of the insurance companies on the list of approved companies (VFS).

Processing

How long does Austria visa processing take?

Short-stay visas (C)
Usually 15 working days from receipt by the Embassy; may be extended up to 45 calendar days when further scrutiny is needed (Tourism checklist)
Official Visit
Up to 15 calendar days; may be extended to 30, and up to 60 calendar days if consultation/additional documentation needed
Long Term (D)
Usually 15 working days (VFS page)
Long Term (D) Student visa and Work visa (91 days to 6 months)
Usually 15 working days from receipt by the Embassy, counted from when all documents are submitted; may be extended when further scrutiny is needed (VFS India)
Residence Permit - Student (study over 6 months)
The residence authority in Austria must decide without delay and at the latest within 90 days (oesterreich.gv.at); OeAD says the 90 days are extended by another 90 days if documents have to be submitted later and recommends applying at least 3 months (ideally 6 months) before entry; the Embassy advises at least three months. After approval, the D entry visa must be applied for within 3 months.
Red-White-Red Card / EU Blue Card (work)
Approximately eight weeks for the entire application process, depending on completeness of the documents and the authority's resources (migration.gv.at FAQ)

Visa types

Which Austria visa types can Indian citizens apply for?

Short Term Visa (Schengen C)

  • Business Visa
  • Film Crew Visa
  • Student Visa/ Research / Internship Visa
  • Tourist Visa
  • Visitor Visa
  • Work Visa
  • Cultural, Sports Or Religious Visa
  • Official Visit Visa
  • Transit Visa (citizens of Sri Lanka and Bangladesh only)
  • Incentive Groups

Long Term Visa (National D, 91 days to 6 months)

  • Student Visa
  • Visitor Visa
  • Work Visa

Embassy-listed (applied at Embassy in person)

  • Residence permit (exceeding 6 months)
  • Job seeker visa
  • Working Holiday Programme visa
  • Au-Pair visa

Study and work routes over 6 months (residence permits, applied in person at the Embassy)

  • Residence Permit - Student (Aufenthaltsbewilligung - Student)
  • Red-White-Red Card - Very Highly Qualified Workers (with Job seeker visa option)
  • Red-White-Red Card - Skilled Workers in Shortage Occupations
  • Red-White-Red Card - Other Key Workers
  • EU Blue Card
  • Working Holiday Programme visa (Visa D - WHP, up to 12 months)
  • Au-pair residence permit (Special cases of dependent gainful employment)

Long stay

Austria study and work visas for Indians

Residence Permit - Student (Aufenthaltsbewilligung - Student)

Study

For degree studies in Austria longer than 6 months. Indians apply in person at the Austrian Embassy New Delhi before travelling (not at VFS); the residence authority in Austria decides, and after approval you apply for a D visa to enter and collect the permit. Study of 91 days to 6 months uses the Long Term (D) Student visa lodged at VFS instead.

  • Admission (Zulassungsbescheid) to a regular degree programme at an Austrian university, university of applied sciences, private university or university college of teacher education, or a university course of at least 40 ECTS that is not only language learning; with an entrance exam, a conditional admission letter can be used
  • Funds for 12 months in advance (2026 rates): EUR 722.58 a month up to age 24, EUR 1,308.39 a month from age 24, in a savings book or bank account in the applicant's name accessible from Austria (or a liability declaration by an EU resident, traveller's cheques or a scholarship confirmation)
  • Accommodation costs above EUR 386.43 a month (2026) and the cost of health insurance must be shown in addition to the funds; proof of accommodation in Austria for at least 3 months
  • Health insurance covering all risks in Austria
  • Police clearance certificate from the country of residence, not older than 3 months when applying (legalised and translated); copy of the whole passport; ICAO photo
  • Documents legalised; the Embassy's study page asks for a certified German translation of documents not in German, while oesterreich.gv.at says documents in English generally need no translation
  • Work while studying: an employment permit for up to 20 hours a week without a labour market test, applied for by the employer at the AMS
  • Permit issued for 1 year (2 years in mobility programmes); after graduation it can be extended once for 12 months to look for work or start a business
Official page

Red-White-Red Card - Very Highly Qualified Workers / Job seeker visa

Work

Points-based route for very highly qualified people. Without a job offer you can apply for a 6-month Job seeker visa (D visa) in person at the Austrian Embassy; with a job offer you (at the Embassy) or your employer (in Austria) apply for a Red-White-Red Card, valid 24 months for the named employer.

