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  1. Austria

    tips[90-180-rule].text

    Before
    The 90-day limit counts across the entire Schengen Area, not just Austria — days spent in Germany or Italy count against the same allowance.
    After
    The 90-day limit counts across the entire Schengen Area, not just Austria: the Schengen Borders Code counts stays on the territory of all the Member States together.

  2. Austria

    countryFacts.driving.text

    Before
    Austria is a party to both the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic, so it recognizes an International Driving Permit issued under either. Whether a permit is required in addition to a national license, and for how long a foreign license may be used, are set by national road law and have not been checked for Austria yet.
    After
    Austria is a party to both the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic. The UK government says a UK photocard driving licence can be used to drive in Austria if you are aged 18 or over, and that the Austrian authorities do not accept a UK driving licence as official ID.

  3. Austria

    countryFacts.driving.idp.text

    Before
    Austria is a party to both the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic, so it recognizes an International Driving Permit issued under either.
    After
    Austria is a party to both the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic. The UK government says a UK photocard driving licence can be used to drive in Austria if you are aged 18 or over.

  4. Austria

    countryFacts.roadVignette.text

    Before
    Austrian motorways and expressways may only be used with a valid vignette — either the digital one tied to your number plate or the traditional sticker, which ASFINAG is selling for the last time in 2026. Buy it before you join the motorway. The Alpine section tolls (A9 Gleinalm and Bosruck, A10 Tauern and Katschberg, A11 Karawanken, A13 Brenner, S16 Arlberg) are charged separately on top of the …
    After
    Austrian motorways and expressways may only be used with a valid vignette — either the digital one tied to your number plate or the traditional sticker, which ASFINAG is selling for the last time in 2026. The Alpine section tolls (A9 Gleinalm and Bosruck, A10 Tauern and Katschberg, A11 Karawanken, A13 Brenner, S16 Arlberg) are charged separately on top of the vignette.

  5. Austria

    countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit.text

    Before
    No official source we checked gives seasonal guidance for Austria; the months shown are not an official recommendation. Australia's Smartraveller warns of avalanches, flash floods and mudslides in alpine areas, and says winter tyres are mandatory from 1 November to 15 April in winter conditions.
    After
    No official source we checked gives seasonal guidance for Austria; the months shown are not an official recommendation. Canada's travel advice says avalanches can occur in mountainous areas, especially in early and late winter and after heavy snowfalls.

  6. Austria

    countryFacts.safety.text

    Before
    Austria is a very safe destination with low crime. Watch for pickpockets in crowded Vienna sights and on public transport; in the Alps, weather and avalanche conditions are the main seasonal risks.
    After
    The UK government says crime levels are generally low, but there are higher levels of petty crime, particularly pickpocketing, in the big city centres and in city parks after dark. It says avalanches are a risk in some areas and advises taking advice on weather and avalanche conditions before skiing.

  7. Austria

    countryFacts.payments.text

    Before
    Canada's travel advice says credit cards are widely accepted at main hotels, shops and restaurants, but smaller establishments may only accept cash. Australia's Smartraveller likewise says some businesses may only accept cash.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says credit cards are widely accepted at main hotels, shops and restaurants, but smaller establishments may only accept cash.

  8. Austria

    entryRequirements.declarations[etias].text

    Before
    Visa-exempt travelers will need an ETIAS travel authorization to enter the Schengen Area. It is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. Check the official EU site for the current status and apply only there.
    After
    Visa-exempt travelers will need an ETIAS travel authorization to enter the Schengen Area. It is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch.

  9. Austria

    entryRequirements.declarations[ees].text

    Before
    Non-EU travelers are registered biometrically (fingerprints and photo) in the EU Entry/Exit System at Schengen external borders. Registration happens at the border. There is nothing to submit in advance, but allow extra time on your first entry.
    After
    Non-EU travelers are registered biometrically (fingerprints and photo) in the EU Entry/Exit System at Schengen external borders. Registration happens at the border; there is nothing to submit in advance.

  10. Austria

    entryRequirements.travelInsurance.text

    Before
    Schengen visa applicants must hold travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000, valid across the Schengen Area for the whole stay. Visa-exempt visitors are not required to show it but border officers may ask about cover.
    After
    Schengen visa applicants must hold travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000, valid across the Schengen Area for the whole stay. No official source we could read requires insurance of visa-exempt visitors.

