Austria Study Visa Requirements - Documents, Eligibility & Fees

Following is the list of documents required for Austria Study visa for Indians.

• Passport

  A passport is a document that is required at the time of international travels. It is issued by the government of the country to verify the identity and nationality of the candidate.

  The submitted passport must meet the parameters given below

  • It must be original and genuine.
  • It must be valid for 6 months ahead of the span of stay.
  • It must have minimun two blank pages for the visa stamp.
  • It must be valid for 6 months from date of arrival
  • It must not be torn, ripped, split, or damaged in any kind of way.

  
  

  One cannot cross international boundries without the passport. It is considered a criminal offense otherwise.
• Old Passport

  An old passport is a passport that has expired or is completely stamped. In the visa processing, it is required to track the travel history of the applicant.

  If available, the old passport must also be provided meeting the given criteria

  • If any of the traveler has old passport, it must be submitted along with latest passport.
  • It must be original and in a good condition to access the required information.

  
  

  Without the old passport, you cannot get the visa stamp. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Photo

  The photo is provided to the authority so that you can be identified based on the same.

  The photographs must be provided as per the given photo specifications

  • It must be clicked on an all white background.
  • It must be of proper size with dimensions of 35x45 mm (length - 45mm, breadth - 35mm).
  • Two copies to be submitted with general photo guidelines.
  • It must have a matte finish.
  • It must cover face 80% of the frame.
  • It must be a recent photograph.
  • The expressions on the face must be neutral, there must not be any kind of smiling of frowning in the photograph.
  • Any kind of glasses must not be worn in the photograph.
  • The hair must be tied back so that the face is clearly visible.
  • The ears must be visible clearly.
  • It must not have any headgear worn apart from religious reasons.
  • It is to be taken care that your teeth do not show in the photograph.

  
  

  Recent pictures are mandatory as old pictures can cause the authorities to reject your application.
• Air Ticket

  An air ticket is a ticket or pass that is possessed by the traveller who is taking a flight for travelling from one location to another.

  It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

  • The air ticket has to be booked for the complete round trip.
  • airline reservation and proof of other means of travel within Austria
  • It must be confirmed for the complete round trip.

  
  

  An air ticket shows your course of travel and confirms your return to the native country.
• Travel Insurance

  A travel insurance is a document that shows the amount of money that has been kept in case of any major injury or accident.

  The Travel Insurance issued has to meet the following criteria

  • It must be circulated from the authorized insurance company only.
  • Cover as per the stay in the Schengen countries area .
  • Insurance should be covered for atleast 3 months from date of arrival in Austria
  • It is better if the insurance is valid for at least 3 to 10 ahead of the date of arrival to India.
  • It must cover the whole trip right from leaving India to returning to India.
  • It must mention the applicant's details as per the passport.

  
  

  You are not allowed to travel abroad without a travel insurance. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Student Id Card

  A student ID card is an identification proof given to the student of the particular institution which proves them to be the pupil of that institute.

  It must follow the required criteria

  • It must be issued from a known organisation.

  
  

  A student will not be granted the visa or entry to another country if the student ID is not presented. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Covering Letter From Applicant

  Covering Letter consists of traveler's information, Itenarary, detailed travel Information, trip expense details and your return guarantee to the home country.

  The covering letter provided by the visa applicant should be acceptable based on the following guidelines

  • Detailed letter from the applicant is required
  • It must mention other details as well as per the Consular's request.
  • It must mention the accommodation details of the applicant.
  • It must mention the person who will be bearing all the expenses during the trip, if not travelling alone.
  • It must specify the traveller's relationship with the fellow travellers if not travelling alone.
  • It must clearly specify the traveller's purpose of visit.
  • It must mention the travel dates as per the invitation letter or the booked flight tickets.
  • It must mention all the details as per the passport.

  
  

  Covering letter is the first document that is seen by the consular. If the covering letter is not appropriate, it may cause your visa to get rejected as well. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Invitation Letter From University

  An invitation letter from university is a document that is issued by the institute for the student or the candidate who has been invited to the university for a certain reason.

  It must follow the required criteria

  • It must be original and should be obtained on the letterhead specifying the traveller's purpose of visit.

  
  

  Without a proper proof of your purpose for acquiring the visa, like an invitation letter from the University, the visa application may not be accepted. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Bank Statement

  Bank statement is a document that issued from the bank. This is obtained for the savings bank account to show ratify if you will be able to support your stay in the country.

  The Bank statement is a mandatory document and it should meet the following criteria

  • Proof of sufficient funds to cover overall cost of living during the probable duration of study in Austria
  • It must be original and should have the bank's stamp and signature on every page.

  
  

  If the Bank Statement doesn't show enough funds or shows irrelevant expenditure, it could lead to visa rejection on financial means. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Police Clearance Certificate Pcc

  PCC or Police Clearance Certificate is a document issued by the court or the regional Police Department stating that the applicant does not have any criminal background and can be granted the visa and permit to enter the country.

  It should be submitted as per the following

  • It must be original and should be issued from the local police station.

  
  

  Without an attested copy of a PCC, one cannot be granted any kind of long term visa. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Rent Agreement

  A rent agreement is a document that is signed between the owner and the tenant which included the proof of identification of the tenant and other details of the agreement.

  The rental agreement is a necessary document. It must be provided keeping in mind the following characteristics

  • It must be provided as proof of accommodation.

  
  

  Rent Agreement is an important accommodation proof. If you do not provide the rent agreement, your visa may get rejected on the basis of lack of accommodation proof.
• Invitation Letter

  • EVE-Elektronische Verpflichtungserklärung - Electronic letter of guarantee obtained by the sponsor at the competent „Fremdenpolizeibehörde“ of the sponsor’s district in Austria (if applicable)
  • Confirmation of admission from institute / university enrolled for the course
• Admission Letter From Invitee School

  An admission letter from the Invitee school is a document provided by the institution to the student or any other individual who is has been invited to the school from another country.

  It should be submitted as per the following

  • Payment receipt of Admission. If scholarship received letter for the same. If Someone else sponsoring need to fulfill EVE process
  • EVE-Elektronische Verpflichtungserklärung - Electronic letter of guarantee obtained by the sponsor at the competent „Fremdenpolizeibehörde“ of the sponsor’s district in Austria (if applicable)
  • Confirmation of admission from institute / university enrolled for the course
  • It must be original and should be obtained on the University's letterhead.

Eligibility for getting Austria Study Visa:

In order to be eligible to travel to the country on a visa, you will have to meet the following eligibility criteria.

Visa Fees for Austria Study Visa: