Certain residents of Austria may qualify to renew or apply for a visa by mail. If you believe you qualify for the Interview Waiver Program (IWP), please follow the instructions online.


Due to worldwide historically high demand for visa appointments wait times are longer than normal. Apply early. Limited expedited appointmentsare available for qualified applicants.


Select here to learn more about an important update on waivers of the interview requirement for certain nonimmigrant visa applicants.


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Welcome to the U.S. Visa Information Service for Austria. On this website you can find information about U.S. immigrant and nonimmigrant visas and the requirements to apply for each. You can also learn how to pay the required visa application fee, and book an interview appointment at the U.S. Embassy in Vienna.

This is the official visa information website of the U.S. Mission in Austria.