Austrian student visa for Chinese students in Innsbruck.
The 2026 rules for students from China: the money to show, what your documents need and where you apply.
Money to show, under 24
€3,619
a year, about ¥67,634
Your documents need
Apostille
from Local notary office
To enter Austria
Visa D
apply in Beijing
The money to show
Under 24
€8,671 a year
€722.58 a month · about ¥5,636 a month, ¥67,634 a year
24 and over
€15,701 a year
€1,308.39 a month · about ¥10,205 a month, ¥122,468 a year
If your rent is above €386.43 a month, you need to show more. Local amounts are approximate. Source: OeAD 2026.
Your documents and the visa
Apostille
Austria accepts apostilles from China. Your official documents, such as your birth certificate, need an apostille from Local notary office before you submit them.
Visa D required
Citizens of China apply at the Austrian embassy in Beijing before travelling to Austria.
Processing time
Usually 6 to 8 weeks for applicants from China; the legal maximum is 90 days. Waiting for an embassy appointment: ~3 weeks.
Specific to China
- CHSI verification + notarization + apostille (2-3 weeks)
- Gaokao/degree certificate notarization
- Police clearance from local PSB
Studying in Innsbruck
Alpine university city, outdoor lifestyle meets academic excellence
Universities
12
Average rent
€400-550
Students
34,000+
Immigration office
BH Innsbruck, Bezirkshauptmannschaft Innsbruck, Innrain 34, 6020 Innsbruck
Universities in Innsbruck
University of Innsbruck (28,000+)
Medical University of Innsbruck (3,500+)
MCI Innsbruck (3,500+)
Common questions from Chinese students
Yes, Chinese students must verify their educational credentials through CHSI (China Higher Education Student Information). This takes 2-3 weeks and is required before the apostille process.
奥地利学生签证常见问题
奥地利学生签证通常从在大使馆提交申请之日起需要6至12周的处理时间。建议在开学前至少3个月提交申请。
如果您未满24岁，需要证明每月722.58欧元（每年8,671欧元）。如果您年满24岁或以上，需要每月1,308.39欧元（每年15,701欧元）。
可以，本科生和硕士生每周可以工作最多20小时。您需要从就业服务机构（AMS）获得工作许可。
有效护照、大学录取通知书、财务证明、健康保险、无犯罪记录证明、出生证明、护照尺寸照片以及填写完整的申请表。
您可以在被拒之日起4周内向联邦行政法院（BVwG）提出上诉。仔细查看拒签原因，在重新申请前补齐所有不足之处。
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