Skip to content
Pro Lifeset Overseas Private LimitedPro Lifeset OverseasPrivate Limited

Austria · Visa guide

Austria Tourist Visa

A short-stay Schengen visa for tourism and holidays in Austria — up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

  • ProcessingUsually about 15 working days once all documents are submitted
  • Visa categoryTourist Visa
  • Your guideOne consultant
Get a free assessment

Start here

Austria Tourist Visa — overview

The Austria Tourist Visa is a short-stay Schengen visa (Type C) for visiting Austria for tourism and holidays, valid for stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.

Applications from India are submitted through VFS Global and decided by the Austrian mission. The visa fee is EUR 90, and Schengen-wide travel medical insurance of at least EUR 30,000 is mandatory. Applications cannot be submitted more than 6 months before departure, and the embassy advises applying at least one month ahead.

The Austrian mission looks for a clear travel plan, sound finances and genuine ties to India. Lifeset Overseas builds the file to the Austrian checklist so nothing is missing.

8 items

Documents you need

  • Application form

    The Schengen visa application form, completed in English or German and signed by the applicant.

  • Valid passport

    Valid at least 3 months beyond departure, with 2+ blank pages, issued within the last 10 years and with no alterations.

  • Photograph

    One ICAO-standard passport photograph.

  • Travel medical insurance

    Minimum EUR 30,000 cover, valid across all Schengen states for the whole stay.

  • Travel bookings

    Round-trip flight reservations and proof of accommodation for the full stay.

  • Cover letter

    From the applicant, stating the purpose, duration, any companions, and transport and accommodation details.

  • Proof of occupation

    Employed: 3 months salary certificates, employment contract and company NOC. Self-employed: business registration / GST. Retired: pension statements.

  • Proof of funds

    Personal bank statements for the last 3 months and income-tax returns with barcode for the last 2 years.

5 steps

How the process works

Typical processing: Usually about 15 working days once all documents are submitted — may extend up to 45 calendar days. Apply at least 1 month before travel.

  1. Step 1

    Free eligibility review

    We assess your profile and build a document checklist matched to the Austrian mission's requirements.

  2. Step 2

    Build the file & cover letter

    Every document — finances, bookings, insurance and the cover letter — is prepared and verified.

  3. Step 3

    Book the VFS Global appointment

    Austria visa applications in India are submitted through VFS Global — we schedule your slot.

  4. Step 4

    Submit & give biometrics

    You attend the VFS centre to submit the file and provide fingerprints and a photograph.

  5. Step 5

    Decision & passport return

    The Austrian mission decides the application and your passport is returned through VFS.

Transparent

Costs & fees

Item

Amount

Schengen visa fee

For most categories. Payable in INR.

EUR 90

VFS Global service fee

Plus optional add-ons such as the premium lounge.

INR 2,479

Government and third-party fees change often — we confirm the exact current amounts for your case before you pay anything.

3 answers

Frequently asked questions

Q.How long can I stay in Austria on a tourist visa?
A short-stay Schengen visa allows up to 90 days within any 180-day period, across Austria and the wider Schengen Area.
Q.How early can I apply?
Applications cannot be submitted more than 6 months before departure. The embassy advises applying at least one month ahead, allowing for the 15-working-day processing time.
Q.Is travel insurance mandatory?
Yes — Schengen-wide travel medical insurance with at least EUR 30,000 of cover, valid for the entire stay, is mandatory.

Why it matters

Going it alone vs filing with us

On your own

  • Guessing the document list — one missing or wrongly formatted paper triggers a refusal.
  • Generic cover letters copied from the internet that officers recognise and flag.
  • No read on peak rejection windows or what this visa post is strict about.
  • Government and VFS fees are non-refundable — money lost if you are refused.
  • A refusal stamp follows you and weakens every future visa application.

With Lifeset Overseas

  • An honest case assessment before you spend a rupee on government fees.
  • A file built to the embassy's exact checklist and in the exact order.
  • Weak finances, ties or purpose identified and fixed before submission.
  • Previously refused? We can rescue and rebuild the file.
  • 1,200+ approvals, handled by one licensed consultant end to end.

Refused before?

A refusal isn't the end

Refused applicants often win the second time — once the real reason is fixed. If a Austria visa has been refused, we:

  • Read the actual refusal letter and pinpoint the real gaps.
  • Advise whether to pull the officer's notes (CAIPS / GCMS) for the true reason.
  • Identify which part was weak — funds, employment, purpose or ties.
  • Tell you honestly whether to reapply now or strengthen the file first.
  • Rebuild a stronger application — same fixed fee, refusal or first try.
Get refusal support

Your next step

Ready to start your Austria Tourist Visa?

A visa file is won or lost on the small things — a mismatched date, a thin financial trail, a document formatted wrong. We go deep into your profile, build every document properly, and give you an honest verdict before you commit. If your case isn't ready, we'll tell you — and tell you exactly how to fix it.

  • Free, honest assessment

    We read your full profile and tell you straight whether your case is ready — before you pay anything.

  • Your file, built right

    Every document prepared, apostilled, translated and stress-tested the way the embassy expects.

  • One consultant, end to end

    The same person handles your case from the first call to the visa decision — no hand-offs.

  • We handle the process

    VFS appointment, biometrics, submission and follow-up — we manage the moving parts for you.

licensed (No. 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024)Fixed fees agreed upfrontWe won’t take a case we believe will fail

Other Austria visas

Start here · One message away

Ready to start your visa journey?

Message us on WhatsApp — share your visa goal and a licensed consultant takes it from there. No forms, no call centres. One person, start to decision.