What are the precautions for entering Austria?

After the establishment of the European internal market, the European Union has formulated uniform regulations for inbound passengers from non-EU member countries to carry articles to EU countries.

1. Number of duty-free articles (the number of articles that can be brought into the EU duty-free). The quantity of articles is suitable for adults over 17)

Tobacco: 2 cigarettes or 1 cigarillos (3g each) or 5 cigars.

wine: 1 liter of spirits (alcohol content 22%) or 2 liters of champagne, sweet soju or wine (alcohol content 22%).

2. Travel goods tax rate is less than 175 euros: passengers entering through the EU International Airport can carry daily articles with a value of less than 175 euros duty-free.

175-35 euros: the tax rate of all articles brought into China by plane is 13.5% (special cases: coffee, alcoholic products, tobacco products and fuel).

more than 35 euros: all goods with a value of more than 35 euros entering the EU are subject to tax, and imported goods are subject to commodity tax in addition to value-added tax. The commodity tax is between 2% and smart%. For example, the commodity tax on bicycles and clothing is 15% and 3% respectively.

more than 1, euros: all imported goods with a value of more than 1, euros shall be reported in writing.

Special case: Goods entering the EU by land or sea with a value exceeding 125 euros are subject to customs duties. (e.g. through Poland or Czech Republic).

3. Gasoline and Diesel Passengers from non-EU countries can bring 1 liters of fuel into the country duty-free. The excess quantity shall be subject to the prescribed customs duties.

4. Regulations on the Entry of Antiques and Animals and Plants All articles whose antiques have been proved for more than 1 years are regarded as antiques, and 16% business tax shall be paid.

Animals and plants brought into China should show CITES certificates according to the Washington Agreement on Species Protection (CITES). According to this agreement, animals and plants are divided into four endangered categories (A-D). Class A refers to all endangered animal and plant species and all harmful species, and these animals and plants are not allowed to be brought into the EU. Other B, C and D animals and plants can only be brought into a country of the European Union after strict inspection by the government.

Austrian voltage communication currency postal notice Austria's civil electricity voltage is 22 volts, but the plug is round-headed and double-hole. If the mobile phone, beard knife or hair dryer carried by tourists are Chinese plugs, it is advisable to bring a change plug.

currency: the currency of Austria is the euro. China Mobile and China Unicom GSM have opened French international roaming; If a mobile user calls back to Chinese mainland, he should dial +86 or 86. The cost is between 13 yuan and 23 yuan minutes, and the text message is between 3.57 and 3.75 yuan. You can call the overseas service hotline during roaming: +86 1381186. Unicom CDMA has not opened Austrian roaming. GSM users should dial +86 when calling back to Chinese mainland.

you can also make long-distance calls from all public telephones. Phone cards can be bought from post offices and cigarette shops. There is a service charge for calling at the hotel.

post office service: the post office is open from Monday to Friday, 8: -12: and 14: -18: , and the post office in the center of big cities does not rest at noon; Some railway stations are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Stamps can be bought from the post office or at the cigarette shop marked Tabaktrafik.

usually refers to the tip for waiters, taxi drivers and beauticians, which is about 1% of the bill. Porters in airports or stations usually tip .73 euros for each piece of luggage, and bellmen and room cleaners in hotels also hope to get tips, which are usually rounded up.

Austrian etiquette and taboo general etiquette: Austrians like to have their own characteristics and achievements recognized. When communicating with an Austrian, be sure to give him a correct title. If there are several titles on his business card, be sure to find out which one is the most important. In addition, you can add academic titles such as doctor, professor and engineer.

Hospitality and gifts: When you are invited to eat at someone's home for the first time or make a non-commercial visit, you can give some small gifts such as flowers or chocolates. Avoid sending red roses (to show love), red carnations (for May Day) or even-numbered flowers (this is considered bad luck).

Austrian emergency telephone call for help: 133 fire: 122 ambulance: 144 emergency doctor: 141 vehicle failure: 12,123 mountaineering accident: 14 female call for help: 71719 taxi: 41,313 China Embassy in Austria switchboard: +43 1 713149.