Austria Passport:
Visa-Free Countries & Entry Rules
Abroad Travel Guide – 182 destinations open to Austria passport holders without a visa arranged in advance.
Austria passport holders can currently enter 131 destinations visa-free (including simple eTA authorisations), receive a visa on arrival in 32 countries and apply online for an e-Visa in 19. An embassy visa is still required for 15 destinations. The full breakdown by category is below, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26. Select another passport to compare, and wherever a second citizenship or residency could strengthen your passport, we will show you the way.
How It Works
Select the passport you actually travel with – your citizenship, or the country of your current residence permit. Your passport check will instantly sort every destination into five entry categories. Countries marked with the green icon have citizenship or residency programs available through Abroad Mobility.
without arranging
a visa in advance
Enter with just your passport, no visa needed. Some destinations require a simple electronic travel authorization (eTA). Permitted stay length is shown for each country.
A visa is issued when you land, usually a short form and a fee right at the border. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Apply online before you travel; approval usually arrives within a few days by email. No embassy visit needed, you land with the document ready.
A visa must be obtained before travelling, via an embassy or consulate of the destination country.
No destinations in this category.
Entry is currently not permitted for holders of this passport. Rules change; always verify before planning a trip.
About the Austria Passport
Austria's passport is one of the strongest available, ranking 2nd by mobility and landing firmly in the top tier. Holders can enter 131 destinations visa-free, and the total reaches 182 when eTA, visa on arrival and e-Visa options are counted. Europe provides 43 visa-free destinations and Asia adds 25, while South America is the weakest region with 11.
Every key destination is easy to reach. France and the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, Japan, the United Arab Emirates, China, Singapore and Brazil are visa-free. The United States, Canada and Australia ask only for an eTA, an online authorization completed before departure. Because access is already broad, a second citizenship such as Sierra Leone CIP could add up to 3 destinations, and residency options may suit other goals more than travel.
Visa-Free Access by Region
Austria passport holders can enter 131 destinations visa-free or with a simple eTA. Destinations with a green outline have residency or citizenship programs you can explore.
Europe 43
Asia 25
Africa 17
North America 22
Oceania 13
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries can Austria passport holders visit without a visa?
Austria passport holders can visit 131 destinations visa-free (including destinations that only ask for an eTA), plus 32 with a visa on arrival and 19 with an e-Visa. That gives a mobility score of 182 out of 197 destinations, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26.
What is the Austria passport ranking?
The Austria passport ranks #2 in the Abroad Mobility passport ranking, a position shared with 14 other passports, with a mobility score of 182. The ranking covers 198 passports on 77 positions: passports with the same score share a position and the next score takes the next number. It counts destinations open visa-free, with an eTA, with a visa on arrival or with an e-Visa. The top-ranked passport is Denmark with 183 destinations.
Do Austria passport holders need a visa for the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, the United States or Canada?
Schengen area (checked against France): visa-free. United Kingdom: visa-free, up to 180 days. United States: visa-free with an eTA (electronic travel authorisation) before departure. Canada: visa-free with an eTA (electronic travel authorisation) before departure. Always confirm the current rules with the official government source before you travel.
Which countries offer visa on arrival to Austria passport holders?
32 destinations issue a visa on arrival to Austria passport holders: Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Indonesia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Comoros, Djibouti and 22 more. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Which countries require a visa for Austria passport holders?
Austria passport holders need a visa arranged in advance for 15 destinations, including Afghanistan, Algeria, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Eritrea, Liberia, Mali and 7 more.
How can a Austria passport holder get a stronger second passport?
Citizenship by investment programs grant a second passport in return for an approved investment. For Austria passport holders, the programs in our database that add the most destinations are Sierra Leone CIP (+3 destinations, from USD $140,000, about 2 months), Egypt CIP (+2 destinations, from USD $282,500, about 6 months) and Saint Lucia CIP (+1 destinations, from USD $240,000, about 18 months). Abroad Mobility can help you compare eligibility, timelines and the full process.
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