Entry Permits and Requirements

Visas
The following URLs list those countries whose citizens need a visa to enter Austria.

http://www.magwien.gv.at/fremde
http://www.help.gv.at/12/Seite.120000-15783.html

Entry formalities
A passport or personal identity card is required for crossing the border and serves as proof of nationality and identity. Inside Austria, passports or personal identity cards serve as photo ID cards.

The Schengen States
There are no longer border controls for travel between the following Schengen States. However, border controls can be reinstated temporarily at any time for reasons of security or public order.

Belgium
Denmark
Germany
Finland
France
Greece
Iceland
Italy
Luxembourg
The Netherlands
Norway
Austria
Portugal
Spain
Sweden

Children must have a child ID or be included in the passport of one of their parents.

Dogs and cats
Veterinary certificate and rabies vaccination (not less than four weeks nor more than one year before travel) are required. Mice, hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, hares and caged birds: no special papers necessary.
    
Customs Duties
Personal effects
People entering the country can bring in their personal effects free of duty. This covers all items for personal or business use as long as they would reasonably be expected to be used during the journey.

Other goods
Austria is part of the EU customs area. It is recommended that you seek specific information from customs authorities or from airport or railway authorities before embarking on your journey.