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United Arab Emirates → Austria: do you need a visa?

SHORT-VISIT ENTRY SUMMARY

Visa-free entry

As a United Arab Emirates citizen you can enter Austria without a visa (up to 90 days).

Dataset: February 2026. Confirm current rules with official authorities before traveling. Work, study, and longer stays may require a separate visa.

Which visa are you getting?

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    Tourist Visa (Schengen C)

    Schengen short-stay visa for tourism and private visits of up to 90 days within 180 days.
    Who fits: Third-country nationals who need a visa to enter Austria and the Schengen area for tourism, visiting family or friends, or similar short stays.
    Gov fees: Schengen visa (Type C): EUR 90.00; EUR 45.00 for nationals of countries with a visa facilitation agreement. — Fee is payable at the representation; payment method and any service charges vary by post. Confirm before applying.
    Official source: oesterreich.gv.at — Visa types (Type A/C/D) · oesterreich.gv.at — Applying for a visa
    Austrian consular representations https://www.bmeia.gv.at/en/embassies-consulates/search-for-austrian-representations/

    Documents

    • Completed and signed visa application form
    • Valid travel document (passport) valid at least 3 months beyond the planned departure, issued within the last 10 years, with at least two blank pages
    • Recent passport photo (35 x 45 mm, portrait format)
    • Travel medical insurance covering the whole Schengen area with at least EUR 30,000 for the planned stay
    • Proof of sufficient means of subsistence for the stay and return journey
    • Purpose evidence as requested by the consulate: hotel reservations, invitation or declaration of commitment, booking confirmations, return ticket
    • Proof of gainful employment or other ties to the country of residence where requested
    • Additional documents requested by the competent representation

    FAQ

    How long can I stay on a tourist visa?
    A Type C visa allows a total stay of up to 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen area.

    Can I work on this visa?
    No. It does not authorize paid or self-employed work in Austria.

    Where do I apply?
    At the Austrian representation (or the Schengen representation handling Austria) responsible for your place of residence.

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