Basic Travel Requirements for Eritreans visiting
Austria
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Austrian Visa.
- A fully-filled and personally signed visa application form.
- Passport photograph which corresponds to the ICAO criteria. The photograph must be in color with a plain white background and must be 35x45mm.
- An original Eritrean international passport which has a validity of at least three months after the expiry of the requested visa. The passport must have two blank pages and it must be issued within the last 10 years.
- Biometric data (ten fingerprints digitally captured and recorded) are collected from selected applicants at the submission of an application.
- Copy of the passport datasheet.
- Copies of previous Schengen visas.
- Proof of means of transport.
- For travel by car: driving license, green insurance card, and registration certificate.
- Travel, health, and accident insurance with a coverage of a minimum of €30,000.
Austria Visa for Eritreans
Facts about Austria
Austria has a very mountainous terrain with only 32% of the country below 500m. The country is very rich in ancient history and is the birthplace of legends such as Mozart, Strauss, and Freud. The country is well known for its elegant coffee houses as well as its world-famous delicacy “Wiener Schnitzel”.
The capital city of Austria, Vienna, attracts a lot of tourist presence both in the summer and winter. This is a testament to the unending fun on offer in the city. Austria ranked 12th in international tourist arrival with visits of over 20.8 million tourists.
There are intense consequences for driving under the influence of alcohol. Drivers are advised to drive with their headlights at night or risked being pulled over by the authorities.
Types of Austria Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 15 days | 90 days |
| Work visa | 15 days | 90 days |
| Student visa | 15 days | 90 days |
| Business visa | 15 days | 90 days |
General Requirements for Austria Visa
- A fully-filled and personally signed visa application form.
- Passport photograph which corresponds to the ICAO criteria. The photograph must be in color with a plain white background and must be 35x45mm.
- An original Eritrean international passport which has a validity of at least three months after the expiry of the requested visa. The passport must have two blank pages and it must be issued within the last 10 years.
- Biometric data (ten fingerprints digitally captured and recorded) are collected from selected applicants at the submission of an application.
- Copy of the passport datasheet.
- Copies of previous Schengen visas.
- Proof of means of transport.
- For travel by car: driving license, green insurance card, and registration certificate.
- Travel, health, and accident insurance with a coverage of a minimum of €30,000.
Austria Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued to foreigners who have the intention of traveling to Austria for tourism and visitation.
- Applicants of this visa are expected to have a hotel reservation or an all-inclusive reservation in Austria.
- Traveler must have adequate financial means to cater for themselves in the country. Proof of this must be provided.
- If the applicant of this visa is unable to provide proof of financial means, need to provide the eight-digit ID number of the electronic letter of guarantee.
- The electronic letter of guarantee is to be signed by the applicant’s sponsor at the local Federal Police Department.
- Eritrean nationals are required to provide proof of their economic and social rootedness and family ties.
- A written invitation from the sponsor in Austria should be provided.
- A document justifying the applicant’s stay in Austria is required.
- If children under the age of 18 years are traveling without their parents, a certified letter of authority signed by both parents of the minor is required.
- During the visa application process, a copy of your Eritrean residence permit may be requested.
- Submitting the visa application does not mean you will automatically be granted a visa. You will only be granted a visa after all necessary conditions have been met.
- As Austria is part of the Schengen countries, an Austrian visa holder(being a Schengen visa) has the advantage of traveling to other Schengen countries with the Austrian visa; having firstly visiting Austria before traveling to other Schengen countries if the holder of the visa wishes.
Austria Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Austrian work visa also known as residence permit visa is granted to non-EU nationals who are traveling to Austria for the purpose of working and living there temporarily or permanently.
- The Work visa processing time is usually 15 working days, however, it could take much longer up to 4-5 weeks depending on the country the applicant is applying from.
- The applicant must make sure he or she does not have a serious criminal case which the consulate might find reprehensible to the immigration policy governing Austria.
- If you wish to stay for a period of no longer than six months you will need a travel visa (Visa C) (Schengenvisum) for a maximum of 90 days within six months.
