Austria
How to Get a Austria Schengen Visa?
Your Austria Schengen visa application is submitted through VFS Global application centres. We manage the process together, from your appointment to document review, for tourist, short-term education/internship, and family or friends visit applications.
Application Centre
VFS Global
Office locations vary by country of residence.
Visa Fee
- €90 consulate fee (age 12+)
- €45 consulate fee (age 6-11)
- ~€25-40 application centre service fee (varies by centre)
- Children under 6 are exempt
Processing Time
Standard processing time is 15 calendar days; this can extend to 30 days if further review is needed, and up to 60 days in exceptional cases (Visa Code, Article 23).
Your Austria Schengen visa application is submitted through VFS Global's centres in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Bursa, Antalya, Gaziantep, Edirne, and Trabzon; all applications are reviewed by the Istanbul Consulate General regardless of which centre you use.
Tourist
For tourist travel to Austria, we book your appointment through VFS Global and prepare documents matching your travel plan.
See general process →Education & Internship
For a language course or internship in Austria, we manage your VFS Global application with your acceptance letter.
See general process →Family & Friends Visit
For visiting family or friends in Austria, we prepare your invitation and accommodation documents to VFS Global's standards.
See general process →Frequently Asked Questions
- Which city can I apply from for an Austria visa?
- You can book an appointment at whichever VFS Global centre is nearest to you — Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Bursa, Antalya, Gaziantep, Edirne, or Trabzon.
- Can I submit my Austria visa application directly to the consulate?
- No, all Austria visa applications from Turkey are submitted through VFS Global and evaluated by the Istanbul Consulate General.