FAQ

Visa information

Information for citizens of an EU/EEA country
In order to travel to Austria a valid travel document (passport, identity card) is required. Ample finances and a health insurance accepted in Austria are also advisable.

If you are staying in Austria for longer than 3 months you have to register with the Bezirkshauptmannschaft) within the first 3 months of your stay and you will receive a confirmation of registration (EUR 15.00 fee). For this registration the following documents are necessary:

  • filled in and signed application form
  • valid identification card or passport,
  • proof of a health insurance covering all the necessary costs (e.g. European Health Insurance Card),
  • proof of sufficient financial means,
  • students also need a confirmation of admission by the university.

Further information under: http://www.oead.at

Information for citizens of other countries
Students from third countries planning to study in Austria (as Joint-Study/Free Mover or as regular student) for up to six months need a visa. Visa has to be applied personally for at the competent Austrian representation authority (embassy, consulate-general) before leaving for Austria and it will be issued by this authority.

Students from third countries planning to study in Austria for more then six months need a residence permit "student" (Aufenthaltsbewilligung "Studierender") for entry and residence in Austria. On principle the application for this permit has to be submitted personally at the competent Austrian representation authority (embassy, consulate-general) abroad before leaving for Austria. The application will be forwarded and processed in Austria by the competent authority.

All the pocedures are described in Internet pages of the Austrian agency for international mobility and cooperation in education, science and research:  http://www.oead.at

In order to obtain a visa,the visa application form for students (available at the Austrian consulates and embassies in your home country)

  • a valid passport, copies of the first pages of your pass port
  • your certificate of birth or a copy of it,
  • one passport photo,
  • health insurance (a document indicating that the cost of treatment will be covered in case of an accident or illness during your stay in Austria) ,
  • evidence of financial support or evidence that you are receiving a scholarship,
  • a letter of firm acceptance from FH Kärnten (enrolment certificate)
  • letter of conduct (simply a note from the police of your country certifying that you have had no criminal record)
  • accommodation during your stay in Austria (see' Accommodation' below)

Within three days upon your arrival in Carinthia you have to register with the Office of Registrar (Meldeamt) in the city you live in.

For further information regarding entrance to Austria and visa requirements, application forms please refer to the Austrian foreign representations:
http://www.bmeia.gv.at/en/foreign-ministry/embassies-cultural-forums.html