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Travel insurance Austria

Austria is one of the 29 European Countries that is located in the Schengen area. An Indian traveler may enter Austria and travel freely within the Schengen Area with a single Schengen visa. While in Austria the traveler might come across a medical emergency. Therefore an important requisite of the Schenen visa is that an Indian traveler should have a valid travel medical insurance as the health care facility in Austria is very expensive.

Traveling in Europe has been simplified with the introduction of the Schengen visa. If you are a non US citizen and intend to transit through or visit the Schengen countries, you have to obtain your Schengen visa from the Consulate of the country of your main destination. However, the proof of health insurance cover for your stay in the Schengen area has to be presented to the consulate prior to issuance of visa.

Compare Austrian visa travel insurance

Many Indian Insurance companies provide travel insurance plans which satisfies the visa requirements to Schengen countries. In India, VFS Global has identified and approved specific Indian travel insurance plans that satisfy Schengen visa requirements. Indian travellers might find it difficult to choose an appropriate plan from the given list as there are many policies offering specific benefits and unique coverage.

At eindiainsurance.com, we help Indian travellers compare prices, benefits and coverage details of Schengen visa satisfying Indian travel insurance plans through our Indian travel insurance quotes comparison tool.Indian visitors to Austria can choose a plan that satisfies Europe visa requirements and buy the policy online. The travel insurance policy will be emailed to the customer, which should be used while submitting the visa application for the Schengen visa.

Austria Austria - General information

While in Austria the traveler might come across a medical emergency. Therefore an important requisite of the Schenen visa is that an Indian traveler should have a valid travel medical insurance as the health care facility in Austria is very expensive.

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Location

Central Europe

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Capital

Vienna

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Currency

Euro

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Population

90 Lakhs

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Language

German

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Country code

+43

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Best time to visit

May to October

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Sports

Skiing and Snowboarding

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Vacation spots

Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Kitzbuhel, Graz, Linz, Baden, Saint Anton.

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Travel to Austria – Overview

Austria with its picturesque locales is fast becoming one of the preferred locations in Europe that Indian travellers are going to. Currently almost 70,000 Indians visit Austria every year, and this growing at around 20% year on year.


  • Location / Language of Austria

    Austria is a country in Central Europe comprising 9 federated states. Austria has an area of around 84,000 sq km, a population of nearly 9 million people with a nominal GDP of $477 billion. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Hungary and Slovakia to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the west. Its capital, largest city and one of nine states is Vienna.

    The majority of the population speaks local Bavarian dialects as their native language, and German in its standard form is the country's official language. Other regional languages are Hungarian, Burgenland Croatian, and Slovene.

  • Austria visa insurance requirements

    Visa Requirements / Currency (please note these procedures / exchange rates can changed from time to time…please get an update from the embassy prior to travel) As India is not part of the Schengen Area, if one is an Indian passport holder you will need to apply for the appropriate type of Schengen Austria Visa for travelling to the country. To be eligible for a Schengen Visa for Austria one will mainly need their current passport, along with certain documents, to be submitted with the Visa application form.

    Currency : Euro (EUR)

  • Top 10 tourist attractions in Austria

    1. Schönbrunn Palace – With its ambiance buildings and the colossal park, , a former imperial summer residence, this is one of the cultural and historical monuments in Vienna with its frescoed ceilings, giant mirrors, crystal chandeliers, and gilded ornaments and 1441 rooms to reside.
    2. St Anton am Arlberg – Austria is the paradise of winter and St Anton is Arlberg is just another example of snow covering pristine Austria winter, an amazing Ski resort in the Austrian slopes.
    3. Hohensalzburg Castle - Built on the request of the Prince-Archbishops of Salzburg, it is one of the largest medieval castles in Europe and located at the top of Festungsberg Mountain, the mighty castle overlooks the city of Salzburg, standing proudly into its magnificent skyline.
    4. Vienna State Opera - This stunning architectural structure is probably the most celebrated opera house of all time. The opening premiere was Don Giovanni by great composer Amadeus Mozart.
    5. Hofburg Imperial Palace – This magnificent former imperial palace has been developed through the 13th century and has come under the influence of many different architectural styles, from Gothic to Renaissance, Baroque to Rococo, and a smattering of Classicism.
    6. Melk Abbey - Situated on the bank of the Danube River between Salzburg and Vienna, it is one of the famous monasteries in Europe where rests famous Saint Coloman of Stockerau. The spotlight of the abbey is certainly Stiftskirche (Abbey Church).
    7. Innsbruck Altstadt - Innsbruck Altstadt is a place with a picturesque landscape and a sophisticated urban centre, full of unique architecture with its famous landmark the Golden Roof. It is decorated with thousands of gilded copper tiles that create the appearance of pure gold.
    8. Hallstatt – It is a village in the Salzkammergut, amazing scenery of tiny village tucked between mountains with its clear blue water and the best way to explore Hallstatt is taking a ferry ride across the lake.
    9. Grossglockner Alpine Road - This panoramic highest mountain pass takes one up to the Kaiser Franz JosefsHöhe Visitor Centre and you get the unobstructed view of Austria’s highest mountain, the Grossglockner. It is impossible to describe the scenic beauty around the road.
    10. Seefeld, Tirol - Worldwide famous for winter sports, it was the venue of Winter Olympics Games. Once an old farming village and only a pilgrimage site, Seefeld is now crowded and has also become an important place for cross-country skiing.

