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Austria visa for Kenyan citizens
Entry requirement
Austria requires Kenyan 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 Kenya
- Embassy of Austria in Nairobi
Limuru Road 536, Nairobi
Austria has 1 mission in Kenya, with its embassy in Nairobi.
Austria: visa decisions in Kenya
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,698 | 1,221 | 467 | 27.5% | 30.6% |
| 2024 | 1,896 | 1,153 | 738 | 38.9% | 38.0% |
| 2025 | 2,143 | 1,306 | 589 | 31.1% | 45.9% |
In 2025, Austria’s embassy and consulates in Kenya (Nairobi) received 2,143 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,306. The refusal rate was 31.1%. The refusal rate fell by 7.8 points from 38.9% in 2024, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications rose by 13% compared with 2024 (1,896).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 33.1% of the applications lodged in Kenya that year, from 16.7% at the consulates of the Czech Republic to 60.9% at those of Norway. Austria’s consulates worldwide refused 11.9%. Austria was the 12th most applied-for Schengen state in Kenya.
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 Kenya, 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 Kenya
AustriaKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya visa for citizens of Austria
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.
Before travelling from Kenya to Austria, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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).
Good to know
How long Kenyan citizens can stay in Austria
How long Kenyan citizens may stay in Austria is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Kenyan citizens apply
In Kenya, applications go to the Austrian embassy in Nairobi, 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 Kenyan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Austria when it is the main destination of the trip.
Austria’s neighbours for Kenyan citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Italy, Slovenia and Liechtenstein require Kenyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Austrian citizens travelling to Kenya
Before flying to Kenya, Austrian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Austria?
Austria requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Austrian embassy in Kenya?
The Austrian embassy in Kenya is in Nairobi.
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 Kenya?
Before flying to Kenya, Austrian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can Kenyan citizens enter Austria visa-free?
No; Kenyan 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.