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 United Kingdom.
SCHENGEN · VISA C✈ DOCUMENTS
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To
Austria
Type
D · LONG STAY
Apply at
UK
Centre
VAC
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Action neededLong stay — national (Type D) · applying from United Kingdom.
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Competent authority
Austrian Embassy London directly (Visa D, Working Holiday Visa and Austrian Residence Permit are NOT handled by VFS).
Application centre
Applies directly to the Austrian Embassy London by e-mail appointment only (limited appointments; VFS Global not used for Visa D).
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
£28.8
Est. total (adult)
£109.8
Long stay (Type D)
—
The short-stay (Type C) consular fee is harmonised at €90 for adults across all Schengen states; collected in GBP · centre: VFS Global.
Fee notes
VFS Global London handles Austria. Type D national visa fee not confirmed from an official source.
Timeline
medium confidenceProcessing
15–45 days
End-to-end
3–9 weeks
Centre
VAC
Appointment wait
Roughly 1-3 weeks depending on city; Edinburgh most consistent, London fewer/larger batches. Longer in June-August peak.
Application centre
VFS Global (Austrian Embassy outsources all short-stay Schengen visa services to VFS Global). Centres in London, Manchester and Edinburgh.
Timeline notes
Operator and 3-city coverage confirmed on the Austrian Embassy London official page. Wait times aggregated from operator/tracker sources, not official figures.
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
—
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
- EmploymentRecent employer letter with position and salary details plus three months of payslips; Austrian work/residence authorization normally required.
- Self-employedAccountant/banker letter and self-assessment tax forms.
- StudyEnrolment letter from the Austrian educational institution, student card, and accommodation proof.
- Family reunificationMarriage/birth certificates and sponsor's financial documentation.
- Application channelVisa D and residence-permit applications are lodged directly at the Embassy by e-mail appointment; VFS is not used.