AustriaAt a glance
Austria visa key facts
- Where to apply
- VFS Global visa application centre: Islamabad, Lahore or Karachi
- Austrian Foreign Ministry (BMEIA), Austrian Embassy Islamabad: how to apply: Austrian Foreign Ministry (BMEIA), Austrian Embassy Islamabad: how to apply
- Decision made by
- Austrian Embassy Islamabad only, even though VFS handles submission
- Austrian Foreign Ministry (BMEIA), Austrian Embassy Islamabad: how to apply: Austrian Foreign Ministry (BMEIA), Austrian Embassy Islamabad: how to apply
- Processing
- The embassy has noted longer-than-usual current processing times; apply as early as possible
- Austrian Foreign Ministry (BMEIA), Austrian Embassy Islamabad: how to apply: Austrian Foreign Ministry (BMEIA), Austrian Embassy Islamabad: how to apply
- Apply
- Up to 6 months before travel, no later than 15 days before departure
- Austrian Foreign Ministry (BMEIA), Austrian Embassy Islamabad: how to apply: Austrian Foreign Ministry (BMEIA), Austrian Embassy Islamabad: how to apply
- Fee payment
- Paid in cash in Pakistani rupees at the VFS centre; the EU fee plus VFS service charge. Your adviser confirms the current amount before you pay
- Austrian Foreign Ministry (BMEIA), Austrian Embassy Islamabad: how to apply: Austrian Foreign Ministry (BMEIA), Austrian Embassy Islamabad: how to apply
Price
Austria visa price in Pakistan
Our price for a Austria visa varies with the visa type and your file, so every quote is free and given on WhatsApp before you pay. Any embassy fee is separate and confirmed by your adviser.
| Visa type | Our price | Enquire |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visaHolidays in Austria. | Free quoteVaries with this visa type | Get quote |
| Visitor visa (family & friends)Visiting relatives or friends in Austria. | Free quoteVaries with this visa type | Get quote |
| Business visaBusiness trips to Austria. | Free quoteVaries with this visa type | Get quote |
Document list
Documents required for Austria visit visa from Pakistan
Austria uses the common Schengen document list for applicants in Pakistan (shown first), plus Austria-specific items under visa types. Full Schengen guide
Each document shows when it applies and the source it comes from. Items marked “Adviser confirms for your case” are checked by our team before you submit.
Application and identity
4 documentsSchengen visa application form, completed and signed
Official source: European Commission: Schengen visa policy (Visa Code)
Passport issued within the last 10 years
Valid for at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen area, with at least 2 blank pages.
Official source: European Commission: Schengen visa policy (Visa Code)
Recent passport photo
Plain light background, face clearly visible (ICAO standard).
Official source: European Commission: Schengen visa policy (Visa Code)
Copy of your CNIC
Non-Pakistani residents submit proof of legal residence in Pakistan instead.
Official source: European Commission Implementing Decision C(2018) 6863, Annex III: supporting documents for applicants in Pakistan
Travel and accommodation
4 documentsReturn flight reservation from/to Pakistan
Official source: European Commission Implementing Decision C(2018) 6863, Annex III: supporting documents for applicants in Pakistan
If your trip has several stops
Reservations for travel between Schengen countries
Official source: European Commission Implementing Decision C(2018) 6863, Annex III: supporting documents for applicants in Pakistan
Accommodation booking for the whole stay
Or proof of sponsorship / private accommodation if staying with family or friends (some countries use their own official form).
Official source: European Commission Implementing Decision C(2018) 6863, Annex III: supporting documents for applicants in Pakistan
Travel medical insurance of at least €30,000
Must cover all Schengen countries for the full trip, including emergency medical care and repatriation.
Official source: European Commission: Schengen visa policy (Visa Code)
Money and ties to Pakistan
5 documentsFamily Registration Certificate (FRC) in English from NADRA
Official source: European Commission Implementing Decision C(2018) 6863, Annex III: supporting documents for applicants in Pakistan
Bank statement for the last 6 months, signed and stamped by the bank
Official source: European Commission Implementing Decision C(2018) 6863, Annex III: supporting documents for applicants in Pakistan
National Tax Number (NTN) certificate
Or proof of exemption if applicable.
