Einreiseverbot
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Glossary

Entry ban

An entry ban (Einreiseverbot) prohibits a third-country national from entering and staying in the territory of the member states for a defined period.

In brief

The entry ban (Einreiseverbot) under section 53 FPG is issued by the Federal Office for Immigration and Asylum, usually together with a return decision. Because the measure leads to a SIS alert, it generally bars re-entry across the entire Schengen area, not just Austria.

An entry ban requires that the person concerned poses a threat to public order and security. The authority must make a case-by-case threat assessment (Gefährdungsprognose) and set the duration in proportion to the conduct established. A purely formulaic justification does not support an entry ban.

When setting the length, the authority must weigh the person's private and family life and the principle of proportionality. A final entry ban is not permanent: where circumstances change significantly, an application to have it lifted or shortened can be filed.

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Legal basis

  • § 53 FPG

Statutory texts for orientation; the version in force at the relevant time prevails.

This explanation gives a general overview of Austrian law and does not replace advice in an individual case. The specific circumstances of your case are always decisive.

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