Who requires a student visa?
A visa may be required to study in Austria, depending on nationality

In addition, if the planned stay is over 6 months in duration, a residency permit may be required, depending on nationality.

Please contact the nearext Austrian Consulate for further information
on what you may require to enter Austria.

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What documents will be required?
Most visa applications will require the following:
(a) Completed application form(s).
(b) Passport valid for at least 3 months longer than the validity of the visa applied for.
c Fee (cash or postal order only); cheques, except certified bankers drafts, are not accepted.
(d) 2 passport photographs.
(e) For transit passengers, the visa from the destination country must be obtained first.
(f) Proof of intention to return to home country. (Applicants may submit return ticket or vehicle papers if returning by car.)

In addition, some applications will also require:
(g) Letter of acceptance from institute.
(h) Proof of sufficient financial means to fund stay in Austria.
(I) An all risk medical insurance policy covering duration of visa.

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Time required to issue visa:
Processing usually requires 2 working days, however, as the processing of certain applications (including postal) may take up to 4 weeks, early application is highly reccomended.

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What is the cost of a visa?
A uniform type of visa, the Schengen visa, is issued for many visa applications:
1-30 days: £14.80 / 25 euros
31-90 days (single-entry): £17.70 / 35 euros
31-90 days (double- or multiple- entry): £20.70 / 50 euros

For information on the cost of a student visa, please contact the nearest consulate.

Note: Some nationals may receive their visa free of charge. Contact embassy for details

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How long is the visa valid for?
Varies, depending on type of visa obtained

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Other information: 
Those visiting Austria may not work without a residency permit

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Embassy contact information:
Please contact the nearest Austrian embassy for information on what
documentation you may require to enter Austria.
http://www.austria.org/index.html/ (US)
http://www.austro.org/ (Canada)

All information on this page has been carefully investigated. However the information is provided without any warranty.

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