Austrian student visa for Venezuelan students in Klagenfurt.
The 2026 rules for students from Venezuela: the money to show, what your documents need and where you apply.
Money to show, under 24
€8,671
a year, about Bs.346,840
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 Bs.28,903 a month, Bs.346,840 a year
24 and over
€15,701 a year
€1,308.39 a month · about Bs.52,336 a month, Bs.628,040 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 Venezuela. Your official documents, such as your birth certificate, need an apostille before you submit them.
Visa-free entry
Citizens of Venezuela 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 6 to 12 weeks for applicants from Venezuela; the legal maximum is 90 days. Waiting for an embassy appointment: ~4 weeks.
Specific to Venezuela
- Apostille from Cancillería (where obtainable)
- Sworn translation to German
- Police clearance (Certificado de Antecedentes Penales)
Studying in Klagenfurt
Lakeside campus, small-city charm with personal attention
Universities
9
Average rent
€300-450
Students
12,000+
Immigration office
BH Klagenfurt, Bezirkshauptmannschaft Klagenfurt-Land, Völkermarkter Ring 19, 9020 Klagenfurt
Universities in Klagenfurt
University of Klagenfurt (11,000+)
FH Kärnten (2,500+)
Common questions from Venezuelan students
Some Austrian embassies accept statutory declarations or alternative documentation when Venezuelan government offices are inaccessible. Verify directly with the Austrian Embassy handling your application.
Yes. Many Venezuelan students apply through the Austrian Embassy in Bogotá, Colombia or other nearby representations.
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, 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 siguientes 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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