Austria Student Visa Guide
Austria Student Visa Guide
The Austrian student visa is a type D (long-term) visa that foreign students who have been accepted by an educational institution in Austria can apply for. Those who receive a student visa are granted the right to participate in programs such as secondary education, undergraduate, graduate, doctorate, language education and vocational training in Austria.
Student visas are often preferred by foreign nationals who want to attend globally recognized educational programs offered by Austrian universities and then continue working in Austria.
How to Get an Austrian Student Visa?
To obtain an Austrian student visa, you must first apply to an educational institution operating in Austria and be accepted by the institution. After receiving your acceptance letter, you must make a visa appointment from the intermediary institution for the Austrian student visa application from Turkey.
Visa application procedures are completed by applying to the visa application center determined on the visa appointment date with the acceptance letter from the educational institution in Austria and other visa documents; submitting the documents, biometric procedures and paying the visa fee.
When to Apply for an Austrian Student Visa?
You must complete your application for an Austrian student visa at least 4 weeks before the date you plan to go to Austria.
Documents Required for Austria Student Visa
The documents you need to submit for an Austrian student visa are listed below.
- Current passport and photocopies of previous passports/visas, if any
- Austria student visa application form
- Two current biometric photographs
- Student certificate with QR code
- Education acceptance letter
- Tuition fee payment receipt
- Documents regarding educational status
- Documents related to financial eligibility status
- Transportation reservations
- Documentary evidence of accommodation availability
- Travel health insurance policy
- Military service status document
Austrian Education Acceptance Letter
The acceptance letter for an Austrian student visa must be sent by the institution where the education will be received in Austria and must be written on behalf of the visa applicant student. The acceptance letter must include the student's personal information, the name of the accepted education program, and the start and end dates of the program.
The original copy of the education acceptance letter prepared in accordance with the document requirements of the Austrian Consulate General must be submitted in the visa application file together with other required documents.
Austrian Student Health Insurance
For education in Austria, the health insurance policy must have a coverage of at least 30,000 euros, be valid in all Schengen area member countries and cover the expenses of any health-related problems that may occur during your trip to Austria.
Bank Guarantee for Austrian Student Visa
The Austrian student visa bank guarantee is expected to be sufficient to cover various expenses such as transportation, food or accommodation that may arise during the student's planned stay in Austria.
As of 2024, students under the age of 24 must submit a monthly bank account amount of 515.30 euros, and students aged 24 and over must submit a monthly bank account amount of 933.06 euros as proof of an Austrian visa .
Austria Student Visa Application Fee
The Austrian student visa application fee is free for students under the age of 25 and 150 euros for students over the age of 25. Payments for the Austrian student visa application fee are accepted in cash and only in euros at the time of application.
The total cost of applying for an Austrian student visa for 2024, including visa fees, travel insurance, required sworn translation, notary certification and consultancy fees, is an average of 340 euros.
Austrian Education Visa Application Processing Time
Austrian student visas are usually issued within 2 to 4 weeks. The duration of an Austrian student visa may be extended due to reasons such as a busy situation at the relevant foreign mission, a request for additional documents from the applicant during the visa application evaluation process, or the evaluation process falling on a public holiday for Austria or the Republic of Turkey.
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions most frequently asked to our center by those who will study in Austria are answered below.
For what reasons might my Austrian student visa application be rejected?
The three main reasons why Austrian student visa applications are rejected are listed below.
- Doubts about your stay in Austria at the end of your studies
- You do not have the required level of financial resources
- If you submit missing, incorrect or invalid documents in your application file.
If you are denied an Austrian student visa, you can request a re-evaluation of the decision by writing an objection petition within 4 weeks following the visa refusal decision. The new decision can take up to 12 months from the date of submission of the objection petition to the Austrian visa refusal .
Can I Work in Austria with a Student Visa?
Yes, you have the right to work in Austria with a long-term student visa. With an Austrian student work permit, it is possible to work between 10 and 20 hours per week during your studies.
Students who want to work while studying in Austria must apply for an Austrian work permit on behalf of their employer.
Do I Need a Residence Permit to Study at University in Austria?
To study at a university in Austria, you need to obtain a residence permit if your education will last longer than 6 months. Students traveling to Austria with a long-term student visa have the right to obtain an Austrian student residence permit for the duration of their visa validity.
Students who will study at a university in Austria must apply for an Austrian residence permit by applying to the foreigners office authorized for the region they live in after arriving in Austria .
Can I Work in Austria After Graduation?
Yes, it is possible to work in Austria after graduating from an Austrian educational institution. For this, your residence permit must be valid.
What are the types of visas available to study in Austria?
The types of visas that can be applied for in order to study in the Republic of Austria are listed below.
Austria Erasmus visa
Austrian language school visa