Austria
Austria visa
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In Austria, visas fall under the Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs (BMEIA). The official page consulted on 17 September 2026 distinguishes the visa A (airport transit), the visa C (short stay) and the visa D (national visa). The application is filed with the Austrian consulate responsible for the country of residence, sometimes through an external service provider. The page states the expected documents, the fees in euros and the announced processing times.
Updated on 18 October 2026 · Official sources consulted on 17 September 2026
At a glance
- Authority
- Bundesministerium für europäische und internationale Angelegenheiten (BMEIA) — Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs
- Submission channel
- Austrian consulate responsible for the country of residence; some consulates use an external service provider, for a fee
- Electronic visa
- Not stated on the portal consulted
- Portal language
- German and English (English version consulted)
Do you need a visa?
Chile passport: no visa needed for up to 90 days for a short tourist stay.
For a short tourist stay with an ordinary passport. To work, study or stay longer, the rules are different: check your situation.
Good to know
90 days per 180-day period (Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, consolidated version of 30.12.2025).
Official source: EUR-Lex — Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, Annexes I and II (consolidated version of 30.12.2025)EUR-Lex — Règlement (UE) 2018/1806, annexes I et II (version consolidée du 30.12.2025) (new tab) Verified on 24 September 2026
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Austria visa: who needs one?
Based on the verified entry rules, for a short tourist stay with an ordinary passport.
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List of nationalities
A nationality missing from this list does not establish a visa exemption. Consult the official authority.
Documented visa types
- "Visa A" — airport transit visa
- For a stay in the transit area of an Austrian airport, according to the page consulted. Official page (new tab)
- "Visa C" — short-stay visa
- For tourism, business or a visit without salaried activity; the page states a stay of 90 days at most per 180-day period. Official page (new tab)
- "Visa D" — national visa
- For a stay of 91 days to 6 months in Austria; the page mentions a validity of up to 12 months in exceptional cases. The application may be filed only with the Austrian consulate responsible. Official page (new tab)
Where and how to apply
The official page states that the application is filed with the Austrian consulate responsible, located in the country where the applicant legally resides. Some Austrian consulates allow filing with an external service provider, for a fee; the page states that this provider plays no role in the decision.
For the visa D, the page states that the application may be filed only with the Austrian consulate responsible. It also points to a search tool for Austrian representations and to a page devoted to representation by a Schengen partner.
Steps in the procedure
- Identify the Austrian representation responsible for the country of legal residence.
- File the application with that consulate or, where the consulate provides for it, with the external service provider it designates.
- Submit the personally signed form and the documents requested.
- Have your fingerprints taken if they have not been taken within the last 59 months.
Documents mentioned by the authority
- Application form completed and signed personally.
- Photograph compliant with ICAO standards, in 35 × 45 mm format.
- Passport with at least two free pages and valid at least three months beyond the expiry of the visa.
- Copy of the passport data page.
- Fingerprints, if they have not been taken within the last 59 months.
- Proof of transport: booking or ticket.
- Travel, health and accident insurance covering a minimum of 30,000 euros.
- Proof of means of subsistence or the identifier of an electronic declaration of sponsorship.
- Evidence of economic, family or social ties in the country of origin.
- For a business trip: invitation from the company and proof of employment.
- For a minor traveling alone: certified parental power of attorney.
The exact list depends on the visa type and on the situation; only the official page is authoritative.
Stated fees and processing times
According to the portal consulted on 17 September 2026: Schengen visa 90 euros; Schengen visa 45 euros for children aged 6 to 12; visa D 195 euros above 6 years of age and 97 euros below 6 years of age. The page mentions exemptions, notably for children under 6, pupils and students on study trips, researchers, representatives of non-profit organizations aged 6 to 25, as well as under European Union agreements.
According to the same portal consulted on 17 September 2026, the processing of a Schengen visa should as a general rule not exceed 15 calendar days, and may be extended to 45 calendar days where additional checks are necessary; for the visa D, the page states a maximum of 6 months. These times are those displayed by the authority.
After the decision
The decision rests with the Austrian representation responsible. The page points to the Federal Administrative Court as well as to information on establishment and residence in Austria.
The page distinguishes the visa, issued by the consulate, from establishment and residence permits, handled by other services to which it refers.
Prepare your application
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Tourism (short stay)
Tourist visa: documents, fees and steps See my document list — Tourism (short stay)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the application filed?
With the Austrian consulate responsible for the country of legal residence, or with the external service provider that consulate designates where applicable.
What is the difference between the visa C and the visa D?
According to the official page, the visa C covers a stay of 90 days at most per 180-day period, whereas the visa D covers a stay of 91 days to 6 months, with a validity of up to 12 months in exceptional cases.
What fees are stated?
According to the portal consulted on 17 September 2026: 90 euros for a Schengen visa, 45 euros for children aged 6 to 12, 195 euros for a visa D above 6 years of age and 97 euros below.
What processing times does the authority announce?
According to the portal consulted on 17 September 2026: as a general rule 15 calendar days for a Schengen visa, up to 45 days where additional checks are needed, and a maximum of 6 months for a visa D.
Is there an electronic visa?
Not stated on the portal consulted.
Points to check with the authority
- The external service provider's fees are not quantified on the page consulted.
Official links
Authority marks the official website of an administration of the destination country.
- Visa — ministère fédéral des Affaires européennes et internationales (new tab) consulted on 17 September 2026 Authority
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