Official source: European Commission Implementing Decision C(2018) 6863, Annex III: supporting documents for applicants in Pakistan
FBR acknowledgement of income tax returns for the last 2 fiscal years
Official source: European Commission Implementing Decision C(2018) 6863, Annex III: supporting documents for applicants in Pakistan
Only if you cannot provide the bank statement, NTN or tax returns
Other proof of income or assets
Official source: European Commission Implementing Decision C(2018) 6863, Annex III: supporting documents for applicants in Pakistan
Extra documents for your situation
7 documentsIf you are employed
Last 3 months' payslips, copy of employment contract, and employer leave letter
The letter should state your leave dates, position, salary, length of employment, purpose of travel and employer contact number.
Official source: European Commission Implementing Decision C(2018) 6863, Annex III: supporting documents for applicants in Pakistan
If you own a business or are self-employed
Company registration certificate
Official source: European Commission Implementing Decision C(2018) 6863, Annex III: supporting documents for applicants in Pakistan
If you are a government employee
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your department stating the visit dates
Official source: European Commission Implementing Decision C(2018) 6863, Annex III: supporting documents for applicants in Pakistan
If you are retired
Pension statements for the last 6 months
Official source: European Commission Implementing Decision C(2018) 6863, Annex III: supporting documents for applicants in Pakistan
If you are a student
Proof of university enrolment and student card
Official source: European Commission Implementing Decision C(2018) 6863, Annex III: supporting documents for applicants in Pakistan
If someone else pays for your trip
Proof of sponsorship
Some countries require their own sponsorship form.
Official source: European Commission Implementing Decision C(2018) 6863, Annex III: supporting documents for applicants in Pakistan
If you are a dependant and the FRC does not show the relationship
Proof of family relationship from civil records
Official source: European Commission Implementing Decision C(2018) 6863, Annex III: supporting documents for applicants in Pakistan
Children under 18
4 documentsIf travelling with one parent or without parents
Parental consent affidavit with trip details and the names of guardians during the trip
Official source: European Commission Implementing Decision C(2018) 6863, Annex III: supporting documents for applicants in Pakistan
Copies of the non-travelling parent's CNIC and passport
Official source: European Commission Implementing Decision C(2018) 6863, Annex III: supporting documents for applicants in Pakistan
Proof of school enrolment
Official source: European Commission Implementing Decision C(2018) 6863, Annex III: supporting documents for applicants in Pakistan
Where applicable
Court order on guardianship or family relationship
Official source: European Commission Implementing Decision C(2018) 6863, Annex III: supporting documents for applicants in Pakistan
By purpose
Austria visa types and extra documents
Add these documents to the list above, depending on why you are travelling.
Tourist visa
Holidays in Austria.
Austria-specific
1 documentOriginal documents plus one copy attached to the application form, as required by VFS
Official source: Austrian Foreign Ministry (BMEIA), Austrian Embassy Islamabad: how to apply
Visitor visa (family & friends)
Visiting relatives or friends in Austria.
Austria-specific
1 documentApplication form plus host's invitation and ID documents as required by the embassy
Official source: Austrian Foreign Ministry (BMEIA), Austrian Embassy Islamabad: how to apply
Business visa
Business trips to Austria.
Austria-specific
1 documentApplication form and Austrian company invitation letter
Official source: Austrian Foreign Ministry (BMEIA), Austrian Embassy Islamabad: how to apply
Process
How to apply for a Austria visa from Pakistan
Two ways to read this: what we do for you, and what the Austria process involves. Most refusals we see come from files people assembled alone.
With Travel Visa Pk
15+ years of experience, one adviser from first message to departure. This is what applying for a Austria visa through us looks like.
- Step 1
Tell us your case
One message on WhatsApp or a visit to Blue Area: your job, your travel dates and who is going.
- Step 2
Free document check
We check what you already have against the current official list and tell you what is missing. No charge, no obligation.
