Visa Information
If you are not sure whether or not you need to have a visa please check with the Austrian embassy or consulate in your country.
Who needs a visa?
Participants from:
Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Moldova, Russian Federation, Serbia & Montenegro, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Yugoslavia.
Participants from outside the EU/Eurasia who do not have a multiple entry Schengen visa
For full details, visit: www.bmeia.gv.at
How much does it cost?
From about EUR 30,- to EUR 60,-
How long does it take?
We advise you to leave at least a month. For safety, the sooner the better. Participants from Moldova in particular should expect long delays.
What do I need?
Completed application form
duly signed by the applicant(s). You must answer all the questions, otherwise your application will not be accepted.This can be downloaded from:
www.bmeia.gv.at/up-media/2668_visa_application_form.rtf
A full national passport or official travel document
valid for more than 3 months beyond the validity of the requested visa, with a blank visa page to affix the visa sticker. Your Residence Permit must also exceed by more than 3 months the validity of the requested visa. Exception will be made (1 month) for people returning for good to their country on presentation of their travel tickets.2 passport-size photos
(do not staple or damage the photo) http://www.bmeia.gv.at/up-media/3094_foto_englisch__2_.pdfProof of why you want to visit Austria:
ICMDA will provide the necessary letter of invitation. You will need to show how you paid for the travel and conference, our letter will show that we are responsible for your costs while you are in Austria.Proof of sufficient funds
to support yourself during your stay (e.g. recent bank statement, travellers cheques) with the applicants name, amounting to a minimum of € 40/day/person. Please note that cash and credit card statements are not acceptable proof.Proof of health insurance
(travel insurance) - minimum of medical coverage € 20.355 to cover the whole period of the visa. Please make sure that the document includes the following information: name of applicant, duration of the insurance, cover details (e.g. sport cover). A policy number only is not sufficient!Evidence of occupation/student status
: Proof of your current occupation. This could be a recent, original letter of continued employment from your employer stating the position and income; if you are self-employed: a letter from your solicitor, accountant or the Chamber of Commerce including income statement; if you are a student, you will need a letter from the school, college/university confirming your status/attendance. Pay slips and work contracts are not accepted.Transport documentation
:- airline ticket or email confirmation of airline- or rail ticket- if you are driving: ferry confirmation, registration document, proof of legal ownership of vehicle, insurance papers (Green Card, which provides additional proof that the minimum legal third party cover is held. For further advice please contact your insurance company), if applicable: export license. Please note: a proof of reservation is needed, but a ticket should not be bought until a visa is guaranteed or issued!Please use the following informations in your application:
22: Short Stay23: Individual
24: Single Entry
25: Duration of stay – whole conference: 8 days, preconference only: 4 days, main conference 5 days
34: FIRM ICMDA
CONTACT Florian Keckeis
PHONE +43-660-1066375
ADDRESS Bauerstrasse 12, A-4020 Linz, Austria
EMAIL ADDRESS office@archae.at
35: Myself – but point them to our letter stating that there will be no further costs during the stay
36: Accommodation – show letter
If you need any help please do not hesitate to contact our office at visa@archae.at
