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on March 4th, 2024 (JST) current information.
Furthermore, the details under "Visa" and "Passport" are for Japanese nationals.
This information is likely to change suddenly, so please contact the relevant official authority (e.g., embassy) for the latest information.

Immigration and Visa

Visa

Not required for a tourism visit that is no more than ninety days.

Passport

Your passport must be valid for at least three months from the date of departure from Austria or another country in the Schengen Area.

  • Schengen Agreement
    As of March 2024, countries in the Schengen Area are Iceland, Italy, Estonia, Austria, Holland, Greece, Croatia, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, Slovakia, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Norway, Hungary, Finland, France, Belgium, Poland, Portugal, Malta, Latvia, Lithuania, Lichtenstein, and Luxembourg. Effective March 31, 2024, Romania and Bulgaria will partially join the Schengen Area (no checks for air- or sea-travel to/from other Schengen Area countries).
    When entering from Japan or another country outside of the Schengen Area, complete immigration and customs clearance upon arriving at the first country in the area during your visit.

Quarantine

When visiting from Japan, it is prohibited to bring the following items into Austria.

  • a. Meat, meat products (ham, sausages, or other processed foods containing meat)
  • b. Milk, dairy products (up to 2 kg of powdered baby formula or baby food for personal use is permitted)
  • c. Vegetables
  • d. Fruit (excluding bananas, pineapples, coconuts, dates, and durians)
  • e. Plants (including seeds)
  • The types of controlled items may change depending on circumstances such as contagious disease outbreaks.

Customs

Bringing in e-cigarettes

Travelers entering the country from non-EU countries by air may bring in up to the equivalent of €430 tax-free for personal use.

For bringing and possession of tax-free cigarettes

  • Tobacco products (only for those aged 17 or older): 200 cigarettes, 100 cigarillos, or 50 cigars or 250 g of other tobacco products (e.g., cut tobacco, heated tobacco).
  • For a combination of the above types, a total weight of 250 g or less. Alcohol (only for those aged 17 or older): 4 L wine, 16 L beer, 2 L other alcoholic beverages up to 22% volume, 1 L other alcoholic beverages over 22% volume.
  • Other goods: Value of EUR 430 per item purchased outside the EU (EUR 150 for those younger than 15).
  • Equivalent of EUR 10,000 or more in cash: Must declare when carrying it in or out of the country.

Time difference and Daylight Saving Time

Time difference

There is an 8-hour time difference between Japan and Austria. Subtract 8 from the hour in Japan. In other words, 7:00 AM in Japan is 11:00 PM on the previous day in the Austria. The time difference is 7 hours during daylight savings.
Daylight savings is from 2:00 AM (3:00 AM) on the last Sunday of March until 3:00 AM (2:00 AM) on the last Sunday of October.

Climate

Climate

Austria is very cold in the winter. When considering clothing, prepare as if for slightly colder temperatures than Hokkaido.
In summer, there are heat waves some years, but some days are quite cool, for example when it rains, so a cardigan or other protection from the cold is essential.

  • Monthly average temperature and precipitation

    The average maximum temperature in Tokyo and Vienna, The average minimum temperature in Tokyo and Vienna

    month The average maximum temperature in Tokyo The average minimum temperature in Tokyo The average maximum temperature in Vienna The average minimum temperature in Vienna
    Jan. 10℃ 2℃ 4℃ -1℃
    Feb. 10℃ 2℃ 6℃ 1℃
    Mar. 13℃ 5℃ 10℃ 4℃
    Apr. 18℃ 10℃ 16℃ 8℃
    May 23℃ 15℃ 21℃ 12℃
    Jun. 25℃ 18℃ 24℃ 15℃
    Jul. 28℃ 23℃ 27℃ 17℃
    Aug. 31℃ 24℃ 27℃ 17℃
    Sep. 27℃ 21℃ 21℃ 14℃
    Oct. 23℃ 15℃ 15℃ 9℃
    Nov. 17℃ 10℃ 8℃ 4℃
    Dec. 13℃ 5℃ 5℃ 1℃

    The average precipitation in Tokyo and Vienna

    month The average precipitation in Tokyo The average precipitation in Vienna
    Jan. 50mm 20mm
    Feb. 60mm 30mm
    Mar. 120mm 40mm
    Apr. 130mm 40mm
    May 140mm 60mm
    Jun. 170mm 60mm
    Jul. 150mm 70mm
    Aug. 170mm 70mm
    Sep. 210mm 50mm
    Oct. 200mm 30mm
    Nov. 90mm 40mm
    Dec. 50mm 30mm

Currency and Exchange Rate, Tax, Currency exchange, Tip

Currency and Exchange Rate

The currency is the Euro (denoted as €, Euro, or Eur, for short), which is divided into cents. In German, these are pronounced Oyro and Tsent, respectively.
EUR 1 is 100 cents, approx. 163 yen (as of March 18, 2024).
Banknotes are available in 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 Euros.
Coins are available in 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 cents and in 1 and 2 Euros.

Tax

In Austria, a 20% value-added tax is applied to almost all products (10% for books and foods). Travelers who live outside the EU can complete the required tax refund procedure to receive a refund of up to about 15% for products with 20% value-added tax. However, in practice, the actual amount received will be that after the commission for the tax exemption procedure agency is deducted. Refunds are only available for purchases of €75.01 or more per receipt and only for items that are taken out of the EU without being used.

