Visas for Austria, without the guesswork

Short stays in Austria run on the shared Schengen rules — one C visa (or none, for exempt passports) covers all 29 countries. Everything else is national: where you apply, who runs the centres, and every stay over 90 days.

How Austria takes applications

Good to know about Austria

• Austria distinguishes Visa D (91 days–6 months, e.g. seasonal work) from residence permits — picking the wrong one is a common rejection cause.
• Many Red-White-Red Card (skilled work) applications can be started by the employer inside Austria while you wait abroad.

Staying longer than 90 days

Long stays use a national Visa D or a residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel) filed with the residence authorities — first permits are usually applied for at the Austrian representation abroad.

Check your situation

Pick your passport for an exact answer — visa, visa-free, or free movement:

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