Visa and entry
Austria: entry rules for Iranians
Visa required
Safety: Normal careupdated 20 August 2026Apply at an embassy or visa centre before travelling.
Visa required in advance; the Tehran embassy is not taking Schengen applications, so apply at another Austrian mission.
Checked 7 November 2026
At a glance
- Maximum stay
- 90 days in any 180
- Fee
- €90
How to apply: Choose another Austrian embassy or consulate with visa authority outside Iran, contact it first, then book an appointment there and attend in person with your passport, documents and insurance to give fingerprints and pay.
Official pageConditions
- Iranians need a short-stay Schengen visa before travel.
- The Austrian embassy in Tehran does not currently accept Schengen (C) visa applications.
- Iranian nationals and residents of Iran may apply at any other Austrian embassy or consulate that issues visas.
- Contact the chosen Austrian mission before applying to check its appointment and document rules.
- The embassy has gradually resumed other consular work since 1 September 2026 and national D visas since 15 October 2026.
- Fee 90 EUR per adult; the usual decision time is 15 calendar days, up to 45 days when more checks are needed.
- Apply no more than 6 months and at least 15 days before the trip.
- Travel medical insurance of at least 30,000 EUR covering the whole Schengen area is mandatory.
Plan the trip
Before you book
- Your passport should be valid for at least six months after the trip; many borders refuse less.
- Exit tax is paid before leaving Iran; the amount depends on how many trips you made this year.
- Iranian bank cards do not work abroad: plan cash or a card from outside Iran.