1. Application form: fully completed in English or German language and signed by the applicant
2. Passport:
(a) its validity shall extend at least three months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the
Member States or, in the case of several visits, after the last intended date of departure from the territory of
the Member States; (b) it shall contain at least two blank pages; (c) it shall have been issued within the
previous 10 years; (d) NO alteration or handwritten amendment concerning the data page
3. Two photographs: shall be in accordance with the international standards as set out in the International
Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
4. Valid permit to return (if applicable) e g. valid Indian Residency Permit or return visa to India for citizens of
Bangladesh / Bhutan / India / Maldives / Nepal / Sri Lanka.
For Tibetans travelling on Indian IC (yellow Identity Certificate) it is mandatory to hold a Return Visa (valid
until at least three months after your intended return to India) apart from the stamped entry “No objection to
return to India” (NORI) in the IC
5. Travel medical insurance shall be valid throughout the territory of the Member States and cover the entire
period of the person’s intended stay or transit. The minimum coverage shall be EUR 30 000. Applicants for a
uniform visa for multiple entries shall prove that they are in possession of adequate and valid travel medical
insurance covering the period of their first intended visit. In addition a statement, declaring the awareness of
the need to be in possession of travel medical insurance for subsequent stays, has to be signed.
6. Round-trip flight reservations – travel itinerary
airline reservation and proof of other means of travel within EU (if applicable)
7. Cover letter explaining the purpose of the trip and business relation with the Austrian business partner (letter
must confirm identity of applicant, place and period of intended stay)
8. Proof of accommodation: Hotel reservation in Austria and other EU Member State in case of onward travel
9. Employed: Salary certificate of the last three (3) months of present occupation and employment contract
10. Self-employed: a letter from lawyer / chartered accountant / Confirmation of Chamber of Commerce
concerning evidence of established business, certificate of registration of company
11. Proof of funds: Original bank statements for the last three (3) months and / or other financial resources
(not applicable for seasonal workers)
12. ITR: Income Tax Acknowledgement / ITR-V for the last three (3) years
13. Permission by the Austrian Labor Market Authority “AMS”
(“Einzelsicherungsbescheinigung”, „Entsendebewilligung“, Anzeigebestätigung etc.), to be obtained by the
Austrian employer
14. Letter of support from the Austrian employer and/or copy of work contract
15. Copy of the present passport (data pages, pages with evidence of previous visa, travel)
16. Original(s) of previous passport(s) or proof of loss

Important Notes:

• Before applying consider the duration of stay. If applicant intends to stay longer than 6 (six) months, Residence Permit
  (“Aufenthaltstitel”) has to be applied for. Visa “C” can be applied for with validity for up to 90 days, Visa “D” between 91
  and 180 days. Visa in both categories cannot be extended or renewed in Austria.
• Any representative shall provide an original letter of authorization from the applicant bearing the name of the representative
  and its organization / company. A copy of a valid photo ID shall be attached to the application.
•  The applicant bears responsibility concerning all content of the application.
•  Applications cannot be submitted more than 3 months prior to departure.
• Processing can take up to 15 calendar days after receiving the application. Status queries will be responded after the above
  time frame only and shall be primarily addressed to the VFS-office of application or by e-mail to: NEW-DELHIKA@bmeia.gv.at
•  In case an application is lodged less than 15 calendar days before departure, a timely completion of the visa process
  cannot be guaranteed.
• However, in individual cases, that period may be extended up to 30 calendar days in, particularly when further scrutiny of
  the application is needed. In case the authorities of the Member State are consulted or additional documentation is needed,
  this period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days.
• The applicant voluntarily agrees to avail the services of VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd. to apply for a Schengen Visa at
  the Austrian Desk.
• Applicant are advised that during the examination of an application, consulates may in justified cases request additional
  documents in accordance with Article 21 (8) of Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  of 13 July 2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas. The Embassy may call applicants for an interview if deemed
  necessary.
• The applicant and/or its authorized representative declare being advised to submit full documentation according above
  checklist and that submission of incomplete or faulty documentation can be a reason for refusal of the application.