Central African Republic
Austria
Austria visa for citizens of the Central African Republic
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Austria, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Austria visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Austria visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for individual tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Normally within 15 calendar days; up to 45 days in individual cases.
Austria’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as Austria states it: Normally within 15 calendar days; up to 45 days in individual cases. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Where to apply in Central African Republic
Austria has no embassy or consulate in Central African Republic on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Austrian citizens travelling to the Central African Republic
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Travel advice for Austria
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- 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.
Citizens of the Central African Republic planning a trip to Austria can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of the Central African Republic can stay in Austria
How long citizens of the Central African Republic may stay in Austria is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of the Central African Republic apply
Austria has no embassy or career consulate in the Central African Republic. Citizens of the Central African Republic apply through a mission of Austria accredited to the Central African Republic from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Austria for visas; the official visa portal of Austria names the right place.
Austria and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Austria lets citizens of the Central African Republic travel in all Schengen states; apply to Austria when it is the main destination of the trip.
Austria’s neighbours for citizens of the Central African Republic
Switzerland, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Italy, Slovenia and Liechtenstein require citizens of the Central African Republic to obtain a visa in advance.
Austrian citizens travelling to the Central African Republic
Austrian citizens need a visa for the Central African Republic, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between the Central African Republic and Austria.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Austria?
Citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Austria, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Austria in the Central African Republic?
No. Austria has no embassy in the Central African Republic.
How much does the Austria tourist visa cost?
Austria’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally within 15 calendar days; up to 45 days in individual cases.
Do Austrian citizens need a visa for the Central African Republic?
Austrian citizens need a visa for the Central African Republic, obtained before travel.
Can citizens of the Central African Republic enter Austria visa-free?
No; citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Austria obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.