PKR 28,000 to 30,000 approx.
Gulf Star Agency requires these documents to process your Austria Visa Pakistan application efficiently. Providing complete and accurate paperwork ensures a smooth process for Austria Visit Visa and all Austria visit visa requirements. Proper documentation increases your chances of approval.
All Visa Fees and Service Charges Are Non Refundable in Case of Visa Rejection or Delay From Embassy/consulate/ Immigration
Eligibility Criteria Will Apply
Look, Austria is beautiful. Vienna, Salzburg, mountains. Everyone wants to go.
But I will not lie to you. Austria visa is not easy.
Honestly, Austria is more strict than Italy and Spain for Pakistani passport in 2026. I am telling you from experience. They check everything. Bank statement, travel history, family ties.
It’s Schengen visa. So if you get Austria visa, you can go to 29 countries. Germany, France, Italy, Switzerland – all covered. But you have to enter Austria first. That’s the rule.
At Gulf Star we do Austria visit visa from Pakistan daily. So we know what VFS Austria actually wants. Not what is written on website only.
Basic Info – Austria Visa
Country: Austria
Type: Visit Visa – Tourist, Family, Business
Stay: Up to 90 days
Fees: €90 plus VFS fee. So total around 28k to 30k PKR. You pay cash at VFS counter.
Time: 15 to 30 days after appointment. Sometimes more.
New fees from Jan 2026 is €90. That’s for Type C visit visa.
Documents You Need
This is the most important part. If your file is incomplete, VFS will not even take it. Or embassy will refuse.
Basic documents:
If You Are Doing Job:
If You Are Business Owner:
Other Documents:
Travel insurance – 30,000 Euros coverage. Must. We will make it for you.
Flight reservation – Dummy ticket is ok for file.
Hotel booking – For full stay.
Cover letter – Why you want to go to Austria. This is heart of file. We write strong one.
One advice from me. Don’t put 20 lac suddenly in your account. Embassy knows this trick. Your bank statement should show regular income every month. Closing balance 12 to 15 lac is good. But with regular transactions. If you have property, attach it. It helps.
Fees and Appointment
You apply through VFS Global Austria. Centers in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad.
You pay visa fee plus VFS fee at counter. All fees are non-refundable. If visa is rejected, no refund. Visa decision is totally embassy decision. No one can give you 100% guarantee. If someone says guaranteed visa, he is not telling truth.
Q1: Is Austria visit visa easy from Pakistan?
No, it is not easy. In 2026, Austria is more strict than Italy and Spain for Pakistani passports. The embassy checks your bank statement, travel history, and family ties very carefully. If your file is weak, they will refuse.
Q2: How much bank balance is required for Austria visa?
Do not deposit a large amount suddenly. The embassy will notice it. You should have a closing balance of 1.2 to 1.5 million with regular monthly transactions and income. A stable account is more important than just a high balance.
Q3: Can I visit other countries with an Austria visa?
Yes. It is a Schengen visa. If you get a visa from Austria, you can travel to 29 countries including Germany, France, Italy, and Switzerland. However, you must enter Austria first.
Q4: What is the processing time for Austria visa?
After your VFS appointment, it takes 15 to 30 working days. Sometimes it can take longer. You should apply at least one and a half months before your travel date.
Q5: Why does Austria visa get rejected?
The two main reasons are weak financial proof and weak ties to Pakistan. If the embassy feels you will not return, they will refuse. You need to show a stable job or business, family, and property to prove you will come back.
Q6: Will I get a refund if my Austria visa is rejected?
No. All embassy fees, VFS charges, and service charges are non-refundable. The final decision is made by the embassy only. No agent can give you a 100% guarantee.
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