Austria

Embassies and consulates in Austria

embassies in Vienna

Diplomatic missions from 127 countries are based in Austria, 228 missions in all (117 embassies, 33 consulates, 67 honorary consulates and 11 other offices). All 117 embassies are in the capital, Vienna. Consulates are also found in Graz, Salzburg and Innsbruck.

Europe EU member Schengen area

Austria

Capital
Vienna
Population
9,208,163
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Calling code
+43
Languages
German, Croatian, Hungarian
  • 228missions
  • 117embassies
  • 33consulates
  • 67honorary consulates
Visa-free: 119 destinations#19 in the world

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All missions in Austria

Other cities in Austria

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Outside Vienna, missions are found in Graz (22), Salzburg (19), Innsbruck (12), Linz (9), Klagenfurt (5), Sankt Pölten (3), Wattens (3) and Dornbirn (2), among other towns; most of them are consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates.

By country

  1. Czech Republic 8
  2. Germany 8
  3. Italy 8
  4. Poland 8
  5. Slovenia 7
  6. Turkey 6
  7. South Africa 6
  8. Russia 5
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Visa rules for Austria

How the world’s passports enter Austria198 in total

  • Visa-free93
  • Visa required105

Austria visa guide · 16 visa types

Visa rules

Austria belongs to the European Union and the Schengen area. Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 93 can enter visa-free and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Austria. As a Schengen state, Austria counts every short stay towards the shared limit of 90 days in any 180.

Visa statistics

US visas issued to citizens of Austria

Visas issuedFY 2024FY 2025
Visitor (B)2,7882,647
Student (F, M)517522
Exchange (J)1,3331,302
Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…)1,3241,237
Transit and crew (C, D)774828
Diplomatic and official (A, G)596481
Fiancé(e) (K)3214
Total7,3647,031
B visa refusal rate (adjusted)–8.9%

In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 7,031 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Austria, the 100th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 38%, exchange visitor visas 19% and work and treaty visas 18%. That is 5% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (7,364).

From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Austria received 2,573, 5% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.

For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 8.9% for citizens of Austria in fiscal year 2025.

Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made

United States visa for citizens of Austria

Austria’s own missions abroad

Austria’s embassies abroad (206)

Austria itself has 206 missions abroad, in 97 countries. Its largest networks are in Germany (17), Australia (8), France (8), Poland (8) and Italy (7).

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Austria

  • Immaculate Conception

    Tuesday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Saturday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

Good to know

Where the embassies are

All 117 embassies are in the capital, Vienna. The Czech Republic has the most missions in Austria, 8, followed by Germany (8), Italy (8), Poland (8) and Slovenia (7).

Travel advice for Austria

Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Austria: the US State Department rates Austria at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 20 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Austria (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Austria (updated 13 October 2026).

Frequently asked questions

Which country has the most consulates in Austria?

The Czech Republic, with 8 missions, followed by Germany (8).

Do I need a visa for Austria?

Of 198 passports, 93 can enter visa-free and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Austria; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.

When are embassies in Austria closed?

On Austria’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Immaculate Conception (Mariä Empfängnis) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.

Is Austria in the Schengen area?

Yes. Austria is part of the Schengen area, so a Schengen visa is valid there.