Austria long-stay (Type D) visa
Required documents, fees and processing time for a Austria long-stay (Type D) Schengen visa when you apply from Canada.
SCHENGEN · VISA C✈ DOCUMENTS
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To
Austria
Type
D · LONG STAY
Apply at
CANADA
Centre
VAC
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Action neededLong stay — national (Type D) · applying from Canada.
Documents ready00 / 09
Competent authority
Austrian Embassy Ottawa for National Visa D (all Canadian regions route Visa D through the Embassy/VFS, unlike Visa C which is regionally distributed). Only PR holders or valid Canadian study/work permit holders may apply.
Application centre
VFS Global - Ottawa Centre handles National Visa D applications across regions.
Recommended — commonly expected even when not on the official list
Cover letterA letter of introduction stating who you are and why you are travelling.
Travel itineraryA day-by-day plan of your trip to attach to the application.
Fees
Consular (Type C)
€90
Service fee
CA$44
Est. total (adult)
CA$179
Long stay (Type D)
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The short-stay (Type C) consular fee is harmonised at €90 for adults across all Schengen states; collected in CAD · centre: VFS Global.
Fee notes
Embassy Ottawa; visas via VFS Global Canada. Service ~C$43.50-46 (rose 1 May 2026). D not verified.
Timeline
medium confidenceProcessing
15–45 days
End-to-end
3–9 weeks
Centre
VAC
Appointment wait
Not published; realistically ~1-4 weeks depending on handling mission and season.
Application centre
Mixed / partly represented. VFS Global operates the Austrian centre in Ottawa (also Vancouver/Edmonton for national D visas), but Schengen short-stay (C) is handled by partner missions by region: German Consulate General Toronto for Ontario (except NCR) & Manitoba; Consulate General of Switzerland Vancouver for AB, BC, SK, NWT, Yukon; VFS Global Ottawa / Austrian Embassy Ottawa for Quebec, Atlantic, Nunavut, PEI & the National Capital Region.
Timeline notes
Province-based jurisdiction with an unusual split: Austria is represented for Schengen C by Germany (Toronto) and Switzerland (Vancouver) in western/central Canada, while VFS Ottawa / Austrian Embassy Ottawa cover the east. ~15 business days standard, up to 45.
Funds to show
high confidenceThe figures below are the short-stay (Type C) means of subsistence. A long-stay (Type D) visa sets its funds requirement nationally by purpose (study, work, family reunification, income) — check the consulate for the amount that applies to your case.
Per day
Case-by-case
Minimum
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In EUR ≈
as shown
Notes
Austria's official Annex 25 notification states there are NO fixed reference amounts; entry may be refused under Art. 41(2) Aliens Act if means are insufficient, but assessment is case-by-case on purpose, type and duration of stay. Unofficial embassy guidance cites ~EUR 100/day but this is NOT a notified figure.
Consulates apply discretion and may expect a buffer above this figure — treat it as a floor, not a guarantee.
Funds source ↗⚠ Special cases & caveats
- Work purposeEmployment contract for work in Austria plus Austrian Employment Service (AMS) authorization or exemption obtained by the employer; often a Red-White-Red Card / residence title procedure.
- Study purposeEnrolment confirmation from the Austrian institution on official letterhead, proof of tuition/scholarship and purpose/duration.
- Working Holiday VisaAvailable to applicants aged 18-30 for stays up to 12 months (separate category).
- Non-Canadian residentsOnly PR holders or valid Canadian study/work permit holders may apply through the Austrian mission.