Welcome to our travel information page for attendees of the upcoming Cimuset Conference in Vienna. Whether planning your journey, navigating local currency, or preparing for your stay, we’re here to ensure you have all the essential details to make your trip as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
Here, you’ll find comprehensive information on visa requirements, currency use, credit card acceptance, and other important travel tips, including emergency contact numbers and local customs. For personalized assistance or further inquiries, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly.
This is the standard tourist visa. A type C visa can be issued for a total stay of 90 days within a 180-day period, and entitles the holder to enter and reside in the Schengen area.
Schengen countries: Belgium, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Greece, Spain, France, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland, Sweden; and non-EU Member States Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland.
Passport and Visa requirements
The CIMUSET Conference Vienna 2024 organiser can provide official invitations to delegates upon request. These invitations do not entail any financial obligations from the Local Organizer. Before your appointment, it is recommended that you contact the embassy to find out which documents are required for obtaining a visa. The following details are required for an official invitation:
- Your full name
- Date of birth
- Place of birth
- Country of citizenship (the country that issued your passport)
- Passport number
- Date of expiry of your passport
After submitting all the required information, the invitation letter will be sent as a PDF file to your email.
Austria is a member of the European Community and the economic and currency unions, adopting the Euro (€) as its common currency.
You can find more information here and on level 2 at the newly opened special exhibition CASH.
The following Euro banknotes and coins are in circulation:
- Bank notes of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 Euros
- Coins of 1 and 2 Euros, and 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 Cents (1 Euro = 100 Cents.)
Credit Card
The most popular credits are usually accepted in Vienna, although sometimes their use is subject to a minimum purchase amount. You can use your Maestro card (bank ATM card) almost everywhere – especially in shops – even for small amounts.
Cash dispensers, which are everywhere in the city, allow you to withdraw cash with the most common debit and credit cards.
Currency Exchange
Most banks in Vienna are open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 12.30 pm, from 12:30 pm to 3 pm, and until 5.30 pm on Thursdays. Almost all banks are open over lunchtime in the city centre (1st district).
A tip is traditionally given in many service areas, such as restaurants, taxis, hairdressers, serviced filling stations, etc. This is normally 5 to 10 per cent, with the exact amount depending on the level of satisfaction with the service provided.
Please take a look at the bill. If the tip is already included, do not pay it again.
Austria uses Schuko / Type F sockets. This is the same 2-pin system as in much of continental Europe, including Germany, Greece, Portugal, Sweden, Italy, and Spain.
These sockets take the equivalent 2-pin Schuko or Type F plug, but are also compatible with the Europlug and the CEE 7/7 plug.
The standard voltage is 230 V at a frequency of 50 Hz.
Emergency Numbers
| Single European emergency number | 112 |
| Fire service | 122 |
| Gas emergency | 128 |
| Police | 133 |
| Mountain rescue | 140 |
| Emergency doctor | 141 |
| Crisis hotline | 142 |
| Ambulance service | 144 |
| Emergency services for children and young people | 147 |
| Poison centre | 01 4064343 |
September is the start of autumn in Austria, and the weather can range from summery to chilly, depending on the altitude. The average September high is around 21°C (69°F). Meanwhile, fall is generally quite dry, so you shouldn’t expect anything much more than a rain shower.
Time Zone
In Austria, the standard time is Central European Time (CET; UTC+01:00).
Daylight saving time is observed from the last Sunday in March (02:00 CET) to the last Sunday in October (03:00 CEST).
Welcome to our travel information page for attendees of the upcoming Cimuset Conference in Vienna. Whether planning your journey, navigating local currency, or preparing for your stay, we’re here to ensure you have all the essential details to make your trip as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
Here, you’ll find comprehensive information on visa requirements, currency use, credit card acceptance, and other important travel tips, including emergency contact numbers and local customs. For personalized assistance or further inquiries, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly.
This is the standard tourist visa. A type C visa can be issued for a total stay of 90 days within a 180-day period, and entitles the holder to enter and reside in the Schengen area.
Schengen countries: Belgium, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Greece, Spain, France, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland, Sweden; and non-EU Member States Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland.
Passport and Visa requirements
The CIMUSET Conference Vienna 2024 organiser can provide official invitations to delegates upon request. These invitations do not entail any financial obligations from the Local Organizer. Before your appointment, it is recommended that you contact the embassy to find out which documents are required for obtaining a visa. The following details are required for an official invitation:
- Your full name
- Date of birth
- Place of birth
- Country of citizenship (the country that issued your passport)
- Passport number
- Date of expiry of your passport
After submitting all the required information, the invitation letter will be sent as a PDF file to your email.
Austria is a member of the European Community and the economic and currency unions, adopting the Euro (€) as its common currency.
You can find more information here and on level 2 at the newly opened special exhibition CASH.
The following Euro banknotes and coins are in circulation:
- Bank notes of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 Euros
- Coins of 1 and 2 Euros, and 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 Cents (1 Euro = 100 Cents.)
Credit Card
The most popular credits are usually accepted in Vienna, although sometimes their use is subject to a minimum purchase amount. You can use your Maestro card (bank ATM card) almost everywhere – especially in shops – even for small amounts.
Cash dispensers, which are everywhere in the city, allow you to withdraw cash with the most common debit and credit cards.
Currency Exchange
Most banks in Vienna are open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 12.30 pm, from 12:30 pm to 3 pm, and until 5.30 pm on Thursdays. Almost all banks are open over lunchtime in the city centre (1st district).
A tip is traditionally given in many service areas, such as restaurants, taxis, hairdressers, serviced filling stations, etc. This is normally 5 to 10 per cent, with the exact amount depending on the level of satisfaction with the service provided.
Please take a look at the bill. If the tip is already included, do not pay it again.
Austria uses Schuko / Type F sockets. This is the same 2-pin system as in much of continental Europe, including Germany, Greece, Portugal, Sweden, Italy, and Spain.
These sockets take the equivalent 2-pin Schuko or Type F plug, but are also compatible with the Europlug and the CEE 7/7 plug.
The standard voltage is 230 V at a frequency of 50 Hz.
Emergency Numbers
| Single European emergency number | 112 |
| Fire service | 122 |
| Gas emergency | 128 |
| Police | 133 |
| Mountain rescue | 140 |
| Emergency doctor | 141 |
| Crisis hotline | 142 |
| Ambulance service | 144 |
| Emergency services for children and young people | 147 |
| Poison centre | 01 4064343 |
September is the start of autumn in Austria, and the weather can range from summery to chilly, depending on the altitude. The average September high is around 21°C (69°F). Meanwhile, fall is generally quite dry, so you shouldn’t expect anything much more than a rain shower.
Time Zone
In Austria, the standard time is Central European Time (CET; UTC+01:00).
Daylight saving time is observed from the last Sunday in March (02:00 CET) to the last Sunday in October (03:00 CEST).