Visa facts checked against official sources on 7 October 2026
Austria visa requirements for Indians: overview
Indian passport holders need a Schengen visa for Austria. The short-stay visa costs €90 for adults, allows up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area, and is normally decided within 15 days. Apply to Austria if it is your main destination.
When you do not need a visa
You can enter without a visa if you hold one of the following:
- A valid residence permit or long-stay visa issued by any Schengen country
- A valid multiple-entry Schengen visa issued by another Schengen country, within its 90/180-day limit
Required documents
The official source lists these documents:
- Passport issued within the last 10 years and valid for at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave the Schengen area
- Completed and signed Schengen visa application form
- Recent photo that meets the Schengen specifications
- Travel medical insurance valid across the Schengen area for the whole stay
- Documents showing the purpose of the trip, where you will stay, that you can pay for the stay, and that you intend to return
- Fingerprints, collected when you submit the application
Austria visa fees
| Option | Who it is for | Official fee |
|---|---|---|
| Schengen short-stay visa (type C) | Tourism, business, and family or private visits | €90 |
| Schengen visa, child aged 6 to 11 | Children travelling with or without their parents | €45 |
| Schengen visa, child under 6 | Children under 6 | No visa fee |
| National long-stay visa (type D) | Study, work or family stays of more than 90 days | Set by Austria; see the official visa site |
The €90, €45 and free rates are the Schengen fees set by EU rules and are the same for every Schengen country. They are paid in rupees at the rate set by the consulate, and a visa application centre adds its own service charge.
How to apply
- Check that Austria is the right country to apply to: it must be your only or main destination, or your first point of entry if you spend equal time in several Schengen countries.
- Follow the instructions on Austria’s official visa site for India and book an appointment at the consulate or its visa application centre.
- Submit the form, passport, photo and supporting documents in person and give your fingerprints.
- Pay the visa fee and any service charge, then wait for the decision. Apply no later than 15 days before travel; up to 6 months ahead is allowed.
Processing time
Usually 15 days; this can be extended to up to 45 days if the consulate needs to examine the application further. You can apply from 6 months before the trip and no later than 15 days before it.
Before you apply
- Visa rules and fees change. Confirm them on the official site listed below before you pay or book.
- Incomplete applications and missing documents are the most common cause of delay.
- False information can lead to refusal and affect later applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Indian passport holders need a Schengen visa for Austria. The short-stay visa costs €90 for adults, allows up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area, and is normally decided within 15 days. Apply to Austria if it is your main destination.
Passport issued within the last 10 years and valid for at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave the Schengen area; Completed and signed Schengen visa application form; Recent photo that meets the Schengen specifications; Travel medical insurance valid across the Schengen area for the whole stay; Documents showing the purpose of the trip, where you will stay, that you can pay for the stay, and that you intend to return; Fingerprints, collected when you submit the application.
Schengen short-stay visa (type C): €90. Schengen visa, child aged 6 to 11: €45. Schengen visa, child under 6: No visa fee. National long-stay visa (type D): Set by Austria; see the official visa site. The €90, €45 and free rates are the Schengen fees set by EU rules and are the same for every Schengen country. They are paid in rupees at the rate set by the consulate, and a visa application centre adds its own service charge.
Usually 15 days; this can be extended to up to 45 days if the consulate needs to examine the application further. You can apply from 6 months before the trip and no later than 15 days before it.
Official sources
The visa facts on this page come from these official pages, checked on 7 October 2026.
For visa options, validity and a fuller walk-through, see the Austria visa guide.