Austria•Europe1–3 months
EUR €218
Varies by filing options
1 year
Not renewable
Renewal
Not renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Residence permit for international pupils attending schools in Austria, renewable annually with proof of school enrollment and academic progress.
The Stay Permit – Pupil is a residence permit for third-country nationals attending primary or secondary school in Austria. Applicants must have school admission, prove financial means (minimum EUR 15,701 annually), provide valid health insurance, and secure accommodation. Minors require legal guardianship documentation.
The permit is granted for 12 months per cycle and is renewable annually with proof of continued school attendance and academic progress. The application fee is EUR 218 (as of January 2026), with processing taking 30–90 days. Dependents cannot accompany the visa holder, and spouses have no work rights.
This visa is ideal for international students from non-EU countries seeking to attend primary or secondary school in Austria.
| Initial grant | 1 year |
Admission to a public or private school with public status in Austria.
Proof of sufficient financial means to cover living costs.
Proof of valid health insurance equivalent to the Austrian state system.
Proof of adequate accommodation (e.g., rental contract, student housing).
If the pupil is a minor, proof of legal guardianship/consent.
Education
high_school or higher
Min. Income
15,701 EUR/yr
Completed application form.
Valid passport.
Passport photo (not older than 6 months).
Confirmation of admission from the school.
Proof of financial means (e.g., bank statements, declaration of liability).
Proof of accommodation.
Proof of health insurance.
Birth certificate (for minors).
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