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Temporary closure of Visa Application Centres in China

Information for customers planning to visit our Visa Application Centres across China

In light of the current Coronavirus alert, please note that Austria Visa Application Centres across China will remain closed. The re-opening of the centres may change, subject to further notifications from central, provincial and city authorities. Please contact infojvac.wuhanchina@vfshelpline.com for any inquiry. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and kind co-operation. Please return to this page for further updates.

Increased fees for visa applications

Please note: As of 02 February 2020 the Schengen visa fee per person (Short Stay Visa) will increase from 60 to 80 euros or the equivalent amount in your local currency. For children between 6-12 years old the visa fee will increase to 40 euros or equivalent.

Wuhan Visa Application Centre closure from 23 January 2020 - Information for customers planning to visit our Wuhan Visa Application Centre

Customers are advised that the Austria Visa Application Centre in Wuhan have been closed since 23 January 2020, on account of official notice from the Pneumonia Epidemic Control Headquarters of Wuhan to limit inflow and outflow of people and reduce the spread of the virus.

Customers who come to collect their passports on 23 January 2020 will need to come when the VAC reopens.

The reopening will be scheduled for after Chinese New Year, and will be announced separately according to the official notice from the Pneumonia Epidemic Control Headquarters of Wuhan. Please contact infojvac.wuhanchina@vfshelpline.com for any inquiry.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.

Relocation of Austria Visa Application Centre in Shanghai, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Shenzhen and Chengdu.

Please be informed that effective 16 December 2019, Austria Visa Application Centres in Shanghai, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Shenzhen and Chengdu have relocated to new addresses. All applicants are advised to visit the new centres from 16 December 2019.