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Austria visa for Iranian citizens
Entry requirement
Austria requires Iranian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Austria visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at bmeia.gv.at
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.
Austrian missions in Iran
- Embassy of Austria in Tehran
Tehran Province, Tehran, Mir Vali, No. 6,8, Tehran
Austria has 1 mission in Iran, with its embassy in Tehran.
Austria: visa decisions in Iran
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,713 | 2,133 | 1,558 | 42.0% | 71.6% |
| 2024 | 3,885 | 2,368 | 1,508 | 38.8% | 73.9% |
| 2025 | 1,519 | 712 | 616 | 46.2% | 71.6% |
In 2025, Austria’s embassy and consulates in Iran (Tehran) received 1,519 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 712. 46.2% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 38.8%: the rate rose by 7.4 points, a sharp increase. Applications fell by 61% compared with 2024 (3,885).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 29.1% of the applications lodged in Iran that year. Austria’s consulates worldwide refused 11.9%. Austria was the 13th most applied-for Schengen state in Iran.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Iran, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Austrian citizens travelling to Iran
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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.
Iranian citizens 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Iranian citizens can stay in Austria
How long Iranian citizens may stay in Austria is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Iranian citizens apply
In Iran, applications go to the Austrian embassy in Tehran, or to a visa centre acting for Austria; fees, documents and processing times are published by Austria.
Austria and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Austria lets Iranian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Austria when it is the main destination of the trip.
Austria’s neighbours for Iranian citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Italy, Slovenia and Liechtenstein require Iranian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Austrian citizens travelling to Iran
Austrian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Iran, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Austria?
Austria requires Iranian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Austrian embassy in Iran?
The Austrian embassy in Iran is in Tehran.
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 Iran?
Austrian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Iran, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Iranian citizens enter Austria visa-free?
No; Iranian citizens need a visa for Austria obtained in advance.
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.