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title: Austria visa for citizens of Palestine
description: "Citizens of Palestine need a visa for Austria and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 90 days. Fee: €90. Processing: 15–45 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Austria visa for citizens of Palestine

Citizens of Palestine need a visa for Austria and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Schengen Visa (C)
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Visa validity:** 90 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Processing time:** 15–45 days
- **Government fee:** €90
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Required
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Minimum €100 per day of stay

## How to apply

1. **Prepare required documents** — Gather all documents listed according to the checklist for Palestine passport holders.
2. **Complete the visa application form** — Fill in the online Schengen visa application form on the official Austrian visa portal.
3. **Schedule an appointment** — Book an appointment at the Austrian embassy or consulate (or designated visa centre) for biometric enrollment.
4. **Attend the appointment** — Submit your biometrics (fingerprints and photograph) and hand in your application package.
5. **Pay the visa fee** — Pay the €80 visa fee (cash or card) at the centre during your appointment.
6. **Wait for processing** — Processing typically takes 15–30 calendar days. You may be contacted for additional documents.
7. **Collect passport with visa** — Return to the embassy/centre to collect your passport or arrange courier delivery per local procedure.
8. **Verify visa details** — Check the visa sticker for correct dates, number of entries, and validity period.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 3 months beyond planned departure from Schengen area
- **Completed visa application form** (Identity): Submit online or print and sign
- **Recent passport-sized photograph** (Identity): 35x45mm, white background
- **Travel health insurance** (Travel): Minimum coverage of €30,000, valid throughout Schengen area
- **Round-trip flight reservation** (Travel): Confirmed itinerary showing entry and exit dates
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel): Hotel booking or invitation letter from host
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statements from last 3 months showing sufficient balance
- **Employment letter** (Employment): Stating position, salary, and approved leave
- **Travel itinerary** (Travel, optional): Detailed day-by-day plan
- **Civil status documents** (Supporting, optional): Marriage certificate, birth certificate if applicable
- **Previous Schengen visas** (Identity, optional): Copies of any previous visas issued
- **Copy of passport biodata page** (Identity): Photocopy of the main page
- **Visa fee payment receipt** (Financial): Proof of payment of the visa fee
- **Appointment confirmation** (Supporting): Printout of the scheduled biometric appointment

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** €100 per day of stay
- Bank statements
- Sponsorship letter
- Traveler's cheques

Evidence of financial means can be shown through recent bank statements or a letter from a sponsor.

## Good to know

- Submit application no earlier than 6 months before travel and no later than 15 days before departure.
- Incomplete documentation may lead to rejection; double-check all requirements.
- Biometrics must be provided in person; previous Schengen biometrics (59 months) may be reused if recorded.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient financial means** — Provide bank statements showing a minimum balance equivalent to €100 per day of stay.
- **Invalid travel insurance** — Ensure the insurance covers the entire Schengen territory with a minimum of €30,000 in medical expenses.
- **Passport not valid long enough** — Ensure passport validity extends at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen area.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Palestine need a visa for Austria?

Citizens of Palestine need a visa for Austria and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Schengen Visa (C).

### How long can citizens of Palestine stay in Austria?

Up to 90 days.

### How much does the Austria visa cost for citizens of Palestine?

Government fee: €90.

### How long does Austria visa processing take?

Typically 15–45 days.

### What documents do citizens of Palestine need for Austria?

Valid passport; Completed visa application form; Recent passport-sized photograph; Travel health insurance; Round-trip flight reservation; Proof of accommodation; and 8 more.

### How long must my passport be valid for Austria?

At least 6 months.

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- [Austria visa for every passport](/visa/austria)
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