The key benefit of a Schengen Visa is less paperwork and hassle-free travel. The Schengen zone mostly consists of neighbouring countries. Schengen Visa makes intra-zone travel from one country to another easy, as one does not need to apply for multiple visas. Hence, backpackers wanting to explore Europe need apply for just a single visa, which allows them to visit all the countries within the Schengen zone.
Insuring health and travel risks is one of the pre-requisites for obtaining a Schengen Visa. Whether one travels for business, study, or leisure, the European Council mandates adequate medical insurance for all.
The specific requirements for Schengen Visa are:
- Medical insurance coverage
- Physical presence of the insurance provider in the Schengen zone
- Valid travel insurance policy for the traveller’s entire duration of stay
To apply for an Austrian Visa, you need to fill and submit the visa application form. The form can be availed through Austrian online portal (http://www.austria.info/in/service-and-facts/travel-planning/visa-for-austria ) or through third party vendors like Travel Visa Services (http://www.vfs-austria.co.in/ ).
To apply for visa, keep the following information handy:
- Passport
- Two passport size photographs
- Reason(s) for visiting
- Travel health insurance confirmation of minimum € 30,000 coverage within Austria, and the entire Schengen area
- Flight Itinerary with dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Austria
- Hotel booking for the whole duration of the intended stay in Austria
- Proof of civil status (marriage certificate, birth/ death certificate of children or spouse)
- Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay
- Duly filled application form
- Visa fee
The current visa application charges for Indian residents can also be availed through Austrian online portal. The same portal can be referred for all other visa related queries. For further details and queries, you can also reach out to the Austrian Embassy and Consulates in India.
Embassy
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Address
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Contact Details |
Working Hours |
Website/Email |
Austrian Embassy
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EP-13, Chandragupta Marg Chanakyapuri New Delhi 110021 India
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+91 11 24 19 27 00 |
Monday–Friday (9:00 AM–12 PM)
Saturday - Closed
Sunday - Closed
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www.bmeia.gv.at/botschaft/new-delhi.html |
Austrian Honorary Consulate
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Salgaocar House, 3rd floor Dr. F. Louis Gomes Road Vasco Da Gama
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+91 832 251 38 16 |
Monday–Friday (10:00 AM–12:30 PM)
Saturday - Closed
Sunday - Closed
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auscon@bsnl.in |
Austrian Honorary Consulate
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Industry House, 1st floor 10, Camac Street Kolkata 700 017 India
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+91 33 2283 56 61 |
Monday–Friday (10:00 AM–02:00 PM)
Saturday - Closed
Sunday - Closed
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ausconkol@groupmanjushree.com
| ravi.thapa@groupmanjushree.com
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Austrian Honorary Consulate General
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26 Maker Chambers VI, 2nd floor Nariman Point Mumbai 400 021 India
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+91 22 2285 1734 | +91 22 2285 1774
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Monday–Friday (10:00 AM–01:15 PM)
Saturday - Closed
Sunday - Closed
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tamara_valladares@jasubhai.com |