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The borderless region known as the Schengen area includes the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. All these countries issue a standard Schengen visa that has a multiple entry option that allows the holder to travel freely within the borders of all. All visitors holding proof of sufficient funds to cover intended stay and to buy an onward ticket need only enter Austria on a one-way ticket.
Americans: US passport holders
do not require a visa for travel to Austria providing they stay no longer than three months. A passport is required.
UK nationals: UK passport holders with passports designated British Citizen do not require a visa. Passports endorsed British National (Overseas), or British Overseas Territories Citizen or British Subject with the right of abode in the UK do not require a visa for a stay of up to three months; for other UK passport holders, a visa is required. A passport is required.
Canadians: Canadian passport holders do not require a visa for travel to Austria providing they stay no longer than three months. A passport is required.
Australians: Australian passport holders do not require a visa for travel to Austria providing they stay no longer than three months. A passport is required.
South Africans: South African nationals require a passport and a Schengen visa for travel to Austria.
Irish nationals: Irish nationals do not require a visa, but a passport must be shown.
New Zealanders: New Zealanders require a passport but a visa is not needed for a stay of up to three months.
Health
No vaccinations are necessary for business visits or general tourism. Travelers are recommended to have influenza vaccinations from November through to April. There is, however, a risk of tick-borne encephalitis for long-term visitors who expect to be visiting rural or forested areas in spring or summer. These travelers should consider vaccination and ensure they take precautions against tick infestation. Water and food are safe. Medical facilities are excellent. Medical insurance is advised unless from the UK - citizens of EU countries can get free emergency medical treatment at public hospitals in Austria on production of a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Bird flu was found in dead swans in the southern province of Styria in February 2006 and stringent measures are being taken to contain the outbreak. The risk is very low for travelers, but all close contact with wild, domestic and caged birds should be avoided, and all poultry and egg dishes well cooked as a precaution.
Safety
Travel to Austria is generally trouble-free, however visitors are advised to take sensible safety precautions particularly in larger cities.
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