Austrian student visa for Ecuadorian students in Vienna.
The 2026 rules for students from Ecuador: the money to show, what your documents need and where you apply.
Money to show, under 24
€8,671
a year, about $9,451
Your documents need
Apostille
from your issuing authority
To enter Austria
Visa D
apply in Quito
The money to show
Under 24
€8,671 a year
€722.58 a month · about $788 a month, $9,451 a year
24 and over
€15,701 a year
€1,308.39 a month · about $1,426 a month, $17,114 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 Ecuador. Your official documents, such as your birth certificate, need an apostille before you submit them.
Visa D required
Citizens of Ecuador apply at the Austrian embassy in Quito before travelling to Austria.
Processing time
Usually 6 to 10 weeks for applicants from Ecuador; the legal maximum is 90 days. Waiting for an embassy appointment: ~3 weeks.
Specific to Ecuador
- Apostille from Cancillería
- Sworn translation to German
- Police clearance (Record Policial)
Studying in Vienna
Austria's capital, world-class education, culture and quality of life
Universities
23
Average rent
€450-650
Students
200,000+
Immigration office
MA35, Einwanderung und Staatsbürgerschaft (Immigration and Citizenship), Friedrich-Schmidt-Platz 3, 1080 Wien
Universities in Vienna
University of Vienna (85,000+)
TU Wien (30,000+)
WU Vienna (21,000+)
BOKU Vienna (12,000+)
University of Applied Arts Vienna (1,800+)
Medical University of Vienna (8,000+)
MDW Vienna (3,000+)
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 estudios.
Si tienes menos de 24 anos, debes demostrar 722.58 euros mensuales (8,671 euros anuales). Si tienes 24 anos o mas, necesitas 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, comprobante financiero, seguro medico, certificado de antecedentes penales, partida 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 del rechazo y corrige las deficiencias antes de volver a solicitar.
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