Chinese Visa Policy and Requirements for Citizens of Austria

1. Chinese Diplomatic Missions in Austria

 

Chinese Embassy in Vienna

📍 Address: Metternichgasse 4, 1030 Vienna, Austria

📞 Contact: +43-1-7143149

📧 Email: chinaemb_at@mfa.gov.cn

🕒 Working Hours (Consular Section):

 

  • Visa Applications: Mon–Fri 09:00–12:00
  • Collection: Mon–Fri 15:00–16:00

 

Chinese Consulate-General in Salzburg

📍 Address: Rudolfsplatz 1, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

📞 Contact: +43-662-848138

📧 Email: chinaconsul_sbg_at@mfa.gov.cn

🕒 Working Hours (Consular Section): Same as Vienna Embassy.

2. Austrian Diplomatic Missions in China

 

Austrian Embassy in Beijing

📍 Address: 50 Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing

📞 Contact: +86-10-8532-9800

📧 Email: pek@bmeia.gv.at

🕒 Working Hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–12:00, 13:00–17:00

 

Consulates-General:

 

  • Shanghai: +86-21-6090-0700
  • Guangzhou: +86-20-3813-0200
  • Chengdu: +86-28-6272-6000
  • Hong Kong: +852-2521-4897

3. Visa Types and Requirements

 

Visa Type Purpose Key Documents
L (Tourist) Tourism/Visits Invitation (if applicable), hotel/flight bookings, proof of funds.
M (Business) Business activities Chinese company invitation, trade fair confirmation.
Z (Work) Employment Work permit (Z-Permit), employer invitation, medical certificate.
X1 (Long-term Study) Academic programs (>180 days) University admission letter, JW201 form.
Q1 (Family Reunion) Long-term family stay Family invitation (with residence permit), relationship proof (birth/marriage cert).
F (Exchange) Cultural/academic exchanges Organization invitation, event schedule.

4. Application Steps

 

  1. Online Appointment:
  2. Documents Required:
    • Passport (6+ months validity), application form, photo (48x33mm), supporting docs.
  3. Submission:
    • Embassy/Consulate or CVASC (Vienna/Salzburg).
    • Fees: €60–€120 (urgent: +€30).
  4. Processing Time:
    • Regular: 4–5 days; Urgent: 2–3 days.
  5. Collection: In-person or courier (pre-paid envelope).

5. Key Notes

 

  • Validity: 30–180 days (single/multiple entries).
  • Stay: Up to 90 days per entry.
  • Extensions: Apply at local PSB in China.
  • COVID-19: Check current health requirements (e.g., tests, vaccinations).

6. Resources