What materials should I prepare to apply for an Austrian visa?

To apply for an Austrian visa, you need to prepare the following materials to go to the Austrian Embassy in China:

1, the application form filled in capital letters is complete, leaving no blank items, and the content is true. The applicant himself signs in two designated places (minors must be signed by their legal guardians). ?

2. Two recent photos (color photos, about 3.5x4.5cm, with white background). ?

3. Original passport and copies of the first and last pages of the passport (signed by the applicant) and visa pages. ?

4. Valid passport: The passport is valid for at least 90 days after the visa expires. ?

5, travel accident medical rescue insurance, the minimum amount of not less than 30000 euros per person. ?

6. When the applicant can't prove enough personal assets, the electronic guarantee (EVE) of the Austrian inviter is needed. The Austrian inviter only needs to sign a letter of guarantee at the foreign affairs police station where he/she lives, and the foreign affairs police station will verify the information of the inviter, and then forward it to the Austrian embassies and consulates abroad that accept the applicant's visa. There is no charge for electronic guarantee.

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Matters needing attention when entering Austria:

You need a valid visa or residence permit to enter Austria, otherwise you will be refused entry and repatriated. According to Austrian regulations, it is difficult for you to get a visa extension in Austria unless there are irresistible humanitarian reasons, such as sudden serious illness or other special circumstances. Please confirm the validity period and stay period of your visa in advance to avoid travel inconvenience.

If you stay beyond the time limit, you will face a high fine when you leave the country, which will affect your application for Austrian and Schengen visas in the future.

Please take the initiative to cooperate with the Austrian border inspection department when entering the country, and present relevant supporting materials (such as invitation letter, address and contact information of Austrian relatives and friends, etc.). ) when necessary, and truthfully explain the situation. When encountering problems, pay attention to communication, stay calm and avoid excessive words and deeds.

If they are refused entry, they should be asked to provide humane treatment and ensure food, rest and other basic rights, while waiting for the return of appropriate transportation. If necessary, please contact the Chinese Embassy in Austria.

Visitors who do not live in the EU can apply for tax refund when shopping in Austria:

1. If you spend more than 75.0 1 euro at a time in a store marked with a tax refund sign, you can show your passport to the clerk and ask for a tax refund check.

2. For the purchased goods produced when leaving the EU, the customs officers shall stamp the tax refund invoice.

3. Receive the tax refund at the designated bank or office (or by credit card or bank check). ?

Baidu Encyclopedia-Austrian and Chinese visas

China Consular Service Network-Austrian Entry and Residence