  • At least 70 of 100 points, assessed by the AMS
  • Higher education of at least 4 years: 20 points (MINT subjects 30, PhD/habilitation 40); senior-management salary at a listed company EUR 50,000-70,000+: 20-30 points; patents/publications 20; recognised awards 20 (qualification maximum 40)
  • Work experience matching the qualification: 1 point per half-year, 10 points for six months of work experience in Austria (maximum 20)
  • German or English: A1 5 points, A2 10 points (maximum 10)
  • Age: under 35 20 points, under 40 15, under 45 10
  • Studies in Austria: 5 or 10 points
  • Job seeker visa: proof of accommodation, health insurance and means of subsistence; fee EUR 195; the visa is granted once the AMS confirms the points
  • Red-White-Red Card: concrete job offer matching the qualification with adequate pay; employer's declaration; application fee EUR 218
Official page

Red-White-Red Card - Skilled Workers in Shortage Occupations

Work

24-month card for trained workers in occupations on Austria's annual shortage list (Fachkräfteverordnung). You apply in person at the Austrian Embassy, or your employer applies at the residence authority in Austria, with an employer's declaration.

  • Completed vocational training in a shortage occupation (some require higher education)
  • Binding job offer paying at least the minimum under law, regulation or collective agreement
  • At least 55 of 90 points: qualification 30; work experience 1 point per half-year (2 in Austria), maximum 20; German A1 5, A2 10, B1 15 or English A2 5, B1 10 (languages maximum 25); age under 30 15, under 40 10, under 50 5; plus 5 points for English if it is the company's predominant language
  • Application fee EUR 218
Official page

Red-White-Red Card - Other Key Workers

Work

24-month card for key workers with a job offer when no equally qualified jobseeker registered with the AMS is available (labour market test).

  • Gross monthly pay of at least EUR 3,465 (2026)
  • Labour market test by the AMS
  • At least 55 of 90 points: qualification 20-30 (vocational training 20, university entrance qualification 25, 3-year degree 30); work experience 1 point per half-year (2 in Austria), maximum 20; German A1-B1 5-15 or English A2 5, B1 10 (maximum 25); age under 30 15, under 40 10; plus 5 points for English if it is the company's predominant language
  • Application fee EUR 218
Official page

EU Blue Card

Work

For graduates with a binding job offer in Austria matching their education; no points system. Apply in person at the Austrian Embassy, or the employer applies at the residence authority in Austria.

  • Completed degree of at least 3 years (ICT professionals and service managers: 3 years of comparable professional experience within the last 7 years)
  • Gross annual salary of at least EUR 55,678 (2026, including special payments)
  • Labour market test: no equally qualified jobseeker registered with the AMS
  • Employer's declaration; application fee EUR 218
Official page

Working Holiday Programme visa (Visa D - WHP)

Work

Austria has a Working Holiday Programme agreement with India. Indian nationals aged 18 to 30 can stay up to 12 months on holiday and take any job to help fund the stay without a work permit; they apply at the Austrian Embassy New Delhi.

  • Aged 18 to 30
  • Apply no earlier than 6 months and, if possible, no later than 3 weeks before the visa starts; the validity period cannot be changed after issue; one Working Holiday stay per country
  • D visa application form, ICAO photo, Indian passport valid at least 3 months after the visa ends, issued within 10 years, with 2 free pages
  • Travel, health and accident insurance for the whole stay (cover at least EUR 30,000)
  • Enough money for the first part of the stay, and return tickets or money to buy them
  • Fee EUR 195, not refunded if refused; no entitlement for spouses or children to accompany
  • During the stay you may take any job to help fund it, or join a training course, without a work permit; an AMS exemption confirmation (Ausnahmebestätigung) is not required but useful as proof, and employers must apply the normal pay and social-insurance rules
Official page

Au-pair (residence permit 'Special cases of dependent gainful employment')

Work

Au-pairs from non-EU countries such as India need a residence permit for special cases of dependent gainful employment for the whole stay, applied for at the Austrian Embassy New Delhi with the host family's AMS confirmation; work may start only after the permit is collected in Austria.

  • Aged at least 18 and under 28
  • Host family notifies the AMS at least two weeks before the start and obtains an AMS confirmation (Anzeigebestätigung), valid 6 months and extendable by up to 6 months; it is needed to apply for the permit
  • German at A1 level before starting (language certificate, or school/study records showing German lessons)
  • Not employed as an au-pair in Austria for more than one year in total in the last five years
  • Living in the host family's household (at least one parent with a child), helping with childcare and light housework for at most 16.5 hours a week including standby time
  • Pay at least EUR 551.10 a month for employment starting from 1 January 2026, with 15 monthly payments a year
  • Accident and health insurance covering practically all risks and payable in Austria
Official page

Fees and processing times for these routes are listed in the Visa fees and Processing sections above.

Where to apply

Where do Indian citizens apply for a Austria visa?

Not published by VFS Global or the embassy — check the official links below.

