🇻🇳VIETNAM

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Do Vietnam passport holders need a visa to visit AT?

Q: Where do I apply for the Austria Schengen visa in Vietnam?

Applications are submitted through VFS Global visa centers in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City on behalf of the Embassy of Austria.

Q: How long can I stay in Austria with this visa?

Up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen Area, depending on what is granted.

Q: Does ETIAS apply to me as a Vietnamese citizen?

No. ETIAS is only for visa-exempt nationalities. As a visa-required traveler, you continue to apply for a standard Schengen visa.

Q: How much does the visa cost?

The standard adult Schengen visa fee is EUR 90, plus a VFS Global service charge (approx. VND 804,000). Children 6-11 pay EUR 45 and under 6 are free.

Q: What is the EES and does it affect me?

The EU Entry/Exit System became fully operational on 10 April 2026. It records your fingerprints and facial image at the Schengen border instead of stamping your passport. It does not replace the visa requirement.

Yes, a visa is required. Vietnamese ordinary passport holders must obtain a Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) before traveling to Austria for tourism. Austria is part of the Schengen Area, and Vietnam is NOT on the Schengen visa-exempt list. Vietnamese ordinary passport holders must apply for a Schengen Type C short-stay visa before traveling to Austria for tourism or a short visit. Applications are submitted through VFS Global centers in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City on behalf of the Embassy of Austria, with mandatory biometrics (fingerprints and photo). The visa permits stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen Area. The standard visa fee is EUR 90 plus a VFS service charge, travel medical insurance of at least EUR 30,000 is required, and processing typically takes 15 calendar days (up to 45 in complex cases). Because Vietnam is a visa-required nationality, ETIAS does NOT apply to Vietnamese citizens. Note that the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) became fully operational on 10 April 2026, so biometric registration now occurs at the Schengen external border at entry and exit.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Schengen short-stay visa (Type C)

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days within any 180-day period

per entry

Entries

Single, double, or multiple (as granted)

from issue date

Visa fee

EUR 90 (adult) + VFS service fee

consular fee only

Processing time

15 calendar days (up to 45 in complex cases)

standard track

Validity

Valid for the granted travel period within the 180-day window; multiple-entry visas may be valid up to several years

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm visa type and gather documents

Determine you need a Schengen Type C tourist visa for Austria. Prepare a passport valid at least 3 months beyond your departure with two blank pages, photos, and supporting documents.

· Tourism· Type C

/02

Book the appointment via VFS Global

Apply through the VFS Global Austria visa center in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. Complete the online Schengen application form and book a biometric appointment. Apply 15 days to 6 months before travel.

· VFS Global· Online form

/03

Buy travel insurance and arrange itinerary

Obtain Schengen-wide travel medical insurance with minimum EUR 30,000 coverage including emergency treatment and repatriation. Prepare flight reservations, hotel bookings, and proof of funds.

· Insurance EUR 30,000· Itinerary

/04

Attend the appointment and give biometrics

Attend in person to submit documents, pay the visa fee and VFS service fee, and provide fingerprints and a photo (unless biometrics were given within the last 5 years).

· Biometrics· Fee payment

/05

Wait for processing and collect passport

Processing normally takes about 15 calendar days. Track your application online and collect your passport from the center or by courier.

· 15 days· Track online

/06

Travel and clear EES at the border

Enter Austria within the visa validity. Since the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is live, expect biometric registration (fingerprints and facial image) at the Schengen external border on entry and exit.

· EES live· 90/180 rule

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items

Personalized checklist

0 / 10 complete

Passport valid 3+ months beyond departure, issued within last 10 years, with 2 blank pages

required

Completed and signed Schengen visa application form

required

Two recent biometric passport photos (ICAO standard)

required

Travel medical insurance, minimum EUR 30,000 Schengen-wide coverage

required

Round-trip flight reservation/itinerary

required

Proof of accommodation (hotel bookings or invitation)

required

Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements, last 3-6 months)

required

Proof of employment / business registration / leave letter

recommended

Cover letter explaining purpose and itinerary of trip

recommended

Visa fee and VFS service fee payment

required

Track your progress · save & email a copy

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Schengen visa fee (adult)EUR 90Standard short-stay Type C fee

Schengen visa fee (child 6-11)EUR 45Children under 6 are free

VFS Global service feeapprox. VND 804,000Charged per application on top of the visa fee

Travel medical insuranceapprox. EUR 30-60Minimum EUR 30,000 coverage; cost varies by duration and provider

Total estimateEUR 90 + VFS service fee — EUR 90 + VFS fee + insurance (~EUR 130-160 total)incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard processing

15 calendar days

Typical processing time for a complete Schengen visa application submitted via VFS Global.

Extended/complex case

Up to 45 days

Applies when additional documentation or consultation with other Schengen states is required; apply early.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Vietnam is a Schengen visa-required nationality

Vietnamese ordinary passport holders are not on the Schengen visa-exempt list, so a Type C visa must be obtained before travel.

High

/02

Tourism and short visits require a Type C visa

Short stays up to 90 days for tourism, family visits, or business without employment all require the Schengen short-stay visa.

High

/03

ETIAS does not apply to Vietnamese citizens

ETIAS is only for visa-exempt nationals; visa-required travelers like Vietnamese citizens continue using the standard Schengen visa instead.

Medium

/04

EES biometric border checks now in force

Since 10 April 2026 the Entry/Exit System records biometrics at entry/exit, replacing passport stamps but not changing the visa requirement.

Medium

/05

Travel insurance is mandatory

A Schengen visa cannot be issued without travel medical insurance of at least EUR 30,000 covering the whole Schengen Area.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30

Vietnam to Austria route verified

Confirmed via Austrian BMEIA and VFS Global that Vietnamese ordinary passport holders require a Schengen Type C visa for Austria; ETIAS does not apply (visa-required nationality). Noted EES became fully operational on 10 April 2026.

/09 — The questions