Validity of "stati Schengen" visa for entering Vienna
I have a South African passport with a "stati Schengen" visa issued by Italy. The visa is type "C" and is valid for MULT entries.
Can I visit Vienna, flying from Italy, with above visa? Will it be valid?
Best Answer
Yes. "Stati Schengen" is Italian for "Schengen States," which means that your visa is valid for the entire Schengen area. Austria is a member of the Schengen area, so your visa is valid there.
MULT means that the visa is valid for multiple entries, but this doesn't matter to your question unless you plan to fly through a country that isn't in the Schengen area.
In fact, if you travel entirely within the Schengen area (for example, if you fly direct from Italy to Austria, or if you transit only through other Schengen states), you should not even see any immigration control or other passport checks, unless you encounter "temporary" controls that have been introduced in response to the refugee crisis or some other event, or if you encounter the "non-systematic" controls that are allowed under the Schengen agreement.
This assumes that the visa's expiration date has not passed, of course, and that you have not exceeded the 90 days of presence you are allowed in the 180-day period ending on the date of travel.
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How long does your passport have to be valid to travel to Austria?
Your passport must be: Issued less than 10 years before the date you enter the country (check the 'date of issue') valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the 'expiry date')Can I travel to Austria with less than 6 months on my passport?
On the day you travel, you'll need your passport to both: have at least 3 months left (Nevertheless, it is strongly recommended, that your passport is valid for at least 6 more months when entering Austria.How long can I visit Austria without a visa?
How long can I stay in Austria without a visa? Travellers from visa-exempt nations can enter Austria without a visa and stay for up to 90 days, in a 180-day period. From MAy of 2023, visitors from eligible countries will need to register with the ETIAS authorisation for Austria, to continue enjoying visa-free travel.How long is a Schengen tourist visa valid for?
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