Passport renewal Austria costs €112 for an adult and for anyone aged 12 and over, and €44 for children aged 2 to 12, according to a News.at guide of October 2026 and the Austrian government’s citizens-abroad page updated on 1 January 2026. The standard passport is valid for 10 years. News.at says standard passports are normally sent within five days of application, and express options deliver in two to three working days or the next working day.
If you’re planning passport renewal Austria, the fee jumped in 2025, so older guides quote a lower number. An ORF report says the federal fee for a new passport rose from €75.90 to €112 on 1 July 2025, an increase of more than 47 percent, as part of a savings package. You apply in person at any passport authority in Austria, whatever your place of residence, or at an Austrian embassy or consulate general abroad. This guide covers the fees and the increase, the express options, documents and photo, fingerprints, timing, children, applying abroad, lost passports and the places where the sources disagree. It draws on a municipal fee sheet from Rust (July 2026), News.at (October 2026), the oesterreich.gv.at page for Austrians abroad (updated 1 January 2026), an ORF report on the 2025 increase and a Wohnsitzausland guide (fees as of 1 July 2025). The sources are consistent on the main fees, but the passport authority you visit may add its own requirements, so check with the office before you go. For how renewal works in the United States, see our passport renewal guide.
How Much Does Passport Renewal Austria Cost?
€112 for anyone aged 12 and over, €44 for ages 2 to 12, and free for a first passport for children under 2. The Rust fee sheet and News.at give the same amounts. The express surcharge is added to the base fee.
The Rust sheet says a child under 2 gets a first passport free, and otherwise pays €44. The ID card is valid for 10 years from age 16 and for 5 years for ages 2 to 16, and it is free under age 2.
How Did the Fee Change?
It rose by €36.10, or about 47.6 percent, on 1 July 2025. ORF reports the federal fee going from €75.90 to €112 as part of the 2025 and 2026 savings package. The arithmetic is €112 minus €75.90, which equals €36.10, and €36.10 divided by €75.90 is roughly 0.476. Wohnsitzausland lists the same fees as of 1 July 2025, which suggests no change since.
A guide written before July 2025 would show €75.90 and leave an adult short by €36.10. Over a 10-year validity, the current fee works out to €11.20 per year (€112 divided by 10), compared with €7.59 per year before the increase.
What Do the Express Options Add?
The express passport adds €36 for an adult, and the one-day express adds €214. The arithmetic is €148 minus €112 and €326 minus €112. For children the figures are €23 (€67 minus €44) and €201 (€245 minus €44).
A family of two adults and two children aged 5 and 8 pays €312 on standard passports (€112 twice plus €44 twice). On the two-to-three-day express, the same family pays €430 (€148 twice plus €67 twice). On the one-day express, the total is €1,142 (€326 twice plus €245 twice). The one-day option costs €830 more than the standard one for that family, so it fits an emergency, not a routine renewal.
How Does the Application Work?
Apply in person at a passport authority, bring a current photo and your old passport, and have your fingerprints taken if you are 12 or older. News.at says that in Vienna the authority is the Magistrat, and elsewhere it is the Bezirkshauptmannschaft or the Gemeindeamt or Bürgerservice. You can apply at any Austrian passport authority, regardless of where you live. The Rust sheet lists an appointment line for its own office, and the oesterreich.gv.at page recommends booking.
The documents are as follows, according to News.at.
- A passport photo of 35 by 45 mm (about 1.4 by 1.8 inches), no older than six months.
- Your previous passport or another official photo ID.
- For a first issue, a birth certificate and proof of Austrian citizenship.
- For a name change, a marriage certificate or proof of academic degrees.
Fingerprints are taken from age 12, according to News.at and Wohnsitzausland. The News.at guide notes that requirements can vary by authority, so check with the office responsible before applying.
How Long Does It Take?
Standard passports are normally sent within five days, and abroad you should expect three to five weeks. News.at gives the five-day figure for applications in Austria. The Rust sheet and the oesterreich.gv.at page give no standard processing time. Wohnsitzausland says that abroad, documents are produced centrally in Austria and shipped to the representation, so three to five weeks is typical.
The express options are faster. The two-to-three-day express and the next-working-day express are both listed on the Rust sheet. For applicants abroad, the BMEIA express passport is produced by the State Printing Office by the next working day and sent by DHL, usually arriving within a few working days. A traveler who files at a Vienna office on a Monday and chooses standard service can expect the passport by the following Monday, if the five-day estimate holds.
How Long Is an Austrian Passport Valid?
Ten years for adults. The Rust sheet and Wohnsitzausland both say standard passports are valid for 10 years. Wohnsitzausland says children’s passports have a shorter validity, without giving the number, and the Rust sheet gives none for children either. A parent should ask the passport authority how long a child’s passport lasts.
What Applies to Children?
