Austria

Requirements

General Requirements

Passport
- Valid for a period of at least 3 months beyond the applicant’s last day of stay in the Schengen states.
- At least two blank pages to affix visa & ensure passport is signed
Application form (Download here)
- Completed and signed by the applicant, ensure that no. 37 is signed children 14 and over must co-sign with parents.
- Application forms for Minors need to be signed by both parents.
Photo’s
- Two (2) recent color photograph (not more than 3 months old), looking straight in camera, without shadows and no smiling.
Air ticket
- Copy of round trip flight reservation and detailed itinerary including dates and flight numbers specifying the dates of entry and exit from the territory of the Schengen State.
  Please provide a copy for each application. (Confirm travel dates)
- Applicants traveling to other Schengen countries need to submit proof of how they are getting there e.g. Train, Car Hire etc.
- Only accept the application if the stay in Austria is the longest or equal to other Schengen member states.
  Please ensure flight tickets can only be issued up to 90days not longer.
- Please ensure the reservation states the passenger’s name.
- The visa of the final country of destination (if needed) must be obtained
  before applying for a Schengen visa.
- Airport Transit – Proof of entry of the final country of destination.
Copy of Travel Insurance Policy
- Copy of insurance policy (‘visa Letter’). Insurance can only be accepted if the insurer is either based (registered) in South Africa or in the Union.
- The Austrian Embassy Pretoria has the right of admission to not accept insurance which does not meet the Schengen requirements.
- Each applicant must submit a copy of the insurance policy stating,
  name, days covered, amount up to a minimum of 30,000 Euros or equivalent
- The visa will be issued according to days covered on insurance.
  For extended visas, please let the applicant sign the second box on page 3
Proof of sufficient funds for the duration of stay
- Original 3 months bank statements with transactions not older than 14 days of the current account (the account on which the applicant’s salary goes into with original rubber stamp) unless all the expenses are covered by the host and there is an EVE or GVE from the host.
- DO NOT accept, Internet statements, Credit card statements, and bank letters or copies
- Savings account, investments, statements can be submitted in addition.
- If the account is a business account and not in the applicant’s name, bank letter confirming the applicants has signing powers must be submitted.
- Traveling with a spouse who is financially supported by the main applicant
  Copy of marriage certificate ( please bring original and a copy)
- Applicants Above 18
- Traveling with parent and being financially supported by them: Copy and original full/ unabridged birth certificate, three (3) months recent original bank statements and original affidavit certified by the commissioner of oath of the supporting parent.
- Traveling without parents but being financially supported by them: either three(3)months of most recent original bank statements of own account or three(3) months recent original bank statements of the supporting parent with original bank letter confirming full access to that account(e.g. credit card linked to parents account)
Proof of accommodation
- Hotel reservation or tour vouchers are requested as well as proof of funds to pay for it.
- It should clearly state names of applicants, arrival and departure date and address of the hotel. In case of a pre-paid tour; details of the tour with proof of payment to the tour operator should be provided
- For applicants visiting friends or family:
  Invitation letter from the host, the letter must clearly identify the host and the invitee(name, address, birthdate, official identification number, occupations and permanent residence); the purpose of the visit; length of stay and accommodation status( where the invitee stays and who pays for it)
- Copy of the host’s passport,
- Copy of “M eldezettel” or “Unterkunftsbestätigung” of your host (proof of residence).
- For Austrian Nationals residing in South Africa owning property in Austria may submit “grundbuchauszug” for proof accommodation.
- NOTE: Non-Austrian Citizens must provide additional proof of valid Austrian residence permit (copy) is required. Color copy Legitimationskarte
- Couples or family, only submit proof of accommodation once.
- Sponsored visits of host residing in Austria: electronic affidavit (“elektronische Verpflichtungserklärung” – EVE) needs to be obtained by the host from the nearest aliens police (“Frem denpolizei”) in Austria.
Employment Letter
- Employment letter stating monthly wages, continuing employment after the period of leave, duration and the reason for travel.
- If self-employed proof of company registration.
- Letter from school/college/university in South Africa certifying the status of the applicant and copy of student card.
- If Self-employed; a certification from SA companies and Intellectual property Commission or SA Revenue Service is required
Copies of previous Schengen visas (even if in passport)

Additional documents for Business Visas

For business travelers and participants in cultural, scientific or sports events:

Invitation letter from inviting company (Austria or other Schengen countries) reflecting the purpose of the trip. The invitation should include clear identification of both the entity issuing it and the invited applicant; nature, duration, and venue of the event; applicant´s role in the event and the link between the host and the invited applicant.
If an applicant is attending a conference or congress – Proof of registration and proof of payment needs to be submitted
If a person is attending sports events, exhibitions and fairs: presentation of a document providing participation in the event.
Official visits: a note verbal from the Department of International Relations and Corporation or any other relevant South African Ministerial Department is required.

Applicants traveling to more than one country:

If an applicant will be traveling to a non-Schengen country (Croatia, Bulgaria, Romania, UK, and Cyprus) as part of the same trip and staying longer in the non-Schengen country, the non-Schengen visa must be obtained first.

Additional Requirements for Minors

Consent form completed (Download here)
- Unabridged or full birth certificate or certificate of delivery from the hospital (must state the child’s name and date of birth, both parents ID numbers). (for all children under 18 irrespective if they are traveling with the parents or not )
- Please bring the Original and a copy. If a child does not accompany both parents, the parent(s) who is (are) not traveling,
  must submit an original letter of consent, certified by a commissioner of oath.
  Download form from the website.
- A copy of the ID book or passport, certified by a commissioner of oath
- CHECK if names on birth certificate/letters and IDs correspond
- If only one parent has guardianship of the minor, the court documents or death certificate must be presented.

Important Note

Click here for Visa Application procedure
The Issuing Authority requires applicants to present themselves for biometrics ON SUBMISSION. Flash Visa Services will do a quality check of documents you provide, book the visa appointment and pre-pay the visa for lodgement. A Flash Visa Services representative will meet you and guide you through the visa process on the day of your appointment.
Once Visa is ready will Flash Visa Services collect the Passport/Visa and deliver back to the Applicant.
A temporary passport is no longer accepted for entry into Austria.
Please note that the application will be refused if the applicant does not fulfill the necessary requirements.
Any incorrect statement will lead to the application being rejected or the annulment of a visa already being granted and may also render applicant liable to prosecution under the national law of the respective Schengen State.
Austria is a member of the Schengen agreement.

Delay

10 to 15 working days.

The appointment has to be made prior to submission

Cost

Kindly contact Flash Visa Services for the most recent cost.

Flash Visa Services charge a service fee.

Please note that Flash Visa Services cc can not be held responsible for any possible delays in issuing of visas.

Flash Visa Services cannot be held accountable for the possibility of visas being declined or refused.

Application forms and requirements can change without prior notice.