This page provides information for Australian citizens. If you are looking for information on visas for Australia, please note the Australian Embassy in Vienna does not provide visa services. Please refer to visas and migration for more information.
Consular Services
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Mail-in passport renewals
The Australian Embassy in Vienna is now accepting some adult and child passport renewals by mail. Please see mail-in passport renewals for more information, including eligibility criteria.
24-hour consular emergency service
Consular staff can assist Australians overseas in accordance with the Australian Consular Service Charter.
FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY, Australian citizens requiring urgent assistance outside normal Embassy opening hours, including weekends and public holidays:
- Call the Australian Embassy at +43 1 506 74-0 and follow the instructions to be put through to the 24 hour Consular Emergency Centre in Canberra. Alternatively, call the Consular Emergency Centre in Canberra directly on (+61 2) 6261 3305.
- Non urgent enquiries can be made by email to [email protected]
- Further information on where to get help can be found at Smartraveller
Austrian-Australian Bilateral Agreement On Visa Free Short Stays
Austria and Australia operate a bilateral agreement to allow Australian citizens to stay in Austria for up to 90 days without a visa. This is separate and in addition to the Schengen 90 day visa free stay. Eligibility conditions and rules of use apply. More information is available here (external link).