Austria Visa RequirementsFor Thailand passport holders
Thai nationals must apply for a Schengen visa to visit Austria. The visa fee is EUR 80 (approximately USD 87) and allows stays of up to 90 days within the Schengen Area.
Thailand passport holders require a visa to enter Austria.
Apply at least 3 to 4 weeks before travel. Required documents: valid Thai passport (6 months validity), completed Schengen application form, recent passport photos, confirmed flight itinerary, hotel bookings, travel insurance (minimum EUR 30,000 coverage), bank statements (last 3 months), and employment letter. Visa fee is EUR 80. Processing takes 15 calendar days on average.
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
Thailand to Austria: What You Need to Know
Austria is a Schengen member state. Thai passport holders require a Schengen visa (Type C) for short stays. Applications must be submitted in person at the Austrian Embassy or Consulate in Bangkok or Chiang Mai.
Practical Tips
Vienna, Salzburg, and the Austrian Alps are popular. The Euro is the currency. Austria is often combined with Germany, Czech Republic, or Switzerland on multi-country Schengen trips. Book Schengen insurance from a Thai-recognized provider. Apply at the embassy that covers your main destination.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Thai nationals need a visa to visit Austria?
Yes. Austria is a Schengen member and Thai passport holders must apply for a Schengen Type C visa at the Austrian Embassy in Bangkok before traveling. The visa fee is EUR 80.
What documents are needed for a Schengen visa application for Austria?
Required documents include: valid Thai passport (at least 3 months beyond your planned return date), completed Schengen application form, 2 recent passport photos, confirmed round-trip flight itinerary, hotel bookings for all nights, Schengen travel insurance with minimum EUR 30,000 coverage, last 3 months bank statements, employment letter, and leave approval if applicable.
Can a Schengen visa issued for Austria be used to visit other Schengen countries?
Yes. A Schengen Type C visa is valid for all 27 Schengen member countries. If Austria is your main or first destination but you plan to also visit Germany, France, or other Schengen countries, you can do so with the same visa within the 90-day allowance.
What are the must-see attractions in Austria for Thai visitors?
Vienna (Schoenbrunn Palace, Belvedere, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Ringstrasse), Salzburg (birthplace of Mozart, Sound of Music filming locations, Hohensalzburg Fortress), Hallstatt (a fairy-tale lakeside village), and the Austrian Alps for skiing or summer hiking are the highlights.