Austria visa requirements for Malagasys

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Malagasys visiting Austria

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

  • A Madagascar passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs (35mmx 45mm), taken against a white background.
  • Travel document.
  • Proof of financial support.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • Medical Insurance to cover duration of entire stay. 
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.

Austria Visa for Malagasys

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 days 90
Business visa 15 days 90 days
Student visa 15 days 6 months

General Requirements for Austria Visa

  • A Madagascar passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs (35mmx 45mm), taken against a white background.
  • Travel document.
  • Proof of financial support.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • Medical Insurance to cover duration of entire stay. 
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.
Austria Tourist visa Austria Business visa Austria Student visa

Austria Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The citizens of Madagascar intending to travel to  Austria for tourism purposes can apply for the Austrian tourist visa.
  • The Austrian tourist visa is valid for 90 days.
  • Austria is part of the Schengen country so travelers can apply for a Schengen visa.
  • Confirmation that you have travel insurance for Austria and the whole territory of Schengen, with a minimum of €30,000 coverage, must be provided.
  • Currency restriction for entry and exit to Austria is 10,000 Euros.
  • Applicants are required to provide a cover letter. This cover letter must state the purpose of the visit to Austria.
  • Applicants are required to provide a detailed itinerary stating dates of entry into and exit out of Austria, places to visit and duration of stay.
  • Proof of civil status must be provided. This could be a marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, etc.
  • Additional Austria visa requirements for minors wishing to visit Austria for short-stays are as follows:
    • A birth certificate of the minor traveling to Austria must be provided.
    • Austria application form signed by both parents is required.
    • Family court order – in cases where only one parent has full custody over the child must be provided.
    • Certified copies of ID/passport of both parents must be provided.
    • A notarized parental authorization to travel to Austria, signed by both parents/guardians of the minor travelling alone must be provided.
  • In response to sharply-increased migration, some Schengen area governments, including Austria, have temporarily imposed border controls where none previously existed. These controls can cause considerable delays at both train and vehicle crossings.
  • Road conditions in Austria are generally excellent. During the winter, roads in alpine areas may become dangerous due to snowfall, ice, or avalanches. Some mountain roads may be closed for extended periods, and tire chains are often required.

Austria Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Austrian business visa is for Malagasy intending to travel to Austria for business purposes.
  • An invitation letter from the Austrian company you will be visiting and their detailed address along with your travel dates must be provided.
  • A letter from your employer stating/allowing your business travel must be provided by the applicant.
  • Applicants are required to provide a statement from the last 6 months.
  • Proprietorship/Partnership documents must also be provided.
  • The invitation letter must also mention how the expenses of the applicant are going to be covered during his/her travel. It must be made clear whether it will be sponsored by the employer or the Austrian company.
  • Memorandum and Article of Association must be provided. It should be submitted in the original certified copy (registered with joint-stock companies).
  • Applicants should provide a trade license (first issued and present renewal).
  • Proof of trip financing must be provided. Regarding the applicant’s expenses during their stay in Austria, either the employer or the partner company must state coverage of expenses on the letter or invitation.
  • Austrian law defines full-time employment by normal working time of 8 hours per day and 40 hours a week.
  • Some collective agreements shorten the full time working time to for example 38.5 hours (most common “full time working time” – e.g. Collective Agreement “Trade”

Austria Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Citizens of Madagascar can apply for the Austrian student visa if they wish to study in the country.
  • The Austria student visa (Type D visa) is issued to non-immigrant visas for individuals who intend to study in an Austrian institute, college or university for a short period of 6 months.
  • If studying for a period of more than six months, you will require a student residence permit alongside your student visa.
  • Proof of sufficient funds in the form of bank statement, confirmation issued by a sponsor, a bank account that can be assessed when in Austria, travelers’ cheque or scholarship grants issued by a sponsor must be provided.
  • The required amount deemed sufficient as the cost of living is €487.53 per month for students aged 24 and below, and €882.78 per month for students aged 24 and above.
  • Police clearance certificate indicating that you have no prior convictions and are a model citizen must be provided.
  • Proof of health insurance must be provided. This insurance must cover all the days of your stay in Austria, with medical costs of up to €30,000.
  • If you are a non-EU/EEA student, federal/public universities in Austria only charge about 363.36-726.72 Euros per semester for tuition fees plus 19.20 Euros for student union membership fee “ÖH-Beitrag” and the student accident insurance fee.
  • To study in Austria, the first thing that counts is the requirement of English. Some universities ask for English proficiency tests and may ask you to demonstrate proficiency in the language by getting certain bands.
  • Basically you should have enough money to support your self when you are in schengen area.

Austria Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

60.00 (EUR)

Business visa

60.00 (EUR)

Student visa

60.00 (EUR)

Austria Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Madagascar

Location

Address

Antananarivo

Austrian Honorary Consulate in Antananarivo, Madagascar --- Immeuble Burdigala A 6 Ter 101 Antananarivo Madagascar

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consulate.austria@moov.mg

(+261) 32 11 060 74 (+261) 20 22 222 31 / 34 05 063 63

Frequently Asked Questions

What languages do Austrians speak?

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

How long does it take to get an Austria visa?

In general, decisions on complete and formally valid applications for visa C should be made within 15 days (excluding the day of submission application and forwarding to the Embassy).

How much money should I have when planning to visit Austria?

Basically, you should have enough money to support yourself when you are in the Schengen area. 50 to 60 euros per day will be alright.

How will you know if your visa is rejected?

If your application is rejected, the last page in your passport will be stamped "Application Received" with the date and location of the rejecting consulate. A consular officer will recognize this notation as meaning some type of prior visa application has failed and they will look closely into your application.