telephone on questions relating to studying and research in Austria, scholarships and entry and residence regulations for students and researchers. Mehr Informationen Information about studying in Austria: www.studyinaustria.at Information about entry and residence for students and researchers: www.oead.at/entry Overview of study programmes at Austrian higher education institutions: www.studienwahl
ng Policy Veröffentlichungen gemäß Art. 20 Abs. 5 B-VG Close Menu Nationals from EU/EEA countries and Swiss nationals Entry procedures Nationals of EU/EEA countries and Swiss nationals do not need a visa for entry to Austria or a residence title for residence in Austria. For entry to Austria they only need a valid travel document (passport or identity card). Staying for more than three months If you [...] EU/EEA nationality may then apply for a residence card (“ Aufenthaltskarte "). Before entry: OeAD confirmation (of the scholarship), Valid travel document, Proof of health insurance, proof of accommodation, if available: confirmation of admission by the university. After entry: Within three working days: register with the registration office at your place of residence in Austria. Information can be found [...] Activities of scholarship holders Before arrival During your stay Before departure After your stay FAQs Alumni submenu Alumni Activities Portraits AudioLab Talks oead.map Teaching and research Entry and Residence submenu BREXIT Accommodation oead4refugees Regional offices submenu OeAD-Regionalbüro Graz OeAD-Regionalbüro Innsbruck Klagenfurt Leoben OeAD-Regionalbüro Linz OeAD-Regionalbüro Salzburg Vienna
change to another residence title In principle it is not possible to apply for a visa in Austria nor to have it renewed/extended. Once the visa expires you have to – unless you have been granted a residence title – leave the Schengen area. Under certain circumstances you may be entitled to apply for a residence title (e.g. for a " Settlement Permit – Researcher ") at the competent residence authority in [...] or train reservation OeAD Contact Form If you have any further questions regarding entry and residence beyond the information in the database, we will be happy to answer them if possible. Contact form Telephone requests: +43 1 534 08-0 Monday to Thursday 10:00-12:00 We can only answer enquiries about entry and residence conditions related to studying, teaching or undertaking research in Austria. We cannot [...] of residence. These visas are free of charge. Due to the planned taking up of employment a visa for gainful employment is required even in the case of a general right to enter without a visa. With a visa for gainful employment you may start your research work immediately after entry. Conditions for the granting of a visa Insurance Validity period Working Renewal and change to another residence title
10:00-12:00 We can only answer enquiries about entry and residence conditions related to studying, teaching or undertaking research in Austria. We cannot enquire or intervene on your behalf at the Austrian authorities. Frequent topics Overview of residence titles ( 214,8 KB ) Renewal of residence titles ( 77,9 KB ) Working ( 120,3 KB ) Visa-free entry ( 158,4 KB ) Legalization ( 112,1 KB ) German language [...] country of residence before entering Austria. When applying for the visa you have to submit all documents that are required for a “Settlement Permit – Researcher” (see Checklist ). Only with such a visa you are permitted to start your research activities immediately after entry. After entering Austria you can apply for a “Settlement Permit – Researcher” at the locally competent residence authority in [...] eight weeks ; we, nevertheless, recommend that you apply as soon as possible after entry. In any case you have to submit your application in person . Further on it is also possible to submit an application for a “Settlement Permit – Researcher” at the locally competent residence authority in Austria after lawful entry and during a lawful stay (e.g. visa-free or with a visa). Please note, however, that
high qualified persons OeAD Contact Form If you have any further questions regarding entry and residence beyond the information in the database, we will be happy to answer them if possible. Contact form Telephone requests: +43 1 534 08-0 Monday to Thursday 10:00-12:00 We can only answer enquiries about entry and residence conditions related to studying, teaching or undertaking research in Austria. We cannot [...] Activities of scholarship holders Before arrival During your stay Before departure After your stay FAQs Alumni submenu Alumni Activities Portraits AudioLab Talks oead.map Teaching and research Entry and Residence submenu BREXIT Accommodation oead4refugees Regional offices submenu OeAD-Regionalbüro Graz OeAD-Regionalbüro Innsbruck Klagenfurt Leoben OeAD-Regionalbüro Linz OeAD-Regionalbüro Salzburg Vienna [...] agreement On the following pages you find information for resarchers from "third countries | without residence title | stay for longer than 6 months | without hosting agreement": Settlemente permit – Special Cases of gainful employment : Scientific work in research and teaching without hosting agreement Residence permit – Special Cases of gainful employment : Participation in certain academic exchange programmes
