Austria Schengen Visa fees for Indians in 2026: government fee, total cost and what is refundable

The Austria government charges Indian passport holders €90 (about ₹10,321) for the Schengen visa. With Krosz handling your embassy or visa-centre application, the all-in price is ₹14,537 per traveller.

VERIFIED · OFFICIAL SOURCE · 12 OCT 2026

Quick answer

Government fee€90≈ ₹10,321 · paid to Austria
Krosz service₹1,999+ 18% GST · expert-handled
Total per traveller₹14,537all-in at checkout

Official fee wording: €90 standard adult short-stay Schengen visa fee; exemptions/reductions may apply and external service-centre charges can be additional.

Where your money goes

Each part of the price, per traveller, exactly as charged at Krosz checkout.

Government fee 71%Krosz service fee 14%GST (18%) 15%
ItemAmountWho receives itRefundable
Government fee₹10,321Austria governmentNo
Krosz service fee₹1,999KroszYes
GST (18%)₹2,218Government of India (GST)No
Total per traveller₹14,537

Cost for couples and families

Each traveller needs their own Austria visa. Totals at today's checkout price:

Total by group size

TravellersGovernment feesKrosz + GSTTotal
1₹10,321₹4,216₹14,537
2₹20,642₹8,432₹29,074
3₹30,963₹12,648₹43,611
4₹41,284₹16,864₹58,148

What the €90 fee gets you

Visa typeSchengen visa
Valid forSet by embassy at issue
Stay per visitUp to 90 days in any 180-day period
EntriesSingle or multiple
ProcessingNormally 15 calendar days; may extend to 45 days
ExtensionAn extension is possible only in exceptional cases: force majeure, humanitarian reasons or serious personal reasons. Apply to the immigration authority of the country you are in before your allowed stay ends. Force majeure and humanitarian cases are free; otherwise the fee is EUR 30.
Passport validityAt least 3 months

Costs that are not in the visa fee

Budget for these on top of the visa price, depending on your trip:

Visa centre appointmentSome visa centres add their own service or courier charges, paid at the centre.
Proof of fundsAustria sets no fixed amount. Border guards decide case by case whether you have enough money for your stay and return trip.

Refunds and payment

Up to ₹1,999 per traveller is refundable if Krosz cannot file your application. The government fee is not refundable once it has been paid to Austria, even if the visa is refused.
Pay securely online at checkout. Your visa expert then contacts you on WhatsApp and checks every document before anything reaches the authorities.
Full rules: Krosz refund policy.

Austria visa cost compared

All-in Krosz price per traveller for similar trips from India.

All-in price per traveller

DestinationGovernment feeAll-inRoute
Austria€90₹14,537Visa centre
USAUS$185₹24,347Visa centre
UK£135₹23,594Visa centre
France€90₹14,537Visa centre
Japan₹500₹2,949Visa centre
Germany€90₹14,537Visa centre

Austria visa fee questions from Indian travellers

What is the Austria visa fee for Indians in 2026?

The Austria government fee for Indian passport holders is €90 (about ₹10,321). Official wording: €90 standard adult short-stay Schengen visa fee; exemptions/reductions may apply and external service-centre charges can be additional.

What is the total cost of a Austria visa with Krosz?

₹14,537 per traveller, all-in: government fee ₹10,321, krosz service fee ₹1,999, gst (18%) ₹2,218.

Is the Austria visa fee refundable if my visa is rejected?

No. The government fee is kept by Austria once it is paid, whatever the decision. The refundable parts of the Krosz price are refunded if Krosz cannot file your application, as set out in the refund policy.

Do children pay the same Austria visa fee?

Every traveller, including children, needs their own visa. The official source lists a single fee of €90; your Krosz expert confirms any child rate before filing.

Does paying more make the Austria visa faster?

The official processing time is Normally 15 calendar days; may extend to 45 days. Krosz does not sell a faster government decision; applying early is the reliable way to get your visa in time.

Get your Austria visa with Krosz

₹14,537 all-in · about 15–45 days processing · expert-checked · updates on WhatsApp

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Source: EU Visa Code (Regulation (EC) 810/2009), Art. 25. Last verified 12 Oct 2026. Krosz prices in effect from 11 Sept 2026. Visa rules and fees change; your Krosz expert re-checks them before filing. Krosz is a private visa assistance service, not a government website. Visa decisions rest with the Austria authorities.

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