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🇦🇹 Austria visa requirements for Ghanaian, Kenyan and Nigerian travellers

Short tourist or visit trip on an ordinary passport. Reviewed 11 October 2026.

Ghanaian, Kenyan, Nigerian passport holders need a visa or eVisa before travelling.

Do I need a visa for Austria?

PassportEntry for a short visit
Ghanaian passportVisa required
Kenyan passportVisa required
Nigerian passportVisa required

Austria visa fees

EUR 90 standard adult short stay (Schengen)

No separate standard biometric fee

EUR 45 for ages 6 to 11; under 6 free; eligible waivers and VAC service charges apply. VFS service charge in Ghana: EUR 25

Where to apply

Schengen applicants living in Kenya or Nigeria apply to the main destination's competent mission or its designated provider in their country of residence; the service charge and street address are destination specific. Single or multiple entry is decided under the visa category — neither the fee nor this guide guarantees multiple entry.

Schengen visa rules (European Commission)

Ghana is covered by Embassy Abuja and has an honorary consulate; do not label the honorary office a resident Austrian embassy or an automatic VAC.

Single, double or multiple entry can be issued. Check NUMBER OF ENTRIES, validity and the 90 days in any 180 days limit. Includes Greece, Switzerland, Austria, Norway, Sweden, Portugal, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, Poland and Czech Republic.

Emergency numbers in Austria

Police 133 · Fire 122 · Ambulance 144

Before you go

Orderly and punctual, with a strong coffee-house culture in Vienna. German is the official language; people greet with "Grüß Gott".

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Official sources

  1. European Commission Schengen application fees
  2. Austria VFS Accra centre address and service fee
  3. UK FCDO travel advice: Austria — getting help

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