Austria Short-Term Work Visa (Schengen Type C — up to 90 days)

Good to know before you apply

Rules that apply to every Austria visa type — worth a quick read so nothing trips up your file.

• 1Applications cannot be submitted more than 6 months prior to intended departure. Apply at least 15 working days before travel — submissions under 15 days may be returned to VFS unprocessed.
• 2Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended stay, have at least 2 blank pages, and must have been issued within the previous 10 years. NO alterations or handwritten amendments concerning the data page.
• 3From 1 January 2026, travel medical insurance will ONLY be accepted if issued by one of the approved Indian insurance companies listed on the VFS Austria site.
• 4Travel medical insurance must cover the ENTIRE period of stay or transit, minimum coverage €30,000, valid throughout all Schengen Member States, and include COVID-19 treatment.
• 5If applicant intends to stay longer than 6 months, a Residence Permit (Aufenthaltstitel) must be applied for. Visa C: up to 90 days. Visa D: 91–180 days. Neither category can be extended or renewed inside Austria.
• 6Representatives must provide an original letter of authorization from the applicant bearing the name of the representative and their organization / company, with a valid photo ID copy attached.
• 7The applicant bears sole responsibility concerning all content of the application. Incomplete or faulty documentation can be a reason for refusal.
• 8Bank statements for the last 3 months are MANDATORY and must be stamped & signed by the bank.
• 9AMS permission is mandatory and must be obtained by the Austrian employer BEFORE you apply for the visa. Without it, the application will be rejected.
• 10For stays beyond 90 days, apply for Long-Term Visa D OR a Residence Permit — different category.