Austrian student visa for Ugandan students in Vienna.
The 2026 rules for students from Uganda: the money to show, what your documents need and where you apply.
Money to show, under 24
€8,671
a year, about USh35,117,550
Your documents need
Full legalisation
Austria does not accept apostilles from here
To enter Austria
Visa D
apply in Kampala
The money to show
Under 24
€8,671 a year
€722.58 a month · about USh2,926,449 a month, USh35,117,550 a year
24 and over
€15,701 a year
€1,308.39 a month · about USh5,298,980 a month, USh63,589,050 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
Full legalisation
Austria does not accept apostilles from Uganda. Your documents need full legalisation: certification by your foreign ministry, then legalisation at the Austrian embassy. This takes longer than an apostille, so start early.
Visa D required
Citizens of Uganda apply at the Austrian embassy in Kampala before travelling to Austria.
Processing time
Usually 8 to 14 weeks for applicants from Uganda; the legal maximum is 90 days. Waiting for an embassy appointment: ~4 weeks.
Specific to Uganda
- UNEB verification
- NCHE equivalency letter
- Police clearance from Uganda Police Force
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+)
Frequently Asked Questions About the Austrian Student Visa
The Austrian student visa typically takes 6 to 12 weeks to process from the date of application at the embassy. It is recommended to apply at least 3 months before the start of your studies.
If you are under 24 years old, you need to show 722.58 euros per month (8,671 euros per year). If you are 24 or older, you need 1,308.39 euros per month (15,701 euros per year).
Yes, bachelor's and master's students can work up to 20 hours per week. You need a work permit from the employment service (AMS).
Valid passport, university admission letter, proof of finances, health insurance, police clearance certificate, birth certificate, passport-sized photos and a completed application form.
You can appeal within 4 weeks of the rejection to the Federal Administrative Court (BVwG). Carefully review the reasons for rejection and address any deficiencies before reapplying.
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