Austria
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for Austrian citizens
Entry requirement
Before flying to the United Kingdom, Austrian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk
Which United Kingdom visa?
Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £20
- Processing time
- Usually within a day, up to 3 working days
Apply on GOV.UK – Apply for an electronic travel authorisation
All visa types for the United Kingdom
For the ETA, the United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £20, and applications are made on gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within a day, up to 3 working days. Longest stay on the ETA: Up to 6 months per visit.
Where to apply in Austria
British citizens travelling to Austria
United KingdomAustria Visa-free, 90 days Austria visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Austria to the United Kingdom, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Austrian citizens can stay in the United Kingdom
Austrian citizens may stay in the United Kingdom for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the United Kingdom.
How Austrian citizens apply
Austrian citizens apply for the ETA for the United Kingdom online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Austrian citizens
Ireland admits Austrian citizens visa-free.
British citizens travelling to Austria
British citizens can visit Austria without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Austrian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Before flying to the United Kingdom, Austrian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
How long can Austrian citizens stay in the United Kingdom?
Austrian citizens can stay in the United Kingdom for up to 180 days with an ETA.
How much does the United Kingdom ETA cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £20 for the ETA. Processing time: Usually within a day, up to 3 working days.
Do British citizens need a visa for Austria?
British citizens can visit Austria without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Austrian citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; Austrian citizens need an ETA for the United Kingdom.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.