Austria Information

• Valid passport with a minimum of 6 months validity (after the return date of planned trip).
• Passport must have a minimum of 3 blank pages
• If not a SA citizen, a residence permit valid for a period of at least 3 months after the applicants last day of stay in the Schengen states.
• Photocopy of BIOMETRIC PAGE of passport – preferably in colour
• Photocopy of any previous SCHENGEN VISAS.
• Photocopy of applicant’s ID Document
• Duly completed (in capitals with black ink) and signed “Harmonised Application For Schengen” form (the application form may be acquired free of charge at the consular departments of the foreign representatives or downloaded from the country’s website).
• 2 x Identical Colour passport photographs – must not be older than 30 days.
o Size: 45mm x 35mm
o No smiling, no head gear, no sunglasses etc
• Photocopy of return flights clearly showing all flight sectors (including to/from RSA). Ensure trip(s) are no longer than 90 days in a 6-month period. Passenger full name must be clear.
• Proof of confirmed hotel accommodation for each night out of RSA. Accommodation must state the traveller’s name, arrival date, departure date and the address of hotel.
• If the applicant is staying with friends and family, the host must send a sworn affidavit invitation (that has been certified by the Austrian National Police or a commissioner of oath) confirming names, date and accommodation address. Copy of hosts passport or ID. Non-resident hosts must provide proof of ownership of property & a residence permit
• Proof of residence is required by means of a Utility Bill showing residential address.
• Travel/Health/Accident insurance: a one page document stating that the applicant is covered by a Schengen Travel Medical Insurance for the entire period of stay with a minimum medical coverage of the Rand equivalent of Euro 30 000 per person for all medical expenses including evacuation, repatriation dead or alive and emergency transportation as well as emergency on/out of hospital medical treatment occurring in any Schengen country. No quotations will be accepted
• An original bank stamped, latest 3 months bank statements.
o The statements cannot be older than 14 days from date of Visa Appointment.
o Bank statements must reflect a monthly salary.
o Bank Statements must be in English.
o Approximate amount needs to be equivalent to a minimum of approximately ZAR 1100 per person per day.
o All sponsorship letters must be certified.
o Should your spouse/parent/partner be responsible for financial means, please supply a letter from spouse/parent/partner confirming responsibility and provide proof in the form of original bank stamped latest 3 months Bank Statements and a copy of their ID Document
o Credit card statements or cash will not be accepted
o Purchase of foreign currency will not be accepted
o In case of an overdraft, an overdraft summary report from the bank must be submitted.
o Please note that all foreign passport holders MUST supply 6 months recent bank statements
• Letter of Employment
• If employed: the applicant needs to provide a signed original letter of employment stating salary/annual cost to company and date of employment inception and a certified copy of last three month payslips.
• If self-employment (Directors, CEO, Board Members), the applicant needs to provide proof of company registration /commercial license and latest VAT certificate.
• If pensioned or retired the applicant is required to provide proof of pensionership
• If a student or scholar, the applicant is required to provide a letter from the school/university confirming attendance (enrolment letter not accepted).