Processing time
Austrian Embassy New Delhi: as a rule not more than 15 calendar days; up to 45 if more checks.
Stay period
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period. One C covers Schengen as issued.
Validity
As issued
Visa Fees and Charges
Multiple entry
Adult Schengen C. Same fee for single entry. Not refunded if refused. Paid in INR at the lodging mission
Multiple entry
Child 6–12
Multiple entry
Child under 6
VFS service — amount as the centre quotes in INR
| Entry | Label | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple entry | Adult Schengen C. Same fee for single entry. Not refunded if refused. Paid in INR at the lodging mission | €90 |
| Multiple entry | Child 6–12 | €45 |
| Multiple entry | Child under 6 | €0 |
| — | VFS service — amount as the centre quotes in INR | As quoted |
About This Visa
Indian ordinary-passport holders need a Schengen C. Liechtenstein has no visa counter in India. LLV representation table: India New Delhi is Austria. Usual staff path: Austrian Embassy New Delhi papers and VFS, with Liechtenstein as the main destination. Do not use visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/aut — it does not load.
Documents Required
Austrian Embassy New Delhi — tourism
- Signed C form (English or German)
- Passport: issued within 10 years, 2 blank pages, valid 3 months after leaving Schengen. Data-page copy and old Schengen visas
- ICAO photo 35 × 45 mm. Fingerprints unless VIS from the last 59 months (under 12 exempt)
- Cover letter, round-trip reservation, hotel or tour
- Insurance min. EUR 30,000, whole Schengen, whole stay
- 3 months bank statements. ITR last 2 years. Employed: 3 months payslips, contract, leave letter
- Visiting relatives or friends: host sponsorship as on the Austria visitors checklist
- Minor: notarised consent if they travel alone or with one parent
