Austria

See General Schengen Requirements

In addition to General Schengen Requirements:

Most recent three (3) months bank statements of the current account, showing monthly income and a positive balance. Savings, investment or credit-card account statements can be submitted in addition.
Once-off-transfers will NOT be accepted!
If your visit is supported and paid for by a sponsor residing in Austria, an electronic affidavit (“elektronische Verpflichtungserklärung”), which can be obtained by the host from the nearest aliens police (“Fremdenpolizei”) in Austria is required.
Copy of biographical data page of passport
Austria does not accept temporary passports.
NOTE: Biometrics must be submitted in person unless otherwise exempt. If applying through the VFS, please check their website for the application process.

Visas are required by SA passport holders.

Austria is a member of the Schengen Agreement.

If you intend to visit only Austria, you must apply at the Embassy of Austria / Visa Application Centre.
If you intend to visit several Schengen countries, you must apply for a visa at the Embassy or Consulate that is your main destination / longest stay.
If you intend to visit several countries but are spending an equal number of days in each, you should apply for a visa at the Embassy or Consulate of the country of your first point of entry.

Visa Application Centres: VFS
(Type C Schengen Visa Applications only)
Tel: 012 425 3001
Web: visa.vfsglobal

Austrian Embassy in Pretoria
454 A Fehrsen Street, Brooklyn, Pretoria (Consular entrance on William Street)
Tel: 012 452 9155
E-mail: pretoria-ob@bmeia.gv.at
Web: www.bmeia.gv.at

Consular hours: Mon-Thur: 09:00 - 12:00
Telephone enquiries: Mon-Thur 14:00 - 16:00
C-Visa (Schengen Visa): Mon and Wed 09:00-12:00 (by appointment only)
D-Visa (National Visa): Tues and Thurs 09:00-12:00 (by appointment only)

At least 15 calendar days before the intended visit. Not more than 3 months before the visit.

Up to 90 days in a 180 day period.

Adults: EUR90
Children (6-12): EUR45
Children (under 6): Free

VFS Service Fee: R420.00

SA Embassy in Vienna

Sandgasse 33, 1190 Vienna, Austria
Tel.: +43 1 320 6493
Email: vienna.consular@dirco.gov.za
Web: www.suedafrika-botschaft.at

Compulsory: None
Recommended: Tick-Borne Encephalitis (Not available in SA), Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Polio

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