Austrian visa for Russian citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Russian passport holders visiting Austria for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Russian citizens to enter Austria for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Austria e-visa for Russian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Austria visa on arrival for Russian citizens | Not Available | |
Austria tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Russian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Austria.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Austria.
If you are looking for Austria visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Russia, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Austria nearest your place of residence.
- Moscow: The Embassy of Austria in Moscow, Russia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 9 minutes)
- Yekaterinburg: The Consulate of Austria in Yekaterinburg, Russia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 9 minutes)
- Nizhny Novgorod: The Consulate of Austria in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 9 minutes)
- Novosibirsk: The Consulate of Austria in Novosibirsk, Russia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 9 minutes)
- Saint Petersburg: The Consulate of Austria in Saint Petersburg, Russia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 9 minutes)
Austria visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Austria diplomatic mission offices to Russia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Russia traveling to Austria from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Russia) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 275,023 | N/A |
| 2009 | 264,131 | -3.96% |
| 2010 | 275,023 | 4.12% |
| 2011 | 277,746 | 0.99% |
| 2012 | 269,577 | -2.94% |
| 2013 | 283,192 | 5.05% |
| 2014 | 467,565 | 65.11% |
| 2015 | 313,406 | -32.97% |
| 2016 | 285,915 | -8.77% |
| 2017 | 272,300 | -4.76% |
| 2018 | 277,746 | 2.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Austria & Russia comparison
Austria's area is approximately 82,409 km2 (31,818 sq mi), while the area of Russia is approximately 16,376,870 km2 (6,323,142 sq mi). This means Russia is 198.73 times bigger than Austria.
As of May 2024, Austria's population is ~9.2 million people - 136,956,214 fewer people than the population of Russia.
We have highlighted Austria & Russia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Austria | Russia | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 9,211,743 | 146,167,957 | 137.0 million fewer people live in Austria than Russia |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 98 | 242 | Austria has 144 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Russia. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 143 | 78 | Austria passport holders can visit 65 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 280 | 242 | Austrian hosts 38 more foreign missions than Russia. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Russia travel to Austria in one year?
The number of visitors from Russia visiting Austria in 2018 was approximately 277,746.
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