Tourism

Charming villages, mountain landscapes and love for cake and coffee are just a few reason why Austria is an ideal destination for those hoping to travel Europe. Turquoise, emerald lakes and lush forest are found everywhere in Austria.
For those who love cycling, Austria is an ultimate station as bikes are easily available for rent in almost every hotels, village and also train stations.
Austrians love food, chiefly desserts. Nearly every street in Austria have at least one bakery. If you are in Austria be sure to try the Apfelschlangerl (apple strudel)

Tourist visa requirement:-

• Passport-
  • Its validity shall extend at least three months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the Member States or, in the case of several visits, after the last intended date of departure from the territory of the Member States;
  • It shall contain at least two blank pages;
  • It shall have been issued within the previous 10 years;
  • Two photographs: shall be in accordance with the international standards as set out in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
  • Valid permit to return (if applicable) e g. valid Indian Residency Permit or return visa to India for citizens of Bangladesh / Bhutan / India / Maldives / Nepal / Sri Lanka. For Tibetans travelling on Indian IC (yellow Identity Certificate) it is mandatory to hold a Return Visa (valid until at least three months after your intended return to India) apart from the stamped entry “No objection to return to India” (NORI) in the IC
  • Travel medical insurance shall be valid throughout the territory of the Member States and cover the entire period of the person’s intended stay or transit. The minimum coverage shall be EUR 30 000. Applicants for a uniform visa for multiple entries shall prove that they are in possession of adequate and valid travel medical insurance covering the period of their first intended visit. In addition, a statement, declaring the awareness of the need to be in possession of travel medical insurance for subsequent stays, shall be signed.
  • Cover letter: explaining the purpose of the trip with itinerary detailed location(s) and duration of stay in Austria
  • Round‐trip flight reservations ‐ travel itinerary: airline reservation and proof of other means of travel within Austria/EU in case of onward travel
  • Proof of accommodation: hotel reservation / letter of tour organizer and / or other appropriate documentation indicating the envisaged travel plans within Austria / EU
  • Evidence of occupation / student status / proof of self‐employment e.g. recent letter of employment /school / university / letter of chamber of commerce
  • Employed: Salary certificate of the last three (3) months of present occupation, employment contract plus company NOC to leave
  • Self‐employed: a letter from lawyer / chartered accountant / Confirmation of Chamber of Commerce concerning evidence of established business, certificate of registration of company
  • Student: NOC from school / college
  • Proof of sufficient funds: Original bank statements of the last three (3) months and / or other funds available (pension etc.)
  • ITR: Income Tax Acknowledgement / ITR‐V from the last three (3) years
  • Minor travellers:
  • A minor accompanied by one parent shall provide an Original notarized NOC by the other parent, plus copies of parent’s passports or ID
  • A minor travelling alone shall provide an Original notarized NOC by both parents / legal guardians, plus copies of parent’s passports or ID
  • Copy of the present passport (data pages, pages with evidence of previous visa, travel)

Original(s) of previous passport(s) or proof of loss