Minors must attend in person, even as babies, and both legal guardians must consent. The oesterreich.gv.at page says minors must attend for identity verification. Wohnsitzausland says that for children you need consent from both legal guardians and their IDs. The child fee is €44 for ages 2 to 12, and a first passport for a child under 2 is free.
Should You Get an ID Card Instead?
An ID card costs €21 less than a passport, but it serves a narrower purpose. The arithmetic is €112 minus €91. The Rust sheet lists the ID card at €91 from age 16 with 10 years of validity, and €39 for ages 2 to 16 with 5 years of validity. Wohnsitzausland says that since August 2021, Austrian ID cards use the EU-standard format with a chip, a photo and two fingerprints.
The sources don’t say where the ID card is accepted for travel, so check the destination’s entry rules before you swap a passport for a card. A traveler who plans a trip outside Europe should ask the airline and the destination’s embassy whether a card is enough, since a wrong guess costs far more than €21.
How Does Passport Renewal Austria Work Abroad?
Apply in person at the embassy or consulate general for your residence, pay the same €112 and expect a wait of several weeks. The oesterreich.gv.at page, updated on 1 January 2026, says EU residents can apply at their own embassy or at any Austrian representation in the EU, and non-EU residents can apply at the representation for their residence or a closer one. Applications must be submitted in person, and appointments are recommended.
The consular fees match the domestic ones: €112 for a passport, €44 for children aged 2 to 12, and free for children up to their second birthday. A change or addition to an entry costs €42. The BMEIA express passport costs €326, or €245 for applicants under 12. In Germany, the UK, Switzerland and Liechtenstein, some missions can mail the passport in three to seven days.
Honorary consulates accept applications for a surcharge, and the sources disagree on the amount: €30 on the oesterreich.gv.at page and €45 per document on Wohnsitzausland, which dates from July 2025. The government page is newer and official, so use €30 as a starting point and ask the honorary consulate to confirm. Wohnsitzausland says fees abroad are usually paid in local currency at the daily exchange rate.
What If the Passport Is Lost or Stolen?
Report it to the police immediately, then apply for a replacement or an emergency passport. News.at says you report the loss to the police and apply at the passport authority. An emergency passport (Notpass) for urgent travel costs €112. The oesterreich.gv.at page says a short-term emergency passport can be issued abroad for the return trip, and a regular passport can be applied for after returning. Replacing a passport requires presenting the old one for cancellation. Wohnsitzausland says to bring a police report if the passport is lost.
Which Route Fits Which Applicant?
Use a passport authority in Austria if you live there, a mission abroad if you don’t, and express only when you must. The table lines up the options.
How Reliable Are the Sources?
They are official or close to official, and they agree on the main fees. The oesterreich.gv.at page is the Austrian government’s own, and the Rust sheet is a municipal document. News.at is a news site with an October 2026 date, and Wohnsitzausland is a guide with fees as of July 2025. ORF supports the date of the increase.
The only conflict is the honorary consulate surcharge. The standard processing time at consulates rests on one guide, and the five-day figure for Austria rests on one news article, so treat both as estimates.
What Should You Check Before You File?
Confirm your photo, your authority and your timing. Three quick checks save the most time.
- Take a photo that meets the 35 by 45 mm rule and is under six months old.
- Ask the passport authority whether it needs an appointment.
- Count back five days for Austria or five weeks for a mission abroad.
A traveler who lives in Sydney and travels often should apply at least nine months before expiry, according to Wohnsitzausland, and book early because Australia has few full-service representations.
Which Mistakes Delay Passport Renewal Austria?
Using an old fee and bringing a photo older than six months cause most delays. Check each point first.
- Budgeting €75.90, the fee before July 2025.
- Bringing a photo older than six months.
- Forgetting the previous passport or photo ID.
- Skipping the consent of both guardians for a child.
- Sending a baby’s application without the child attending.
- Choosing the one-day express when the two-to-three-day option is enough.
- Paying an honorary consulate surcharge without confirming the amount.
- Waiting until the last month before travel when living abroad.
FAQs
How much does passport renewal Austria cost?
€112 for adults and anyone aged 12 and over, and €44 for children aged 2 to 12.
How long is an Austrian passport valid?
Ten years for adults, according to the Rust fee sheet and Wohnsitzausland.
How long does it take?
Normally within five days in Austria, according to News.at, and three to five weeks abroad.
Is there an express service?
Yes. It costs €148 for an adult and delivers in two to three working days. The one-day express costs €326.
Do I need fingerprints?
Yes, from age 12, according to News.at and Wohnsitzausland.
Can I apply abroad?
Yes, in person at an embassy or consulate general, at the same €112 fee.
Conclusion
Passport renewal Austria costs €112 for an adult since the 1 July 2025 increase, and the passport is valid for 10 years. Apply at least five days before you need it, or several weeks ahead if you live abroad.
