Austria visa requirements for Gaboneses

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Gaboneses visiting Austria

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

  • Correctly filled and signed application form by the applicant is required.
  • Original Gabon passport with a validity of 6 months after exiting Austria.
  • Passport should have at least one blank page for the visa stamp.
  • 2 passport-sized photographs taken against a white background.
  • A copy of travel insurance with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000.
  • Round-trip flight reservations or a complete travel itinerary
  • A copy of a hotel reservation that serves as proof of accommodation in Austria.
  • Bank statements from the previous 3 months showing that the applicant has funds that are enough for the duration of stay.
  • Applicants should apply for visa 3 months before the date of departure.
  • Minors under 18 years must provide a copy of the birth certificate and consent note signed by a parent or legal guardian.
  • No vaccinations are required for travel to Austria.

Austria Visa for Gaboneses

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.

Types of Austria Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 15 business days 90 days
Business visa 15 business days 90 days

General Requirements for Austria Visa

  • Correctly filled and signed application form by the applicant is required.
  • Original Gabon passport with a validity of 6 months after exiting Austria.
  • Passport should have at least one blank page for the visa stamp.
  • 2 passport-sized photographs taken against a white background.
  • A copy of travel insurance with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000.
  • Round-trip flight reservations or a complete travel itinerary
  • A copy of a hotel reservation that serves as proof of accommodation in Austria.
  • Bank statements from the previous 3 months showing that the applicant has funds that are enough for the duration of stay.
  • Applicants should apply for visa 3 months before the date of departure.
  • Minors under 18 years must provide a copy of the birth certificate and consent note signed by a parent or legal guardian.
  • No vaccinations are required for travel to Austria.
Austria Tourist visa Austria Business visa

Austria Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The tourist visa is issued to foreigners who want to visit Austria for tourist purposes, and visiting friends and family.
  • Gabon passport with a validity of at least six months beyond the return date.
  • The passport should have one empty page for a visa stamp.
  • Photocopies of the previous passport are also required.
  • A duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • Minors travelling alone should ensure they have an original copy of their birth certificate as well as an application form signed by both parents.
  • A tourist visa allows a maximum stay of 90 days in Austria.
  • An invitation letter with the address and phone number from a family member or sponsor in Austria is required.
  • Applicant should provide a copy of bank statement from the last 6 months 
  • Applicants are not required to work with a tourist visa.

Austria Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • A business visa is granted to foreigners who are planning to visit Austria for business-related purposes.
  • A business visa does not grant the applicant to take up new employment in Austria.
  • A business visa allows foreigners to partake in business meetings and sign business contracts.
  • Applicants can also attend conferences, seminars, or job interviews while in Austria.
  • You are required to provide a letter of invitation from the company in Austria you are meeting with.
  • A letter from your employer in Gabon allowing your business trip or stating the awareness of the applicant’s leave, duration, and purpose of leave to Austria.
  • Evidence of intention to return to Gabon which could be electricity bill or photocopies of property certificate. 
  • An invitation letter from the Austrian company should clearly state their detailed address and contact information alongside the applicants with travel dates.
  • Bank statement from the last 6 months.
  • Documents of partnership with the business organization in Austria is required.
  • It must be clearly stated whether the applicant will be sponsored by the employer or the Austrian company in the business letter.

Austria Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

60.00 (EUR)

Business visa

60.00 (EUR)

Austria Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Gabon

Location

Address

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There is currently no Embassy of Austria in Gabon. Applicants are therefore advised to apply at the Embassy in Gabon's neighboring country.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I overstay my Austrian visa?

If you remain in Austria illegally for more than 28 days after your visa expiration, any future application for an Austrian visa will be subject to an exclusion period. This period will apply even if you left Austria voluntarily.

What is the emergency number used in Austria?

In Austria, there are three separate phone numbers that correspond to 911 in the United States: In an emergency, dial 133 for the police, dial 144 for an ambulance and 122 for the fire brigade. The general EU emergency number is 112.

What is the official language of Austria?

German is the official language and lingua franca of Austria, Austro-Bavarian, the main dialect outside Vorarlberg and Alemannic, the main dialect in Vorarlberg; and several minority languages.