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Austria

This fact sheet is for UK nationals only. Please note if you are not a UK passport holder you will need to check with your relevant Country Embassy.

UK help and services in Austria - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)See FCDO website for information
Austrian Embassy London – Österreichische Botschaft London (bmeia.gv.at)Austrian Embassy in UK
Apply for a UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)Global Health Insurance Card
Entry requirements - Austria travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)Entry Requirements and visa information
NaTHNaC - Austria (travelhealthpro.org.uk)Health information

 

BRITISH EMBASSY OF VIENNA

Jauresgasse 12
1030 Vienna
Austria

Telephone: +43 (1) 716130

www.gov.uk/contact-consulate-vienna

 

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Ambulance144
Fire122
Police133

 

BEFORE TRAVELLING

Before travelling please always check for up to date information.  Up-to-date information for UK Nationals travelling can be found at https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/austria

 

  • Safety and security
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  • Local laws and customs
  • Entry requirements
  • Health
  • Natural Disasters
  • Money

 

COUNTRY FACTS

 

Capital cityVienna
LanguageGerman
CurrencyEuro
Phone Code+43
Internet Code.at
Time ZoneUTC+1 (1 hour ahead of UK)
Drives onRight
Plug TypesType C and Type F
Drinking WaterSafe to drink
Dominant ReligionCatholic 74%, Protestant 5%, Muslim 4%, Orthodox 2%, other, including other Christian, none and unspecified 15%
Significant Dates

January 6 – Epiphany

December 24 - Christmas Eve (Observed by Banks)

December 25 - Christmas Day