Published: 03.08.2026
Austria has denied entry permits to dozens of Russian diplomats, embassy staff and representatives of international organisations following security checks. According to the source, 70 people failed the checks, while 15 previously expelled diplomats were declared personae non gratae.
According to the source, Austria’s security checks concern Russian diplomats, embassy staff and representatives of international organisations who need entry permits to work in Vienna. The practical consequence for this group is possible denial of entry permission or inability to continue working in Austria, while expelled individuals face a separate exclusion from the country. This does not appear to be a general restriction on Russian citizens planning an ordinary move, but diplomats and international-organisation employees should account for enhanced scrutiny when applying for permits.