Austria Visa

1. Standard Application Documents

Application Form: Must be fully completed in either English or German and officially signed by the applicant.
Original Passport:
- Must be valid for at least three months beyond your last intended date of departure from the Schengen territory.
- Must contain a minimum of two blank pages.
- Must have been issued within the previous 10 years.
- Must not contain any alterations or handwritten amendments on the data page.
Photograph: One recent photograph meeting standard international civil guidelines for passport photos.
Personal Cover Letter: Must explicitly state the travel dates, itinerary, purpose of the trip, applicant’s name, contact details, and passport number.
Appointment Slip: Must be downloaded, uploaded to the Teleport application, and physically carried on the day of the appointment.
Passport Copies: A copy of the current passport’s data pages, as well as pages showing evidence of previous visas and travel.
Previous Passports: Original copies of any previous passports. If lost, formal proof of loss must be provided.

2. Travel & Accommodation Proof

Flight Tickets: Confirmed round-trip flight reservations. If travelling internally within Austria or the EU, proof of onward travel means must be included.
Accommodation Proof: Confirmed hotel reservations, a formal letter from a tour organizer, or other appropriate documentation detailing your travel plans and stays within Austria/EU.
Travel Medical Insurance:
- Must be valid throughout the entire Schengen territory and cover the entire duration of the intended stay or transit.
- Must have a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000.
- For multiple-entry visa applicants: Must provide proof of insurance for the first intended visit and sign a statement acknowledging the requirement to hold valid insurance for all subsequent visits.

3. Financial Requirements

Proof of Sufficient Funds: Original bank statements from the last three (3) months, or proof of other available funds (e.g., pension statements).
Income Tax Returns (ITR): Income Tax Acknowledgement or ITR-V documents for the last three (3) years.

4. Occupational Documents

Please provide the relevant documents based on your current employment status:

If Employed: Salary certificates for the last three (3) months, an employment contract, and a company No Objection Certificate (NOC) mentioning the official email address of the applicant or the HR department. Alternatively, a business card mentioning the applicant's official email ID.
If Self-Employed: Business registration documents such as a GST certificate, Udhyog Aadhar Memorandum, Import Export Certificate, or Certificate of Incorporation.
If Retired: Pension statements for the last three (3) months and/or proof of regular income generated by property or business ownership.
If a Student: Formal proof of enrollment or registration at a school, college, or university.

5. Requirements for Minors (Under 18)

Accompanied by One Parent: An original notarized No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the non-accompanying parent, plus copies of both parents' passports or official IDs.
Travelling Alone: An original notarized NOC from both parents or legal guardians, plus copies of their passports or official IDs.

6. Additional Required Information

Applicants must be prepared to provide the following details during the application process:

Schengen History: Details of any Schengen visas issued in the past 5 years (including start and end dates), and whether digital fingerprints were previously collected (including the date and previous visa number).
Travel Itinerary: First country of entry, total number of days planned in the Schengen area, and details of any other Schengen countries being visited.
Personal Details: Current marital status (Single, Married, Divorced, Widowed, Unmarried Partner, Separated).
Detailed Employment Information:
- Employed: Employer name, job title, address, and official email.
- Student: Institution name, address, and official email.
- Self-Employed: Job title.
- Unemployed: Last job role and final working date.
- Retired: Exact date of retirement.
Sponsorship Details: If someone else is funding the trip, applicants must specify who is paying (Family/Friend, Employer, or Company), the sponsor's name, their relationship to the applicant, and the exact amount being provided.