Visa Information

Overview

A Schengen visa is valid for Schengen member states, however the decision is sole discretion of Embassy/Consulate

The visa application cannot be submitted more than 6 months prior to departure and application has to be lodged not later than 15 business days before the intended start of the trip. Otherwise the application is inadmissible.

Applications are processed in the order of receipt.Processing usually takes approximately 15 business days from receipt by the Embassy of a complete application.

The Embassy does NOT provide status updates on visa applications.

Visa Fees

Schengen Visa (Visa C)

Fees are not required for the following:

• Researchers from third countries as defined in Directive (EU) 2016/801 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016
• Representatives of non-profit organisations up to the age of 18 participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations
• Favoured third-country nationals and family members within the meaning of § 2 (4) (11) and (12) of the 2005 Aliens’ Police Act – FPG, Federal Law Gazette I No. 100/2005

VFS Service Charge € 40

Service Charge

Documents Required

Important: You will need to complete the Registration Process first. You cannot submit only the application form and or checklist. Review the steps to apply carefully to ensure you submit a completed application set.

Document Checklist

Application for Schengen Visa (Visa C)

Photo Specifications

Please provide one recent (not older than 6 months) colour photograph of yourself, meeting the following requirements:

• Taken against a plain light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background
• Clear quality and with the face in focus
• Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)

For detailed instructions please refer to https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/austria/canada/english/pdf/Technical-requirements-for-photos-new.pdf

Processing Time

• Processing time for visa applications is minimum 10 working days (starting from the time when the Embassy or Consulate received the application, not including the transportation time), counting from when all requested documents have been submitted.
• This period may be extended in specific cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is required, for example, when an applicant must come to an interview or submit additional documentation requested by the Embassy or Consulate.
• During certain times of the year, the processing time can be longer due to the high volume of applications. It is recommended to submit your visa application at least three weeks prior to the date of travel date and if possible, even earlier ahead of the holiday period.
• Please note that the application processing time and decisions on visa applications are the sole prerogative of the Embassy or Consulate. VFS Global has no role to play in these areas of the application process.

Download Forms

Application for Schengen Visa (Visa C)

Minor applicants: Declaration of consent for the issuance of Visa (Austria)

Overview

If you intend to stay in Austria for more than 90 days and up to 6 months AND you are not a citizen of an European Union or European Free Trade Association member state, you need to apply for a national Austrian visa (Visa D).

During the validity of the Visa D the holder is entitled to enter transit and stay up to 90 days in other Schengen countries.

Additional information for students and visiting scholars is available at the website of the Embassy of Austria in Ottawa.

Visa Fees

National Visa (Visa D)

Fees are not required for the following:

• Researchers from third countries as defined in Directive (EU) 2016/801 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016
• Representatives of non-profit organisations up to the age of 18 participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations
• Favoured third-country nationals and family members within the meaning of § 2 (4) (11) and (12) of the 2005 Aliens’ Police Act – FPG, Federal Law Gazette I No. 100/2005

VFS Service Charge € 40

Documents Required

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

Important:

You will need to complete the Registration Process first. You cannot submit only the application form and or checklist. Review the steps to apply carefully to ensure you submit a completed application set.

Click below links for the checklist:

Document Checklist for National Visa(D)

Photo Specifications

Please provide one recent (not older than 6 months) colour photograph of yourself, meeting the following requirements:

• Taken against a plain light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background
• Clear quality and with the face in focus
• Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)

For detailed instructions please refer to https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/austria/canada/english/pdf/Technical-requirements-for-photos-new.pdf

Processing Time

• Processing time for visa applications is minimum 10 working days (starting from the time when the Embassy or Consulate received the application, not including the transportation time), counting from when all requested documents have been submitted.
• This period may be extended in specific cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is required, for example, when an applicant must come to an interview or submit additional documentation requested by the Embassy or Consulate.
• During certain times of the year, the processing time can be longer due to the high volume of applications. It is recommended to submit your visa application at least three weeks prior to the date of travel date and if possible, even earlier ahead of the holiday period.
• Please note that the application processing time and decisions on visa applications are the sole prerogative of the Embassy or Consulate. VFS Global has no role to play in these areas of the application process.

Download Forms

APPLICATION FOR AUSTRIAN NATIONAL VISA D

Minor applicants: Declaration of consent for the issuance of Visa (Austria)