| Austria Schengen Visa – Quick Information | |
|---|---|
| Visa Fee |
Adults: €90 Children aged 6–11: €45 Children under 6: No visa fee Additional VFS Global service charges apply. |
| Processing Time | Usually up to 15 calendar days. In some cases, processing may take up to 45 calendar days. |
| Maximum Stay | Up to 90 days within any 180-day period for a short-stay Schengen visa. |
| Visa Validity | The Austrian consular authorities determine the visa validity period and number of permitted entries based on the application and travel plans. |
| Where to Apply in Egypt | Applications are submitted through VFS Global in Cairo or Alexandria. |
✓ Complete and sign the Schengen visa application form.
✓ Provide two recent biometric colour photographs measuring approximately 35 × 45 mm. The photos should have a white background and should be less than 6 months old.
✓ Provide an original passport with at least two blank pages. The passport must remain valid for at least 3 months after the planned trip.
✓ Include copies of the passport biodata page and all pages showing previous Schengen visas and entry or exit stamps.
✓ If applicable, provide a valid residence permit for Egypt.
✓ First-time travellers may need to provide a Mogamma Movement Certificate.
✓ Provide a translated bank statement covering the last 6 months. The statement should carry the required official bank stamps and signatures.
✓ For employees: Provide an HR letter stating your name, job position, employment start date, salary, and approved leave for the intended travel dates.
✓ For business owners: Provide the Commercial Registry and a valid Tax Card, together with the required translation.
✓ If you do not have sufficient personal financial means, the Austrian host may provide the required electronic guarantee where applicable.
✓ Provide a round-trip flight reservation.
✓ Include proof of accommodation in Austria, such as a hotel reservation or equivalent proof of lodging.
✓ Provide travel medical insurance valid for the full duration of the trip.
✓ The insurance must provide minimum coverage of €30,000 for emergency medical treatment, hospitalization, and repatriation.
✓ Provide proof of the purpose of travel, such as an itinerary, travel agency confirmation, invitation, conference confirmation, or other relevant evidence.
✓ Provide the child’s birth certificate together with the required translation.
✓ Provide the parents’ marriage certificate with translation where applicable.
✓ Both parents should sign the required consent form, unless one parent has sole legal custody. Supporting custody documents must also be translated where applicable.
✓ Austria Schengen visa applications from Egypt are submitted through VFS Global in Cairo or Alexandria.
✓ Supporting documents must be submitted in German or English. Translate Arabic documents before submission where required.
✓ Bring the original documents together with their translations and copies.
Applicants who need certified Arabic-to-English or Arabic-to-German translations can visit the Certified Translation Services page of the Consulting Office for Translation (COT).
Visa requirements can change. Before submitting your application, check the latest instructions published by the Austrian Embassy in Cairo.