Austria Visa Fee and Application Expenses
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Austria Visa Fee and Application Expenses
Austria visa fees consist of fees, valuable paper and other service fees paid to the intermediary institution for all visa applications. Austria visa fees are determined in euros and vary according to fluctuations in the exchange rate. Different visa fees are determined for Austrian C and D type visa applications.
The application fees for the Austrian C type visa are determined by the joint decision of the member states of the Schengen Agreement. The application fee for the Austrian D type visa is determined by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Austria.
How much does an Austrian Schengen (Type C) Visa cost?
The Austrian Schengen visa fee in 2024 is an average of 170 Euros for adult applicants, including the VFS intermediary service fee, depending on exchange rate changes.
If you receive travel health insurance, visa consultancy service and intermediary institution additional services during the application, the Austria Schengen visa fee increases.
How much is the Austrian National (Type D) Visa Fee?
In 2024, the Austrian national visa application fee ranges from 220 to 250 euros on average, including the VFS intermediary visa service fee.
National visa costs vary if sworn translation, consultancy services and additional services are received from an intermediary institution during the visa application.
What are the Main Expenses for an Austria Visa Application?
The main expenditure items valid for Austrian visa applications are given below.
- Austria visa application fee
- Brokerage service fee
- Travel health insurance
- Optional additional services
Austria Visa Fee
The Austrian Schengen visa application fee for touristic, commercial and cultural visits is 80 euros. The national visa application fee for family reunification, work and education in Austria is 150 euros.
A discounted fee is applied for Austrian visa applications made for children in certain age groups. For children between the ages of 6-11, the Austrian Schengen visa fee is 40 euros; the national visa fee is 75 euros.
Austria Visa VFS Global Service Fee
The Austria VFS Global service fee is 33.10 euros. The service fee must be paid in addition to the visa fee for all Austria visa applications, regardless of visa type.
Austria Travel Health Insurance
Austrian travel health insurance fees vary depending on the insurance period, scope and age of the applicant. For 2024, the price of 1-week Austrian travel health insurance varies between 9.5 and 19 euros.
The original of the Austrian travel health insurance policy, which must be prepared in accordance with the Schengen visa requirements, must be presented during the application.
Optional Additional Service Fees
Prices for optional additional services offered at Austrian visa intermediary application centers vary. In 2023, VFS Global Austrian visa additional services; mobile biometrics service is charged as 138 euros, courier service as 12 euros, form filling service as 7 euros, photo shooting as 5.24 euros, SMS service as 1 euro and photocopy service as 0.16 euros.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below you can find the most frequently asked questions and answers to our insurance center about Austria visa fees and application costs.
Can I Be Exempt from Austrian Visa Fees?
If you belong to one of the groups listed below, you do not have to pay a fee for your Austrian visa application.
- Children under 6 years old
- Persons whose family members are Austrian or EU citizens
- Students under 25 years old
Where Should I Pay the Austria Visa Application Fee?
You must pay the Austrian visa fee to the visa application center on the appointment day. Visa fees and service charges are paid in euros and in cash, but the change is returned in Turkish lira.
Do I Have to Pay for an Austria Visa Appointment?
There is no fee for making an Austria visa appointment. Do not trust people and institutions that offer you a fee for an Austria visa appointment.