- Visa
- Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) - Tourism
- Where to apply
- Lodge the application at a VFS Global visa application centre (Austria desk) in India. VFS only receives the file and returns the passport; the Austrian Embassy in New Delhi takes the decision and may ask for more documents or an interview.
- Visa fee
- EUR 90 (INR 9,900) for adults; EUR 45 (INR 4,950) for children aged 6 to 12; free below 6. VFS service charge INR 2,501. The rupee amount follows the exchange rate and is revised at month end; fees are not refunded on refusal.
- Processing time
- Usually 15 working days from the day the embassy receives the file (transport time not counted); it can be extended up to 45 calendar days when more scrutiny is needed. Files that reach the embassy less than 15 working days before travel are returned, so apply at least one month ahead.
- Stay allowed
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Insurance
- Travel medical insurance valid in all Schengen states for the whole stay with at least EUR 30,000 cover is required; for applications lodged in India from 1 March 2026 it must come from a company on the approved list.
Source: VFS Global overview and 'Visa for Tourism' checklist supplied for India (checklist updated March 2026). Last checked 2026-11. Rules change, so confirm on the official page before you apply.