Austria•EuropeVisa A — Airport Transit Visa (Type A)
At a Glance
2 weeks – 2 months
EUR €90
24 hours
Not renewable
Renewal
Not renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Overview
Airport transit visa for nationals of 13 countries, limiting stay to 24 hours within Schengen airport transit zone.
The Type A Airport Transit Visa authorizes nationals of specific countries to pass through Schengen airport international transit zones while traveling to non-Schengen destinations. Citizens of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, DR Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Somalia, and Syria require this visa for Austrian airport transits without entering Schengen territory.
The visa permits 24-hour transits with a EUR 90 fee. Processing typically takes 15 calendar days; additional security checks may extend this to 45 days. Applicants must provide valid entry authorization for their final destination and an onward flight confirmation within 24 hours. Spouses do not gain work authorization.
This visa is ideal for citizens of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, and Pakistan making connections through Austrian airports to non-Schengen destinations.
Eligible Nationalities (13)
Afghanistan
Bangladesh
Congo - Kinshasa
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Ghana
Iran
Iraq
Nigeria
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
Somalia
SyriaRequirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Must be a national of a country subject to the airport transit visa requirement (e.g., Afghanistan, Bangladesh, DR Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Syria).
Must remain within the international transit zone of the airport.
Must possess a valid visa or residence permit for the final destination country outside the Schengen Area.
Must have a confirmed onward flight ticket for the same day or within 24 hours.
Must not leave the international transit area (if leaving the area is required, a Type C Schengen visa is needed instead).
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Valid passport
Passport photos
Visa application form
Invitation letter
Business documents
Travel insurance
Proof of employment
Financial proof
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- EUR 80 application fee — the lowest-cost Schengen visa option for qualifying nationalities
- Minimal processing time of 5–15 calendar days enables urgent last-minute transit arrangements
- 24-hour window covers quick airport connections without entering Schengen territory
- Dependents can travel together at the same fee — families permitted for airport transit
- No language requirements or education credentials needed for qualification
Worth Knowing
- Processing requires 5–15 calendar days; applications should be submitted in advance of planned travel
- Strict confinement to airport zone; leaving area requires Type C Schengen visa instead
- Non-renewable visa; separate application required for each future transit
- Requires confirmed onward flight within 24 hours; flight changes may require reapplication
- Only nationals of 13 specific countries qualifying; excludes most international travelers
- Requires confirmed onward flight within 24 hours or Type C Schengen visa required instead
Application Process
Prepare business documentation
Gather invitation letter and business documents
Book appointment
Schedule visa appointment at Austrian embassy/consulate
Submit application
Submit in person with documents and fee
Biometric processing
Provide fingerprints and photograph
Receive visa
Typically 2-4 weeks processing
Application Forms
| Schengen Visa Application | — |
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