The favorable geographical location, flourishing economy, high standard of education, high per capita income, strong industries, commercial centers have been attracting a large number of international people to stay in Austria as Austrian citizens. Large number of people from the neighboring central European countries like Italy, Germany, France, Switzerland, Hungary, Croatia migrate to Austria every year for higher education and interesting job profiles. Friendly policies for visa and currency in Vienna and Austria is another reason behind the high rate of migration of international people specially for the purpose of higher education. Some key points about visa and currency in Vienna are given below:

Valid passport is required by nationals of all the countries except the European Union countries, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Malta, San Mariono, Monaco. People from these countries can enter Austria with a valid national Identity card.

• For getting visa it is mandatory to fill up a complete application form the fees have to paid in cash only, no cheques, except certified bankers drafts are not accepted.

• Two passport size photographs are required.

• Transit passengers must obtain the visa from the destination country first.

• Applicants who want to return to their own country must provide a proof of intention like return ticket, or vehicle papers.

• For educational purpose, a letter from the university or school that the applicant wants to visit must be submitted

• For traveling purposes applicants must submit proof of sufficient finance for staying in Austria. Travelers cheques, banking statements, proof of a confirmed hotel booking are accepted.

• Proof of a medical insurance policy covering the duration of visa is to submitted.

• In Austria processing of visas usually takes two-three days time.

• The cost of visa in Austria for one month is 25 Euro, for three months (single entry) 35 Euro and for three months ( double or multiple entry) 50 Euro.

• The validity of visa depends on the type of visa applied for.

Euro is the standard currency in Vienna. The Euro came in to use in Central Europe from January 2002. Before that the Austrian Shillings (ATS) was the Austrian currency. At present there are number of foreign currency exchanges in Vienna from where other currencies are converted into Euro but it is easier for people to use the ATMs. The banks and exchanges remain closed on Saturday and Sunday but there are number of terminals in the railway stations and airports that remain opened throughout the week.

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