Which office covers your state

Austrian Embassy New Delhi - EP-13, Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021; tel. (+91/11) 2419 2700; visa/consular email NEW-DELHI-KA@bmeia.gv.at; consular department Mon-Fri 9:00-12:00, by prior appointment only
All of India (the Embassy is also responsible for Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka). Visa applications (up to 6 months) are lodged at VFS Global centres and assessed only by the Embassy; residence permits, job seeker and work-programme visas are applied for in person at the Embassy

Statistics & changes

Austria visa statistics and recent rule changes

Schengen visa refusal rate, applications lodged at Austrian consulates in India · 2025
22.1% — 10,543 visas not issued; 48,761 applications lodged
Official data
Schengen visa refusal rate, applications lodged at Austrian consulates in India · 2024
22.0% — 9,579 visas not issued; 43,504 applications lodged
Official data

Recent rule changes

  • EU Entry/Exit System (EES) fully operational at Schengen external borders: short-stay visitors such as Indian Schengen visa holders are registered biometrically and passport stamping is replaced.

    Official notice

  • Application fee for a temporary residence permit card (including the Student residence permit, Red-White-Red Card and EU Blue Card) is EUR 218 from 1 January 2026; a permanent residence permit card is EUR 275.

    Official notice

  • For applications lodged in India, travel medical insurance is accepted only if issued by a company on the list of approved Indian insurance companies.

    Official notice

  • Progressive start of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) at Schengen external borders.

    Official notice

FAQ

Austria visa for Indians — frequently asked questions

Answers built only from the VFS Global and embassy pages listed in the Sources section.

How much is the Austria visa fee for Indian citizens?

Short Term (C) - Adult: EUR 90 / INR 9810; Short Term (C) - Children 6-12 yrs: EUR 45 / INR 4905; Short Term (C) - Child below 6 yrs: EUR 0 / INR 0. 10 more fee rows are listed on this page. Service fee: INR 2479 (VFS service charge, inclusive of GST - SGST 9% and CGST 9%); non-refundable; optional Hold at Location facility INR 807 per passport (VFS India, October 2026).

What documents are required for a Austria visa from India?

Application form fully completed in English or German and signed by the applicant (Schengen VAF for C visa; National Visa Category (D) form for long-term); Signed Declaration and Undertaking (VFS form); Passport: valid at least three months after intended departure from the Schengen area; at least two blank pages; issued within the previous 10 years; no alteration or handwritten amendment on the data page; One photograph in accordance with ICAO standards; Cover letter stipulating purpose of travel, duration, names of accompanying persons, transport and accommodation details; Round-trip flight reservation / travel itinerary and proof of accommodation. Plus 8 more items listed on this page. Category-specific checklists are listed for 11 visa categories.

How long does Austria visa processing take for Indians?

Short-stay visas (C): Usually 15 working days from receipt by the Embassy; may be extended up to 45 calendar days when further scrutiny is needed (Tourism checklist); Official Visit: Up to 15 calendar days; may be extended to 30, and up to 60 calendar days if consultation/additional documentation needed; Long Term (D): Usually 15 working days (VFS page).

Where do Indian citizens apply for a Austria visa?

Applications go via VFS Global.

Can Indians get a Austria visa on arrival or an eVisa?

Visa on arrival — Not available: Austria's Federal Ministry of the Interior lists India as subject to the EU visa requirement with no visa exemption for ordinary passports, so Indians must obtain a Schengen (C) or national (D) visa before travel by applying through VFS Global in India. eVisa — Not available: Austria does not issue an eVisa to Indians. Appointments are booked with VFS Global and applications lodged at a VFS application centre, where applicants must appear in person for biometrics (ten fingerprints and a photo, unless collected in the last 59 months); the Austrian Embassy New Delhi decides and passports are returned through VFS. Visa-free entry — Not available for ordinary passports: only holders of Indian diplomatic passports are visa-exempt (up to 90 days in 180 days, bilateral agreement). Indian nationals do not need an airport transit visa to stay in the international transit area of an Austrian airport. Indians holding a valid residence permit from another Schengen country can travel to Austria for up to 90 days in any 180 days on that permit (Embassy New Delhi: holders 'can travel freely' within Schengen for 90 days per 180 days).

What photo size is required for a Austria visa?

Size: 35-45 mm (ICAO criteria, colour, 35x45 mm). Background: Plain light-coloured background.

Is travel medical insurance required for a Austria visa?

Yes. Travel medical insurance valid throughout the territory of the Member States covering the entire period of intended stay or transit, minimum coverage EUR 30,000. Multiple-entry applicants must prove insurance for the first intended visit and sign a statement of awareness for subsequent stays. As of 01 January 2026, for applications lodged in India, travel medical insurance is accepted only if issued by one of the insurance companies on the list of approved companies (VFS).

Which Austria visa types can Indian citizens apply for?

Short Term Visa (Schengen C), Long Term Visa (National D, 91 days to 6 months), Embassy-listed (applied at Embassy in person) and Study and work routes over 6 months (residence permits, applied in person at the Embassy). 24 visa types are listed on this page.

Sources

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