Schengen Visa Application Requirements

Please note that all supporting documents need to be presented at the Embassy in original plus one photocopy. Except your application form

The following documents need to be presented by all applicants:

• Fully completed application form (English - German)
                                                                             
• Passport with at least two blank pages and valid residence permit for the UK. Note that the passport and the residence permit needs to be valid for at least three months beyond the validity of the requested visa. Passports which were issued over 10 years ago cannot be accepted for visa applications
• Copy of bio data page of the passport
• Copy of the UK residence permit
• Copies of previous Schengen Visa of the last three years
• 1loose passport-size photograph according to ICAO standards
  If the photos are not up to standard they will be rejected. (do not staple or glue the photo to the application form. Please make sure it is not damaged)
  
  
• Special delivery envelope (if you want your passport returned by post). Please note we only send passport with registered mail.
  
  

Proof of sufficient funds:The applicant shall present proof that he possesses sufficient funds both for the duration of the intended stay and for the return to his country of origin or residence, e.g. recent (balance not older than a week)  bank account statements showing movements over the last 3 months, traveller’s cheques, with the applicant’s name.

Hotel reservation or confirmation of tour

If you are going to stay with friends or family, the host needs to provide a letter of invitation, a copy of his/her passport and their police registration (Meldezettel). In some cases you might be asked to provide an “Electronic letter of guarantee“ (elektronische Verpflichtungserklärung) = EVE

This service is free of charge and provided by the local aliens police (,Bezirkshauptmannschaft’, ,Bundespolizeidirektion’, ,Bezirkspolizeikommissariat’). The authority dealing with your EVE will forward the information to the Austrian Embassy within 48 hours. You will receive an ID-number which the visa applicant should provide at the interview. Documents required for an EVE are:              

• Passport or Personal ID Card
• Police registration
• Recent bank statement
• Last payslip
• Tenancy Agreement
• Passport number of visa applicant
• Date of birth of visa applicant
• Place of birth of visa applicant
• Address of visa applicant   
  
  

  Additional information on EVE can be found here.

  Please note that “Verpflichtungserklärungen” (=’letters of guarantee’) legalized by a notary public are no longer accepted.

  Transport documentation: e.g. flight reservation, rail ticket, car papers (registration,  with insurance for Europe, ferry booking and drivers license). If you are travelling to more the one Schengen country during your stay please provide transportation within the countries: e.g. train tickets, bus, rental car papers.

  Medical travel insurance with a minimum coverage of € 30,000 and validity for all Schengen states. Please insure that the paper presented includes the following information: Name of applicant, duration of insurance cover and cover details. The insurance certificates should be purchased in the UK.  

  Evidence of occupation or student status addressed to the Embassy and not older than two weeks:  e.g. letter of employment / school / university. Proof of self-employment.

Letter from the business partner/organization in Austria or conference registration

Hotel booking or confirmation of tour. In some cases you might be asked to provide an EVE (=electronic letter of guarantee) from your business partner in Austria

Proof of sufficient funds:The applicant shall present proof that he possesses sufficient funds both for the duration of the intended stay and for the return to his country of origin or residence, e.g. recent bank account statements showing movements over the last 3 months, traveller’s cheques, with the applicant’s name.

Transport documentation: e.g. flight reservation, rail ticket, car papers with insurance for Europe, ferry booking, drivers license. If you are travelling to more the one Schengen country during your stay please provide transportation within the countries: e.g. train tickets, bus, rental car papers.

Medical travel insurance with a minimum coverage of € 30,000 and validity for all Schengen states. Please insure that the paper presented includes the following information: Name of applicant, duration of insurance cover and cover details. The insurance certificates should be purchased in the UK.

Evidence of occupation or student status: e.g. recent letter of employment / school / university. Proof of self-employment.

IMPORTANT: Additional documents can be demanded in every case.

Spouses/Civil Partners/Dependants of EU/EEA nationals exercising their right of free movement:

• applicant's passport
• Original passport of EU/EEA national and copy of bio data page
• Original marriage certificate (spouse) and copy of it
• or birth certificate (dependant) and copy of it

Spouses/Civil Partners/Dependants of EU/EEA nationals do require an appointment to apply for a Schengen visa.