INDIA Change - 2 photos in the ORIGINAL
28/09/2021 10:41

The Indian consulate informs that in the future 2 photos in the ORIGINAL will be required when submitting documents to the consulate.

Please find the passport photo requirements for India here:

ATTENTION: CHINA proof of COVID-19 vaccination when applying for a visa
08/09/2021 13:14

Applicants must submit full proof of vaccination (from 14 days after the 2nd dose) to apply for a China visa from 14.09.2021.

Applicants under the age of 12 do not need to present proof of vaccination

Vaccinated applicants : 

  1. The vaccination certificate „EU Digital Covid Vaccination Certificate“  for the first vaccination
  2. The vaccination certificate „EU Digital Covid Vaccination Certificate“  for the second vaccination
  3. If not available, present the yellow vaccination certificate in the original and as a photocopy

Recovered applicants: 

  1. The „EU Digital Covid Recovery Certificate“ and
  2. The vaccination certificate  „EU Digital Covid Vaccination Certificate“ for recovered vaccinated persons, attention this vaccination certificate must also be available for 14 days.
  3. If the vaccination certificate  „EU Digital Covid Vaccination Certificate“ for recovered vaccinated persons is not available, submit the yellow vaccination certificate in the original and as a photocopy.

Entering Russia - border control
31/08/2021 00:00

Please note that not all EU member states are on the list of Russian authorities for which entry restrictions are already in place again. Austria has been part of the list with entry restrictions since June 21, 2021. If you are not taking a direct flight from Austria, you should find out in advance whether the transit country is on the list for which entry restrictions apply. If not, this can lead to considerable difficulties when entering the country and can also result in travelers not being allowed to enter Russia.

Furthermore, all people living in Austria who are traveling to Russia and do not have Austrian citizenship are advised to carry their certificate of permanent residence or registration certificate or permanent residence card issued by the Austrian authorities with them when traveling to Russia in order to avoid problems at border control. A registration certificate is NOT sufficient!

https://austria.mid.ru/de/pressestelle/botschaftsnachrichten/die_ausstellung_von_visa_aller_art_in_der_konsularabteilung_der_botschaft_wird_wieder_aufgenommen_/

USA National Interest Exemptions NIE
26/08/2021 14:58

The US Consulate advises that National Interest Exemptions (NIEs), which are applied for by email at the consulate, should be applied for at least 3 weeks before entry. Due to the high volume of applications, it is not possible for the consulate to process them more quickly.

Kazakhstan visa update
20/08/2021 00:00

Kazakhstan:

Unfortunately, entry for Austrian citizens for tourist purposes is not possible until probably the end of the year due to Corona – therefore no tourist visas can be applied for.

Austrian citizens who have a special permit from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kazakhstan can apply for a business visa at the consulate in Vienna for professional purposes. The special permit must be credibly proven to the consulate when applying for a visa. In addition, an official invitation from the Kazakh authorities is required.