Vienna Airport warns of 3-hour queues as EU Entry/Exit System glitches worsen
ÖAMTC issues red alert for holiday traffic—drivers face hour-long jams into Tirol and Vorarlberg ski resorts
Austria maintains highest travel warnings for parts of Thailand and Israel in latest 27 December update
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UK travellers reminded: ETIAS authorisation will soon be required to visit Austria
Travel and Tour World warns on 26 December 2025 that UK nationals—and other visa-exempt travellers—will need an ETIAS authorisation to enter Austria from late 2026. The €20 permit must be obtained online before departure or boarding may be refused. Corporate mobility teams should feed the new rule into approval workflows to avoid costly disruptions.
Austrian Police publish new guidance on Entry/Exit System procedures at Vorarlberg land borders
Vorarlberg’s police updated their website on 26 December 2025 with practical instructions for how the new EU Entry/Exit System will apply at western land borders. Companies shuttling staff or cargo across Switzerland-Austria crossings now have clarity on biometric enrolment, exemptions for permit-holders and official contact points.
Austrian Foreign Ministry updates global visa and passport fee schedule
The Austrian Foreign Ministry has released its December 2025 consular fee table, raising Schengen visa costs to US$105 and introducing a separate $35 biometric fee for residence permits. HR and relocation teams should update cost projections before the 1 January 2026 implementation date.