Things to Know About Austrian Cultural Visa

If you want to take part in a cultural, sporting or scientific event that does not generate commercial gain, such as a performance, competition or conference organised in the Republic of Austria, as a participant or official, you must obtain an Austrian event visa.

The Austrian cultural and sporting event visa is one of the subtypes of the Austrian Schengen visa that allows you to stay in Austria and the Schengen area for no more than 90 days within 180 days .

Austrian Cultural Event Visa Application Process

To obtain an Austrian cultural event visa, you must follow the steps listed below.

  1. Receive an event invitation from the organization in Austria.
  2. Fill out and sign the Schengen visa form.
  3. Complete the required paperwork for the cultural visa.
  4. Make an online visa appointment from the brokerage center.
  5. At the appointment, pay the application fee and provide your biometric information.

Documents You Need to Prepare for Austrian Event Visa

The documents required for the Austrian cultural visa application vary depending on the applicant’s age and employment status. The common document that must be submitted for all cultural activity visa applications is the visa invitation sent by the institution in Austria.

You can access the detailed list of documents that must be submitted for an Austrian event visa on the Documents Required for an Austrian Visa page.

Invitation for Event Visa

The invitation for an Austrian event visa must be written in German or English by the institution organizing the event. The Austrian cultural visa invitation must include detailed information such as the start and end date of the event, the address, and the scope of the event.

Appointment Process for Austrian Event Visa

The appointment process for the Austrian cultural event visa is carried out through the website of the authorized intermediary institution VFS Global. After creating a user account through VFS Global, you can complete the appointment steps.

How much is the Austrian Cultural Visa Fee?

Austrian cultural visa costs for 2024 are around 250 euros, including visa fees, travel health insurance, reservations and consultancy services.