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Do Philippines citizens need a visa for Austria?

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Philippines citizens need a visa to enter Austria. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Philippines vs Austria: passport comparison

Philippines

35

visa-free countries

Global rank: #128 · mobility 88.9

Austria

123

visa-free countries

Global rank: #13 · mobility 170.8
29

countries both Philippines and Austria can enter visa-free together

Philippines + Austria: passport compatibility

40%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Philippines and Austria travel together — by entry type:

29 both visa-free
15 both visa on arrival
20 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
119 access differs

Where Philippines and Austria can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Only Philippines is visa-free (6)

Your odds of getting the visa: Philippines → Austria

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

3,8%
of Austria visa applications refused in Philippines
-10,7 pp below the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused less often than average
-0.9 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 4.7%, now 3.8%
4,905applications filed
4,635visas issued
186refusals
#89strictest of 118 countries
Where Austria visa applications are filed: Manila

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Philippines — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Philippines → Austria

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Philippines → Austria rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Philippines passport, 0 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Austria: good to know

Vienna

Capital

Euro (EUR)

Currency

Central European Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+43

Calling code

C, F

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Philippines goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Austria

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Philippines citizens need a visa for Austria?
Philippines citizens need a visa to enter Austria. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Philippines or Austria?
The Austria passport is stronger: 123 visa-free countries versus 35. Global rank: Philippines #128, Austria #13.
Where can Philippines and Austria citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 29 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Austria?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Philippines and Austria?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Sep 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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