This article gives the contact details of Austria's embassy in India, lists its honorary consulates, and sets out the agreements on travel, mobility and residence recorded in the MEA bilateral brief of April 2026. It is written for Austrian nationals in India and for Indian travellers, students, workers and businesses dealing with Austria. Contact details are taken from the MEA Protocol Division register, read on 24 September 2026, and should be confirmed with the embassy before use.

Embassy of Austria, New Delhi

The head of mission listed in the register is H.E. Dr. Robert Zischg, Ambassador.

Honorary consulates

The register lists honorary consulates of Austria in Chennai, Goa, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai.

National day

Austria's national day is 26 October.

Mobility and migration agreements

According to the MEA brief of April 2026, the Comprehensive Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement (CMMPA) was signed in September 2023 and provides a framework for mobility between the two countries. The brief's list of agreements in force includes it as an MoU on Comprehensive Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement and dates it May 2023.

The list also includes an MoU on a Joint Declaration on a Working Holiday, dated January 2023. Anyone interested should confirm the current rules and eligibility with the Embassy of Austria.

Social security

A Social Security Agreement between India and Austria, dated February 2013, is among the agreements in force. Workers and employers should ask the relevant authorities in either country how it applies to them.

Agreements for diplomats

Two agreements in force concern diplomatic staff: an MoU on Gainful occupation for family members of Diplomatic staff (January 2023) and an MoU on Exemption of visa requirements for diplomatic passports holders (May 2023). The visa exemption applies to holders of diplomatic passports only.

Air services

The agreements in force include an Air Services Agreement (October 1989) and an MoU on Air Services, amended and signed in June 1997. The brief does not give information on current flights between India and Austria, and travellers should check current services with the airlines.

Students

Figures for Indian students in Austria, and the academic links between the two countries, are given in the culture article. The brief does not describe student visa rules, and students should confirm current requirements with the Embassy of Austria before applying.

Visas

Travellers, students and workers going to Austria should check current requirements with the Embassy of Austria in New Delhi before making plans.

Honorary consuls

Honorary consuls have limited powers and do not offer the full range of services provided by the Embassy. Visa, passport and other consular requirements should always be confirmed with the Embassy of Austria in New Delhi.