Can I travel alone in Austria?

Hi There,

Austria is a safe country to travel to. You can travel alone in Austria. But before travelling to Austria you should know some basic requirements. If you are travelling to Austria from another country, you should hold a visa. If you don't have a visa, you need to apply for the visa.

How to apply for Austria Visa?
Before applying for Austria Visa, you should know the basic requirements and the purpose of your visit. Once you knew this, you can apply for the visa in the following way.

• Collect the required documents according to the type of visa.
• Download Austria Schengen visa application form from the Austria Embassy website.
• Fill the form with your details.
• Book a visa appointment at the Austrian Embassy.
• With your application form and documents, visit the respective embassy.

Documents Required for Austria Visa
As per the Austria Schengen visa Requirement, following set of documents required for the visa-

1. A Passport, valid for the next 6 months.
2. Covering letter stating the details of the applicant & travel.
3. Travel Itinerary.
4. Confirmed Air Tickets.
5. Hotel Accommodation.
6. Bank statements with a healthy bank balance.

Austria Visa Processing Time

Generally, after the application is submitted, your visa will get processed in 10-15 working days. However, depending on several factors, this can vary.

Where to apply for Austria Visa

The Schengen visa process for Austria is done offline. The application must be submitted at the Austrian Embassy in India. Since the process is complicated you can refer to the Austria Visa Guide.

It is never good for anyone to travel alone no matter where they are going. However, there are countries that are safer than others. Also, there are placed within countries that are safer to travel to by themselves than other places in the countries. The same can be said for Austria.

If you do travel alone in Austria, there are certain things you should do to prepare for your trip. This will make sure that you are the most prepared you can be. First, you should research the areas that you are going to visit or travel to or through. Then you will know if the area is safe to travel to. You can also avoid risky areas. However, Austria is a relatively safe country.