Information about Entry and Residence for Students and Researchers

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To be able to plan a study or research period in Austria in an ideal way we recommend you to contact the desired study or research institutions approximately one year prior to your planned stay in Austria. In this way the content and duration of your stay – which is also important for the selection of the appropriate visa/residence title – can be specified.

OeAD scholarship holders can find further information here.

Confirmation of Registration for Students

Confirmation of Registration for Researchers

Visa for Students

Visa for Researcher

Residence Permit - Student - no mobility programme:

Admission to studies at a higher education institution

Residence Permit - Student - mobility programme or agreement between higher education institutions:

Admission to studies at a higher education institution and confirmation of participation at mobility programme or agreement between higher education institutions

Settlement Permit - Researcher:

Scientific research at a certain level for an Austrian research institution with Hosting Agreement

Residence Permit – Researcher-Mobility:

Already in possession of a valid residence title "Researcher" of another EU member country (except Ireland and Denmark)

Settlement Permit - Special Cases of Gainful Employment:

Scientific research and teaching in Austria without a Hosting Agreement

Residence Permit - Special Cases of Gainful Employment:

Participation in specific academic exchange programmes or EU education and research programmes

Red-White-Red - Card:

Temporary settlement and employment with a specific employer

Blue Card EU:

Temporary settlement and employment with a specific employer for particularly highly qualified academics