United Kingdom passport → Austria
Do British citizens need a visa for Austria?
Visa-free entry90 days
British passport holders can visit Austria without a visa for up to 90 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Austria at a glance
- Capital
- Vienna
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- Austro-Bavarian German
- Calling code
- +43
- Region
- Western Europe
Austria for other passports
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days- United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Western Europe for British passport holders
BelgiumVisa-free90 days
FranceVisa-free90 days
GermanyVisa-free90 days
LiechtensteinVisa-free90 days
LuxembourgVisa-free90 days
MonacoVisa-free90 days
NetherlandsVisa-free90 days
SwitzerlandVisa-free90 days
Common questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Austria?
British passport holders can visit Austria without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can British citizens stay in Austria?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can British citizens get a visa on arrival in Austria?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can British citizens visit without a visa?
156 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The United Kingdom passport ranks #8 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for British citizens (edited 4 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Austria before you travel.