Short stays and the 90/180-day rule in Austria (2026)

Last reviewed: 30 October 2026

In short: Visitors from the UK do not need a visa for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Non-EU nationals on short stays are recorded in the Entry/Exit System, which replaces passport stamping.

RuleWhat applies
Maximum length of a short stayShort visit as a tourist or visitorUp to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area. The date of entry counts as the first day of stay and the date of exit as the last day. [1]
Visa or travel authorisation for entryShort visit as a tourist or visitorvalue.visa-free [2]
Passport or travel document requirementShort visit as a tourist or visitorA travel document valid for at least three months after the intended departure and issued within the previous 10 years, unless there is a justified emergency (Article 6(1)(a) of the Schengen Borders Code). [1]
Entry/Exit System recordingShort visit as a tourist or visitorNon-EU nationals travelling for a short stay are registered in the Entry/Exit System (EES) each time they cross the external borders: name, travel document data, fingerprints and facial image, and the date and place of entry and exit. Since 10 April 2026 it replaces the stamping of passports. [3]

Notes

  • The exemption is listed for the United Kingdom (British citizens). The source read does not cover the EU's planned ETIAS travel authorisation.

Sources

  1. European Union (Publications Office of the European Union): Consolidated text: Regulation (EU) 2016/399 (Schengen Borders Code), version of 10.07.2024 (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
  2. European Union (Publications Office of the European Union): Regulation (EU) 2019/592 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 April 2019 amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 as regards the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
  3. European Commission (Migration and Home Affairs): Entry-Exit System - Migration and Home Affairs - European Commission (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources

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