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India passport holders: Single entry for Austria. Fee: EUR 90 (~USD 104.66). Processing: 15-21 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Schengen Type C visa. Fee: EUR 90 (~INR 8,550). Apply via VFS Global India (12 cities). Indians can apply at any jurisdictional VFS center based on residence.
Visa types: Schengen C (90/180): Tourist, Business, Family, Cultural, Transit. Austrian National D for stays >90 days: Work (Red-White-Red Card — popular for Indian IT skilled workers), Study, Family.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Schengen C: Validity 6 months to 5 years. Max Stay: 90 days within any 180-day period across all Schengen.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Fine EUR 50-1,200 + 1-5 year ban across all 29 Schengen states; SIS alert
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (3+ months beyond stay, 2 blank pages); Online Schengen application; 35x45mm biometric photo (recent 6 months); Travel medical insurance (EUR 30,000+); Flight booking; Hotel reservation OR sponsor's notarized invitation; Bank statement (3-6 months, EUR 50/day); Employment letter; ITR; Aadhaar + PAN; Biometrics at VFS India.
Visa types (1)
Schengen Type C visa. Fee: EUR 90 (~INR 8,550). Apply via VFS Global India (12 cities). Indians can apply at any jurisdictional VFS center based on residence.
Common rejection reasons
Common Schengen rejections for Indians: (1) Insufficient funds; (2) Weak ties to India; (3) Doubtful intent to return; (4) Travel insurance not meeting EUR 30,000; (5) Inconsistent itinerary; (6) Previous Schengen overstay/refusal; (7) Migration intent — Austria has Indian IT diaspora; (8) Verpflichtungserklärung issues for family visit.
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