- Step 3
We build the file
Cover letter, sponsor and employment papers, bank statement explanation, translations and the forms, prepared the way the embassy expects to see them.
- Step 4
Appointment and fees
We book the slot, tell you the exact fee to pay on the day and brief you on what happens at the centre.
- Step 5
Review, submit, track
A second adviser reviews the file before submission, then we track it until the decision.
- Step 6
After approval
Tickets, hotel, insurance and transfers arranged in one place, so your trip is not five separate bookings.
What the official Austria process involves
- 1
Book your appointment at VFS Global: Islamabad, Lahore or Karachi.
- 2
Prepare the Schengen document list for Pakistan (below), with an extra copy of every original document.
- 3
Attend your VFS appointment and pay the fee in cash, in Pakistani rupees.
- 4
Your file goes to the Austrian Embassy in Islamabad, which alone assesses every application.
- 5
Given the embassy's current longer processing times, apply as early in the 6-month window as you can.
Where the application is submitted
- Austrian Embassy Islamabad (BMEIA): how to apply for a visa
We book the appointment, prepare the file and tell you exactly what to carry on the day.
Common mistakes we fix before you submit
- Applying close to your travel date when the embassy has flagged longer-than-usual processing times.
- Forgetting to bring an extra copy of every original document to your VFS appointment.
- Not carrying enough Pakistani rupees in cash for the fee.
- Assuming an agency other than VFS or the embassy itself can submit your file — the embassy states it does not work with other intermediaries.
We can also arrange
FAQs
Austria visa FAQs
What documents are required for an Austria visit visa from Pakistan?
The EU's Schengen list for Pakistan applies: application form, passport, photo, CNIC copy, return flight and accommodation reservations, €30,000 travel insurance, NADRA FRC, 6-month bank statement, NTN and FBR tax returns, plus documents for your job status and visit purpose. Bring an extra copy of every original document.
How much is the Austria visa price in Pakistan?
It depends on the visa type you need (tourist visa, visitor visa (family & friends) or business visa) and on your documents, so we quote each file for free on WhatsApp before you pay anything. Any government or embassy fee is separate; your adviser confirms the current amount before you pay.
Where do I apply for an Austria visa in Pakistan?
At VFS Global in Islamabad, Lahore or Karachi, which submits your file to the Austrian Embassy in Islamabad. The embassy alone decides every application, even though VFS handles the paperwork.
How long does an Austria Schengen visa take?
The Austrian Embassy has publicly noted longer-than-usual current processing times. Apply as early as possible within the 6-month window rather than close to your travel date.
How do I pay the Austria visa fee in Pakistan?
In cash, in Pakistani rupees, at the VFS Global centre when you submit your application.
When should I apply for an Austria visa?
You can apply up to 6 months before your trip and must apply no later than 15 days before you travel — earlier is safer given current processing times.
Can someone other than VFS or the embassy submit my Austria visa application?
No. The embassy states it works only with VFS Global for outsourced application handling and does not collaborate with other intermediaries or agencies for submission.
Verified information
Sources we checked
Last checked 22 September 2026. 4 official government sources. Each fact above names the source it came from.
- Austrian Foreign Ministry (BMEIA), Austrian Embassy Islamabad: how to applyOfficial governmentbmeia.gv.at
- European Commission Implementing Decision C(2018) 6863, Annex III: supporting documents for applicants in PakistanOfficial governmentambislamabad.esteri.it
- European Commission: Schengen visa policy (Visa Code)Official governmenthome-affairs.ec.europa.eu
- German Embassy Islamabad: short-term Schengen visaOfficial governmentpakistan.diplo.de
Requirements can change at short notice and authorities may ask for extra documents; the embassy or authority makes the final decision. Our advisers re-check every source before your file is submitted. How we source information
Next step
Get your Austria visa file checked free
Send your questions or documents on WhatsApp, or visit our office in Eagle Plaza, Blue Area. An adviser with 15+ years of experience tells you exactly what you need and the price before you pay anything.
Mon–Sat 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Mezzanine No. 122, Eagle Plaza, Fazal-e-Haq Road, Blue Area, Islamabad 44000, PakistanDirections
