The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Vienna is the United Arab Emirates’s diplomatic mission to Austria, with additional accreditation to Hungary, Slovakia and Republik Slowenien.. Emirati citizens living in Austria turn to its consular section for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | Chimanistraße 36, 1190 Vienna, Austria |
| Telephone | +43 1 368 14 55 |
| Fax | +43 1 368 44 85 |
| viennaemb@mofa.gov.ae | |
| Website | www.mofa.gov.ae/en/missions/vienna |
| Social Media | X · Instagram |
| Head of Mission | Maitha Ahmed Hassan Ahmed Alhosani, Chargée d’affaires a.i. |
| Also accredited to | Hungary, Slovakia and Republik Slowenien. |
Consular Section
Opening Hours – Consular Section
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 - 13:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 13:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 13:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 13:00 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 13:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may differ on public holidays. Please confirm before your visit.
Location of the Embassy
The embassy and its staff
The embassy is currently led by Maitha Ahmed Hassan Ahmed Alhosani as Chargée d’affaires ad interim since June 2026; no ambassador is listed at the moment. From Vienna, the embassy is also responsible for Hungary, Slovakia and Republik Slowenien.. The embassy’s diplomatic staff numbers 6, according to the Austrian Foreign Ministry. Separate from the embassy, the United Arab Emirates keeps a permanent mission to the United Nations and other international organisations in Vienna; those missions do not handle consular matters for the public.
Consular services
Services for Emirati citizens and visitors include:
- Emirati passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification and legalisation of documents and signatures
- Powers of attorney and other notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions and social security abroad
- Citizenship and residence register matters
Fees and current requirements are published on the embassy website (https://www.mofa.gov.ae/en/missions/vienna).
Documents checklist
What Emirati citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Emirati government information:
Renewing a UAE passport abroad
- Possible when the passport has expired or has one year or less of validity left
- Apply online through ICP or the MoFA smart services with UAE PASS (“Renew Passports of UAE Nationals Abroad”) and note the reference number
- A personal photo meeting ICAO standards (not identical to the current passport photo)
- A letter from the embassy confirming the reason for your stay abroad (e.g. study, treatment or work)
- Hand in the original passport and photo at the embassy, pay the fee there and collect the renewed passport later
Sources: Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship (ICP) – renew passports of UAE nationals abroad, UAE Government portal (u.ae) – the Emirati passport (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Walk-in visits are possible during public hours; ask in advance whether your specific service needs a booked slot.
Visa and entry information
Austrian citizens need no visa for the United Arab Emirates and must travel with a passport. Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months. Austria’s travel advice for the United Arab Emirates: security risk (level 2 of 4).
Other consulates and embassies in Vienna
162 other countries are represented in Vienna, among them: Albania (embassy), Algeria (embassy), Andorra (embassy), Angola (embassy), Argentina (embassy), Armenia (embassy), Australia (embassy), Azerbaijan (embassy), Bangladesh (embassy), Barbados (honorary), Belarus (embassy), United Kingdom (embassy), United States (embassy), Uruguay (embassy), Uzbekistan (embassy), Uzbekistan (honorary), Venezuela (embassy), Vietnam (embassy), Yemen (embassy), Zambia (honorary). The full list of all 163 missions is on the overview page for Austria.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Austrian public holidays and on Emirati holidays such as National Day (2 December). Check the website before visiting around public holidays.
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Vienna
At what times can I visit the Emirati Embassy?
Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 13:00.
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Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs (BMEIA) – diplomatic and consular list, BMEIA travel information for the United Arab Emirates, www.mofa.gov.ae/en/missions/vienna. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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