Last updated: 2024-08-06 12:19:08
Business Visa
To apply for a business visa to Austria, you
will need to provide several documents and follow a detailed application
process. Below are the specific requirements and steps you need to follow:
Requirements for Austria Business Visa
Application:
Documents and Particulars:
1. Passports:
•
Original passport with at least 6 months validity and at least 2 blank pages.
•
Original old passport booklets, if any.
2. Photographs:
• 3
photographs each with the following specifications:
•
White background
•
Glossy finish
• 80%
face coverage with a little shoulder visible
• Eyes
and face clearly visible
•
Dimensions: 45mm x 35mm
3. Covering
Letter:
•
Addressed to The Visa Officer, Austrian Embassy, New Delhi.
•
Should include:
•
Brief profile of the applicant(s)
•
Purpose of travel
•
Travel dates
•
Format:
• For
individuals: on plain paper.
• For
officials/sponsored applicants: on company letterhead.
4. Bank
Statements:
•
Original 3 months personal and company’s bank statements with the bank’s seal
and signature.
•
Relevant and active accounts showing proof of funds and income.
•
Preferably A4 size, with a closing date closer to the visa application date.
5. IT Returns:
•
Latest 3 years Income Tax Acknowledgement / ITR-V (Saral) for individuals and
the company.
6. Itinerary / Air
Tickets:
•
Return air tickets including all internal flight/train tickets if any.
•
Day-wise itinerary of the tour.
7. Purpose of
Travel / Accommodation:
•
Invitation letter from the Austrian company/business operation, OR
•
Electronic letter of guarantee “EVE” (Elektronische Verpflichtungserklärung)
obtained by the Austrian business from the competent authority in Austria.
• For
non-business purposes (training, voluntary work, etc.): Permission from the
Austrian Labor Market Authority “AMS” (Entsendebewilligung, Anzeigebestätigung)
to be obtained by the inviting Austrian company.
•
Hotel vouchers.
8. Supporting
Credentials:
•
Businessmen: Proprietorship certificate / Certificate of Registration /
Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association / partnership deed, NOC from
other partners or directors if in a partnership.
•
Employees: Leave sanction letter from the company, last 3 months' salary
statements (for private firms), company ID card (optional), retirement
certificate or letter / copy of pension book (for retired employees).
•
Students: Leave sanction letter from the educational institution (for travel
during working days), bonafide certificate from the educational institution
(for travel during vacations), school/college ID card (optional).
•
Newly Wed / Honeymooners (if spouse's name is not endorsed in their passports):
Marriage certificate (original), wedding invitation card/photographs (if the
marriage certificate is not ready).
•
Children Traveling Unaccompanied by Both Parents / Either Parent: Notary
attested NOC on a stamp paper from both/either parent respectively, passport
copies of both/either parent.
•
Travelers Unaccompanied by Spouses/Partners: Notary attested NOC on a stamp
paper from the unaccompanied spouse, passport copy of the unaccompanied spouse,
or any government ID proof mentioning spouse name if not a passport holder.
•
Additional Supporting Documents: FD receipts from banks, public
shares/debentures certificate, asset evaluation report from a CA.
9. Travel
Insurance:
•
Valid travel insurance from embassy-approved companies covering the days of
travel with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000.
Steps to Apply for the Business Visa:
1. Prepare
All Required Documents:
•
Gather and organize all necessary documents as listed above.
2. Visit the
Official Austrian Visa Application Portal or Embassy Website:
•
Access the official Austrian visa application portal or the website of the
Austrian Embassy in New Delhi.
3. Complete
the Application Form:
• Fill
in the visa application form with accurate personal details, travel
information, and upload the required documents if applying online.
4. Schedule
an Appointment:
•
Schedule an appointment for visa submission and biometrics (if required) at the
Austrian Visa Application Centre or the Embassy.
5. Pay the
Visa Fee:
• Pay
the applicable visa processing fee using the payment methods specified by the
embassy.
6. Submit
the Application:
•
Submit your application along with all required documents at the Austrian Visa
Application Centre or the Embassy.
7. Attend
the Interview (if applicable):
•
Attend the visa interview, if required, with all your original documents.
8. Await
Approval:
•
After submission, the processing time can vary. Once approved, you will receive
your visa via email or postal mail.
Tips for a Smooth Application Process:
•
Ensure all documents are clear and legible.
•
Double-check that your travel dates align with the visa validity period.
• Keep
digital and physical copies of all documents and your visa for your records and
to present to border officials if needed.
•
Follow up with the visa processing office if you do not receive a response
within the expected timeframe.
By following these steps and ensuring you have
all the required documents, you can successfully apply for a business visa to
Austria.
Tourist Visa
Requirements for Austria Tourist Visa
Application:
Documents and Particulars:
1. Passports:
•
Original passport with at least 6 months validity and at least 2 blank pages.
•
Original old passport booklets, if any.
2. Photographs:
• 3
photographs each with the following specifications:
•
White background
•
Glossy finish
• 80%
face coverage with a little shoulder visible
• Eyes
and face clearly visible
•
Dimensions: 45mm x 35mm
3. Covering
Letter:
•
Addressed to The Visa Officer, Austrian Embassy, New Delhi.
•
Should include:
•
Brief profile of the applicant(s)
•
Purpose of travel
•
Travel dates
•
Format:
• For
individuals: on plain paper.
