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Austria entry rules

Citizens of Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, Israel, the EU, the UK, the US, Canada, Serbia and Australia do not need to arrange a visa for Austria in advance: the stay is up to 90 days. Citizens of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Türkiye need a visa from a consulate before the trip.

Checked against official sources on 9 October 2026.

Entry rules by passport

For a tourist trip. Checked on 9 October 2026 against the official sources listed below the table.

The 90-in-180-days limit counts across the whole Schengen area, not Austria alone. ETIAS is not running yet: once it starts, visa-free passports will need an online authorisation before travel.

Sources: EUR-Lex — Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, Annexes I and II · Austrian Interior Ministry — visa requirements and bilateral agreements by country (as of 15.07.2026) · Directive 2004/38/EC, Art. 5 — entry of EU citizens (EUR-Lex) · European Commission — ETIAS · EUR-Lex — Regulation (EU) 2026/496 on Georgian official passports

What is checked at the border

  • Your passport must have been issued within the last 10 years and stay valid for at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen area.
  • There is no fixed amount: the officer decides based on the purpose, type and length of the trip. Your funds must cover your stay and the journey home; besides cash, cards, a bank guarantee or a letter of guarantee may be accepted.
  • You may be asked to back up the purpose and plan of the trip: accommodation booking or host's invitation, itinerary or tour booking, return ticket.
  • In Austria the EES operates only at international airports (the country has no external land border): fingerprints and a facial image are taken on entry and exit, and refusing is grounds for refusal of entry.

How to extend your stay

A Schengen C visa can be extended at the regional police directorate (Landespolizeidirektion) — only for force majeure, humanitarian or serious personal reasons and while the visa is still valid. A visa-free stay can be extended only under old bilateral agreements (see table notes), also via the police directorate.

Overstay penalties

An unlawful stay leads to a return decision. If no voluntary departure period is granted or you fail to leave in time, it must come with an entry ban — normally up to 5 years, and longer if you pose a security threat.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa for Austria?
Citizens of Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, Israel, the EU, the UK, the US, Canada, Serbia and Australia enter without a visa. Citizens of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Türkiye get a visa from a consulate before the trip.
How long can I stay in Austria without a visa?
90 days in any 180 days for citizens of Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, Israel, the UK, the US, Canada, Serbia and Australia.
Can the stay be extended?
A Schengen C visa can be extended at the regional police directorate (Landespolizeidirektion) — only for force majeure, humanitarian or serious personal reasons and while the visa is still valid. A visa-free stay can be extended only under old bilateral agreements (see table notes), also via the police directorate.
What happens if I overstay?
An unlawful stay leads to a return decision. If no voluntary departure period is granted or you fail to leave in time, it must come with an entry ban — normally up to 5 years, and longer if you pose a security threat.
What is checked on entry to Austria?
Your passport must have been issued within the last 10 years and stay valid for at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen area. There is no fixed amount: the officer decides based on the purpose, type and length of the trip. Your funds must cover your stay and the journey home; besides cash, cards, a bank guarantee or a letter of guarantee may be accepted. You may be asked to back up the purpose and plan of the trip: accommodation booking or host's invitation, itinerary or tour booking, return ticket. In Austria the EES operates only at international airports (the country has no external land border): fingerprints and a facial image are taken on entry and exit, and refusing is grounds for refusal of entry.
How can I stay in Austria longer?
A visa-free stay does not give the right to live in the country. A longer stay needs a long-term visa or a residence permit: red-White-Red Card: very highly qualified workers, skilled workers in shortage occupations, other key workers, graduates of Austrian universities, eU Blue Card, own business: self-employed key workers and start-up founders, settlement permit without employment — for retirees and financially independent people, studies, family reunification.

Sources

Checked on 9 October 2026. Entry rules change: check them on the consulate website before you travel.