Austrian Visas

Minimum processing time: 3 working days from time of lodging in Embassy.
We must make an appointment for your passport with this Embassy.
It could take up to several weeks to get the appointment during busy periods.

Some nationalities may be required to apply in person or may take longer than the normal processing time - please check the Austrian Embassy website.

Originals plus one copy of the following documents required

1. PASSPORT with UK Residency Visa valid at least 3 months. Passport should be valid at least 6 months, in good condition with one completely blank page to put the visa on.

2. one passport-sized PHOTOGRAPH

3. completed and signed application form and completed and signed client contact sheet (Adobe Acrobat reader is required to download these forms). Please read our Terms and Conditions.

4 . RETURN TICKET to Austria or CONFIRMATION of your return travel which must state that everything is CONFIRMED and FULLY PAID. Your name must appear on the confirmation.

5 . CONFIRMATION of HOTEL (does not need to be paid). Each person’s name who needs the visa must appear on the confirmation OR IF STAYING WITH FRIENDS/FAMILY who live in Austria, letter of invitation Verpflichtungserklarung legalised by a notary public, solicitor or other competent authority and a copy of the passport (with Austrian residence permit if applicable) and proof of sufficient funds or income from your host in Austria.

6. Health/Travel INSURANCE policy to cover the whole period of your stay in Austria.

7. BUSINESS VISAS: the above documents plus a letter from your UK employer (ORIGINAL) confirming they are sending you on business/to a conference, who the business/conference is with, exact nature of the business/conference, the dates and that they are taking financial responsibility for you PLUS AN INVITATION from the HOST ORGANISATION IN AUSTRIA with the dates they are inviting you and exact details of what you will be doing there. The letter must be notarised and state that they are taking financial responsibility for you.

8 . If passing through Austria to another country - the visa of the next country must be stamped in the passport.

Service Charge: £45 - £65 per person (adults) depending on time of year
                        £25 per child (travelling with at least one adult paying full service charge)
Visa fee:           £18 approx (single entry)

The Portuguese Consulate generally only issues a single entry visa, unless you have proof of a 2nd trip.Service charge may rise during busy periods. Urgent applications (travel within 1 working day of visa being ready) ADD £20. We may be unable to accept urgent applications or to collect and deliver during busy periods. Multiple entry visas are issued at Embassy’s discretion, proof of a 2nd trip may be necessary. Service charge includes collection and delivery within the Circle Line in London from offices during business hours. Fees payable in cash in advance when we receive your documents from you. If you live outside London and are posting your application, please include postal orders (if travelling within 10 days, otherwise cheque is acceptable) payable to Mobile Visa Service Ltd and include a return self-addressed Special Delivery envelope. Please send your passport to us by Special Delivery (insures documents and guarantees next working day delivery), cost £4, and call us the day you post it leaving a telephone number. For a very small extra fee the Post Office offers a higher level of insurance for Special Delivery post, which covers for consequential loss. We recommend you consider paying for this extra level of cover. Please ask at the Post Office.