Austria

Yes, Indian citizens planning to visit Austria must obtain a Schengen Visa-Type C. This visa grants access to Austria as well as all other Schengen Area countries without requiring additional visas. The Schengen visa allows short stays for tourism, business, family visits, or other approved activities for up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

A Schengen visa is a travel document that allows individuals to enter, transit through, or stay within the Schengen Area. This area comprises 29 European countries that have agreed to eliminate internal borders for easier travel. This visa permits travellers to move freely across these countries without needing additional border checks within the Schengen Zone for a specified period.

Details:

• Short Stays: The Schengen visa is typically granted for short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
• Multiple Purposes: You can use this visa for tourism, business meetings, family visits, medical treatment, or other approved activities.

Stat: India emerged as the third-largest source of Schengen visa applications in 2022, with a substantial increase in 2023. The country contributed 671,928 applications in 2022, rising to 966,687 in the following year. However, Indian applicants faced a notable rejection rate of 9.3% in 2022, emphasizing the importance of meticulous and accurate visa applications.

The Austrian tourist visa is valid for up to 180 days, allowing a maximum stay of 90 days within this period. The visa’s validity allows you to enter Austria and other Schengen countries multiple times, provided you do not exceed the 90-day stay limit within a 180-day period.

The fees for an Austrian Schengen visa are as follows:

• Adults: €90 (approximately INR 8,190)
• Children (6-12 years): €45 (approximately INR 4,100)
• For children under 6 years, there is no visa fee.

Visa processing typically takes 15 working days from the receipt of a complete application. However, this timeframe may be extended if the interview is required, additional documentation requests, or increased application volumes during peak travel seasons.