Ăśbersicht
Die französische Botschaft in Wien vertritt französische diplomatische Interessen in Österreich und Monaco. Die bilateralen Beziehungen werden als freundschaftlich beschrieben, mit konvergierenden Ansichten zur europäischen Finanzpolitik, Arbeitsrichtlinien und Agrarfragen. Das Österreichisch-Französische Zentrum für Annäherung in Europa, 1978 gegründet, organisiert Konferenzen zu bilateralen Beziehungen und mittel-/osteuropäischen Themen.Mehr lesenWeniger anzeigen
Visumdienste
Austrian citizens as EU nationals enjoy freedom of movement to mainland France without visa requirements, using valid passport or national ID card for entry. However, French overseas territories maintain distinct entry requirements. For **Mayotte**, the Austrian Foreign Ministry (BMEIA) confirms Austrian citizens may enter visa-free for stays up to 90 days with valid passport required for duration of stay. The French government emphasizes that **Schengen agreements do NOT apply to Mayotte** - this French overseas department in the Indian Ocean operates separate immigration rules from mainland France and the Schengen Area. The French Consulate in Vienna (Wipplingerstraße 24-26, phone +43 720 380 067) handles visa inquiries for French territories. Other French overseas departments and territories (Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana, Réunion, Saint-Martin, Saint-Barthélemy, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Wallis and Futuna, Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon) may have varying requirements - Austrian citizens should verify specific entry conditions before travel. For long-term residence in France exceeding standard EU freedom of movement provisions, Austrian citizens may need residence registration and work authorization depending on circumstances. The consulate provides guidance on documentation requirements for French overseas territories including Mayotte.Mehr lesenWeniger anzeigen
Konsularische Dienste
The Consular Section (Wipplingerstraße 24-26, 1010 Vienna, phone +43 720 380 067) provides services for French nationals in Austria including passport applications and renewals, national identity cards (Carte Nationale d'Identité), emergency travel documents, civil status registration (births, marriages, deaths), French nationality matters, consular registration, electoral registration for French elections, document legalization and authentication, notarial services, and emergency assistance. Services require appointments scheduled through embassy website or phone. French nationals should register with the consulate for emergency notifications. Emergency consular assistance available for French citizens facing arrest, hospitalization, document loss, or urgent situations.Mehr lesenWeniger anzeigen
Handels- und ExportunterstĂĽtzung
France-Austria trade relations position France as Austria's seventh-largest supplier with 2.7% market share and fifth-largest customer according to French Ministry data. French exports to Austria emphasize intermediate goods, professional equipment, and automotive products. Austria's exports to France have created a trade balance showing €1.1 billion deficit for France, with €500 million concentrated in pharmaceuticals. France ranked as Austria's sixth-largest foreign investor, with French investment concentrated 60% in business services and 11% in financial services. Major French investors include Air Liquide (industrial gases), Alcatel Lucent (telecommunications), JC Decaux (outdoor advertising), and VINCI Energies (energy and infrastructure services). The Franco-Austrian Chamber of Commerce (CCFA) facilitates bilateral business relations.Mehr lesenWeniger anzeigen
Kultur- und Bildungsprogramme
France and Austria maintain extensive cultural and educational exchange. French ranks as the most widely studied foreign language in Austria after English, with 9.6% of Austrian students learning French according to French Ministry statistics. The French Lycée in Vienna, founded in 1946, enrolls over 1,900 pupils comprising 39% Austrian nationals, 41% French nationals, and 20% third-country nationals, serving as a bilingual educational bridge. France ranks as the fifth-most popular destination for Austrian university students. Institut français Vienna conducts cultural programming promoting French arts, cinema, literature, and contemporary culture. Scientific cooperation operates through French research organizations (CNRS, INSERM, CEA) and the Hubert-Curien Amadeus Integrated Action Plan, with France ranking as Austria's fifth-largest scientific partner. The Austro-French Centre for Rapprochement in Europe, established in 1978 and based in Vienna, organizes conferences fostering dialogue on European integration, bilateral relations, and Central/Eastern European affairs.Mehr lesenWeniger anzeigen
Zuständigkeitsbereich
Die Botschaft in Wien betreut ganz Österreich einschließlich Wien, Niederösterreich, Oberösterreich, Steiermark, Kärnten, Salzburg, Tirol, Vorarlberg und Burgenland. Die Botschaft betreut auch Monaco für bestimmte diplomatische Funktionen.
Terminvereinbarung
Consular appointments scheduled through embassy website or by phone. Consular Section: WipplingerstraĂźe 24-26, 1010 Vienna, phone +43 720 380 067. Office hours Monday-Friday 09:00-12:30. For emergencies affecting French nationals, contact embassy during office hours or use emergency contact for after-hours situations.