Austria•Europe3 months
EUR €218
Varies by filing options
1 year
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Renewable annual study permit for admitted international students, valid 12 months per year with up to 20 hours weekly work allowance.
The Stay Permit – Student is Austria's residence permit for international students admitted to recognized universities or universities of applied sciences. It grants 12-month initial stays, renewable annually based on academic progress. Applicants must prove admission, health insurance, and financial means of EUR 15,701+ annually.
The permit costs EUR 218 with processing of up to 90 days by law. Students may work 20 hours per week. The permit is renewable annually; dependents may reunify with proof of additional financial means. There is no permanent residence pathway.
This visa is ideal for international students pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies at Austrian institutions with part-time work flexibility.
| Initial grant | 1 year |
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
AustriaAdmission to a recognized Austrian university or university of applied sciences
Proof of sufficient financial means for 12 months
Health insurance coverage
Education
high_school or higher
Min. Income
15,701 EUR/yr
Valid travel document
Proof of admission
Proof of financial means
Health insurance
Proof of accommodation
| OeAD Student Residence Permit PortalOptional | Fill online |
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