Entry regulations, visa
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Nationals from Kenya, Burundi, Comoros, the Democratic Republic Congo, Rwanda, Somalia, Tanzania, Malawi and Zambia require a visa to enter into Austria.
If you want to apply for a Schengen visa, please consider the following:
1. All visa applications have to be submitted at least 15 calendar days before the date of the intended departure.
2. An application submitted less than 15 calendar days before the intended departure may be accepted, but the applicant should bear in mind that the final decision might be taken after the intended date of departure.
3. Visa applications cannot be submitted earlier than three months before the start of the intended visit.
4. It is the applicant's responsibility to take the necessary precautions to respect the deadlines where an appointment system is in place.
5. Normal processing time for visa applications can take up to 15 calendar days.
6. When further scrutiny is needed, the deadline may be extended up to a maximum of 30 calendar days. Exceptionally, where additional documentation is required, the deadline may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days after the application has been considered admissible.
Required documents
Applicants must submit the following documents as a minimum requirement when applying for a Schengen visa:
- application form, duly filled in and signed personally by the applicant
- one recent passport photograph (ICAO Norm)
- passport (valid for at least three months after the expiration of the visa applied for) and photocopies of passport bio-data and any previous Schengen visas
- Kenyan ID card in original and photocopy, or Kenyan residence permit for non-Kenyan passport holders
- Travel health insurance valid for all Schengen states, covering all risks (minimum of EUR 30.000,--)
- Non-refundable visa-fee (to be paid in KES)
Please note, that there are different additional requirements if an applicant travels as a tourist or upon invitation of a person or company or institution.
Requirements as a tourist
- statement of the employer or/and proof of sufficient financial means
- supporting documents concerning the means of subsistence, such as: traveller cheques, credit card, bank statements, etc.
- hotel pre-paid voucher
- flight booking, and when collecting the visa, a non-transferable, non-refundable, non endorsable confirmed return ticket
- processing fees 60,00 Euro (children 6-12 yrs. old: 35,00 Euro)
Upon invitation of a person residing in Austria
- sponsorship form ("Elektronische Verpflichtungserklärung") from the person to be visited
- statement of the employer and/or proof of sufficient financial means of the invited person
- flight booking, and when collecting the visa, a non-transferable, non-refundable, non endorsable confirmed return ticket
- processing fees 60,00 Euro (children 6-12 yrs. old: 35,00 Euro)
Upon invitation by a company/business partner residing in Austria
- proof of sufficient financial means (traveller cheques or bank statements or credit cards)
- flight booking, and when collecting the visa, a non-transferable, non-refundable, non endorsable confirmed return ticket
- sponsorship form ("elektronische Verpflichtungserklärung") from the company to be visited
- or abstract of commercial register ("Handelsregister") (max. 3 months old)
- processing fees 60,00 Euro
To attend a seminar or sports event
- sponsorship form ("elektronische Verpflichtungserklärung") from the inviting person/company
- official invitation from organizer in Austria (only originals!)
- letter of recommendation of Kenyan counterpart/organization
- flight booking, and when collecting the visa, a non-transferable, non-refundable, non endorsable confirmed return ticket
- processing fees 60,00 Euro
As additional documents may be required, it is highly recommended to contact the Embassy/Consulate in advance.
Please note: Incorrect or incomplete information in applications lead to the rejection of the application. There is no legal right to a visa. The applicant must submit through documentation credible evidence of the purpose of the visit and the willingness to return to the country of residence.
Schengen representations
In Burundi, the Comoros, the Democratic Republic Congo, Rwanda, the Seychelles, Tanzania, Malawi and Zambia the following EU Embassies represent Austria in matters of Schengen visa:
Burundi:
Belgian Embassy
Tel.: +257 226175 or 222266, Fax: +257 223171
Comoros:
French Embassy
Tel.: +269 730753, Fax: +269 730922
DR Congo:
Belgian Embassy
Tel.: +243 89 89 24 233 or +243 89 89 19 921
Rwanda:
Belgian Embassy
Tel.: +250 575551, Fax: +250 573995
Seychelles:
French Embassy
Tel.: +248 4382500, Fax: +248 4382510
Tanzania:
Belgian Embassy
Tel.: +255 222 112688, Fax: +255 222 117621
Malawi:
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Zambia:
German Embassy
Tel.: +260 211 250644 or 251259, Fax: +260 211 254014
