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VISA TYPES

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Schengen Visas Type C

For tourism, business purposes, visiting family/friends and attending courses (without employment), a category "C" visa is provided for a stay of no more than 90 days within 180 days.

The German Embassy in Minsk is processing all applications for a Schengen visas type C for travel to Austria.

To submit a visa application, you need to book an appointment through the online recording system of the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Germany.

For more information, please follow the link: Visa und Einreise - Auswärtiges Amt

NATIONAL D VISA

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Download Forms

  • Overview

    If you intend to stay in Austria for more than 90 days and less than six months (student exchange, short term study) per year and you are neither EU or EFTA citizen, you require an Austrian national visa (Visa D).

    According to the Schengen Visa Code the holder of a national visa issued by Austria or other Schengen-country is entitled to travel in other Schengen-countries for a maximum of 90 days within a 6 months period (i.e. the maximum validity of the Austrian visa D).

  • Visa Fees

    The rates are as below. They may be varied at any time. Whenever possible the cashier should be presented with the exact money.

    VISA TIPE CATEGORY "D" VISA FOR PERSONS OVER 6 YEARS OLD CATEGORY "D" VISA FOR CHILDREN UNDER 6 YEARS OLD
    EURO EURO
    VISA FEE 150* 75*
    SERVICE FEE 42.50 42.50

    *Visa fee is paid in Belarussian rubles at the rate agreed additionally on the day of payment.

    Visa Fees waived categories:

    • scientists (researchers) of third countries according to Directive (EU) 2016/801 of the European Parliament and of the European Council of May 11, 2016;
    • representatives of charitable organizations aged 18 and over who take part in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural and educational events organized by charitable organizations;
    • third-country nationals with privileges and family members according to couples. 2 para. 4 numbers 11 and 12 of the Aliens Police Act of 2005 (FPG, BGBl. INr. 100/2005).

    Note: Please note that you may be charged visa fee even though you meet the above information. This will be done only in consultation with the Embassy of Austria.

    In addition to visa fee we charge service and logistic fees for each visa application.

    VFS service charge in BYN of the equivalent of 42.50 EUR inclusive of VAT per application will be levied for applicants applying at the visa application center.

    Additionally VFS logistic fee is charged in BYN of the equivalent of 20 EUR inclusive of VAT to facilitate the delivery of the documents to and from the Embassy of Austria in Moscow.

    All Service fees are paid according to the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus exchange rate.

    Please Note:

    • Visa fee and VFS service charge can be paid at the visa application center in cash and are non-refundable.
    • Visa and service fees needs to be paid in Belarussian rubles only.

    Optional value added services

    To add value to our customer, we offer some value added service. You will need to pay an extra fee in addition to the visa application fee when you attend the visa service centre only. To know about these services please refer the additional service page of this website.

  • Documents Required

    Visa Service Centre accept applications for all types D visa, including ones in order to receive the Residence Permit in Austria, documents for which were already submitted at Embassy of Austria in advance.

    For the additional information on D visas you can consult the website of the Embassy of Austria in Moscow

  • Photo Specifications

    When applying for a visa, you are required to bring 2 photographs as part of completing and submitting your visa application.

    If you haven’t opportunity to make photo in advance, you can make photo in our VAC.

    Photo Requirements

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    General requirements

    • Photo for each visa applicant must be an un mounted, full face photo as described below
    • Photo must be taken within the last 6 months, for small children within the last 3 months..

    Photo size: Photo submitted must measure as below mentioned

    • 35 mm x 45 mm with the head centered in the frame.
    • The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure about 30 mm

    Photo Appearance

    • The photo must be a full-face front view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly, with closed mouth, without smile.
    • The face should cover about 70-80 percent of the photo area.
    • The photo must be in color, made on matte or glossy paper and have only a white background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
    • In general, the applicant's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed.
    • Sunglasses or other wear, which detracts from the face, are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons (an eye patch, for example).
    • A photo depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable.

    Attention: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photos presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete

    More Information

    For more information about visa application photo specifications, visit click here

  • Processing Time

    Usually, processing time for visa applications is 10 working days (starting from the time when the Embassy or Consulate received the application, not including the transportation time), counting from when all requested documents have been submitted. This period may be extended in specific cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is required, for example, when an applicant must come to an interview or submit additional documentation requested by the Embassy or Consulate. During certain times of the year, the processing time can be longer due to the high volume of applications. It is recommended to submit your visa application at least two weeks prior to date of travel date and if possible, even earlier ahead of the holiday period.

    Please note that the application processing time and decisions on visa applications are the sole prerogative of the Embassy or Consulate. VFS Global has no role to play in these areas of the application process.

  • Download Forms

    Please click on the form to download your visa application form.

    If you can’t prepare the Visa Application form by yourself, our manager can fill the Visa application form for you.