Business travelers to Austria seeking appointments with U.S. Embassy Vienna officials should contact the Commercial Section in advance. There are no travel advisories specifically for Austria, nor are visas necessary for visits to Austria lasting less than three months. Non-EU citizens will require a residence permit for longer stays. Business visits or events are not recommended during these two months. Many offices and businesses close Friday afternoons, reflecting the widely implemented 38.5 hour work week.
Direct flights connect Vienna to several U.S. cities.
Air travel between major cities in Austria and in the region is available, and overland travel by train or bus, also to neighboring countries, is comfortable and reliable. Taxi service is readily available, but they are generally requested by telephone or hired at designated taxi-stands. It is difficult to hail cabs in the street. Major Austrian cities have efficient public transportation systems, including buses, subways, and streetcars. Car rental agencies are located in major cities, with most major U.S. rental agencies represented.