Embassy
Embassy of Kyrgyzstan, Vienna
Vienna
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Austria visa requirements for Kyrgyz citizens
Kyrgyz citizens need a visa for Austria, from its embassy or consulate.
Passport
KGZ
Kyrgyzstan
Going to
AUT
Austria
Visa needed
A visa for short holidays without work.
- Visa
- Required
- Fee
- €90
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Find Austria's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.
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Ways into Austria
Your passport decides whether you need a visitor visa.
Visa not requiredEuropean citizen entryEU, EEA and Swiss citizens can enter without a visa.
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check that Austria accepts your travel document.
- Check whether you must register during your stay.
Documents required
- Accepted travel document
- The visitor limit of 90 days within 180 days does not define this route.
Visa not requiredSchengen permit visitA residence permit from another Schengen country allows short tourist visits.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check that your residence permit is still valid.
- Carry your permit, travel document and trip details.
Documents required
- Valid Schengen residence permit
- Valid travel document
- The limit is 90 days within 180 days in other Schengen countries.
- This visit permission gives no right to work or study in Austria.
Visa on arrivalEmergency border C visaA rare border visa for urgent, unexpected reasons when applying earlier was impossible.
- Stay
- 15 days
- Valid for
- 15 days
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Ask an Austrian office for advice before travel if possible.
- Show border staff proof of your urgent, unexpected reason.
- Show why you could not apply earlier.
Documents required
- Valid travel document
- Proof of urgent, unexpected reason
- Proof you could not apply earlier
- Proof of return or onward travel
- Approval is rare and cannot be assumed.
- The visa lasts no more than 15 days; check your granted dates.
Visa requiredTourist C visaA visa for short holidays without work.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- €90
- Processing
- 15–45 days
How to apply
- Check which Austrian office handles applications where you live.
- Book an appointment and prepare your papers.
- Attend and give fingerprints if asked.
- Pay the fee and wait for a decision.
Documents required
- Signed form
- Passport and copy
- Passport photo, 35 × 45 mm
- Travel bookings and trip plan
- Proof of accommodation and funds
- Travel health insurance
- Proof you plan to leave
- 2 blank pages
- Return ticket
- Hotel booking
- Fingerprints
- The 90-day limit covers all Schengen countries together, within any 180 days.
- Insurance must cover Schengen medical care and transport home for at least 30,000 EUR.
Visa requiredLong visit D visaA visa for a longer visit without work.
- Stay
- 91 days
- Fee
- €195
How to apply
- Contact the Austrian office serving where you live.
- Prepare proof of your visit and its length.
- Submit your form, papers and fee.
Documents required
- D visa form
- Passport
- Passport photo
- Proof of longer visit
- Travel insurance
- Proof of funds
- Transport bookings
- 2 blank pages
- Check the visa for your exact stay dates.
- Ordinary D visas cannot be extended in Austria.
Sources (20)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Federal Ministry of the Interior: Entry, visas, visa-free entry and sponsorship
- Federal Ministry of the Interior: Country and passport visa requirements
- Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs: Visa
- Foreign ministry: Entry/Exit System and ETIAS
- European Union: Official ETIAS portal
- European Union agency: ETIAS operational status
- Austrian Embassy Washington: How to apply
- Austrian Embassy Washington: Visa document checklist
- Austrian Embassy London: Entry requirements, visas and immigration
- Austrian Embassy London: Schengen application requirements
- Austrian Embassy New Delhi: Visa
- Austrian Embassy New Delhi: Medical visit checklist
- Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation: Student C and D visas
- Austrian government migration portal: Very highly qualified workers
- Foreign ministry: Working holiday programmes
- Foreign ministry: Working holiday general conditions
- Foreign ministry: Country-specific working holiday applications
- European Commission: Applying for a Schengen visa
- European Commission: Visa policy and current suspensions
- European Commission: Visa nationality lists, read with current Austrian updates
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Coming from Kyrgyzstan
- Plugs C FNo adapter
- MoneyEUR €
- Time−5h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageGerman
- Emergency112 or 133 police144 ambulance
Planning your Austria trip
Best time to go: Summer runs from early June to mid-September and suits hiking and city visits. Winter runs from December to March, with a longer winter sports season at higher mountain locations. Mountain nights can be cold even in summer.
- Schönbrunn Palace, ViennaThis palace has 1,441 rooms and is a major highlight of Vienna. Its zoo is the oldest in the world.
- St. Stephen's Cathedral, ViennaThis 12th-century cathedral is Vienna's most prominent religious building.
- SalzburgMozart's birthplace combines a well-preserved historic centre with Alpine scenery.
- Grossglockner High Alpine RoadThe road offers panoramic views of Austria's highest mountain and the surrounding landscape.
Scams to watch for in Austria
- Bicycle theftThieves steal bicycles left where they can be taken away. Bicycle theft is widespread in bigger cities.
- Pickpocketing and grab-and-run theftThieves take valuables from pockets or bags in crowds. In Vienna, some grab belongings and run as passengers board the U-Bahn.
- Theft of jackets and other belongingsPersonal belongings, including jackets, go missing. This kind of petty theft often goes unreported.
About Austria
Austria is a landlocked federal republic in Central Europe, most of it lying within the Alps.
- Capital
- Vienna
- Money
- Euro (€)
- Languages
- German
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +43
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Questions
Do kyrgyz citizens need a visa for Austria?
Kyrgyz citizens need a visa for Austria, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a Austria visa?
At Austria's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help kyrgyz citizens enter Austria?
We have no record of Austria relaxing its rules for kyrgyz citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do austrian citizens need a visa for Kyrgyzstan?
Austrian citizens do not need a visa for Kyrgyzstan. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 60 days.
Do other Asia passports get easier entry to Austria?
Brunei, Georgia, Hong Kong, Israel Japan, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Austria are easier for kyrgyz citizens?
Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia Ukraine, and 3 more let kyrgyz citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Austria?
Find Austria's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
What money is used in Austria?
Euro (€). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Austria?
German.
How strong is the Kyrgyzstan passport?
It ranks #73 and reaches 59 destinations without applying ahead.
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