Travel documents
Valid passport
For EU citizens as well as citizens from certain other countries, an official identity pass is sufficient. In exceptional cases a passport which has expired not more than 5 years ago may also be used. For exact details, please visit the website of the Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs.
Visas
No visa is needed for citizens of all countries which border Austria, EU citizens, in addition to citizens of numerous other countries. Information on all countries with visa exemption is provided by the Austrian embassy or consulate in the respective country and available online at the website of the Federal Ministry for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs.
In accordance with the Schengen arrangements, citizens of a third country who hold a valid Schengen visa or residence permit can enter Austria without further necessary documentation, as long as this document has no extra country-specific restrictions.
Passport Control
There are no longer any checks on the German and Italian Schengen borders. This also applies to incoming flight traffic to Austria for flights from other Schengen countries. Passengers from within the Schengen area should still carry valid travel documents, as these may still be required during random spot checks.
The Schengen countries are: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Czech Republic, Hungary as well as the non-EU countries Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
Travelling with Pets
Pets such as dogs or cats, older than 12 weeks, need a valid vaccination certificate either in German or with an official translation stamp. The vaccination must have been administered at least 21 days and not more than 1 year before crossing the border. Every animal must be clearly marked with either a tattoo or a microchip.
Dogs, cats and ferrets travelling within the European Union require a pet passport. Every animal must be accompanied by valid documentation from a recognised veterinary clinic with proof of a recent rabies vaccination.
