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Nepal 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 (~NPR 14,950). Apply via VFS Global New Delhi (Austrian Embassy serves Nepal from Delhi). Schengen visa allows travel to all 29 Schengen states.
Visa types: Schengen C (90/180): Tourist, Business, Family, Cultural, Transit. Austrian National D for stays >90 days: Work (Red-White-Red Card), Study, Family. Austrian residence permit separate from Schengen.
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; Income tax returns; Property documents; Citizenship cert + PAN; Biometrics at VFS Delhi.
Visa types (1)
Schengen Type C visa. Fee: EUR 90 (~NPR 14,950). Apply via VFS Global New Delhi (Austrian Embassy serves Nepal from Delhi). Schengen visa allows travel to all 29 Schengen states.
Common rejection reasons
Common Schengen rejections for Nepalese: (1) Insufficient funds; (2) Weak ties to Nepal; (3) Doubtful intent to return; (4) Travel insurance not meeting EUR 30,000; (5) Inconsistent itinerary; (6) Previous Schengen overstay/refusal; (7) Travel to Delhi for biometrics adds complexity; (8) Migration intent — Austria has Nepalese diaspora.
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