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Austria Residence Permit - Student

18 facts quoted from the official source

Temporary residence for qualifying regular or extraordinary higher education, a qualifying university course or legally required post-study training.

Income required
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Means required · no figure published
Can bring
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Not stated in the official source
Requirements
8
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

8 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Admission or enrolment at an education institutionAdmission to a qualifying public, accredited or legally recognized programme is required.
  • Character, security and admissibilityThe stay must not threaten public order, security or Austria's foreign relations.
  • Financial means and repatriationFixed and regular means at the applicable 2026 ASVG rate are generally required.
  • Language requirementA university course intended exclusively for language learning does not qualify.
  • Who qualifiesThe residence-title framework applies to nationals outside the EEA and Switzerland.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Accommodation and registrationStudents are exempt from the direct accommodation-title requirement.
  • Health insuranceInsurance covering all risks in Austria is required.
  • Passport or travel documentA valid travel document is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe official route defines eligible Austrian studies, requires progress for renewal and permits up to twenty hours of work with an employment permit.
  • Official source basisThe official route defines eligible Austrian studies, requires progress for renewal and permits up to twenty hours of work with an employment permit.
  • Report summaryThe official route defines eligible Austrian studies, requires progress for renewal and permits up to twenty hours of work with an employment permit.
  • Study Must Remain Primary PurposeEmployment must not jeopardize study as the primary purpose.
  • Work Hours Per Week Without Labour Market Test MaxA permit for up to twenty hours weekly can be issued without a labour-market test.
  • Work rights during studyAny dependent employment requires an employer-filed permit.
  • Course Ects Min ConditionallyA qualifying university course must generally carry at least forty ECTS.
  • Stay allowed after finishingLegally required training after successful study may qualify.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Duration and validityTemporary residence permits are generally issued for up to twelve months.via eausweise.oesterreich.gv.at
  • Renewal and extensionRenewal requires proof of successful study or training progress.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Austria?
The official source states: Temporary residence for qualifying regular or extraordinary higher education, a qualifying university course or legally required post-study training.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: Fixed and regular means at the applicable 2026 ASVG rate are generally required. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Insurance covering all risks in Austria is required.
04Do I need to show accommodation in Austria?
The official source states: Students are exempt from the direct accommodation-title requirement.

Every answer is quoted from the official migration.gv.at page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 18 points against the official source; 18 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source migration.gv.atLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Austria government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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