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Austria Visa for Indians: Fees, Documents & Processing Time
Everything you need to apply for Austria from India — the real government fees, our service charges, the documents, and honest guidance from a dedicated case manager.
Visa fees and rules verified on 13 July 2026
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Austria visa fees & timelines
| Visa type | Government fees | Our fee | Processing | Validity | Entries | Max stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | Schengen short-stay visa fee €90Adult; €45 for children 6–12, free under 6. Same across all Schengen countries. | ₹7,500 + 18% GST = ₹8,850 | Usually about 15 days, up to 45 in busy periods | Set by the consulate, within the 90/180 rule | — | Up to 90 days in any 180-day period |
| Business visa | Schengen short-stay visa fee €90Adult; €45 for children 6–12, free under 6. Same across all Schengen countries. | ₹7,500 + 18% GST = ₹8,850 | Usually about 15 days, up to 45 in busy periods | Short-stay Type C, single or multiple entry as granted | — | Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, whole Schengen area |
| Dependent visa | Residence permit application fee (family reunification / dependent) €218Single mandatory application fee charged by the Austrian settlement authority for the residence title a dependent applies for (family reunification / 'Red-White-Red Card plus' / settlement permit for a family member). This is the only government fee listed on the current official pages; card issuance is included and there is no separate card fee. The €218 amount is triple-confirmed on official Austrian government portals (migration.gv.at family-reunification page, migration.gv.at Red-White-Red Card plus page, and oesterreich.gv.at) for 2026. The fee is nationality-neutral, so Indian applicants pay the same €218. | ₹25,000 + 18% GST = ₹29,500 | By law the authority decides without undue delay and no later than six months after a complete application is received. | Tied to the sponsor's permit – a Red-White-Red Card plus is issued for 1 year initially, extendable to 3 years once you have been lawfully settled for two years and have fulfilled Module 1 of the Integration Agreement. | Multiple | Renewable long-stay residence in Austria; can lead to permanent settlement over time. |
Government and VFS fees are paid directly to the authorities in the local currency shown and are subject to change at the discretion of the concerned consulate or embassy; our service fee is in INR and includes appointment booking. No consultant can guarantee a visa — the decision rests with the embassy or consulate.
What you'll need
Document checklists
Tourist visa — document checklist
- Completed and signed Schengen (Type C) visa application form.
- Passport issued within the last 10 years, valid at least three months beyond departure from the Schengen area, with two or more blank pages, plus copies of previous visas.
- One recent colour photograph, 35 x 45 mm, portrait format, against a light background.
- Travel medical insurance with minimum EUR 30,000 cover, valid for the whole Schengen area and the full period of stay.
- Flight tickets and proof of accommodation (hotel bookings) or an invitation letter from your host in Austria.
- Proof of sufficient financial means, for example recent personal bank statements.
- Day-by-day travel itinerary and a cover letter setting out the purpose and dates of travel.
- Proof of ties and status in India, such as employment or leave letter, or business/company documents for the self-employed.
- All documents in English or with a certified English translation; biometrics (fingerprints and photo) are captured at the visa application centre.
Business visa — document checklist
- Schengen visa application form, completed in English or German and signed by the applicant.
- Passport valid at least 3 months beyond intended Schengen departure, with at least 2 blank pages, issued within the last 10 years; plus copies of the data and last pages and of any previous Schengen visas and entry/exit stamps.
- One recent photograph to ICAO standards.
- Invitation letter from the Austrian company or business, or an electronic letter of guarantee (EVE) obtained by the host from the competent Austrian authority.
- Applicant's cover letter stating the purpose of travel, duration, names of any accompanying persons, and transport and accommodation details.
- Proof of occupation: employed applicants provide the last 3 months' salary certificate, employment contract and a company NOC granting leave; self-employed provide GST certificate, Udyog Aadhaar, Import-Export Code or Certificate of Incorporation.
- Flight tickets and confirmed Austria/EU hotel booking or other accommodation proof.
- Travel medical insurance valid across the Schengen area for the entire stay, with minimum EUR 30,000 cover.
- Original bank statements for the last 3 months and income-tax returns (ITR with barcode) for the last 2 years.
- For training, voluntary work or project work beyond plain business meetings, permission from the Austrian Labour Market Authority (AMS) arranged by the inviting Austrian company.
Dependent visa — document checklist
- Completed residence-permit application form for the relevant category (e.g. Red-White-Red Card plus / Family Member).
- Valid Indian passport with sufficient validity, plus recent biometric passport photographs.
- Proof of the family relationship – marriage or registered-partnership certificate, or the child's birth certificate (with legalisation/apostille as required).
- Evidence of the sponsor's Austrian status – copy of their residence card/permit (Red-White-Red Card, EU Blue Card, Settlement Permit, Student permit) and passport.
- A legal title to accommodation adequate for the family size, such as a lease or rental agreement or proof of ownership.
- Proof of income/means of subsistence – the sponsor's employment contract, recent payslips, tax or pension documents, or evidence of savings.
- All-risk health insurance valid in Austria for the applicant.
- Proof of German language skills at A1 level (where required for the category).
- Police clearance certificate / proof of no criminal record.
- For a Settlement Permit – Dependant, a formal liability (maintenance) declaration from the Austrian sponsor.
How it works
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Honest case review
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Expert forms & document review
We complete and double-check every form and paper, so nothing weakens your case.
3
Appointment, prep & tracking
We book the appointment, prepare you for the interview, and track it to the decision.
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