  11. Austria

    visaTypes[red-white-red].fee.notes

    Before
    Application fee. Points-based residence and work title for very highly qualified workers, skilled workers in shortage occupations, and other key staff; valid 2 years and tied to one employer.
    After
    Application fee, according to migration.gv.at. In the skilled-workers-in-shortage-occupations route, eligibility is assessed on points; the card is generally issued for 24 months and entitles you to work for the employer named in the application.

  12. Austria

    visaTypes[student].fee.notes

    Before
    Fees Act charge for applying for the "Student" residence permit, a fixed-term residence title; applicants who need a visa also pay €195 for the Visa D they enter on. Courses over 6 months need this permit, collected in Austria after entering on a Visa D; proof of enrollment, funds and insurance required.
    After
    Fees Act charge for applying for the "Student" residence permit, a fixed-term residence title; applicants who need a visa also pay €195 for the Visa D they enter on.

  13. Austria

    visaTypes[national-d].fee.notes

    Before
    For stays of 91 days up to 6 months (work assignments, seasonal work, family visits, waiting for a residence title). €97 for children under 6.
    After
    Fees Act (Gebührengesetz 1957, Tarifpost 8): €195 for applicants aged 6 and over, €97 for children under 6.

  14. Austria

    Stay window: source

    Before
    90 days in any rolling 180-day period, counted across the whole Schengen Area rather than per country. The day you arrive counts as the first day and the day you leave counts as the last. Leaving and coming back does not reset the allowance: on any given day, days already spent anywhere in the area during the preceding 180 still count against the 90.
    After
    90 days in any rolling 180-day period, counted across the whole Schengen Area rather than per country. The day you arrive counts as the first day and the day you leave counts as the last. Leaving and coming back does not reset the allowance: on any given day, days already spent anywhere in the area during the preceding 180 still count against the 90.

  15. Austria

    VU passport notes

    Before
    The EU suspended Vanuatu’s visa waiver over its citizenship-by-investment scheme; a Schengen short-stay visa is required.
    After
    Vanuatu is listed among the nationalities that need a visa in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, as amended; a Schengen short-stay visa is required.

  16. Austria

    RU passport notes

    Before
    A Schengen short-stay visa is required. The EU suspended its visa facilitation agreement with Russia; fees are higher (€90) and processing is slower.
    After
    A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for at the Austrian embassy or visa center serving your place of residence; the standard fee is €90.

  17. Austria

    UA passport notes

    Before
    Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period. Temporary protection arrangements for those fleeing the war are separate.
    After
    Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period.

  18. Austria

    CH/IS/LI/NO passport notes

    Before
    EFTA citizens enjoy free movement equivalent to EU citizens.
    After
    No visa needed: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland are members of the Schengen area, like Austria, according to the European Commission.
  19. IT

    Austria

    IE/DE/FR/ES/IT/PT… passport notes

    Before
    EU citizens can enter with a passport or national ID card and stay without a visa; register if staying over 3 months.
    After
    EU citizens can travel to Austria without a visa on a valid passport or national identity card, according to the EU's Your Europe portal.

  20. Australia

    Passport notes (CN)

    Before
    Check current availability with Home Affairs.
    After
    Visitor visa (subclass 600) required. Apply online through ImmiAccount. Chinese citizens can also apply for the Frequent Traveller stream, which can be granted for up to 10 years (stays of up to 3 months each time) at a higher fee.

  21. Australia

    Passport notes (PK,NG)

    Before
    Processing can take months — apply well ahead.
    After
    Visitor visa (subclass 600) required. Apply online through ImmiAccount before traveling.

  22. Australia

    Passport notes (UA,TR,RU,IN,PH,ID…)

    Before
    Allow several weeks for processing.
    After
    Visitor visa (subclass 600) required. Apply online through ImmiAccount before traveling.
  23. IT

    Australia

    Passport notes (DE,FR,ES,IT,PT,NL…)

    Before
    never pay a third-party site for it
    After
    (advice removed)

  24. Australia

    Passport notes (NZ)

    Before
    granted … automatically on arrival under the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement. No application or fee.
    After
    New Zealand citizens apply for a free Special Category Visa (subclass 444), usually each time they enter Australia; an application made on arrival is processed at the airport or seaport. It allows visiting, studying, staying and working in Australia while you remain a New Zealand citizen.

  25. Australia

    Passport notes (US,CA,JP,KR,BN,HK…)

    Before
    usually approved within minutes
    After
    Apply for the Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) via the official Australian ETA app — AUD 20 service charge; Home Affairs says it tells most applicants the result immediately. Stays of up to 3 months each time you enter during a 12-month period.