As non-EU/EEA national, you need a visa if you will study or do research in Austria for up to 180 days (=6 months). You always have to apply for a visa outside of Austria at the responsible Austrian embassy.

If you stay longer than 6 months, you need a residence permit.

For further information, for example for which visa you should apply for or where the application should be submitted, please contact us.

If you will study/research/work in Austria for more than 6 months (i.e. more than 180 days), you must apply for a residence permit.

In case you need a visa to enter Austria, you must apply for the residence permit at the responsible Austrian embassy. Persons from countries that are allowed to enterAustria without a visa (as tourist) can apply for the residence permit in Austria. In such a case, please prepare your documents in your country of origin to avoid unnecessary delays.

For further information, for example details on which residence permit you should apply for or where the application should be submitted, please contact us.

With a valid residence permit from another EU/Schengen country, you can usually enter Austria as a tourist and stay for up to 90 days. 

Studying or conducting research is generally not permitted with this status; exceptions are rare. If you plan to study or do research in Austria, you will therefore usually need your own Austrian visa or residence permit. If you already live in the Schengen Area, please check in advance with an Austrian embassy or consulate in Munich, Ljubljana, or Bratislava whether your current residence permit is sufficient. If you have any questions, please contact us - we are happy to help.

→ You have two non-EU/EEA citizenships?

Indicate both in the application - you need a visa or residence permit.

→ You have 1 EU/EEA and 1 non-EU/EEA citizenship?

Mention your EU/EEA citizenship first, as EU/EEA and Swiss citizens do not require a visa or residence permit. EU/EEA citizens and Swiss citizens staying in Austria for longer than 3 months only need to register with the immigration office after arrival, see EU registration.

• Prepare the documents well. Your documents may need to be legalized and translated abroad (in the country of issue). Please find out about the regulations early on. Here you can check which form of legalization is required according to the document's country of origin.
   
• If necessary, make an appointment at the Austrian embassy as early as possible - the waiting times for appointments are often long.
   
• Find out about the financial requirements for a residence permit. You must be able to prove the financial means for the stay in Austria when applying.