Checked on 10 November 2026
Austrian student residence permit: the facts for 2026
The numbers and rules for students from outside the EU who want to study in Austria. Each answer names its official source and the day we last read it. The Austrian authorities decide every case.
How much money do I have to show for an Austrian student visa?
Under 24 you show €722.58 a month, which is €8,671 for one year. From 24 you show €1,308.39 a month, which is €15,701 for one year. You prove the money for twelve months in advance. If your accommodation costs more than €386.43 a month, you show the difference on top.
Source:OeAD, Austria's agency for education and internationalisationChecked on
Does Austria require a blocked account?
No. Austria accepts a savings book or a bank account in your own name that you can use from Austria. A declaration of guarantee (Haftungserklärung) from a person living in the EU or a confirmation of a scholarship also counts.
Source:OeAD, Austria's agency for education and internationalisationChecked on
What does the Austrian student residence permit cost?
The application fee is €218. This amount has applied since 1 January 2026.
Source:OeAD, Austria's agency for education and internationalisationCity of Vienna, immigration office (MA 35)Checked on
Which documents do I need for the application?
A valid passport, a passport photo no older than 6 months, proof of your money, proof of a place to stay in Austria for at least 3 months and proof of health insurance for all risks. For a first application you also need your letter of admission and a police clearance certificate no older than 3 months, legalised and translated.
Source:OeAD, Austria's agency for education and internationalisationChecked on
Where do I apply for the student residence permit?
In person at the Austrian embassy or consulate for the country you live in. You wait abroad for the decision. If you may enter Austria without a visa, you can also apply in Austria after you arrive.
Source:OeAD, Austria's agency for education and internationalisationCity of Vienna, immigration office (MA 35)Checked on
How long does the decision take?
The authority has 90 days to decide. If documents are missing, it has 90 days more. So hand in your application at least 3 months before your semester starts.
Source:OeAD, Austria's agency for education and internationalisationChecked on
What happens after my permit is approved?
You have 3 months to apply for a Visa D. With it you travel to Austria and collect your permit card. The Visa D is issued for 4 months.
Source:OeAD, Austria's agency for education and internationalisationChecked on
What health insurance do I need?
Insurance that covers all risks in Austria. A written statement that you will take the public student insurance (ÖGK) after you arrive is accepted with your application. That insurance costs €78.84 a month in 2026. Travel insurance only counts until you can take it.
Source:OeAD, Austria's agency for education and internationalisationÖGK, Austrian public health insuranceChecked on
How long is the student residence permit valid?
12 months. If your passport runs out sooner, the permit ends with it. You can apply to renew it from 3 months before it ends.
Source:OeAD, Austria's agency for education and internationalisationCity of Vienna, immigration office (MA 35)Checked on
Can I work in Austria on a student residence permit?
Yes, up to 20 hours a week. Your employer applies for a work permit (Beschäftigungsbewilligung) at the public employment service AMS, which grants it without a labour market test.
Source:OeAD, Austria's agency for education and internationalisationChecked on
What is the tuition fee at a public university in Austria?
Most students from outside the EU pay €726.72 a semester plus €26.20 for the students' union. That is €752.92 a semester.
Source:University of Vienna, tuition feeChecked on
When do I have to register my address in Austria?
In your first three days. The OeAD gives the deadline as three working days after you arrive in Austria.
Source:OeAD, Austria's agency for education and internationalisationChecked on
What changed on this page
- : Page published. Every figure read again on its source, except the tuition fee, last read on 28 September 2026.
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