Austria is a country of magnificent transparent lakes, cool forests and alpine peaks. In winter, it becomes a favorite destination for skiing, and in summer, when steep mountain slopes turn into fragrant alpine meadows with delicate wildflowers, tourists from all over the world come here to draw inspiration. To apply for a visa to travel to this amazing country, you will need to contact the Austrian Embassy. Let's see how to properly prepare all the necessary documents.
1. Fill out the application
If you apply for a tourist visa, you will be required to submit an application, which must be filled out in paper form. It can be transferred to the Austrian Embassy in person (by appointment) or sent by mail. The application must be completed in English. You will also need a standard photograph, as for documents. It can be black and white or color.
2. Prepare documents
All personal documents for a visa will need to be translated into English, and copies must be certified by a notary. Do not require the translation of a certificate of ownership, a certificate of employment and so on. You will need, firstly, a passport with copies of all pages. If you plan to transfer documents to the Austrian Embassy by courier, then a certified power of attorney is required. Secondly, you need a questionnaire with a photograph, thirdly, a certificate of employment or documents confirming the receipt of income from the activities of an individual entrepreneur. Next, you need to provide information about the purpose of the visit to the country with the proposed travel route, as well as evidence of your financial stability. To do this, you can make an extract from the bank or copies of documents confirming ownership. If you plan to stay in the country for more than three months, you need to take care of an additional medical examination, which is mandatory. If you are traveling with relatives, prepare an invitation in advance with notarized copies of their documents.
3. Submit documents to the Austrian Embassy in Moscow
All documents must be submitted to the Austrian Embassy. The visa fee is paid at the time of application in cash in rubles or by Visa card. When submitting documents by mail, the visa fee can be paid by credit card. This will require an additional power of attorney to pay fees.
4. Have an interview
In rare cases, the Austrian Embassy may require additional interviews. In this case, his staff will inform you in advance. The visa will be pasted into your passport, which you can provide yourself or send by mail with the appropriate power of attorney. However, the mail package may take several weeks.
So, applying for a visa yourself is realistic if the purpose of your holiday is such a wonderful and fabulous country like Austria. The embassy is quite strict about the consideration of documents, but if you do everything correctly, then unforgettable adventures and a wonderful vacation await you.