In short: To study in Austria as an international student you apply for: Residence permit - Student (Aufenthaltsbewilligung Student). In person at the Austrian representation abroad; visa-free nationals may apply in Austria after lawful entry. Application fee EUR 218. Decision at the latest within 90 days. Every line on this page was read on an official page, which is linked beside it; the facts were last checked on 6 October 2026.
| Visa or permit | Residence permit - Student (Aufenthaltsbewilligung Student) |
|---|---|
| Application fee | EUR 218 (oesterreich.gv.at) |
| Money to show | EUR 722.58 per month (2026, under 24); EUR 1,308.39 from age 24 (migration.gv.at) |
| Processing time | Decision at the latest within 90 days. (oesterreich.gv.at) |
| Where you apply | In person at the Austrian representation abroad; visa-free nationals may apply in Austria after lawful entry. (migration.gv.at) |
| Last checked |
Authority: Austrian representation abroad (application) and provincial residence authority (issuing). Official portal: Migration Austria.
Admission confirmation from the Austrian higher education institution.
Source: oesterreich.gv.at · checked on
Source: oesterreich.gv.at · checked on
2026 rates: EUR 722.58 per month under 24; EUR 1,308.39 from 24. Accommodation costs count in the calculation.
Source: migration.gv.at · checked on
| Charge | Amount | What the official page says | Source, checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa fee (government) | EUR 218 | Application fee EUR 218. | oesterreich.gv.at, 15 September 2026 |
In person at the Austrian representation abroad; visa-free nationals may apply in Austria after lawful entry.
Source: migration.gv.at · checked on
The first application for the student residence permit is handed in personally at the Austrian embassy or consulate responsible for your place of residence, before travelling.
Austrian embassy or consulate for your place of residence (form from the Federal Ministry of the Interior): bmi.gv.at · form: Antrag B - Aufenthaltstitel für Drittstaatsangehörige (residence permit application form)
Source: bmeia.gv.at · checked on
In Pakistan fees are paid in Pakistani rupees, in cash or by card at the embassy and in cash only at visa centres.
Source: bmeia.gv.at · checked on
The embassy gives no information on cases in progress; questions go to the Austrian provincial authority that decides the application.
Source: bmeia.gv.at · checked on
No fixed time is published; it depends on the type of permit and whether the documents are complete, and the competent Austrian authority can say more.
Source: migration.gv.at · checked on
The provincial authority decides and the embassy tells the applicant, usually in writing. If approved, the applicant then applies for a visa D to travel.
Source: migration.gv.at · checked on
The authority may ask for other documents case by case, and may ask for German or English translations or certified copies.
Source: migration.gv.at · checked on
Steps as read on the official pages; checked on 15 September 2026.
Decision at the latest within 90 days.
Source: oesterreich.gv.at · checked on
Health insurance covering all risks and payable in Austria is required.
Source: migration.gv.at · checked on
Translations generally only by sworn, court-certified interpreters.
Source: oesterreich.gv.at · checked on
Employment permit possible for up to 20 hours per week without labour market test. Graduates can extend once by 12 months to seek work.
Source: migration.gv.at · checked on
Renewal requires proof of study success in the previous year.
Source: migration.gv.at · checked on
We did not find these on the official pages we read for Austria: a language requirement, a police certificate, a medical examination. That means "not stated on the pages we read", not "not required": ask the authority above, or check the official portal, before you apply.
Which office handles applications from some other countries, as the official pages state:
ForiForeign prepares your student visa application with you and guides you through each step: the documents, the forms and the order to do them in. You file the application yourself with the authority named above, and that authority decides. ForiForeign is not a visa office or an agent of Austria, and no one can promise a visa. Rules, fees and dates change: confirm each one on the official page linked beside it before you pay or travel.
The same facts for software and AI assistants: /facts/visa/at.json.
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