- You need to apply for a residence visa (Visa D) for stays of between 91 days and six months.
- In order to apply for such a visa, you must visit an Austrian embassy or consulate in your country or neighboring countries.
- People traveling to Austria to work are to be aware of these categories of resident permits documents available to them such as The EU Blue Card, The Red-White-Red Card and The Jobseeker Visa.
- People who are traveling to Austrian on a temporal basis, that is, for a short-stay of period of six months are required to apply for a travel visa Type C visa which is otherwise knowns as The Jobseeker Visa which will enable them to stay in the country for a maximum of 90 days.
- The people who are applying for a short-stay visa that is, The Jobseeker Visa are however eligible to look for work only in Austria throughout their stay.
- If you eventually secure a job after searching, you will be required to apply for a work permit Visa.
- The EU Blue Card is a type of residence and work permit which allows highly qualified non-EU nationals to work and live in Austria for a maximum of two years. It can, however, be granted to non-EU citizens if the Austrian citizens or EU citizens are not available to do the work specified.
- The Red-White-Red Card is granted to Non-EU citizens who are qualified as key workers for a specific work. The card allows you to live and work in Austria for one (1)year.
- In order to qualify as a key worker, you must be high qualified, a skilled worker in a shortage occupation, a self-employed key worker, or a graduate of an Austrian university.
- The case is different if you are a lecturer, scientist or researcher staying for up to six months, then the visa required is slightly different. Visa C is required for work considered ‘gainful employment’ (Visum C – Erwerb) for stays of between 90 and 180 days, or Visa D for stays of between 91 days and six months.
Austria Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued to foreign students with the intention of taking up a part-time or a full-time course of study in any of the academic institutions of learning in Austria.
- Eritrean students who have been accepted by an institution in the country are required to provide a confirmation of acceptance.
- Underage children should have a certified declaration of parental authority if they are traveling without their parents.
- It is necessary for all visa applicants to have their biometric features (all ten fingerprints) digitally captured and recorded.
- Foreign students in Austria must have adequate accommodation for the duration of their study program.
- Your application may be deemed incomplete if you refuse to include a copy of the passport datasheet.
- This Austrian work visa allows you to stay in Austria for more than 90 days.
- Foreigners are required to provide proof of their legal residence in the country they lodge their visa application if the country Is not their country of origin.
- You are expected to provide a document which justifies your reason for visiting and residing in Austria.
- It is advisable for visa applicants to present their visa application at least three weeks before the planned date of travel.
Austria Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued to foreigners who have the intention of visiting Austria to engage in business activities.
- During your time in the country, you are permitted to negotiate and sign business contracts with partners.
- An official letter of invitation from the company in Austria should be provided. The letter must state the personal details of the applicant and also the duration and purpose of the applicant’s visit to Austria.
- This visa is issued as a short-stay visa with the duration of stay of 90 days spreading over a period of 180 days in one calendar year.
- Proof of previous trade relations between the host company and the sponsoring company should be provided, if any.
- Holders of this visa can attend and participate in trade fairs, conferences, and business seminars in the country.
- Applicants who intend to participate in conferences, trade fairs, and seminars are required to provide an invitation from the authorized body to attend events.
- A letter from the applicant’s employer in Eritrea should be provided. The letter must introduce the applicant and state continuing employment on return to the country.
- All your documents that are written in Arabic must be translated into English, and the documents must be submitted along with the original copies(Arabic written).
- With this visa being a Schengen visa, you can visit other Schengen countries with this visa.
- People who live in Eritrea but are not its citizens should ensure they provide their Eritrean residence permit.
- You should make sure you do not overstay your visa’s duration that could incur a penalty on you, should you defy the warning.
Austria Visa Fees
Tourist visa
60.00 (EUR)
Work visa
60.00 (EUR)
Student visa
99.00 (EUR)
Business visa
60.00 (EUR)
Austria Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Eritrea
Asmara
Austrian Honorary Consulate in Asmara, Eritrea Alpha Supermarket P. O. Box 5301 Asmara, Eritrea
(+291) (1) 16 24 54, (+291) (1) 18 16 88