Austria Visa RequirementsFor Mauritania passport holders
Mauritanian citizens must apply for a Schengen short-stay visa to visit Austria. Austria is a full Schengen member, so the visa also permits travel to other Schengen countries. Applications are submitted at the Austrian embassy or a designated visa application center.
Mauritania passport holders require a visa to enter Austria.
Apply at the Austrian embassy or a VFS Global center. Required documents include a valid passport, completed application form, two biometric photos, travel insurance (minimum EUR 30,000 coverage), flight bookings, hotel reservations, bank statements, and proof of employment or enrollment. The fee is EUR 80.
Austria is part of the Schengen Area. Your stay counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period for the entire Schengen zone. Learn more about Schengen rules →
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Mauritania to Austria: What You Need to Know
Mauritania is not on the EU visa-free list, so all Mauritanian passport holders require a Schengen visa for Austria. The C-type Schengen visa permits up to 90 days within any 180-day period across all Schengen member states. Austria processes applications through its embassies and affiliated visa centers.
How to Get There
If you hold a valid US visa or Schengen visa, some Schengen countries may not require a new visa, but this does not apply to Mauritanian passport holders entering Austria.
Money & Banking
Austria uses the Euro (EUR). ATMs are available throughout the country. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted. Currency exchange offices exist in airports and city centers.
Practical Tips
1. Apply 3-4 weeks before travel; the process can take up to 15 business days.
2. Travel insurance is mandatory and must cover the entire Schengen period.
3. The Schengen visa is valid for multiple countries, plan your itinerary accordingly.
4. Show financial proof of at least EUR 50 per day in Austria.
5. Unused days on a Schengen visa can be used in other Schengen countries.