Austria Business Visa Requirement

Austria

Austria is a part of Schengen area or Schengen agreement

(See the Schengen terms & definition visa section for more details)

If you are an Indian Citizen, a visa should be obtained prior to the arrival in Austria (Schengen).

Requirements for;

Business                                (Schengen Visa. Type – C)

Tourist                                   (Schengen Visa. Type – C)

Visiting relative or friend   (Schengen Visa. Type – C)

Work                                     (Schengen Visa. Type – D)

Dependent                           (Schengen Visa. Type – D)

Transit                                   (Schengen Visa. Type – A or B)

Visa application process overview

1.       Submit the documents for visa  at the  VFS (Visa Facilitation Services) centre

Address of the VFS   www.vfs-austria.co.in

2.       VFS will internally forward the documents to the Austrian Embassy ,New Delhi for visa  issuance

3.       After the documents verification Embassy will return the passport (with or without visa) in a sealed envelope to the VFS

4.       VFS will either dispatch the passport through the courier or deliver at the counter where the application submitted

Business visa requirements

1)      Original Passport

·         The passport must be valid for at least three months beyond the intended duration of stay in the Schengen territory.

·         The passport should contains at least one double blank page reserved for visa stamping (blank front and back)

·         One photocopy of the first and last two pages of the passport and photocopies of valid visa are required

·         Old passport  or passports –if applicable

2)    One visa application Form duly filled and signed by the applicant

3)      Two or three Photos (see the detailed photo specification below )

·         Taken against a white background

·         Glossy or semi-matt finish

·         Size of the photo (35 X 45 mm).

·         Face size: 80 % of the photograph should comprise of the face. 

4)    A Covering Letter(visa requisition letter from the Company (ensure following information available in covering letter

·         It should be in company’s original letter head with company address on it

·         It should be addressed to” The visa officer Austrian  Embassy, New Delhi

·         It is advisable to give complete address (see Embassy and Consulate contact and their jurisdiction)

·         Introduction about the company

·         Name and designation of the Applicant

·         Purpose and duration of the travel (see allowable activities on business visa)

·         Brief sketch of the company to be visited.

·         Name, contact number and email address designation of the of the signatory (of a managerial or executive level)

·         It is advisable to put the seal of the company on letter head

5)      Invitation Letter from the invitee company in Austria sent ( by fax No 011-2688 6929 ) directly to  the Embassy and one copy to be submitted with the application (Please ensure following requirements meets a invitation )

·         It should be printed in invitee company’s letter head

·         Specify the applicant Name, passport no, duration of visit(please refer Schengen rule) and purpose of travel

·         Contact no and email address  of the signatory

·         Repatriation guarantee of the Australian Host Company

6)      Electronic Statement of Guaranty by sponsor (Elektronische Verpflichtungserklärung, EVE) obtained at the Foreigners Registration Office "Fremdenpolizei" in Austria.

7)      Copy of confirmed airline reservation for onward and return trip e.g. reservation slip.

8)      Overseas medical insurance valid for all Schengen-countries with a minimum coverage of 30,000 EURO. The insurance has to cover all risk e.g. accident, illness, etc.

9)      Proof of accommodation in Austria (if the applicant visiting other countries , accommodation proof for  all the Schengen countries needs to be provided) example ; Confirmed hotel reservation , guarantee letter from the  Host Company confirming the accommodation arrangement)

10)   Original Bank statements of last three months including address & telephone number of the bank

11)   Credit Card statement –if any

12)   Foreign exchange purchase receipt or travellers cheques.

13)   Original Income Tax Returns for last three years with its photocopy.

14)   Salary slips for the last three months.

15)   Company appointment letter

16)   If you are self-employed;

Company registration documents

Company bank statement

a letter from your lawyer, chartered accountant/The Chamber of Commerce including income statement or income tax return for last three (3) years

17)   Address proof –if the passport issued in different location rather than where u apply for a visa

18)   Authority letter from the applicant -if Travel Agent submitting the documents

Important;

·         Above listed documents are not a final , Embassy may ask additional documents                              

·         Personal appearance may be required at the Embassy as per the discretion of the visa officer