The specific process and cycle of visa processing in Austria

Austria is a well-known country and many people want to visit it. In fact, it is not difficult to go to Austria. Here is a brief introduction to the specific process of Austrian visa application and related matters needing attention.

I. Notes on Visa Application

1. Chinese mainland citizens need a visa to go to Austria.

2. HKSAR passport holders may enter Austria visa-free for a maximum stay of no more than 3 months.

3. Austria has set up three visa application centers in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou to collect visa applications, visa fees and agency fees (the agency fee is RMB 250 yuan per person).

4. The visa application form is submitted by the applicant himself. If the applicant once held a Schengen visa, he can entrust others to submit the required application materials. In this case, the applicant needs to sign the power of attorney, and the trustee should submit it together with a copy of his ID card and the power of attorney.

5. Austria is a Schengen country. If China citizens only go to Austria, they can apply for a visa in embassies and consulates in China. If you go to more than one Schengen agreement country at the same time, you should apply to the member country with the longest stay; The first country to apply for under the condition of the same stay time. Please consult embassies and consulates in China for details of applying for an Austrian visa;

6. Entry visa: The Austrian side issues entry visas with corresponding validity and duration of stay according to the application;

7. Transit visa: Those who go to a third country via Austria and leave the airport without a joint ticket and stay for no more than 24 hours may be exempted from applying for a transit visa. For more than 24 hours, a transit visa is required. To apply for a transit visa, you must first apply for a national visa, then fill in the application form, submit 1 photos, provide an air ticket order, and the Austrian side will issue a transit visa;

8. Long-term (D-type) visas for the purpose of staying in Austria, benefiting students and studying abroad.

9. For short-term (Class C) visas, see the Schengen visa for details.

Two. Materials needed to apply for a visa

1. Basic materials

1) The application form filled in capital letters is complete, leaving no blank items, and the content is true. The applicant himself signs in two designated places (minors must be signed by their legal guardians).

2) Two recent photos (color photos, about 3.5x4.5cm, with white background).

3) Original passport and copies of the first and last pages of the passport (signed by the applicant) and visa pages.

4) Valid passport: The passport is valid for at least 90 days after the visa expires.

5) Travel accident medical rescue insurance, with a minimum guarantee of not less than 30,000 euros per person.

6) When the applicant can't prove enough personal assets, an electronic guarantee (EVE) from the Austrian inviter is required. The Austrian inviter only needs to sign a letter of guarantee at the foreign affairs police station where he/she lives, and the foreign affairs police station will verify the information of the inviter, and then forward it to the Austrian embassies and consulates abroad that accept the applicant's visa. There is no charge for electronic guarantee.

2. Long-term (D) visa

1) China citizens who stay in Austria for more than 6 months can apply for residence visas at the embassy.

2) Visa application must be submitted in person (not by mail). Only when the applicant is incompetent can he entrust a legally effective person to submit it.

3) The embassy forwards the visa application to the domestic visa processing department.

4) It takes several months to apply for residence visa approval.

5) Materials required for residence visa

(1) Original and photocopy of valid passport.

(2) Birth certificate (or materials with the same value).

(3) Local legally valid accommodation certificate (such as rental contract).

(4) Proof of accident, medical and rescue insurance valid in Austria.

5] Proof of living expenses guarantee (such as payroll, work contract, draft labor law, personal assets, etc.). )

6) Accepted students:/kloc-foreigners aged 0/8-28 can be employed by Austrian families as social service personnel with a service period of 12 months. Prove that you know German. The required information requires originals and copies.

(1) Download the application form online, fill it in and sign it.

(2) Two recent photos (3.5 x 4.5cm to 4.0 x 5.0cm).

(3) Submit a valid passport (including two copies of the passport).

(4) Birth certificate (translated and certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy; Original is required).

5] Notarial certificate of no crime (translated and certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy; The validity period is 3 months.

[6] Effective declaration certificate of the competent labor department.

Have had the following work contracts for social service personnel:

? Full proof of free accommodation (detailed residential address, meals).

? Weekly pocket money (about 60 to 70 euros per week).

? Half of the possibility of taking German classes is paid by the employer (about 50 euros per month).

? Employers pay insurance policies covering all risks for social service personnel (about 175 euros per month).

? Proof of basic knowledge of German (e.g. proof of German course in Language Institute).

Remarks:

L All notarial certificates that need to be submitted must be certified by the corresponding Ministry of Foreign Affairs before they can be certified by the Austrian Embassy. The certification fee is 30 euros each.

In order to transfer your application to the relevant departments in Austria, all materials must be submitted in two copies (original and photocopy).

7) study visa

(1) Submit the originals and copies of the following materials.

(2) Admission notice from Austrian universities, institutions of higher learning or private universities recognized by the state.

(3) China University Admission Notice or Certificate of Studying (translation, notarization and consular certification).

(4) The original graduation certificate and transcripts (translations, which need notarization and consular authentication) shall be submitted to the embassy.

5. Austrian accommodation certificate: such as lease contract or sublease contract, purchase contract/pre-purchase contract, and student dormitory use contract.

(6) Proof of income source: 450.00 euros per month for 24-year-old students; Students over 24 years old, 8 14.82 euros per month.

Once you get an entry visa, you can get a residence permit by opening an account in an Austrian bank.

A valid passport signed by me (including two copies).

(9) Complete the application form and sign it.

⑽ Two recent photos (3.5 x 4.5cm to 4.0 x 5.0cm).

⑾ Birth certificate (translated version, certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy).

⑿ Letter of guarantee (if the applicant in Item 4 and/or Item 5 cannot provide the letter of guarantee himself).

(13) No criminal certificate (valid for 3 months, translated and certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy).

Remarks:

1. I am required to apply in person at the embassy, not by mail, and submit the materials in duplicate (original and photocopy).

2. It is suggested to submit complete application materials as far as possible before the expected start of school.

Third, the visa application process

1. The visa applicant first determines the purpose and itinerary of going to Austria.

2. Visit the official website and Visa Application Center of the Austrian Embassy in China to browse the relevant visa application information.

3. Download the visa application form and the information required for the visa.

4. Appointment: Before submitting visa and residence applications, you must make an appointment online. This reservation is only valid for the Austrian Embassy in China, and the Austrian Consulate General in Shanghai cannot make an online reservation. Applicants in Guangzhou can submit their application materials directly to the visa application center during the opening hours without making an appointment in advance. Reservations in Shanghai will be made by the Shanghai Visa Application Center.

5. The applicant pays the service fee and visa fee of the visa application institution at the visa center.

6. Submit visa application materials.

7. Visa processing.

8. Get a visa.

Fourth, the visa review time

Generally 5 working days.

Verb (abbreviation of verb) Austrian embassies and consulates in China information

Austrian embassy in China

Address: No.5 Xiushui South Street, Beijing

Postal code: 100600

Tel: 0 10-65329869, 65329879

Fax: 0 10-6532 1505

The opening hours of the consulate are: Monday to Friday from 9: 00/5 to 1 1: 30.

Consulate General of Austria in Shanghai

Address: 3A Qihua Building, Huaihai Middle Road 1375, Shanghai.

Tel: 02 1-64740268

Fax: 021-64711554.

The office hours of the consulate are from 9: 30 to 12: 00 from Monday to Friday.