Austria Schengen Visa from United Kingdom

For UK residents planning to visit Austria, obtaining a visa is essential for tourism, business, or visiting family and friends. The process is managed through the Austria Visa Application Centres located in London, Manchester, Cardiff, and Edinburgh. Ensure you have the necessary documents ready to facilitate your application for a Schengen visa.

4 visa centres·5 visa types·Starts at £35·Processed by VFS

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Visa centre	Tourism TA	Business BV	D visa D visa	EU/ EEA family member (except family members of Austria citizens) EUE	Private (family-friends) Visit FNF
London Austria Visa Application Centre, London
Manchester Austria Visa Application Centre, Manchester
Cardiff Austria Visa Application Centre, Cardiff
Edinburgh Austria Visa Application Centre, Edinburgh

Austria visa centres in United Kingdom

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Document checklist

The visa application for Austria requires specific documents depending on the visa type, such as a tourism visa, business visa, or D visa. Commonly required documents include a valid passport, completed application form, travel itinerary, proof of accommodation, and financial means. Review the complete list of documents needed for your chosen visa type to ensure a smooth application process.

Application form
Required
Duly completed and signed visa application form
Bank statements (3 months)
Required
Personal bank statements showing income and funds
Criminal record certificate with archival record
Required
Official criminal record certificate including archival record.
Hotel Reservation
Required
Provide confirmed accommodation booking showing the applicant's name, travel dates, and accommodation address details.
Valid passport or travel document
Required
Original passport valid at least 3 months beyond return date, plus photocopy
Passport photos (standardized)
Required
Standardized passport photographs required for a short-stay visa application (as specified in the checklist).
Proof of sufficient means of subsistence
Required
Evidence showing sufficient financial means for the stay, such as bank account statements for the last six months.
Proof of transportation or funds for ticket purchase
Required
Proof of means of transportation to and from Austria or proof of sufficient funds to purchase the relevant ticket.
Travel, health and accident insurance
Required
Insurance covering travel, health and accident risks with at least EUR 30,000 medical expense and repatriation coverage, valid throughout the Schengen area, showing insured person's name, length of coverage, and insurance sum, including COVID coverage and winter sports coverage when travelling between November and April.
Confirmed return travel tickets
Required
Confirmed return travel tickets showing the applicant's name and travel dates.
UK residence permit (or UK immigration status share code)
Required
Valid UK residence permit card showing the applicant’s right to reside in the UK; if no card is available or the digital permit is valid longer than the card, a UK Home Office immigration status share code printout is acceptable. Share code page: https://www.gov.uk/view-prove-immigration-status
Visa D application form
Required
Completed and signed original Austrian Visa D application form. Form: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/austria/uk/english/pdf/visa-d-application-form.pdf
Benefits or pension letter
Required in some cases
Recent original letter from the local Jobcentre or Pension Service confirming benefits or pension status.
👔Unemployed
Benefits or pension letter
Required in some cases
Official recent letter confirming that the applicant receives benefits or is part of a pension scheme.
👔Retired
Car insurance
Required in some cases
Vehicle insurance document for travel by car.
Car registration document
Required in some cases
Vehicle registration document required when the applicant travels by car.
Certificate of Incorporation
Required in some cases
Companies House Certificate of Incorporation issued upon registering the business.
👔Self Employed
Company ownership or connection proof
Required in some cases
Additional proof demonstrating the connection between the applicant and the company when the applicant's name is not shown on the Certificate of Incorporation.
👔Self Employed
Driver joint travel cover letter
Required in some cases
Signed and dated cover letter from the driver confirming joint travel with the applicant and travel dates, required when the applicant is not the driver.
Driver's driving licence
Required in some cases
Driving licence of the driver for travel by car.
Employment Letter
Required in some cases
If employed, provide a recent original signed headed employer letter addressed to the Mission and confirming your employment.
👔Employed
Group member list
Required in some cases
List of group members' names for group accommodation reservations, if the names are not otherwise shown on the travel ticket.
🏠Hotel
Joint travel confirmation letter
Required in some cases
Signed and dated letter from the person named on an accommodation reservation confirming joint travel with the applicant.
🏠Hotel
Marriage certificate
Required in some cases
Marriage certificate used to evidence spousal or registered partner sponsorship. If issued outside the EU and not in English or Portuguese, it must be translated by a certified translator in the UK.
👔Unemployed🤝Family
Payslips (3 months)
Required in some cases
Last three payslips, original plus photocopies
👔Employed
Copies of previous Schengen visas
Required in some cases
Photocopies of previous Schengen visas endorsed in an old passport and/or issued in the last 3 years.
Reservation holder ID or passport copy
Required in some cases
Photocopy of the passport or ID card of the person whose name appears on the accommodation reservation, including passport signature page if signature is not on the bio page.
🏠Hotel
Self-employment support letter
Required in some cases
Recent signed headed letter confirming the applicant's self-employment, obtained from an accountant, solicitor, bank manager, Companies House, or tax authorities as applicable.
👔Self Employed
Sponsor passport copy
Required in some cases
Original and copy of the sponsoring spouse's or registered partner's passport.
👔Unemployed🤝Family
Sponsor proof of funds
Required in some cases
Document showing the sponsoring spouse's or registered partner's available financial means.
👔Unemployed🤝Family
Sponsor proof of occupation
Required in some cases
Proof of the sponsoring spouse's or registered partner's occupation, following the same occupation evidence categories required for applicants.
👔Unemployed🤝Family
Sponsorship letter
Required in some cases
Signed and dated cover letter from the sponsor confirming sponsorship.
👔Unemployed🤝Family
Student status letter
Required in some cases
Recent signed letter from school/college/university confirming enrollment, hours per week, attendance
👔Student
Proof of tertiary qualifications or two years of university
Required in some cases
Evidence of holding tertiary qualifications or of having successfully completed at least two years of higher education or university study.
🌍Australia
Travel ticket payment proof
Required in some cases
Receipt, invoice, or payment confirmation for travel tickets when they were paid through a travel agency.
Unemployment or retirement explanation letter
Required in some cases
Signed cover letter from an unemployed or retired applicant explaining their financial situation when not receiving benefits.
👔Unemployed, Retired
Winter sports insurance cover
Required in some cases
Insurance coverage for winter sports required during travel between 1 November and 30 April as part of the travel insurance policy.

Booking your Austria appointment

When scheduling your appointment at the Austria Visa Application Centre, consider booking well in advance. Bring all required documents and confirm the centre's operating hours. Arrive early to allow time for processing and avoid peak times. If possible, check for any specific instructions or requirements on the centre's website to ensure a seamless experience.