United States visa for Austrian citizens
Austrian citizens need an ETA (electronic travel authorisation) before travelling to United States.
ETA required Confidence: medium — Likely current — confirm details with the official source Last verified: (2 days ago)
- Status
- ETA required
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Official cost
- 40.27 USD
- Before departure
- Apply online before you fly
Cost note
ESTA fee. The official ESTA site currently shows a total fee of about USD 40.27.
What you need
- biometric e-passport valid for the stay
- approved ESTA before boarding
- return or onward ticket
Official source
https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/Use the government route and fee only. Avoid lookalike agent sites that add markups or mimic official portals.
Why this verdict
Austria is a long-standing US Visa Waiver Program member. Austrian citizens travel without a visa for tourism/business up to 90 days but must hold an approved ESTA before boarding.
Frequently asked questions
- Do Austrian citizens need a visa for United States?
- Austrian citizens need an ETA (electronic travel authorisation) before travelling to United States. (ETA required.)
- How long can Austrian passport holders stay in United States?
- Up to 90 days.
- How much does the United States entry cost for Austrian citizens?
- The official fee is 40.27 USD. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.