Austria
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Austria
Austria, officially the Republic of Austria, is a landlocked East Alpine country in the southern part of Central Europe. It is composed of nine federated states, one of which is Vienna, Austria‘s capital and its largest city. It is bordered by Germany to the northwest, the Czech Republic to the north, Slovakia to the northeast, Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the west. Austria occupies an area of 83,879 km2 (32,386 sq mi) and has a population of nearly 9 million people. Austria is a largely mountainous country because of its location in the Alps. Foreign travellers have been able to apply for the Austrian Schengen Visa since 1997 when Austria as an EU Member State also became a member state of the Schengen Area. More than 70 % of Austria‘s population were registered as Roman Catholic.
AUSTRIA‘S CUISINE
Austria‘s cuisine is derived from that of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Austrian cuisine is mainly the tradition of Royal-Cuisine delivered over centuries. It is famous for its well-balanced variations of beef and pork and countless variations of vegetables. In addition to native regional traditions, the cuisine has been influenced by Hungarian, Czech, Polish, Jewish, Italian, Balkan and French cuisines, from which both dishes and methods of food preparation have often been borrowed. The Austrian cuisine is therefore one of the most multicultural and transcultural in Europe.
WELL-KNOWN AUSTRIANS
Niki Lauda is a former Formula One driver who was three times F1 World Champion, winning in 1975, 1977 and 1984. Arnold Schwarzenegger is a well-known Austrian and American actor and former politician who served as the Governor of California from 2003 to 2011.
Travel Documents and Entry Requirements for non-EU Nationals
All EEA citizens and Swiss citizens can travel to Austria under the visa-free regime. Third-country nationals are required to apply for a visa to travel or live in Austria. The visa depends on nationality and purpose.
The documents you need to present to the Austrian border officer are as follows:
Passport validity - You must have at least 6 months left on an adult or child passport to travel to most countries in Europe. The document has to be issued within the previous 10 years and valid for at least 3 months after the date you intend to leave the EU. Beware that EU members such as Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Ireland and Romania are not part of the Schengen Area
Schengen Visa - If you do not know if you need a visa to enter Schengen, click here. Download the Schengen Visa Application Form or visit the Austrian Ministry of European and International Affairs to check the current status regarding the visa and the conditions for issuing it here.
Schengen Insurance - Confirmation that you have travel and health insurance for Austria and the whole territory of Schengen, which meets Visa Code (Regulation EC No. 810/2009) conditions for a Schengen visa. Travel health insurance policies for foreigners travelling to Austria that fulfil Austrian Visa requirements can be purchased online from schengen.insure and it‘s accepted by Austrian Embassies and Consulates worldwide.
Other documents
Two photos of passport format Proof of accommodation – Hotel reservation for the whole duration of the intended stay in Austria. Find and Book Cheap Hotels in Austria! Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay in Austria (e.g. a personal bank statement) A cover letter in which you state the purpose of visit to Austria and you present a detailed trip itinerary.
AUSTRIA‘S CUISINE
Austria‘s cuisine is derived from that of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Austrian cuisine is mainly the tradition of Royal-Cuisine delivered over centuries. It is famous for its well-balanced variations of beef and pork and countless variations of vegetables. In addition to native regional traditions, the cuisine has been influenced by Hungarian, Czech, Polish, Jewish, Italian, Balkan and French cuisines, from which both dishes and methods of food preparation have often been borrowed. The Austrian cuisine is therefore one of the most multicultural and transcultural in Europe.
WELL-KNOWN AUSTRIANS
Niki Lauda is a former Formula One driver who was three times F1 World Champion, winning in 1975, 1977 and 1984. Arnold Schwarzenegger is a well-known Austrian and American actor and former politician who served as the Governor of California from 2003 to 2011.
Travel Documents and Entry Requirements for non-EU Nationals
All EEA citizens and Swiss citizens can travel to Austria under the visa-free regime. Third-country nationals are required to apply for a visa to travel or live in Austria. The visa depends on nationality and purpose.
The documents you need to present to the Austrian border officer are as follows:
Passport validity - You must have at least 6 months left on an adult or child passport to travel to most countries in Europe. The document has to be issued within the previous 10 years and valid for at least 3 months after the date you intend to leave the EU. Beware that EU members such as Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Ireland and Romania are not part of the Schengen Area
Schengen Visa - If you do not know if you need a visa to enter Schengen, click here. Download the Schengen Visa Application Form or visit the Austrian Ministry of European and International Affairs to check the current status regarding the visa and the conditions for issuing it here.
Schengen Insurance - Confirmation that you have travel and health insurance for Austria and the whole territory of Schengen, which meets Visa Code (Regulation EC No. 810/2009) conditions for a Schengen visa. Travel health insurance policies for foreigners travelling to Austria that fulfil Austrian Visa requirements can be purchased online from schengen.insure and it‘s accepted by Austrian Embassies and Consulates worldwide.
Other documents
Two photos of passport format Proof of accommodation – Hotel reservation for the whole duration of the intended stay in Austria. Find and Book Cheap Hotels in Austria! Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay in Austria (e.g. a personal bank statement) A cover letter in which you state the purpose of visit to Austria and you present a detailed trip itinerary.