Austria Visa Requirement and Procedure

Austria Tourist visa Requirement and Procedure
Austria Work Visa Requirement and Procedure
Austria Business Visa Requirement and Procedure

Austria Work Visa Requirements

Process overview

Step 1. Austrian company must apply for a Certificate of Guarantee (Sicherungsbescheinigung) to the local Labor Office (Arbeitsmarketservice) with jurisdiction over the place of intended work. This step is not necessary if the assignment does not exceed four months. In those cases, the foreign national may directly obtain a Secondment Permit.
Step 2. After issuance of the Certificate of Guarantee, apply for a visa (for a stay of less than six months) or a residence permit (for a stay of more than six months). 

Step 3. Upon issuance of the visa or residence permit, the Austrian company may request a work permit.
Upon arrival, taking up residence in Austria must register name and address with the local Registration Office within three days of their arrival.

 Note: If you intend to work longer than six months, the applicant should apply for a residency-permit, and not for a visa. The Visa “D+C” allows only a stay up to 6 month within a period of one year and is not extendable. If a “D+C” visa is issued, the applicant is allowed to travel to any other Schengen member states only for a period of up to 90 days during the validity of the visa. Work-visas, which are issued according to the travel-schedule are usually for validity up to 91 days minimum or six months maximum, and cannot be renewed in Austria

Required documents for the visa stamping

1)      Original Passport

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

b.    The passport should contains at least one double blank page reserved for visas (blank front and back)

c.     One photocopy of the first and last page of the passport and photocopies of valid visa are required

d.    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 ))

a.     Without border

b.    Taken against a white background

c.     Glossy or semi-matt finish

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

e.     Face size: 80 % of the photograph should comprise of the face. (See the sample photo)

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

5)      Original 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.

6)      Proof of accommodation in Austraia(hotel reservation, guarantee of host company, etc)

7)      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

8)     Permission(Certificate of Guarantee (Sicherungsbescheinigung) ) from the Austrian Labour Market Authority (“AMS Bestätigung”) in original

9)     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 and purpose of travel

·         Contact no and email address  of the signatory

10)   Copy of all the educational and experience certificates

11)   Copy of the employment offer letter or deputation letter

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

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

Austria Tourist visa Requirements

Tourist visa requirements for site seeing purpose

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 visas (blank front and back)

·         One photocopy of the first and last page 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 ))

·         Without border

·         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 traveller (ensure following information available in covering letter

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

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

·         Purpose of the travel

·         Duration of the stay in each location

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

5)      Original 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.

6)      Proof of accommodation in Austraia (if the applicant visiting other countries , accommodation proof for  all the Schengen countries) example ; Confirmed hotel voucher

7)      Tour voucher and tour operator letter –if travelling in a package tour

8)      Original Bank statements of last three months including address & telephone number of the bank-with sufficient fund

9)      Credit Card statement –if any

10)   Foreign exchange purchase receipt or travellers cheques

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

12)   Salary slip  for the last three months- if employed

13)   Leave approval letter with NOC to travel abroad, from the employer covering the travel duration  –if employed

14)   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

15)   If a minor travelling alone -A no objection certificate signed by both parents

16)   If a minor accompanied by one parent -A no objection certificate by the other parent and attested by a notary

17)   If  students travelling - a permission letter from school/college, including phone numbers and address, confirming the leave for specified period of travel

18)   NOC from the spouse –if the spouse not accompanying

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

20)   Authority letter for Agent submission

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

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