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Austria visa guide

Currency: EUR · Major cities: Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Graz, Hallstatt, Linz

Verified details· checked 2026-09-07

Austria is part of the Schengen Area — one Schengen visa covers all member states.

Maximum stay
90 days
Processing time
15–45 calendar days at a consulate or visa centre — apply up to 6 months ahead
Fee
€90 adult, €45 for children aged 6–12, plus service charge

Good to know

  • Short stays are capped at 90 days in any rolling 180-day period across the whole Schengen area.
  • Travel insurance covering at least €30,000 in medical costs is mandatory.
  • Apply at the consulate of your main destination, or of your first entry point when stays are equal.

By passport

  • 🇺🇸 United States passport — Visa free, up to 90 days

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Main airports

  • GRZ · Graz Airport, Feldkirchen bei Graz
  • INN · Innsbruck Airport, Innsbruck
  • KLU · Klagenfurt Airport, Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
  • LNZ · Linz-Hörsching Airport, Linz
  • SZG · Salzburg Airport, Salzburg
  • VIE · Vienna International Airport, Vienna

Rules change. Always confirm with official government sources before booking.