🇦🇹 Is Austria safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Austria: 100 diplomatic missions from 91 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Austria
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- No specific travel restrictions apply to Austria at this time
- Dozens of border crossings with Hungary and Slovakia are closed due to foot-and-mouth disease containment
- Open border crossings with Hungary and Slovakia have strict controls; vehicles must drive over disinfection mats
- Police are searching vehicles at border points for meat products
Risk areas and situations
- Increased police presence in public places due to current Middle East events
- Border areas with Hungary and Slovakia face heightened police deployment during the animal disease emergency
Health
- Foot-and-mouth disease detected in Slovak farms; disease does not pose a risk to humans
- Austrian health authorities conduct rigorous checks at the few open border crossings with Hungary and Slovakia
- European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) can be requested or renewed before travel
Emergency numbers in Austria
Embassies and consulates in Austria
100 diplomatic missions from 91 countries, across 12 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇮 Slovenia | 5 | Vienna, Wörgl, Klagenfurt am Wörthersee |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | 4 | St. Pölten, Salzburg, Innsbruck |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 3 | OO II - Viena, Vienna, OSCE - Viena |
| 🇦🇩 Andorra | 1 | Vienna |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 1 | Vienna |
| 🇦🇫 Afghanistan | 1 | Vienna |
| 🇦🇱 Albania | 1 | Vienna |
| 🇦🇲 Armenia | 1 | Vienna |
| 🇦🇴 Angola | 1 | Vienna |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | 1 | |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 1 | Vienna |
| 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan | 1 | Vienna |
…and 79 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Austria is German. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in German, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Austria safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Austria is 1.18/4 (Low risk, level 1 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Austria?
The general emergency number in Austria is 112. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Austria?
Telcomia tracks 100 diplomatic missions from 91 countries in Austria, across 12 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.