Ambassador Eva Nowotny is the official representative of the Republic of Austria in the United States and is responsible for all aspects of the relationship between the two countries. On December 04, 2003 she presented her credentials to President Georg W. Bush at the White House. She is also Permanent Representative of the Observer Mission of Austria to the Organization of American States (OAS) and Ambassador to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.

Deputy Chief of Mission

The position of Deputy Chief of Mission is currently vacant.

Press & Information Service

Mr. Wolfgang Renezeder
E-mail: Contact Us

The main objective of the Press & Information Service is to work closely with the American media as well as Austrian correspondents assigned to the United States. During visits of Austrian dignitaries, the Press Office overlooks all media aspects of their meetings with representatives of the US government. It also keeps the Austrian government informed about the media coverage of Austria in the US. Since 1995, the Press Office co-hosts and updates this website. Every year, thousands of phone- and E-mail inquires from journalists, students and private citizens, are answered promptly. The bimonthly newsletter Austrian Information goes out in printed format to approximately 12,000 readers worldwide.

Austrian Cultural Forum
Ms. Margareta Ploder, Counselor
Tel.: 202-895-6714
E-mail: Contact Us

The Austrian Cultural Forum in Washington, D.C. continues to be a focus of cultural exchange between Austria and the United States. With sufficient space to seat up to 420 people, it is our aim to regularly host cultural, educational, as well as communal events. Together with American and Austrian partner organizations, we are able to present first-rate concerts with performances of classical- and contemporary music as well as jazz. Exhibitions, literary and academic events, film screenings and other special presentations follow suit. Each year, over 10,000 visitors attend our various programs, the majority of which are open to the public.

Visit the official web site at www.acfdc.org


Consular Section
Mr. Gernot Wiedner, Consul General
E-mail: Contact Us

Consulate Office Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday,10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
(except Austrian and U.S. holidays )
 
The Consular Section of the Austrian Embassy provides a variety of services to Americans and foreign nationals traveling to Austria and protects the interests of Austrian citizens in the United States, be they permanent residents or visitors. Furthermore the Consular Section handles all matters in regard to Austrian citizenship. The Consular Section oversees the work of the Passport and Visa Office as well as the Office of Legal and Social Security Affairs.

 PLEASE NOTE: We only reply to inquiries concerning residence permit, passport, visa, social security, etc. within the consular jurisdiction of the Embassy. There are four Austrian Consulates General in the United States. As each one serves clients from a particular region, please contact the appropriate office for assistance. If you reside outside the U.S. please contact the responsible Austrian Embassy or Consulate in your country.

 
Political Section
Mr. Andreas Brandstaetter
 

Economics Section
Mr. Andreas Somogyi
Tel. (202) 895-6713
Fax (202) 895-6750

Office of Science and Technology

Building bridges of knowledge and expertise between Austria and North America” is the motto of the Office of Science & Technology at the Embassy of Austria in Washington, DC. As a strategic crossroads for Austria and North America in the sciences, research, and research policy, the OST's main focus is in the following areas:

    * The establishment and maintenance of a network of Austrian scientists and scholars in North America
    * Policy consulting in the sciences, research and technology
    * Consulting and support in initiation of new R&D cooperation

Visit the official web site at www.ostina.org