Date:24-03-2023

Austria Visa Application Centre, Cochin

Appointment Letter

Number of Applicants : 1 Group URN - AULK59386081475

Appointment Details :
Applicant Name Reference Number Passport Number Appointment date & Visa Category
time

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SUBI SURENDRAN V6823759 12-05-2023 10:00 Tourist

AULK59386081475/1

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Your appointment has been confirmed for the date and time reflecting against your name and reference number. Please be available at
the following address not more than 15 minutes before the appointed time.

Austria Visa Application Centre, Cochin

1st Floor, Coastal Chambers (Manoj Tower), M G Road, Ravipuram, Cochin
Cochin,
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Kerala,
India,
682015.
“Please note that additional charges is applicable for Premium Lounge services ” For more information with regards to this service
kindly visit VFS Global website.

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Your safety is our priority. Customers visiting our Visa Application Centers may be subjected to body
temperature checks to assess their health conditions and may be required to wear face mask and gloves.
Customers exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms, including fever (higher than 38 degrees Celsius), cough and
difficulty breathing will be allowed to reschedule their appointment for another day and will be advised to seek
medical attention at the nearest healthcare facility of their choice.
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Apart from the safety procedures conducted, please note that

1. Wearing a face mask is mandatory at all times within the Visa Application building premise.

2. Please ensure the Arogya Setu App is installed on your mobile phone.
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3. Request you to please check our website for security and COVID-19 updates before coming for your appointment

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Austria Visa Application Centre, Cochin

For more visa information, please log on to the website - http://www.vfs-austria.co.in.

You can also contact the helpdesk at the below mentioned details.

Email ID : info.ausin@vfshelpline.com
Helpline Number : 022-67866008

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Please note it may take more than the prescribed time mentioned on your Appointment letter while submitting your Visa
Application at VFS Centre.

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Applicants will be issued with a token number at the Application Centre and will be entertained as per the token number assigned.
It may take more time depending on the number of Applications submitted at the counter by an Individual.
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KEY MEASURES FOR YOUR HEALTH & SAFETY AT OUR VISA
APPLICATION CENTRES
Our Visa Application Centres follow the highest health and safety standards based on the guidelines
from WHO and local health authorities. We count on your cooperation and strict adherence to ensure a
healthy and safe environment for you and our employees. After all, safety is our top priority

Temperature Use of masks No-contact

screening before and gloves as security
entry, where required. screening.
applicable
Strict adherence Regular Regular

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to social sanitization of disinfection of
distancing of 2 premises with frequently
metres / 6 feet. disinfectants touched

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approved by surfaces.
WHO.

Measures may vary across different regions and centres based on local health guidelines.
For more information, please visit vfsglobal.com/customer-advisories
Watch this video to learn more about the health & safety measures implemented at our
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visa application centres & how you can prepare better before your visit.
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 Updated February 2015
F/OPS/6/D/IND/AUST/VER 2.0

Visa for Tourism, Checklist

SNo. Documentation YES NO N/A

1 Application form: fully completed in English or German language and signed by the applicant
2 Passport:
(a) its validity shall extend at least three months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the
Member States or, in the case of several visits, after the last intended date of departure from the territory of the
Member States; (b) it shall contain at least two blank pages; (c) it shall have been issued within the previous
10 years; (d) NO alteration or handwritten amendment concerning the data page
3 Two photographs: shall be in accordance with the international standards as set out in the International Civil
Aviation Organization (ICAO)
4 Valid permit to return (if applicable) e g. valid Indian Residency Permit or return visa to India for citizens of
Bangladesh / Bhutan / India / Maldives / Nepal / Sri Lanka.
For Tibetans travelling on Indian IC (yellow Identity Certificate) it is mandatory to hold a Return Visa (valid until
at least three months after your intended return to India) apart from the stamped entry “No objection to return
to India” (NORI) in the IC
5 Travel medical insurance shall be valid throughout the territory of the Member States and cover the entire
period of the person’s intended stay or transit. The minimum coverage shall be EUR 30 000. Applicants for a
uniform visa for multiple entries shall prove that they are in possession of adequate and valid travel medical
insurance covering the period of their first intended visit. In addition a statement, declaring the awareness of
the need to be in possession of travel medical insurance for subsequent stays, shall be signed.
6 Cover letter: explaining the purpose of the trip with itinerary detailed location(s) and duration of stay in Austria
7 Round-trip flight reservations - travel itinerary: airline reservation and proof of other means of travel within
Austria/EU in case of onward travel
8 Proof of accommodation: hotel reservation / letter of tour organizer and / or other appropriate documentation
indicating the envisaged travel plans within Austria / EU
9 Evidence of occupation / student status / proof of self-employment
e.g. recent letter of employment / school / university / letter of chamber of commerce
10 Employed: Salary certificate of the last three (3) months of present occupation, employment contract plus
company NOC to leave
11 Self-employed: a letter from lawyer / chartered accountant / / Confirmation of Chamber of Commerce
concerning evidence of established business, certificate of registration of company
12 Student: NOC from school / college
13 Proof of sufficient funds: Original bank statements of the last three (3) months and / or other funds available
(pension etc.)
14 ITR: Income Tax Acknowledgement / ITR-V from the last three (3) years
15 Minor travelers:
a) a minor accompanied by one parent shall provide a Original notarized NOC by the other parent , plus
copies of parents passports or ID
b) a minor travelling alone shall provide a Original notarized NOC by both parents / legal guardians, plus
copies of parents passports or ID
16 Copy of the present passport (data pages, pages with evidence of previous visa, travel)
17 Original(s) of previous passport(s) or proof of loss

Important Notes:

 If applicant intends to stay longer than 6 (six) months, Residence Permit (“Aufenthaltstitel”) has to be applied for. Visa “C” can
be applied for with validity for up to 90 days, Visa "D" between 91 and 180 days. Visa in both categories cannot be extended
or renewed in Austria. 
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 Any representative shall provide an original letter of authorization from the applicant bearing the name of the representative
and its organization / company. A copy of a valid photo ID shall be attached to the application. 
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 The applicant bears responsibility concerning all content of the application. 
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 Applications cannot be submitted more than 3 months prior to departure. 
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 Processing can take up to 15 calendar days after receiving the application. Status queries will be responded after the above
time frame only and shall be primarily addressed to the VFS-office of application or by e-mail to: NEW-DELHI-
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 In case an application is lodged less than 15 calendar days before departure, a timely completion of the visa process cannot be
guaranteed. 
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 However, in individual cases, that period may be extended up to 30 calendar days in, particularly when further scrutiny of the
application is needed. In case the authorities of the Member State are consulted or additional documentation is needed, this period
may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days. 
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 The applicant voluntarily agrees to avail the services of VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd. to apply for a Schengen Visa at the Austrian
Desk. 
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 Applicant are advised that during the examination of an application, consulates may in justified cases request additional documents in
accordance with Article 21 (8) of Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009
establishing a Community Code on Visas. The Embassy may call applicants for an interview if deemed necessary. 
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 The applicant and/or its authorized representative declare being advised to submit full documentation according above checklist
and that submission of incomplete or faulty documentation can be a reason for refusal of the application. 
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Applicant ………………………………………. Passport ……………………………………………….

Applicant Signature…………………………... Date…..…………………………………………………

Representative ………………………………... Signature ………………………………………………

VFS Staff Name ………………………………. Signature ………………………………………………

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