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!
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:
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.
The Iranian embassy in Vienna informs that currently NO visas can be issued.
This is expected to apply until the beginning of October 2021.
Your ÖVKG TeamThe Indian consulate informs that when filling out the online visa application on India Visa Online (indianvisaonline.gov.in), a photo MUST also be uploaded in the last step, even if this step can theoretically be skipped.