  • Austrian cuisine is a style of cuisine native to Austria and composed of influences from throughout the former Austro-Hungarian Empire. Regional influences from Italy, Hungary, Bohemia, Germany and the Balkans have had an effect on Austrian cooking.

    Austrian food one must try includes:
    • Viennese Apfelstrudel – It is a flaky pastry that is lined with apple filling and qualifies as vegetarian Austrian food. The filling itself is spiced with cinnamon, sugar and added with raisins
    • Wiener Schnitzel - Counted among the Austrian national food dishes, it is a yummy fried delight and is served with a side of fried potatoes and sour cream and onions.
    • Vienna Sausages - The sausage is one of the favourite foods made of different meats and then smoked at low temperatures. It is then used in main dishes or simply fried and served in a hot bun.
    • Knödel – A type of dumpling, it can be both sweet and savoury. The savoury Knödel are served as a side dish or even as meatballs in soup, while the best of sweet Knödel is a variety made up of plums.
    • Potato Gulasch. Made up of vegetables like potatoes, onions, bell pepper, it is seasoned with hot paprika and can be a tasty vegetarian dish.
  • Overseas travel medical insurance Austria

    Since Austria is a country which is part of the Schengen countries in Europe, the traveller needs to purchase the appropriate travel health insurance in India while applying for Austrian Visa.

    Overseas Travel insurance India for Austria is relatively cheaper when compared to destinations in Americas, and most insurance companies offer a specific Schengen Insurance Plan. One must ensure that the minimum Accident & Sickness (A&S) sum insured for a Schengen plan must be €30,000 (around $50,000), and a visa to visit any Schengen country will not be provided without this minimum coverage.

    The insured must purchase an “Excluding Americas” Plan, if they are travelling to other destinations that don’t include only Schengen countries.

    Illustration for 15 days travel health insurance to Austria.
    Sum Insured($USD or €Euro) / Premium in Rs. INR Insured Age 35 Insured Age 65
    Schengen - €30,000 Rs.733 Rs.1,561
    Schengen - €50,000 Rs.830 Rs.1,694
    Excluding - $50,000 Rs.1,028 Rs.1,714
    These premiums are across different plans and different benefits.. please log in to www.eindiainsurance.com to compare and buy the best India travel medical insurance for travelling to Austria.

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The Schengen visa travel insurance plan is specifically designed for travelers visiting Schengen Countries in Europe. It is important to note that insurance is a mandatory requirement for a visa to be granted to these countries. Visas are normally issued for 90 days for the following 29 countries: The insurance Accident & Sickness Sum Insured should be atleast 30,000 Euros

Popular tourist destinations in Austria

Traveling in Europe has been simplified with the introduction of the Schengen visa. If you are a non US citizen and intend to transit through or visit the Schengen countries, you have to obtain your Schengen visa from the Consulate of the country of your main destination. However, the proof of health insurance cover for your stay in the Schengen area has to be presented to the consulate prior to issuance of visa.

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Vienna

The charming Austian capital city Vienna is renowned for its cultural events, musical concerts, imperial sights, theatre, coffee houses and wine taverns. It is no wonder that the city received over 17 million international visitors in 2023.

Innsbruck

Innsbruck

Innsbruck in Western Austria is another charming town and of late is known for the Salman Khan starrer ‘Tiger Zinda Hai’. Indians are among Innsbruck’s top visitors. Innsbruck is also known for its Imperial and modern architecture.

Hallstatt

Hallstatt

The Hallstätter See is an amazing mountain lake in Austria's Salzkammergut region. It is at the northern foot of the mighty Dachstein mountain range. Among its many popular activities are canoeing, fishing, diving as well as boating.

Salzburg

Salzburg

Salzburg which is at the heart of the Austrian Alps is known for being the birthplace of legendary composer Amadeus Mozart. Nearby is Kaprun, a small town south-west of Salzburg which is becoming popular among affluent Indians for ski holidays.

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