• For
officials/sponsored applicants: on company letterhead.
4. Bank
Statements:
•
Original 3 months personal and company’s bank statements with the bank’s seal
and signature.
•
Relevant and active accounts showing proof of funds and income.
•
Preferably A4 size, with a closing date closer to the visa application date.
5. IT Returns:
•
Latest 3 years Income Tax Acknowledgement / ITR-V (Saral) for individuals and
the company.
6. Itinerary / Air
Tickets:
•
Return air tickets including all internal flight/train tickets if any.
•
Day-wise itinerary of the tour.
7. Purpose of
Travel / Accommodation:
•
Proof of accommodation/purpose at the destination.
•
Booking certificate and payment receipts from the tour operator.
•
Hotel vouchers.
8. Supporting
Credentials:
•
Businessmen:
•
Proprietorship certificate / Certificate of Registration / Memorandum of
Association, Articles of Association / partnership deed.
• NOC
from other partners or directors in case of partnership.
•
Employees:
•
Leave sanction letter from the company (from the government body in case of
government employees/public servants).
• Last
3 months' salary statements (only for private firms).
•
Company ID card (optional).
•
Retirement certificate or letter / copy of pension book (for retired
employees).
•
Students:
•
Leave sanction letter from the educational institution (for travel during
working days).
• Bonafide
certificate from the educational institution (for travel during vacations).
•
School/college ID card (optional).
•
Newly Wed / Honeymooners (if spouse's name is not endorsed in their passports):
•
Marriage certificate (original).
•
Wedding invitation card/photographs (if the marriage certificate is not ready).
•
Children Traveling Unaccompanied by Both Parents / Either Parent:
•
Notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from both/either parent respectively.
•
Passport copies of both/either parent.
•
Travelers Unaccompanied by Spouses/Partners:
•
Notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from the unaccompanied spouse.
•
Passport copy of the unaccompanied spouse, or any government ID proof mentioning
spouse name if not a passport holder.
•
Additional Supporting Documents (if available):
• FD
receipts from banks.
•
Public shares/debentures certificate.
•
Asset evaluation report from a CA.
9. Travel
Insurance:
•
Valid travel insurance from embassy-approved companies covering the days of
travel with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000.
Steps to Apply for the Tourist Visa:
1. Prepare
All Required Documents:
•
Gather and organize all necessary documents as listed above.
2. Visit the
Official Austrian Visa Application Portal or Embassy Website:
•
Access the official Austrian visa application portal or the website of the
Austrian Embassy in New Delhi.
3. Complete
the Application Form:
• Fill
in the visa application form with accurate personal details, travel
information, and upload the required documents if applying online.
4. Schedule
an Appointment:
•
Schedule an appointment for visa submission and biometrics (if required) at the
Austrian Visa Application Centre or the Embassy.
5. Pay the
Visa Fee:
• Pay
the applicable visa processing fee using the payment methods specified by the
embassy.
6. Submit
the Application:
•
Submit your application along with all required documents at the Austrian Visa
Application Centre or the Embassy.
7. Attend
the Interview (if applicable):
•
Attend the visa interview, if required, with all your original documents.
8. Await
Approval:
• After
submission, the processing time can vary. Once approved, you will receive your
visa via email or postal mail.
Tips for a Smooth Application Process:
•
Ensure all documents are clear and legible.
•
Double-check that your travel dates align with the visa validity period.
• Keep
digital and physical copies of all documents and your visa for your records and
to present to border officials if needed.
•
Follow up with the visa processing office if you do not receive a response within
the expected timeframe.
By following these steps and ensuring you have
all the required documents, you can successfully apply for a tourist visa to
Austria.
Disclaimers
The above list of documents is the standard
requirement for the visa application. The Embassy/Consulate/High
Commission/Application Centres reserve the right to request additional
documents for verification.
Travelspoc does not guarantee the outcome of any
visa application. Decisions on visa applications are at the sole discretion of
the respective Embassy/Consulate/High Commission.
Visa Application Centres and Embassy Information
Visa Application Centres : Delhi, Gurgaon, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Mumbai, Chennai,
Bengaluru, Whitefield Bengaluru, Kolkatta, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Cochin, Goa,
Hyderbad, Puducherry, Pune, Trivandrum
Embassy of Austria
EP-13, Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New
Delhi - 110 021
Tel: +91-11-2419 2700
Email : new-delhi-ka@bmeia.gv.at
Consulate General of Austria,
Mumbai
26; Maker Chambers VI, 2nd floor, Nariman Point,
Mumbai - 400 021
Tel: +91 - 22 - 2285
1734
Email:
tamara_valladares(at)jasubhai.com
Consulate General of Austria,
Kolkatta
Industry House, 1st floor, 10, Camac Street,
Kolkata 700 017
Tel: +91 - 33 - 2283 56
61
Email:
ausconkol(at)groupmanjushree.com
Consulate General of Austria,
Goa
Salgaocar House, 3rd floor, Dr. F. Louis Gomes
Road, Vasco Da Gama, Goa 403
802
Tel: +91 - 832 - 251 38
16
Email: auscon(at)bsnl.in
Consulate General of Austria,
Chennai
Kothari Buildings, 115, Mahatma Gandhi Salai,
Nungambakkam, Chennai 600
034
Tel: +91 - 44 - 2833
4501
Email:
auscon_chen(at)yahoo.co.in
