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Austria
May be asked for
The official source says you may be asked for one on arrival or at boarding. Checked by border control on arrival.
Austria is in the Schengen area: the rule is shared by all its countries and applies to non-EU travellers.
“You may also have to produce other supporting documents to border officials upon arrival such as an invitation letter, proof of lodging, return or round-trip ticket.”
Source: European Union (Your Europe) · see the source · checked on 12 October 2026
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