Austrian student visa for Colombian students in Graz.
The 2026 rules for students from Colombia: the money to show, what your documents need and where you apply.
Money to show, under 24
€8,671
a year, about $38,152,400
Your documents need
Apostille
from Ministry of Foreign Relations
To enter Austria
Visa-free
apply in Austria, or from home
The money to show
Under 24
€8,671 a year
€722.58 a month · about $3,179,352 a month, $38,152,400 a year
24 and over
€15,701 a year
€1,308.39 a month · about $5,756,916 a month, $69,084,400 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 Colombia. Your official documents, such as your birth certificate, need an apostille from Ministry of Foreign Relations before you submit them.
Visa-free entry
Citizens of Colombia can enter Austria without a visa for up to 90 days and apply for the residence permit at the immigration office there (the MA 35 in Vienna). The OeAD still recommends applying from home.
Processing time
Usually 4 to 8 weeks for applicants from Colombia; the legal maximum is 90 days. Waiting for an embassy appointment: ~2 weeks.
Specific to Colombia
- Apostille from Cancillería
- Sworn translation to German
- Police clearance from Policía Nacional
Studying in Graz
UNESCO city of design, affordable, vibrant student culture
Universities
17
Average rent
€350-500
Students
60,000+
Immigration office
Magistrat der Stadt Graz, Aufenthalts- und Staatsbürgerschaftsangelegenheiten, Schmiedgasse 26, 8010 Graz
Universities in Graz
University of Graz (30,000+)
TU Graz (16,000+)
Medical University of Graz (4,500+)
FH Joanneum (5,000+)
Common questions from Colombian students
Yes, Colombia is part of the Hague Convention. An apostille from the Cancillería plus a certified German translation is sufficient.
Preguntas frecuentes sobre la visa de estudiante austriaca
El tramite de la visa de estudiante austriaca generalmente toma de 6 a 12 semanas desde la solicitud en la embajada. Se recomienda solicitarla al menos 3 meses antes del inicio de los estudios.
Si tienes menos de 24 anos, debes demostrar 722.58 euros mensuales (8,671 euros anuales). Si tienes 24 anos o mas, se necesitan 1,308.39 euros mensuales (15,701 euros anuales).
Si, los estudiantes de pregrado y posgrado pueden trabajar hasta 20 horas semanales. Necesitas un permiso de trabajo del servicio de empleo (AMS).
Pasaporte vigente, carta de admision universitaria, prueba financiera, seguro medico, certificado de antecedentes judiciales, registro civil de nacimiento, fotos tamano pasaporte y formulario de solicitud completo.
Puedes apelar dentro de las 4 semanas posteriores al rechazo ante el Tribunal Administrativo Federal (BVwG). Revisa los motivos y corrige las deficiencias antes de solicitar nuevamente.
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