Austria Family Visit Visa Application Process
Austria Family Visit Visa Application Process
The Austrian visit visa is a short-term (C type) visa required by citizens of countries subject to a visa who wish to visit a family member, friend or relative residing in the Republic of Austria.
With a family and friend visit visa, you can stay in Austria for a maximum of 90 days within 180 days and have free entry to other Schengen member countries. In order to obtain an Austria visit visa, the Schengen country where you will stay the longest or enter first in your travel plan must be Austria.
Where to Get an Austrian Visit Visa?
Applications for a visa to visit Austrian family and friends are made to VFS Global centres in Turkey that are authorised for Austrian visa applications.
VFS Global is an intermediary institution authorized to collect visa applications and forward them to foreign missions. The authority that evaluates and decides on your visa application is the Austrian Consulate General in Istanbul.
Austria Family Visit Visa Application Process
For the Austrian family visit visa application, you must first fill out the Schengen visa application form and prepare the necessary visa documents. After you have prepared your application file completely, you must make a visa appointment at the intermediary institution application center. On the appointment date, you must personally go to the relevant visa center and complete the document submission, visa fee payment and biometric procedures.
Documents Required for Austria Visit Visa
The documents required for an Austria visit visa vary depending on the applicant's age and employment status. The standard application documents you need to prepare for an Austria visit visa are listed below.
- Passport obtained in the last 10 years
- Schengen visa application form
- Current biometric photo
- A copy of the population registration certificate
- Austria visa invitation letter
- Transportation reservation
- Schengen travel health insurance
- Documents regarding financial situation
- Documents regarding employment status
You can review the personalized document list for visit visa applications by selecting your visa type and employment status on the Austria visa documents page.
Austria Visa Invitation
The invitation letter for an Austrian visit visa must be written in German or English by the inviting family, relative or friend. The information that must be included in the visa invitation should generally include the personal and address information of the inviting person, their relationship with the applicant, and information about the applicant's financial situation if they will cover the travel expenses.
If the inviting person covers the applicant's travel expenses, he/she must issue an Austrian electronic undertaking declaration in addition to the Austrian visa invitation letter prepared in the appropriate format.
Population Registration Sample for Austria Visa
A fully certified copy of the population registration certificate for an Austrian visit visa can be obtained through the visa applicant's user account in the e-government system.
The screen for creating a full-fledged population registration sample via e-government is as follows.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Does an Austria Visit Visa Cost?
The Austrian visit visa application fee for 2024 is between 220-245 euros on average, including all visa fees, travel insurance, transportation reservations, consultancy fees and, if necessary, sworn translation services.
How Many Days Does It Take to Get an Austrian Family Visit Visa?
The application for an Austrian family visit visa is finalized within 15 working days after it is sent to the Austrian Consulate General in Istanbul. However, the visa finalization time may vary depending on the workload of the consulate general, additional document requests and public holidays.
Considering the intensity of foreign missions in 2023, we recommend that you start applying for an Austrian visa at least 1 month before your travel date.
How Many Months Can I Stay in Austria If I Get a Visit Visa?
Although the duration of the Austrian visit visa depends on the decision of the Consulate General, you have the right to stay in Austria for a maximum of 3 months within 6 months.