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Canada relates to Austria on many issues. The two countries have strong people-to-people ties and also relate in terms of trade and investment as well as academic and youth exchanges. Canada exports a range of products to Austria including machinery, aircraft products, and vehicles.

Austria has a lot of tourist attractions that pull thousands of Canadians to it every year. Among the top tourist attractions are the Hochosterwitz Castle, Eisriesenwelt Cave, Schafberg, Hohenwerfen Castle, Grossglockner Alpine Road, to mention a few.

Whether you are traveling to Austria for tourism, business or any other purpose, it is important to have the right Austria travel insurance to cover you in case of any form of emergency and accidents that could happen while outside Canada.

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Basic Information About Austria

Some important information on Austria Travel Insurance that we think you’ll want to know before you travel.

Name Value
Currency Euro
Most common languages spoken Austrian German, German, Hungarian and Slovenian
Capital Vienna
Continent Europe
Population Approx. 8.8 million
Plug type Plug type C and F
Driving side Right-hand side
Seasons
  • Spring - March to May
  • Summer - June to August
  • Autumn - September to November
  • Winter - December to February
Laws Local laws and customs

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Austria Security Measures for travelers

The decision to travel to Austria is yours and you are also responsible for your personal safety abroad. However, we provide you timely and reliable information in our Travel Advice to help you to make a well-informed decision as regards traveling to Austria or abroad.

Risk Level

Austria – Take normal security precautions

Entry / Exit requirements

Just like other countries, Austria decides who enters or leaves its borders and the Government of Canada cannot intervene on your behalf if you do not meet the entry or exit requirements of the country.

The information on this page was obtained from the authorities of Austria; however, it can change at any time. Moreover, you can verify the information with foreign diplomatic missions and consulates in Canada.

Passport

The entry requirements that apply to you depend on the type of passport you use for travel. Check with your transportation company to find out about passport requirements before you travel.

  • Regular Canadian Passport - Since Austria is a Schengen area country, you are expected to hold a passport valid for a minimum of 3 months beyond your duration of stay in Austria.
  • Passport for official travel - Different rules may apply. Learn more about official travel here.
  • Other travel documents - The rules that apply when traveling with a temporary passport or an emergency travel document may differ. Find out about entry rules from the closest diplomatic mission for Austria before you leave.

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Austria Healthcare

Austria has both public and private hospitals and health care centers. Austria healthcare facilities and quality are one of the best in the world. Medical treatments could be expensive especially if you do not have an Austria travel insurance policy. In addition, some hospitals may require cash payment. So, you need to travel with enough money to cover potential costs and the right Austria travel insurance for the adequate coverage you need.

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Austria Travel Insurance News

Canadian travelers buying insurance ought to learn from the case of a man who travelled from Vancouver to Mexico and in the processed was faced with a huge medical bill.

An Australian man Ryan Maudlen and an Austrian woman Katharina Reigl lived in Vancouver for two years before embarking on a lifetime trip. They had a plan to travel to South America but ended up in the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, according to their friend Ryan Mulligan.

The problem began when Maudlen, who has Crohn’s disease, collapsed and was rushed to hospital in Playa del Carmen. According to Reigl, he had a perforation of his intestines and all the liquid in his stomach spilled out of his body.

He ended up with blood poisoning and was placed on a medically-induced coma. As a result, his bills were over $100,000 and he requires an additional $100,000 to be airlifted back home. According to Reigl, Maudlen had bought travel insurance from a UK company. The company initially offered to cover the cost but later reversed its position.

Reigl believes that the claims were denied because Maudlen had a pre-existing condition and she didn’t think he disclosed the condition when he purchased the coverage. Meanwhile, his parents mortgaged their home to help pay some of the bills. Also, his friends raised over $80,000 in a crowdfunding campaign also to help.

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