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Schengen Visa Type C

Austria

Last updated: December 23, 2025

Duration

90 days

Visa Fee

$107

Time

15 days

Complexity

Medium

About this Visa

The Austria Schengen Visa (Type C) is a short-term travel permit. It allows you to visit Austria and all other 28 Schengen countries (like Germany, Italy, and France) for up to 90 days. It is designed for tourism, business meetings, family visits, or short courses. This visa is strictly for temporary visits. You cannot use it to live in Austria permanently or get a long-term job. If you are from a country that does not have a visa-free agreement with Europe (like India, China, or Russia), you need this visa to enter.

Key Benefits

  • Travel freely between 29 European countries
  • Visit friends and family in Austria
  • Attend business meetings or conferences
  • Take short language or training courses
  • Enter Austria for medical treatment

Eligibility & Requirements

Eligibility Criteria

  • You must be a citizen of a non-EU country that requires a visa
  • You must have a clear reason to visit (tourism, business, family)
  • You must prove you have enough money for the trip
  • You must intend to leave Austria before the visa expires
  • You must have travel health insurance

Financial Requirement

About $110 to $130 per day for your trip. Proof: Show bank statements from the last 3 months or have a host sign an EVE sponsorship letter.

Documents

  • PassportMust be valid for at least 3 months after you plan to leave
  • Application FormFilled out and signed
  • Two PhotosRecent passport-style photos
  • Travel InsuranceMust cover at least $33,000 in medical costs
  • Flight ReservationProof of a round-trip flight (do not buy the ticket yet)
  • Accommodation ProofHotel booking or a letter from your host
  • Financial ProofBank statements or a sponsorship letter (EVE)
  • Employment LetterA letter from your employer or school confirming you will return

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.