Austria visa requirements for Mauritanians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Mauritanians visiting Austria

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

  • A fully-filled and personally signed visa application form.
  • Passport photograph which corresponds to the ICAO criteria. The photograph must be in color with a plain white background and must be 35x45mm. 
  • A Mauritanian international 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 Mauritanians

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 within 15 business days 90
Student visa within 15 business days Varies
Work visa within 15 working days More than 90 days

General Requirements for Austria Visa

  • A fully-filled and personally signed visa application form.
  • Passport photograph which corresponds to the ICAO criteria. The photograph must be in color with a plain white background and must be 35x45mm. 
  • A Mauritanian international 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 Tourist visa Austria Student visa Austria Work visa

Austria Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to foreigners who have the intention of traveling to Austria for tourism and visitation.
  • Applicants of this visa are expected to have a hotel reservation or an all-inclusive reservation in Austria.
  • Mauritanians traveling to Austria must have adequate financial means to cater for themselves in the country. Proof of this must be provided.
  • If the applicant of this visa is unable to provide proof of financial means, need to provide the eight-digit ID number of the electronic letter of guarantee.
  • The electronic letter of guarantee is to be signed by the applicant’s sponsor at the local Federal Police Department.
  • Mauritanian nationals are required to provide proof of their economic and social rootedness and family ties.
  • A written invitation from the sponsor in Austria should be provided.
  • A document justifying the applicant’s stay in Austria is required.
  • If children under the age of 18 years are traveling without their parents, a certified letter of authority signed by both parents of the minor is required.
  • During the visa application process, a copy of your Mauritanian residence permit may be requested.
  • Submitting the visa application does not mean you will automatically be granted a visa. You will only be granted a visa after all necessary conditions have been met.
  • As Austria is part of the Schengen countries, an Austrian visa holder(being a Schengen visa) has the advantage of traveling to other Schengen countries with the Austrian visa; having firstly visiting Austria before traveling to other Schengen countries if the holder of the visa wishes.

Austria Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to foreign students with the intention of taking up a part-time or a full-time course of study in any of the academic institutions of learning in Austria.
  • Mauritanian students who have been accepted by an institution in the country are required to provide a confirmation of acceptance.
  • Underage children should have a certified declaration of parental authority if they are traveling without their parents.
  • It is necessary for all visa applicants to have their biometric features (all ten fingerprints) digitally captured and recorded.
  • Foreign students in Austria must have adequate accommodation for the duration of their study program.
  • Your application may be deemed incomplete if you refuse to include a copy of the passport datasheet.
  • This Austrian work visa allows you to stay in Austria for more than 90 days.
  • Foreigners are required to provide proof of their legal residence in the country they lodge their visa application if the country Is not their country of origin.
  • You are expected to provide a document which justifies your reason for visiting and residing in Austria.
  • It is advisable for visa applicants to present their visa application at least three weeks before the planned date of travel.
  • If you withhold a document knowingly or mistakenly, it may lead to inadmissibility or delay of your application.

Austria Work Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Austrian work visa also known as residence permit visa is granted to non-EU nationals who are traveling to Austria for the purpose of working and living there temporarily or permanently.
  • The Work visa processing time is usually 15 working days, however, it could take much longer up to 4-5 weeks depending on the country the applicant is applying from.
  • The applicant must make sure he or she does not have a serious criminal case which the consulate might find reprehensible to the immigration policy governing Austria.
  • If you wish to stay for a period of no longer than six months you will need a travel visa (Visa C) (Schengenvisum) for a maximum of 90 days within six months.
  • You need to apply for a residence visa (Visa D) for stays of between 91 days and six months.
  • In order to apply for such a visa, you must visit an Austrian embassy or consulate in Mauritania.
  • The Mauritanians who are traveling to Austria to work are to be aware of these categories of resident permits documents available to them such as The EU Blue Card, The Red-White-Red Card and The Jobseeker Visa.
  • People who are traveling to Austrian on a temporal basis, that is, for a short-stay of period of six months are required to apply for a travel visa Type C visa which is otherwise knowns as The Jobseeker Visa which will enable them to stay in the country for a maximum of 90 days.
  • The people who are applying for a short-stay visa that is, The Jobseeker Visa are however eligible to look for work only in Austria throughout their stay.
  • If you eventually secure a job after searching, you will be required to apply for a work permit Visa.
  • The EU Blue Card is a type of residence and work permit which allows highly qualified non-EU nationals to work and live in Austria for a maximum of two years. It can, however, be granted to non-EU citizens if the Austrian citizens or EU citizens are not available to do the work specified.
  • The Red-White-Red Card is granted to Non-EU citizens who are qualified as key workers for a specific work. The card allows you to live and work in Austria for one (1)year.
  •  In order to qualify as a key worker, you must be high qualified, a skilled worker in a shortage occupation, a self-employed key worker, or a graduate of an Austrian university.
  • The case is different if you are a lecturer, scientist or researcher staying for up to six months, then the visa required is slightly different. Visa C is required for work considered ‘gainful employment’ (Visum C – Erwerb) for stays of between 90 and 180 days, or Visa D for stays of between 91 days and six months.

Austria Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

60.00 (EUR)

Student visa

99.00 (EUR)

Work visa

60.00 (EUR)

Austria Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Mauritania

Location

Address

Nouakchott

Plot 1863, Tingkat Perusahaan 5A Prai Industrial Estate, Nouakchott, Mauritania

consulautrichemauritanie@gmail.com

(+222) 1 503 914 (+222) 1 09 4459 39633

Nouakchott,

Rue Mamadou Konaté, Lot V1, Gamal Abdel Nasser , P.O. Box 40029, Nouakchott, Mauritania

consulautrichemauritanie@yahoo.com

(+222) 4525 5131

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Austria among the richest countries in Europe?

Austria has highest GDP per capital along with Netherland of  all EU member states with the value of 128%, except Luxembourg and Ireland with 253% and 184% respectively.


Are Austrians hospitable to foreigners?

Austria is termed a friendly countries to foreigners and welcome them warmly. However, People of Austria tend to live a more private lives.


Which city is the capital of Austria?

Vienna is the capital of Austria and it is one of the beautiful cities to visit in Europe.

Do they speak English in Austria?

English language is rarely spoken in Austria. The official language spoken in Austria is German.