![]() A driver's license may be revoked if the driver is under the influence of alcohol or opiates, or the driver is unable to drive due to a physical or mental condition. This applies to all drivers, regardless of whether they reside in Austria or not. However, payment by a payment request form is not possible. Public safety or road surveillance officers have the authority to fine and impose certain traffic offences immediately upon stopping the vehicle. The fines are high, and there is a possibility of exclusion from traffic due to a technical malfunction of the vehicle. Highway tolls must be paid, and the vignette may be bought at petrol stations by the Austrian border or by the Hungarian border when travelling from Serbia.īefore going on the road, it is necessary to check the technical condition of the motor vehicle, especially trucks. Citizens of the Republic of Serbia who have a regulated stay in the Republic of Austria, may exchange their national driver's license for an Austrian one (within 6 months), for all categories of driving, without taking a driving test. Holders of a driver’s license of the Republic of Serbia do not need an international driving permit to drive a motor vehicle when transiting through or entering the territory of the Republic of Austria. During the winter period (1 November−15 April), the use of winter tires on all wheels is mandatory, while in some mountainous regions of Austria it is necessary to have other winter equipment (chains, etc.).Ī driver's license and vehicle registration papers are required to drive a motor vehicle. The entire territory of Austria is connected with several highways or the so-called fast roads (highways without a third stop lane) that enable fast and safe travel. TRANSPORT - As a significant tourist destination, Austria has 6 international airports (Vienna, Salzburg, Klagenfurt, Linz, Graz and Innsbruck), as well as a very good railway network. For several years now, the general crime rate has been declining. However, since the terrorist attack in 2020, the Austrian authorities have been applying increased security measures. SECURITY SITUATION - Austria is listed as one of the safest countries in Europe. You may find current information on the health situation in the country on the website of the World Health Organization. If necessary, contact the nearest general hospital. HEALTH SITUATION - Austria has an excellent network of health facilities which provide good health care. To exercise the right to use health care abroad, it is necessary to obtain a bilingual form before departure, which is issued by the competent branch of the National Health Insurance Fund (which issued the health insurance card). The Social Security Agreement between the Republic of Serbia and the Republic of Austria grants persons insured in the Republic of Serbia, during their private stay in Austria (tourist stay), the right to use health care at the expense of compulsory health insurance only in case of emergency medical care in order to eliminate the immediate danger to life and health. Pets may be brought into the country if they have the prescribed health documentation, with data on vaccinations and a certificate of vaccination against rabies. There is no duty on hand luggage, goods and medicines that are carried for personal use. Over 10,000 euros in cash must be declared upon entry into or exit from Austria. The visa-free regime does not apply to holders of passports of the Republic of Serbia issued by the Coordination Directorate of the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Serbia. ![]() Holders of biometric passports of the Republic of Serbia do not need a visa to stay for up to 90 days in a period of six months from the date of the first entry into a Schengen country. The condition for citizens of the Republic of Serbia to enter the Republic of Austria is that they have a biometric travel document, which must be valid for at least three months after the planned date for leaving the territory of an EU member state. Evidence of vaccination or testing is no longer required for entry and transit. The holder of an emergency travel document in transit requires a visa unless it is a transit on the route a non-Schengen country ―Austria ― a non-Schengen country (e.g., the Republic of Serbia).ĮNTRY REGIME FOR CITIZENS OF THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMICĪll restrictions on entry into Austria related to COVID - 19 are lifted. *Visa-free regime does not apply to holders of passports of the Republic of Serbia issued by the Coordination Directorate of the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Serbia–. Visa is not required for a stay of up to 90 days for a period of six months*.įor holders of national passports and other travel documents: For holders of diplomatic and official passports: ![]()
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