Do Ukrainian passport holders need a visa for Austria?
No. Ukrainian passport holders can visit Austria for tourism without a visa. This exemption is conditional. Only holders of biometric passports issued by Ukraine in line with ICAO standards.
This exemption is conditional
Only holders of biometric passports issued by Ukraine in line with ICAO standards.
If your passport does not meet that condition, the exemption does not apply and you need a visa.
Ukrainian passport holders can visit Austria for tourism without a visa.
Read the condition on this exemption before you book. If your passport does not meet it, the exemption does not apply and you need a visa.
At the border
These apply when you cross the border. They are separate from your visa application.
Entry/Exit System (EES)
Border-crossing procedure at the border for travellers entering/exiting the Schengen Area; biometric data are collected/checked as part of border checks.
No start date has been confirmed. Applies to everyone crossing the border.
Why we say this
Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, Annex II
Verified on July 14, 2026 (48 days ago).
Requirements last updated August 2026.