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Student Residence Permit (Aufenthaltsbewilligung Student)

Processing
6-12 weeks
Cost
From €160
Validity
12 months

Residence permit for non-EU nationals admitted to full-time study at an Austrian university or college for more than 6 months.

Requirements

  • Admission or enrollment at a recognized Austrian higher education institution
  • Proof of sufficient means (2026: approx. EUR 1,308 per month for students under 24, higher for older applicants)
  • Proof of accommodation in Austria
  • Health insurance covering all risks

Time and cost

Processing time
6-12 weeks
Validity
12 months, renewable annually
Cost

From €160

Required

  • About €160 application, issuance and card fees
Path to residency
Study time counts toward long-term residence; graduates can convert to a work-based Red-White-Red Card

Documents

  • Valid passport

    Valid for the study period

  • Letter of admission

    From the Austrian institution

  • Proof of financial means

    Bank statements, scholarship or sponsor declaration

  • Proof of accommodation

    Lease or hosting confirmation in Austria

  • Health insurance

    Covering all risks in Austria

Tips

  • Students may work up to 20 hours per week alongside studies (the role needs a work permit)
  • Renewal requires proof of academic progress (at least 16 ECTS credits per year)
  • Graduates can switch to a Red-White-Red Card as a graduate of an Austrian institution