AUSTRIA

• Original Passport which should have 6 months of validity from date of travel. It must have at least 2 blank pages. Old Passports if any.
• Visa Application Form.
• 2 Photos of 35 X 45mm, white background, matt finish 80% face cover.

(The photograph must show your eyes, ears, Forehead)

• Cover letter telling the purpose of your trip and business relation with the Austrian business partner (letter must confirm identity of applicant, place and period of stay).
• Invitation letter from the Austrian Company including the details of the meeting.
  (If asked by the embassy – Electronic letter of guarantee – “EVE” or “GVE” – Elektronische Verpflichtungserklärung” or Generalverpflichtungserklärung http://www.bmi.gv.at/cms/BMI_Fremdenpolizei/einreise_visa/Visum_6.aspx (to be obtained from the Austrian business with the competent „Fremdenpolizeibehörde“ at the appropriate regional office in Austria (if applicable) or in case of GVE at the Austrian Ministry of Interior.
• In case the purpose of travel is other than business meetings (training, voluntary work or project work etc.): then applicant should have permission by the Austrian Labor Market Authority “AMS”(Entsendebewilligung, Anzeigebestätigung) to be obtained by the inviting Austrian company.
• Confirm Hotel reservation.
• Confirm Air Tickets.
• Travel Insurance.
• Income Tax or Form 16 for last 3 years.
• If employed – Salary slips for last 3 months.
• School or College Bonafide letter or ID card copy.
• Company registration proof. e.g Shp Act, MOA, Partnership deed etc – If Self Employed.
• Original Bank statements for last 3 or 6 months.
• Minor travelers:
  a) a minor accompanied by one parent shall provide a Original notarized NOC by the other parent , plus copies of parents passports or ID
  b) a minor travelling alone shall provide a Original notarized NOC by both parents / legal guardians, plus copies of parents passports or ID.

VISA FEES – INR 6129/-PP
VISA PROCESSING Time: 10-15 days

• Original Passport which should have 6 months of validity from date of travel. It must have at least 2 blank pages. Old Passports if any.
• Visa Application Form.
• 2 Photos of 35 X 45mm, white background, matt finish 80% face cover. The photograph must show your eyes, ears, Forehead.
• Cover letter mentioning the purpose of the trip, personal and passports details with itinerary detailed location(s) and duration of stay in Austria.
• Confirm Air Tickets.
• Travel Insurance.
• Income Tax or Form 16 for last 3 years.
• If employed – Salary slips for last 3 months.
• If Employed or Student – Original Leave approval letter from Employed / School/ College.
• School or College Bonafide letter or ID card copy.
• Company registration proof. e.g Shp Act, MOA, Partnership deed etc – If Self Employed.
• If retired – Retirement Proof
• Original Bank statements for last 3 or 6 months with healthy and sufficient balance.
• Minor travelers:
  a) a minor accompanied by one parent shall provide a Original notarized NOC by the other parent , plus copies of parents passports or ID
  b) a minor travelling alone shall provide a Original notarized NOC by both parents / legal guardians, plus copies of parents passports or ID.

Documents from Austria if Invited by Friends/Family:

• Passport & Visa copies.
• Invitation letter.
• Electronic letter of guarantee of sponsor – “EVE – Elektronische Verpflichtungserklärung”http://www.bmi.gv.at/cms/BMI_Fremdenpolizei/einreise_visa/Visum_6.aspx obtained by the sponsor at the competent „Fremdenpolizeibehörde“ of the sponsor’s district in Austria .
• Financial Documents: Bank statements, Salary slips if sponsoring.

VISA FEES – INR 6129/-PP
Visa Processing Time – 10 -15 days