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Austria Schengen Visa Appointment & Processing Time from India (2026)
Updated: 2026-04-07
Austria currently has a 86% approval rate for Indian applicants. Processing takes 10-15 days in normal season and 2-4 weeks during peak. Wait times for VFS appointments vary by city (see table below).
Approval Rate
86%
Processing
10-15 days
Visa Fee
€90
VFS Fee
₹2,320
Austria Appointment Wait Times by Indian City
| City | Estimated Wait |
|---|---|
| Delhi | 2-3 weeks |
| Mumbai | 2-3 weeks |
| Chennai | 1-2 weeks |
| Bangalore | 1-2 weeks |
| Hyderabad | 1-2 weeks |
| Kolkata | 1-2 weeks |
Estimates based on community reports. Always verify with VFS Global directly before booking travel.
Austria Processing Time After Submission
Moderate processing. Lower application volume than France/Italy.
Normal Season
10-15 days
September – March
Peak Season
2-4 weeks
April – August
Austria VFS Visa Centres in India
Major VFS Global centres handling Austria Schengen visa applications:
- Delhi: VFS Global, Shivaji Stadium Metro Station, Connaught Place, New Delhi - 110001
- Mumbai: VFS Global, Trade Centre, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E), Mumbai - 400051
- Chennai: VFS Global, Fagun Towers, 74 Ethiraj Salai, Egmore, Chennai - 600008
- Bangalore: VFS Global, Global Tech Park, Marathahalli Outer Ring Road, Bangalore - 560037
- Hyderabad: VFS Global, Aditya Trade Centre, Ameerpet, Hyderabad - 500038
- Kolkata: VFS Global, Rene Tower, 1842 Rajdanga Main Road, Kolkata - 700107
Austria Visa Tips
- Austria has moderate volume and moderate processing speeds — typical 10-15 days.
- Austrian consulates often request additional documents after initial submission, so build buffer time.
- Vienna is a popular gateway for Central European trips (Prague + Vienna + Budapest).
- If doing the Central European triangle, structure your itinerary so Czech Republic or Hungary has the most nights — they're more lenient.
- Austria's VFS centres are in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Kolkata.
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