In Austria, it is impolite to begin eating before others are ready. Also, punctuality at business meetings is expected.
Tips for the Traveler
Visas : U.S. citizens do not need a visa for tourist or business travel to this country for stays up to 90 days. Any U.S. citizen who wishes to travel to Austria for any purpose other than tourism or business negotiations (e.g. work, study, adoption, immigration, or stays longer than stipulated in the entry requirements) should contact directly, the embassy or nearest consulate.
Health risks: See your doctor at least 4–6 weeks before your trip to allow time for shots to take effect.
Hepatitis A or immune globulin (IG).
As needed, booster doses for tetanus-diphtheria. Hepatitis B vaccine is now recommended for all infants and for children ages 11–12 years who did not complete the series as infants
Time: Austria operates on Greenwich mean time (GMT) plus 1 hour (GMT + 2 during daylight saving time). The country is 1 hour ahead of London, 8 hours behind Tokyo, 6 hours ahead of New York and Montreal, and is in the same time zone as Paris, Berlin, and Rome.
Electricity: Electric current in Austria is 220 volts AC, 50 Hz. Plugs are round. Visitors from abroad who wish to operate personal small electronic items should bring a plug adapter and a transformer.
Weights & Measures: The metric system is used throughout the country.
Tourism: Austria is one of the world's top tourist destinations, with its famous Alps and a wealth of cultural and recreational facilities. A premier winter sports area, the country also has summer music festivals (including the famous Salzburg Festival), lake resorts (especially in Kärnten), medicinal spas, and many museums and other attractions.
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