Tip

Although a service charge is included in the prices of restaurants and hotels, there is a custom of paying tips (called Trinkgeld in German) in Austria. It is a gratuity expressing your gratitude for a person providing you with a service, so the amount varies depending on whether you have made a special request or how satisfied you are with the service, for example. Use the following amounts as a guide.

  • Taxis: About 10% of the fare (about EUR 1 to 5). Tip well if you have a lot of luggage to put in the trunk.
  • Restaurants: Though it depends on the quality of the restaurant, generally tip 10%. When paying at your table, it is customary to round up to a whole number.
  • Hotels: Tip bellhops and room service about EUR 1 to 5.
  • Bathrooms: If there is a cleaning person sitting behind a tray for money, tip about 20 to 50 cents.

Voltage and plug

Voltage

The voltage is 230V and the frequency is 50 Hz.
The most common type of plug is the C-type, with two rounded pins sticking out. The SE type is also used to an extent. When using electrical products from Japan, if the adapter can handle up to 240V, then they can be used with a plug converter. However, some products are not compatible, so be sure to check the voltage display on its AC adapter or charger. Products that are not compatible will need a transformer.

Video and DVD

Video and DVD

The TV and video system in Austria differs from that of Japan, so media from Austria cannot be played on ordinary media players in Japan. If a DVD displays the same region code as Japan (2), then it can be played on a computer, but the DVD cannot be played on ordinary DVD players. (Can be played on a region-free DVD player)

Blu-ray system

Blu-ray discs from Austria are region B and cannot be played on regular Blu-ray players in Japan that has a region code of A.

Mail

Mail

Regular post office hours: Mon. to Fri. 8:00 to 18:00, Sat. 9:00 to 12:00, closed on Sun., Hol. Hours vary, with some post offices closing for lunch for one or two hours, for example.

Postal Fees

International mail to Japan is generally handled as economy or priority mail. Priority mail arrives in Japan in 2 to 6 days, and the estimated time of arrival is not shown for economy.
When sending to Japan, a postcard or letter is €1.90 for economy and €2.10 for priority up to 20 g. Mail up to 75 g is €2.70 for economy and €2.90 for priority.

Phone Call

How to phone

Telephoning Japan from Austria

STEP1

dial 00 (International telephone identification number)

STEP2

81 (Country Code, Japan )

STEP3

Other parties telephone number (Remove the first 0 for area codes and mobile telephone numbers)

Telephoning Austria from Japan

When calling Austria (01)1234567
STEP1

Phone carrier identification number

  • 0033 (NTT Communications)
  • 0061 (SoftBank)
  • Not required on a mobile phone
STEP2

010

STEP3

43 (Country Code, Austria)

STEP4

Other parties telephone number (Remove the first 0 of the area code)

  • *1.On a mobile phone, instead of 010, hold down 0 until + appears, then add the country code and the phone number.
  • Pre-registration to World Call is required for NTT DoCoMo.

Holiday / National holiday

Holiday / National holiday

Many holidays are related to Christianity, and holidays with dates that are varied by year. Also note that some museums and other facilities are closed or have shorter hours on December 24, 25, 26, and 31 and January 1.

2024

  • Jan. 1: New Year's (Neujahr)
  • Jan. 6: Epiphany (Heilige Drei Konige)
  • Mar. 31: Easter (Ostern)*1
  • Apr. 1: Easter Monday (Ostermontag)*1
  • May. 1: National Holiday (Staatsfeiertag)
  • May. 9: Corpus Christi (Christi Himmelfahrt)*1
  • May. 19: Whit Sunday (Pfingsten)*1
  • May. 20: Whit Monday (Pfingstmontag)*1
  • May. 30: Corpus Christi (Fronleichnam)*1
  • Aug. 15: Assumption of Mary (Maria Himmelfahrt)
  • Oct. 26: National Day (Nationalfeiertag)
  • Nov. 1: All Saints' Day (Allerheiligen)
  • Dec. 8: Immaculate Conception (Maria Empfangnis)
  • Dec. 25: Christmas (Weihnachtstag)
  • Dec. 26: St. Stephen's Day (Stephanstag)
  • *1.Dates differ each year for some holidays.

Language

Language

German

Business hours, etc

Business hours

Below is a guide for general business hours. There is about a 30 min. to 2 hours difference between stores.

Banks

Hours vary widely by bank and branch, but most are typically open on weekdays between 9:00 and 15:00 (though some close for lunch). They are closed on weekends and public holidays.

Department stores and shops

Mon.-Fri. 10:00-18:00. Sat. until 13:00 or 17:00 depending on the shop. Closed on Sundays and holidays.

Restaurants

In general, lunch is from about 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM and dinner from about 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM.

Age Limit

The age restrictions for alcohol consumption and smoking in Austria vary by state. In Vienna, alcohol is prohibited for those under 16 and smoking is prohibited for those under 18. When renting a vehicle, age restrictions vary with the car rental company and the type of vehicle, and a credit card is requested.

Smoking

Smoking is prohibited in airports, train stations, and on trains. Indoors at restaurants and cafés, smoking is prohibited. Smoking is allowed at tables outside.

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