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Austria

  • Vienna
  • Europe
  • German

At a glance

Austria: know before you go

At a glance

Capital
Vienna
Population
8,979,894
Area
83,879 km² · 32,386 sq mi
Languages
German, Austrian Sign Language
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Calling code
+43
Drives on the
Right
Internet domain
.at
Landlocked
Yes
More facts
Continent
Europe

Member of

  • European Union
  • OECD
  • United Nations

Entry requirements

Austria visa requirements

Austria entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 88 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 109 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.

Find your passport for the documents, the cost and how long you can stay.

Visa-free88 passports

Visa required109 passports

Safety

Austria safety: is it safe to visit?

Level 1 of 4Exercise Normal Precautions

US State Dept, updated September 10, 2025. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.

Questions

Austria: frequently asked questions

Austria visa: do I need one?
Austria entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 88 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 109 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
Austria: is it safe to visit?
US State Dept rates Austria at level 1 of 4. Exercise Normal Precautions.
Austria: what currency is used?
Currency in Austria: Euro (EUR).
Austria: what language do people speak?
Languages of Austria: German, Austrian Sign Language.
Austria: what is the capital?
The capital of Austria is Vienna.

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