CONSULAR SECTION
Parkring 12a
1010 Vienna
Fax: (+43-1) 512 58 35
Austrian e-passport valid for Visa Waiver Program travel (travel without a visa)
All Austrian e-passports issued to adults on or after June 16, 2006 (with an integrated chip and a digital photo) may be used for Visa Waiver Program travel until the passport's expiration date.
Austrian passports (including children's passports) issued prior to October 26, 2005 are valid for Visa Waiver Program travel
Holders of valid machine-readable passports issued before October 26, 2005 may use these passports for Visa Waiver Program travel until the passport's expiration date.
Austrian passports issued between October 26, 2005 and June 16, 2006
Holders of valid Austrian passports issued or extended between October 26, 2005 and June 16, 2006 need a visa in order to travel to the United States. Passports containing the previously used "Vignette" cannot be used for Visa Waiver Program travel any more, since the validity of all "Vignettes" expired on October 26, 2006.
Alternatively, holders of passports issued between October 26, 2005 and June 16, 2006 may also consider applying for a new Austrian e-passport.
Children's passport without chip
Children's passport (without a chip) issued between June 16, 2006 and October 25, 2006 may be used for Visa Waiver Program travel until the passport's expiration date.
Please note that children included in a parent's passport cannot use the Visa Waiver Program. They either would need a visa or alternately, apply for their own passport in order to use the Visa Waiver Program.
Children's passport with chip
On October 26, 2006 Austria began issuing children's passports with chips. Therefore, all Austrian children's passports with chips issued on or after October 26, 2006 may be used for Visa Waiver Program travel.
Austrian emergency (off-white) passport
Austrian emergency (off-white cover) passports issued on or after January 1, 2007 may be used for Visa Waiver Program travel.
Please note that all passport regulations listed above apply for transit purposes through the United States as well.
For more information on the requirements for the Visa Waiver Program, please see: http://www.usembassy.at/en/embassy/cons/niv_waiver.htm.
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 U.S. State Department/Visa Waiver Program - important announcement regarding new ESTA travel regulations
Updated Information for Travelers to the U.S.
 FAQ on the Visa Waiver Program (pdf), Consular Section/U.S. Embassy Vienna, June 2006
See You in the U.S.A., Electronic Journal, Bureau of International Information Programs/ U.S. Department of State, September 2005
The Consular Section provides a variety of services for American citizens and citizens of other countries. There are three units within the Section:
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Processes temporary visas to the United States including tourist visas, business visas, student visas, and temporary work permits.
Important - please note that under the visa
waiver program, most Austrians do not need a visa for tourist
visits to the U.S. of less than 90 days duration.
Sevis Fee for J, F and M visa applicants
VISA INFORMATION AND APPOINTMENTS for callers located in Austria
(Live Operators): Tel.: 0900-510300 (Euro 2,16/min)
VISA INFORMATION AND APPOINTMENTS for callers located outside of Austria
(Live Operators): Tel.: + 49/9131/772-2227
(15.00 Euro flat fee plus long distance charges to Germany, payable by credit card)
Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 8:00 pm (local Austrian time)
Non-Immigrant Visa Application Procedures
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Processes immigrant visas (for permanent residence) and fiancé(e) visas.
Walk-in inquiries: Daily except Wednesdays from 8:30 - 10:00 am
Telephone inquiries (Mondays - Fridays): 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Tel.: (+43-1) 31339-7591 Immigrant visa and fiancé(e) visa inquiries only
Fax: (+43-1) 512 58 35
GREEN CARD LOTTERY INSTRUCTIONS
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Parkring 12a
1010 Vienna
Tel. (+43-1) 31339-7580 or 7581
E-mail: dhsvienna.mailbox@dhs.gov
Privacy Notice and Disclaimer
e-mail: embassy@usembassy.at
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