Austria Visa RequirementsFor Palestine passport holders
Palestinian Authority (PA) passport holders must apply for a Schengen visa to visit Austria. Applications are submitted at the Austrian Embassy or an authorized visa center. Palestine is not party to any EU-level visa waiver agreement.
Palestine passport holders require a visa to enter Austria.
Apply at the Austrian Embassy or the nearest Schengen country embassy representing Austria. Documents: valid Palestinian Authority passport (3 months validity beyond stay), completed Schengen application form, 2 passport photos, travel insurance (EUR 30,000 minimum coverage), round-trip flight reservation, hotel booking, and bank statements. The visa 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
Palestine to Austria: What You Need to Know
Austria is a member of the EU and the Schengen Area. Palestinian Authority passport holders must apply for a standard Schengen C visa. Austria has been active in the international diplomatic process regarding Palestinian statehood. Despite this, visa requirements apply to Palestinian passport holders under standard Schengen rules.
How to Get There
A Schengen visa granted by any member state allows entry to all Schengen countries. If Austria is not your primary destination, apply at the embassy of your main destination country.
Money & Banking
Austria uses the Euro (EUR). ATMs and card payments are widely available.
Practical Tips
Apply well in advance. Provide comprehensive documentation. The fact that Palestinian travelers may face movement restrictions within Palestinian territories should be explained if it affects your travel plans. Show your ability to exit Palestine through available crossings (Jordan border, Cairo).