Austria Visa Types
ETIAS Visa Waiver for Austria
The ETIAS travel authorization was created as an added security measure to fight Europe’s migration crisis and recent terror attacks. It will be pivotal in identifying individuals that may pose a threat to the Schengen Area and its citizens.
Citizens from eligible countries are required to obtain a visa waiver ETIAS for Austria.
Tourist Visa (Schengen Visa)
The short-term Schengen visa allows its holder to travel within the countries that are part of the Schengen area. There are two types of Schengen Visa:
- Short-term stay – which allows its holder to travel within the schengen Area for a maximum stay of 90 days in any 180 days period
- Transit visa (Schengen visa A) – which allows its holder to transit through any of the international airports within the the Schengen States (“airport transit visa”)
Airport Transit Visa (Visa A)
The Airport Transit Visa A is issued to travelers in transit through the international zone of a Schengen Country Airport. It allows its holder to arrive at a Schengen State international airport and catch a flight to their destination country out of the Schengen Area.
Citizens from the following countries must apply for an Airport Transit Visa A:
To apply for an Airport Transit Visa A, travelers must provide a copy of the visa for the final destination, if applicable.
Travel Visa (Visa C)
The Travel Visa C or Schengen Visa C, is a short-term visa which allows its holder to reside in a Schengen Area for a certain period of time depending on the visa validity.
Austrian National Visa (Visa D)
The Austrian National visa D, is issued to those who will be staying for a determined period of time in Austria, and for a determined reason, for example, to work or study. To be eligible for an Austrian National Visa D, applicants in one of the Schengen countries. The Austrian National visa D, is issued to those who will be staying for a determined period of time in Austria, and for a determined reason, for example, to work or study. To be eligible for an Austrian National Visa D, applicants in one of the Schengen countries.
An Austrian National Visa D, will be granted to applicants that meet the following criteria:
- Are international students about to start a course in Austria
- Are a research worker at a higher institution or research center in Austria
- Are a professional sportsman, an artist or any other professional of its kind with the purpose of sharing his/her expertise
- In case of an emergency or medical condition that prevents the individual to leave Austria within a determined period of time.