Austria

About the Austria passport

The Austria passport ranks #3 globally with elite international mobility, granting visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 182 of 199 countries. Alongside Belgium and Denmark, it sits among the world's strongest travel documents. Holders cover 91% of the world without advance visa arrangements, placing them well above the global average. That figure breaks down as: 129 require no visa at all, 8 accept an electronic travel authorization, 45 offer visa on arrival.

Tax in Austria

Austria applies a top marginal income tax rate of 55% and a capital gains tax rate of 27%. The country operates a high tax regime, under which residents pay tax on worldwide income at high marginal rates. Those considering Austria for relocation should account for the high worldwide income tax exposure when structuring international income.

Bloc and regional context

Austria is a member of the European Union, granting holders the right to live, work, and study across 27 EU member states plus 4 Schengen associates.

Where Austria passport holders can travel

Austria passport holders have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to the following 164 destinations:

AlbaniaAndorraAngolaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaAustraliaBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBoliviaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBrazilBruneiBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCanadaChileChinaColombiaComorosCosta Rica

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