Entry regulations

Enquire in good time about the current entry regulations* for your destination. This will give you enough time to ensure that your travel documents comply with the entry regulations at your destination or apply for any visa or travel permit you may need. It is your responsibility to find out this information and carry the necessary documents with you.

Passengers can enquire about entry regulations at the embassy or the consulate of their destination country.

You can obtain detailed information about entry regulations, passport requirements and last-minute changes for specific countries from the IATA Travel Centre.

Make sure you find out about identity document requirements and the visa regulations of your destination. The embassy of the country in question or your travel agent can provide information.

When you receive your visa, check whether it is valid for the entire length of your stay. Different requirements apply depending on the country with regard to entry and customs clearance for animals, vehicles or cultural goods.

The IATA Travel Centre provides a summary of the necessary travel documents for your destination country.

A visa is required for entry to many countries. Several countries, e.g. the USA, Canada and India, offer an electronic travel authorisation for certain nationalities to simplify entry.

The electronic travel authorisation must be applied for and issued before the start of the journey. Authorisation can take several days in particular countries.

You will find links for a few selected Austrian destinations below:

Airlines are obliged to transfer passenger data to the authorities. They do so via the Advanced Passenger Information System (APIS).

Authorities in some countries, such as the USA and Russia, also require the transfer of passenger data from flights that cross their territory.

You are obliged to provide complete and correct information to the authorities. You can enter this in advance on austrian.com. If you cannot do so, the data will be collected during the check-in process.

In some countries specific regulations apply to the entry or exit of minors travelling unaccompanied or accompanied by only one parent or one other adult. Countries such as Brazil, South Africa, Spain, Portugal and Italy require a signed consent form from the parents.

Enquire in good time at the consulate concerned whether and which documents are required for your child’s entry and exit country. Entry or exit can be refused if documents are missing or incorrect.