Frontier Formalities For detailed information contact the Austrian Embassy or consulate in your country. Travellers arriving from Europe and the Western Hemisphere are not subject to any health restrictions. Austria joined the European Union on January 1, 1995. The customs regulations of the European Union thus are valid for all EU countries. Both Austrian Schillings and foreign currency may be brought into and taken out of Austria without limitation.
Slight fluctuations occur from day to day.
Banks are closed on Saturdays and Sundays. In resort areas, some stores keep limited weekend hours. The credit cards most widely accepted in Austria are American Express, Diners Club, Master Card or Visa. Oil company credit cards are not accepted. Travellers checks are honoured almost universally.