🇦🇹 Austria Visa Refusal
Dear visitors, welcome to our Austria visa refusal page.
On this page, you can find information about the most common reasons for refusal in Schengen visa applications for Austria made for purposes such as tourism, business, or visiting. You will also learn about the measures that can be taken to reduce the chances of refusal and the points to pay attention to in preparing a successful visa application file. In addition, we will provide detailed information about filing an appeal in the event of a visa refusal. Professional visa consultancy support is always recommended.
📌 Why Is an Austria Visa Refused?
The reasons for an Austria visa refusal are determined within the framework of the Schengen Visa Code, based on the joint decisions of Austria and other Schengen countries. The most common refusal grounds include incorrect or incomplete specification of the travel purpose, failure to provide sufficient financial proof, or the inability to convince the consulate that the applicant will return to their home country at the end of the trip.
Unclear Travel Purpose
Austria visa procedures begin with correctly determining the visa type suitable for the travel purpose. If the documents supporting the travel purpose are missing, incorrect, or false, the consulate may reject the application. This reason does not prevent reapplying for a visa or requesting a review through an appeal letter.
Insufficient Financial Proof
It is essential to provide sufficient financial proof to cover the travel expenses. Applications made with a bank account statement showing insufficient balance are often refused. For example, for a two-week trip to Austria, an average daily expense of €40 is estimated, and it is expected to have approximately €6,000 in the bank account. This amount should be in addition to any reservation costs.
Failure to Prove Intention to Return
In some cases, the consulate may reject an application if it is not convinced that the applicant will return home at the end of the trip. Staying in another Schengen country within the past 90 days, having travel health insurance that does not cover the entire travel period, or having received an entry ban from another Schengen country are also among the refusal reasons.
📝 Austria Visa Appeal Letter
Every applicant who has received a visa refusal has the right to appeal the consulate’s decision. The appeal is made through a letter addressed to the consulate that issued the refusal. In this letter, the reasons for the appeal should be stated clearly and supported by relevant documents.
For example, if the refusal was due to an unclear travel purpose, the applicant should attach additional documents supporting the travel purpose to the appeal letter. The appeal process is a legal procedure and may, in some cases, be reviewed by local courts. The appeal may take up to 3 months to conclude. In urgent travel situations, it is recommended to submit a new application instead of going through the appeal process. Except for refusals due to a Schengen ban, all other refusal reasons do not prevent reapplication.
💼 Marsel Visa Austria Visa Services
With over 20 years of experience in visa consultancy, Marsel Visa operates in many cities across Turkey, including Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, and Antalya. The application process begins with determining the purpose of travel. Based on this purpose, a personalized list of required documents is prepared and sent to the applicant free of charge.
Once the documents are checked for compliance, any deficiencies are completed. Then, an Austria visa appointment is booked, the application form is completed, an English letter of request is prepared, photocopy services are provided, and travel health insurance is issued. The file is prepared completely and ready for submission on the appointment day.
On the day of the appointment, your consultant accompanies you at the biometric data center, submits your application file, and makes the necessary payments. You only need to complete the fingerprint process. Once the consulate’s evaluation process is complete, your passport is collected from the application center and delivered to your address.