Austria visa requirements for Algerians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Algerians visiting Austria

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Austrian Visa.


  • A completed and personally signed visa application form.
  • Passport photograph which corresponds to the ICAO criteria. The photograph must be in color and must be 35x45mm. 
  • Passport which has a validity of at least three months after the expiry of the requested visa. The passport must have two blank pages and it must be issued within the last 10 years.
  • Biometric data (ten fingerprints digitally captured and recorded) are collected from selected applicants at the submission of an application.
  • Copy of the passport datasheet.
  • Copies of previous Schengen visas.
  • Proof of means of transport.
  • For travel by car: driving license, green insurance card, and registration certificate.
  • Travel, health, and accident insurance with a coverage of a minimum of €30,000.

Austria Visa for Algerians

Facts about Austria


Austria has a very mountainous terrain with only 32% of the country below 500m. The country is very rich in ancient history and is the birthplace of legends such as Mozart, Strauss, and Freud. The country is well known for its elegant coffee houses as well as its world-famous delicacy “Wiener Schnitzel”.
 
The capital city of Austria, Vienna, attracts a lot of tourist presence both in the summer and winter. This is a testament to the unending fun on offer in the city. Austria ranked 12th in international tourist arrival with visits of over 20.8 million tourists.

There are intense consequences for driving under the influence of alcohol. Drivers are advised to drive with their headlights at night or risked being pulled over by the authorities.

The official language in Austria is German.

Types of Austria Visa


Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 15 days 90 days
Business visa 15 days 90 days
Student visa 15 days More than 90 days
Transit visa 15 days 24 hours
Work visa 15 days 90 days and above

General Requirements for Austria Visa


  • A completed and personally signed visa application form.
  • Passport photograph which corresponds to the ICAO criteria. The photograph must be in color and must be 35x45mm. 
  • Passport which has a validity of at least three months after the expiry of the requested visa. The passport must have two blank pages and it must be issued within the last 10 years.
  • Biometric data (ten fingerprints digitally captured and recorded) are collected from selected applicants at the submission of an application.
  • Copy of the passport datasheet.
  • Copies of previous Schengen visas.
  • Proof of means of transport.
  • For travel by car: driving license, green insurance card, and registration certificate.
  • Travel, health, and accident insurance with a coverage of a minimum of €30,000.

Austria Visa Fees


Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

60.00 (EUR)

Business visa

60.00 (EUR)

Student visa

99.00 (EUR)

Transit visa

60.00 (EUR)

Work visa

60.00 (EUR)

Austria Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Algeria


Location

Address

Algiers

17, Chemin Abdel kader Gadouche, Hydra, Algiers, Algeria.

www.bmeia.gv.at/oeb-algier

algier-ob@bmeia.gv.at

+213 23 472 815, +213 23 472 820

Algiers

Cite Bouteldja, 1, Ben Aknoun, Algiers, Algeria.

https://www.vfsglobal.com/Austria/Algeria/

info.austalg@vfshelpline.com

+213 41 985 503

Frequently Asked Questions


Is Austria safe to visit?

Austria is a safe place to visit as long as you use common sense and take precautions.


Is Austria part of Schengen?

Yes, Austria is a member of the Schengen Area.


Is the visa valid for Austria only?

The Embassy of Austria issues visas for Austria and other Schengen states. The Schengen visa issued by the Austrian embassy gives access to 24 Schengen countries in total.


What is the cost of living in Austria?

The cost of living per month in Austria is €950.


How long does it take to get a visa to Austria?

It takes 15 days to process an Austrian Schengen visa.


Can non-EU citizens or foreigners be employed in Austria?

Austria is considered one of the hospitable place to live and work. Seeking job in Austria for non-EU or foreigners in the country isn't always easy as most of the jobs are always available to EU and Austrian citizens before considering other nationals.