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EU/EEA and Swiss students do not need a visa but must complete local registration, and those staying more than three months generally need a registration certificate. Third-country students may need Visa C for up to 90 days, Visa D for 91 days to six months, or a Residence Permit–Student for stays longer than six months. The correct route depends on nationality, legal residence and programme.

Completed and signed Residence Permit–Student application form: Confirm the exact list with the responsible Austrian representation and residence authority.

Valid passport; first-time applications also require copies of all passport pages: Confirm the exact list with the responsible Austrian representation and residence authority.

ICAO-compliant passport photograph, 3.5 × 4.5 cm, no more than six months old: Confirm the exact list with the responsible Austrian representation and residence authority.

Admission letter or notification from the Austrian higher-education institution: Confirm the exact list with the responsible Austrian representation and residence authority.

Proof of sufficient financial means for 12 months and, if requested, evidence of the funds’ origin: Confirm the exact list with the responsible Austrian representation and residence authority.

Declaration of regular expenses such as loans or maintenance obligations: Confirm the exact list with the responsible Austrian representation and residence authority.

Proof of accommodation in Austria for at least three months: Confirm the exact list with the responsible Austrian representation and residence authority.

Proof of health insurance covering all risks in Austria; travel insurance for entry where applicable: Confirm the exact list with the responsible Austrian representation and residence authority.

Police clearance certificate for first-time applications, normally not older than three months, legalised and translated as required: Confirm the exact list with the responsible Austrian representation and residence authority.

Legalised and certified translations of foreign documents where required: Confirm the exact list with the responsible Austrian representation and residence authority.

Additional civil-status or case-specific documents requested by the residence authority: Confirm the exact list with the responsible Austrian representation and residence authority.

Proof of fee payment and appointment/submission confirmation: Confirm the exact list with the responsible Austrian representation and residence authority.

Processing time: Up to 90 days; complex cases may take longer

Visa fee: Residence Permit–Student application: €218 for applications submitted from 1 January 2026. Visa D: €195 for applicants aged six or older. Additional document, legalisation, translation or se…