Austrian student visa for Uruguayan students in Innsbruck.
The 2026 rules for students from Uruguay: the money to show, what your documents need and where you apply.
Money to show, under 24
€8,671
a year, about $U381,524
Your documents need
Apostille
from your issuing authority
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 $U31,794 a month, $U381,524 a year
24 and over
€15,701 a year
€1,308.39 a month · about $U57,569 a month, $U690,844 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 Uruguay. Your official documents, such as your birth certificate, need an apostille before you submit them.
Visa-free entry
Citizens of Uruguay 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 Uruguay; the legal maximum is 90 days. Waiting for an embassy appointment: ~3 weeks.
Specific to Uruguay
- Apostille from Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores
- Sworn translation to German
- Police clearance (Certificado de Buena Conducta)
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+)
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 tenes menos de 24 anos, debes demostrar 722.58 euros mensuales (8,671 euros anuales). Si tenes 24 anos o mas, se necesitan 1,308.39 euros mensuales (15,701 euros anuales).
Si, los estudiantes de grado y posgrado pueden trabajar hasta 20 horas semanales. Se necesita 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.
Podes apelar dentro de las 4 semanas siguientes al rechazo ante el Tribunal Administrativo Federal (BVwG). Revisa los motivos y corregi las deficiencias antes de volver a solicitar.
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