change to another residence title In principle it is not possible to apply for a visa in Austria nor to have it renewed/extended . Once the visa expires you have to – unless you have been granted a residence title – leave the Schengen area. Under certain circumstances you may be entitled to apply for a residence title (e.g. for a " Residence Permit – Student ") at the competent residence authority in Austria [...] spouse, children, etc.) OeAD Contact Form If you have any further questions regarding entry and residence beyond the information in the database, we will be happy to answer them if possible. Contact form Telephone requests: +43 1 534 08-0 Monday to Thursday 10:00-12:00 We can only answer enquiries about entry and residence conditions related to studying, teaching or undertaking research in Austria. We cannot [...] Austria. Please note, however, that the application for a residence title does not permit you to overstay the period of residence defined in your visa. Family members Family members* can also apply for a Visa C or a Visa D at the competent Austrian representative authority (embassy, consulate with power to issue visa) in their country of residence . If family members - based on their nationality - are
studyinaustria.at . Entry and residence In many cases international students need a visa for coming to Austria. Students from EU and EEA countries are exempted from this rule. Which type of visa or residence permit you will need depends on the country you come from and on how long you want to stay. All information about this is available on our website in the category Entry and Residence . University P [...] Activities of scholarship holders Before arrival During your stay Before departure After your stay FAQs Alumni submenu Alumni Activities Portraits AudioLab Talks oead.map Teaching and research Entry and Residence submenu BREXIT Accommodation oead4refugees Regional offices submenu OeAD-Regionalbüro Graz OeAD-Regionalbüro Innsbruck Klagenfurt Leoben OeAD-Regionalbüro Linz OeAD-Regionalbüro Salzburg Vienna [...] affordable prices. Moreover, there are also various platforms offering private accommodation. For further questions regarding studying in Austria : Contact us If you have any questions regarding entry and residence , please read this information .
change to another residence title You have to apply for a renewal of your residence permit at the competent residence authority in Austria before your residence permit expires; however, at the earliest 3 months before expiry of the residence permit. Until a decision about your application for a renewal is taken you are considered to be lawfully resident, even if your current residence permit expires in [...] for a “Residence Permit – Special Cases of Gainful Employment” (e.g. academic exchange programme) as well as for a " Residence Permit – Student " (notification of admission of a university, enrolment). In this case they can apply for either of the two residence permits. Conditions for the granting of a residence permit Insurance Validity period Working Renewal and change to another residence title Family [...] visa D and collect the settlement permit at the competent residence authority in Austria. Apart from this it is also possible to submit an application for a “Residence Permit – Special Cases of Gainful Employment” at the locally competent residence authority in Austria after lawful entry and during a lawful stay (e.g. visa-free , residence title or visa of an EU member country) instead. Please note
Activities of scholarship holders Before arrival During your stay Before departure After your stay FAQs Alumni submenu Alumni Activities Portraits AudioLab Talks oead.map Teaching and research Entry and Residence submenu BREXIT Accommodation oead4refugees Regional offices submenu OeAD-Regionalbüro Graz OeAD-Regionalbüro Innsbruck Klagenfurt Leoben OeAD-Regionalbüro Linz OeAD-Regionalbüro Salzburg Vienna [...] mobility in research. Moreover, we provide information and advice about financial support options in Austria and worldwide by means of the database grants.at and we also provide information about entry and residence regulations in Austria. The OeAD Housing Office provides accommodation for visiting researchers in many Austrian university cities and towns. Euraxess platform supports researchers and doctoral [...] careers of researchers. More than 10,000 research jobs and fellowships are posted at www.euraxess.org . At www.euraxess.at researchers and their families can find information and guidance on entry and residence regulations, taxes, social insurance, accommodation and issues of everyday life such as language courses, family and healthcare. Support of education and research in development cooperations
country (except for Ireland and Denmark) or a "Residence Permit – Researcher Mobility" are allowed to take up their research activities without requiring any further labour market permit. Renewal and change to another residence title You have to apply for a renewal of your residence permit at the competent residence authority in Austria before your residence permit expires; however, at the earliest three [...] before expiry of the residence permit. Until a decision about your application for a renewal is taken you are considered to be lawfully resident in Austria, even if your current residence permit expires in the meantime. The "Residence Permit – Researcher Mobility" can be renewed for up to a total period of two years in Austria. It is also possible to change to another residence title (e.g. " Settlement [...] B-VG Close Menu Your selection "third countries | researcher | with residence title | stay for longer than 180 days" resulted in the following information: Residence Permit – Researcher-Mobility The "Residence Permit – Researcher Mobility" will be granted to nationals of third countries who are already in possession of a valid residence title "Researcher" of another EU member country (except Ireland and