Do Benin passport holders need a visa for Austria?
Visa required (apply before travel)
Yes — Benin passport holders need a visa for Austria, arranged before travel.
Entry requirements for Austria
| Passport validity | 3 months months beyond departure — Passport must be valid for 3 months after the planned date of departure from the Schengen area and issued within the last 10 years. |
|---|---|
| Blank pages | 2 |
| Onward ticket | Often checked — No explicit onward-ticket rule; under Schengen Borders Code Art. 6(1)(c) travellers must justify the purpose of stay and hold sufficient means of subsistence both for the intended stay and for the return to their country of origin or transit to a third country, and border guards may request supporting documents (Annex I) to verify this - proof of the return journey (e.g. a return/onward ticket) may be requested. |
| Exemption | Holders of Holders of a valid residence permit issued by another Schengen state: visa free, up to 90 days — Visa-required nationals may travel to Austria without a visa for tourist and private purposes; carry both valid passport and valid residence card at all times; 90 days in any 180-day period applies. |
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