Austrian visa for British citizens
A visa is NOT required for British passport holders visiting Austria for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For British citizens to enter Austria for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Austria e-visa for British citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Austria visa on arrival for British citizens | Not Available | |
Austria tourist visa requirements:
- Holding British 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 United Kingdom, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Austria nearest your place of residence.
- London: The Embassy of Austria in London, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 37 minutes)
- Manchester: The Consulate of Austria in Manchester, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 37 minutes)
- Edinburgh: The Consulate of Austria in Edinburgh, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 37 minutes)
- Birmingham: The Consulate of Austria in Birmingham, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 37 minutes)
Austria visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Austria diplomatic mission offices to United Kingdom for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United Kingdom traveling to Austria from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United Kingdom) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 901,933 | N/A |
| 2009 | 901,933 | 0.00% |
| 2010 | 849,394 | -5.83% |
| 2011 | 901,933 | 6.19% |
| 2012 | 901,933 | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 831,880 | -7.77% |
| 2014 | 802,552 | -3.53% |
| 2015 | 875,664 | 9.11% |
| 2016 | 884,420 | 1.00% |
| 2017 | 831,880 | -5.94% |
| 2018 | 866,907 | 4.21% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Austria & United Kingdom comparison
Austria's area is approximately 82,409 km2 (31,818 sq mi), while the area of United Kingdom is approximately 241,930 km2 (93,409 sq mi). This means United Kingdom is 2.94 times bigger than Austria.
As of April 2024, Austria's population is ~9.2 million people - 60,113,451 fewer people than the population of United Kingdom.
We have highlighted Austria & United Kingdom’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Austria | United Kingdom | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 9,211,743 | 69,325,194 | 60.1 million fewer people live in Austria than United Kingdom |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 98 | 222 | Austria has 124 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United Kingdom. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 143 | 139 | Austria passport holders can visit 4 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 280 | 348 | Austrian hosts 68 fewer foreign missions than United Kingdom. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United Kingdom travel to Austria in one year?
The number of visitors from United Kingdom visiting Austria in 2018 was approximately 866,907.
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