How Nigerians Can Get a Visa to Austria

The Republic of Austria is a landlocked country of over 8.66 million people in Central Europe. The territory of Austria covers 83,879 square kilometres.
Vienna, its capital and the largest city in Austria, is sometimes known as the city of music, and has counted notable personalities like Mozart, Strauss and Sigmund Freud among its residents.

Types of Austrian Visa

1. Short-term schengen visa (maximum stay of 90 days)
2. Long Term visa

Where To Go

Austria Embassy in Abuja

Adress: Plot 9, Usuma Street, Maitama, Abuja.
Phone: +234-706-4183226
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.aussenministerium.at/abuja

Requirements

Here are the documents to be provided by Nigerians seeking to travel to Austria for business purposes. Please note that original documents along with a complete set of photocopies should be submitted.

1. Copy of flight reservation including return flight;

2. Verifiable evidence of sufficient means of subsistence during intended stay such as, recent personal bank statement or balance over last three months;

3. Travel medical insurance covering the entire period of intended stay, valid for all Schengen States and covering any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgency medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay. The minimum coverage must be 30.000 EUR. General waiver is only foreseen for holders of diplomatic passports;

4. Invitation letter from the company based in Austria. The letter should contain relevant personal data of the invited, purpose of the visit and duration of stay
   as well as a declaration of liability which has to be obtained by the Austrian Alien police of Austrian Authority;

5. TCC (Tax Clearance Certificate) + Certificate of Business Incorporation (certificate of registration of a company or business);

6. Proof of commercial activities in Nigeria and recent business contacts, the continuation of the commercial relationship with the company that invites (contracts, bills, commercial correspondence, etc.);

7. In the case of participation in conferences, fairs, seminars, congresses, etc. Please provide:
   a. An invitation from a company or an authorized body to attend events connected with trade, industry or work;
   b. Entry tickets for events, if applicable; c. Other documents which show the existence of trade or work relations.

For further information on other and all types of visas, please visit the official website of the Austrian Embassy in Nigeria,

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