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Visa and other entry and exit conditions (such as currency, customs and quarantine regulations) change regularly. Contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate of Austria for the most up-to-date information.
Austria is a party to the Schengen Convention, along with 25 other European countries, which allows Australians to enter Austria without a visa in some circumstances. See our travel bulletin on the Schengen Convention for further information.
People travelling directly to or from a country outside the European Union (EU) carrying 10,000 euros or more (or the equivalent amount canadian travel agents in another currency) are required to declare canadian travel agents the cash at the place of their arrival or departure from the EU. Under the legislation, the term "cash" includes cheques, travellers' cheques and money orders. Travellers failing to declare the cash or providing incomplete or incorrect information will incur a fine. There is no requirement to declare cash for people travelling to or from another EU country.
Local immigration authorities may require a letter of consent (in addition to the child's passport) from the non-travelling parent(s) of children (under 18 years of age) travelling alone or with one parent. You should check these requirements with an Embassy or Consulate of Austria for the most up-to-date information.
Make sure your passport has at least six months' validity from your planned date of return to Australia. You should carry copies of a recent passport photo with you in case you need a replacement passport while overseas.
Austria canadian travel agents has a low incidence of serious crime. However, petty crime, including bag snatching and pickpocketing, is increasing, particularly on public transport canadian travel agents and in tourist areas. Travellers are frequently targeted at Vienna s two largest train stations (Westbahnhof and Meidling), the plaza around St Stephan s Cathedral and the nearby shopping areas. Travellers should be cautious while sleeping on the train from Prague to Vienna as there have been reports of pockets being slashed to steal wallets and passports.
Before you go, organise a variety of ways to access your money overseas, such as credit cards, travellers' cheques, cash, debit cards or cash cards. Australian currency and travellers' cheques are not accepted in many countries. Consult with your bank to find out which is the most appropriate canadian travel agents currency to carry and whether your ATM card will work in Austria.
Make two photocopies of valuables such as your passport, tickets, visas and travellers' cheques. Keep one copy with you in a separate place to the original and leave another copy with someone at home.
Your passport is a valuable canadian travel agents document that is attractive to criminals who may try to use your identity to commit crimes. It should always be kept in a safe place. You are required by Australian law to report a lost or stolen passport. If your passport is lost or stolen overseas, report it online or contact the nearest Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate as soon as possible.
Road conditions are generally good although roads in alpine areas can become hazardous during winter. Some mountain roads may be closed for extended periods. Winter tyres are mandatory from 1 November to 15 April. You should also carry snow chains if driving in mountainous areas in winter. For further advice, see our bulletin on Overseas Road Safety .
A current highway toll sticker, or vignette, is required for all vehicles using the autobahn. A vignette can be purchased at border crossings. Random checks are conducted, and fines for not having a vignette must be paid on the spot.
When you are in Austria, be aware that local laws and penalties, including ones that appear harsh by Australian standards, do apply to you. If you are arrested or jailed, the Australian Government will do what it can to help you but we can't get you out of trouble or out of jail.
Some Australian criminal laws, such as those relating to money laundering, bribery of foreign public officials, terrorism, child pornography, and child sex tourism, apply to Australians overseas. Australians who commit these offences canadian travel agents while overseas may be prosecuted in Australia.
Australian authorities are committed to combating sexual exploitation of children by Australians overseas. Australians may be prosecuted at home under Australian child sex tourism and child pornography canadian travel agents laws. These laws provide severe penalties of up to 25 years imprisonment for Australians who engage in child sexual exploitation while outside of Australia.
Australian/Austrian dual nationals may be required to complete national service obligations if they visit Austria. For further information, contact the Embassy or Consulate of Austria before you travel.
We strongly recommend that you take out comprehensive travel insurance that will cover any overseas medical costs, including medical evacuation, before you depart. Confirm that your insurance covers you for the whole time you'll be away and check what circumstances canadian travel agents and activities are not included in your policy. If you plan to participate in adventure canadian travel agents sports or mountain activities (such as skiing), make sure your insurance policy will cover you. Be aware that mountain rescue is expensive and may not be covered by standard travel insurance. You may be responsible for the cost of any search and rescue operations. Remember, regardless of how healthy and fit you are, if you can't afford travel insurance, you can't afford to travel. The Australian Government will not pay for a traveller's medical expenses overseas or medical canadian travel agents evacuation costs.
Your doctor or travel clinic is the best source of information about preventive measures, immunisations (including booster doses of childhood vaccinations) and disease outbreaks overseas. The World Health Organization (WHO) provides information for travellers and our 'Travelling Well' brochure also provides useful tips for travelling with medicines and staying healthy while overseas.
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has confirmed cases of avian influenza canadian travel agents in birds in a number of countries throughout the world. For a list of these countries, canadian travel agents visit the OIE website . For information on our advice to Australians on how to reduce the risk of infection and on Australian Government precautions see our travel bulletin on avian influenza .
If you are travelling canadian travel agents to Austria, whatever the reason and however long you'll be there, we encourage you to register with the Department of Foreign Affairs canadian travel agents and Trade. You can register online or in person at any Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate . The information canadian travel agents you provide will help us to contact canadian travel agents you in an emergency - whether it is a natural disaster, canadian travel agents civil disturbance or a family issue.
Avalanches, flash flooding and mudslides can be a danger in alpine areas and have resulted in a number of fatalities in recent years. The weather in alpine regions is unpredictable and can change suddenly. If you travel to alpine areas, you should monitor local weather and safety conditions, follow advice from local authorities, equip yourself appropriately, plan your activities carefully, and inform someone of your plans. You should also observe all written warnings and notices and stick to marked slopes and trails when in alpine areas. Ensure that your travel insurance covers you for all activities you intend to undertake (see the Health section for more information).
Australians are advised to respect wildlife laws and to maintain a safe and legal distance when observing wildlife, including birds. You should only use reputable and professional guides or tour operators and closely follow park regulations and wardens' advice.
If you are planning on placing canadian travel agents your children in schools or childcare facilities overseas we encourage you to research canadian travel agents the standards canadian travel agents of security, care and staff training within those establishments. You should exercise the same precautions you would take before placing children into schools or childcare facilities in Australia.
While every care has been taken in preparing this information, neither the Australian Government nor its agents or employees, including any member of Australia's diplomatic and consular staff abroad, can accept canadian travel agents liability for any injury, loss or damage arising in respect of any statement contained herein.
Maps are presented for information only. The department accepts no responsibility for errors or omission of any geographic feature. Nomenclature and territorial boundaries may not necessarily reflect Australian Government policy.