Austria
General visa requirements for travelling to Austria. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
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Transit visa (Schengen Transit Visa (Type C - Transit))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 5 days
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days
- Fee
- EUR 80
- Validity
- Up to 5 days for transit through the Schengen area
- Entry
- Single entry
Required for Annex I nationals who need to pass through the Schengen area (land, sea, or air with passport control) to reach a non-Schengen destination. This is distinct from the Airport Transit Visa (Type A) which is only for staying in the international transit zone.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Nationals of Annex I countries who need to transit through the Schengen area with passport control.
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Purpose of visit
Transit only. Must have valid visa or entry permission for the final destination country.
Documents you need
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: No
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, debit/credit card; Amount: EUR 80
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather passport, photos, transit flight tickets, destination visa, and insurance.
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Online application
Complete Schengen visa application form for transit purpose.
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Appointment booking
Book appointment at Austrian embassy or consulate.
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee of EUR 80.
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Document submission
Submit all documents in person.
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Biometrics
Provide biometric data if not recorded within 59 months.
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Processing wait
Wait for processing, typically 15 calendar days.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with transit visa sticker.
Transit visa (Airport Transit Visa (Type A))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 1 days
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days
- Fee
- EUR 80
- Validity
- Valid for the date(s) of transit only
- Entry
- Single entry
Required for nationals of listed countries transiting through the international transit zone of an Austrian airport without entering the Schengen area. Exempt if holding: a valid Schengen visa or national long-stay visa from any Schengen country, a valid residence permit from a Schengen member state, a valid visa from EU/EEA member states, Canada, Japan, or the USA, or a diplomatic passport. Holders of British Travel Documents also require this visa.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Required only for nationals of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka, and Syria. Also required for holders of British Travel Documents.
Eligible countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Congo (Democratic Republic of the), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Syrian Arab Republic
Documents you need
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: No
-
Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
-
Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, debit/credit card; Amount: EUR 80
How to apply
-
Document gathering
Gather passport, photos, confirmed onward flight tickets, and any visa for the destination country.
-
Online application
Complete the Schengen visa application form for airport transit.
-
Appointment booking
Book an appointment at the Austrian embassy or consulate.
-
Fee payment
Pay the visa fee of EUR 80.
-
Document submission
Submit all documents in person.
-
Biometrics
Provide biometric data if not recorded within the past 59 months.
-
Processing wait
Wait for processing, typically 15 calendar days.
-
Visa collection
Collect passport with the transit visa sticker.