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Arrival in Vienna

Transfer

Entry, insurance and illness

Arrival in Vienna:

Day of arrival is normally Sunday. It is possible to consult with our booking office, and arrange an alternative day of arrival.

• Taxi:
  You can take a taxi from the airport or railway station to your chosen accommodation. Price from the railway station: EUR 15 – EUR 20. Price from the airport: approx EUR 25 – EUR 40.
• Bus:
  From the airport you should take the bus to the „Wien-Suedbahnhof“ station and then a taxi to your accommodation. The price of the bus is: EUR 6 one-way, EUR 11 return. Times of departure: every 30 minutes from 6.05 am to 0.05 pm. Length of trip: approx. 30 min.
• Train: From the airport you should take the „City Airport Train“ to station Wien-Mitte – „City Air Terminal“ and then a taxi to your accommodation. Price of the train is EUR 8 one way, EUR 15 return. Time of departure: every 30 minutes from 6.05 am to 11.35 pm. Length of trip: 16 minutes. On departure you can check-in directly at Wien-Mitte – „City Air Terminal“. More information is available at http://www.cityairporttrain.com .

ActiLingua Transfer Service

If you have pre-booked our transfer service, and provided us with the precise details of your arrival in advance, you will be met by a driver holding a sign with your name and an ActiLingua logo on it. You will be met by a driver either at the airport (in the arrivals hall) or at the railway station (directly on the platform ).

Tips on entry, insurance and illness

Entry to Austria & Visa Information

Should you need a visa for Austria, please ensure that you leave enough time to complete the relevant paper work. For the latest information on visa requirements, contact the Austrian embassy or consulate in your country. More Information

In Austria, all residents need to register their stay at the local registration office within 3 days of their arrival. Your host will be happy to tell you how to find the local office. Office hours are usually Monday to Friday 8.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.. In order to register successfully you will need a valid passport (no copies!) and the appropriate registration form for foreign nationals. The form needs to be signed by your host. Before you leave, you will also need to give this office notice of your departure.

In case of illness or accident

Please notify the school office immediately. We will call a doctor for you if necessary and try and help you as swiftly as possible. Our staff will support you as much as possible.

Insurance

If you are from a European Union country, please bring your E111 form or your "European Medical Insurance Card" which will automatically entitle you to medical treatment in Austria; otherwise please do not forget to take out adequate health insurance before you leave home. If you wish to take out health, accident, liability and luggage insurance directly in Vienna , you can do so on the day of your arrival as follows: Costs: EUR 13 per week (Europe), EUR 17 per week (World).