→Student VisaStudent Visa (Aufenthaltsbewilligung — Studierender)
Full-time study at Austrian university or preparatory course
Duration: 1 year (renewable annually)Fee: €120Processing: 2–4 months
Requirements & Documents
- 1Admission letter from Austrian university
- 2Proof of financial means: €585/month for up to 12 months
- 3Accommodation proof in Austria (rental contract for at least 3 months)
- 4Health insurance (ÖGK student insurance)
- 5Valid passport
- 6Criminal record certificate
- 7⚠️ CRITICAL: Austria DOES NOT accept Hague Apostille from Pakistan. Documents MUST go through full legalization: HEC → MOFA Pakistan → Austrian Embassy Islamabad
Important Notes
Full legalization route for documents is mandatory. Apostille from Pakistan is NOT ACCEPTED by Austria. Start document legalization 3+ months before applying.
Visa Summary
CountryAustria
Visa TypeStudent Visa (Aufenthaltsbewilligung — Studierender)
CategoryStudent
Duration1 year (renewable annually)
Fee€120
Processing2–4 months