Do you need a visa for Austria?

Every year our team of visa specialists support each of our students studying abroad in Austria to have the proper documents to enter and stay in the country. Let's get started!

A student visa for Austria is called the “Austrian National Visa D,” or simply “Visa D.” This is a legal document adhered to an inside page of your passport that you must have before entering the country. This visa serves as an approval from the Austrian government to remain in the country for the duration of your program. 

Depending on your IES Abroad program and citizenship, you may need a student visa to study abroad in Austria. We’ve outlined citizenship options below to help you learn more about your visa requirements.

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Applying for a Student Visa for Austria

Once you are accepted to your IES Abroad program, you will find detailed step-by-step instructions to apply for an Austrian student visa in your MyIESabroad account. For now, read below to get an idea of what the visa application process will look like as a U.S. citizen.

If you are a non-U.S. and non-EU citizen, refer to the Consulate General of Austria that services your country of citizenship to determine your visa application process. 

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“IES Abroad has a fool-proof plan for everyone to get their visas to study abroad.”
Kate C. • Villanova University • Milan – Italy Today

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“Although I am sad to leave, I know I will be back, to either travel or to study upon my graduation from my university in the states. Instead of “Auf Wiedersehen”, I want to say “Bis Später”. See you later Vienna. I’ll be back.”
Bridget G. • Drake University • Vienna – Music

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Our team of visa specialists are here to help. Step-by-step instructions to ensure you have the proper visa and/or entry documents to study abroad are available in your MyIESabroad account once you are accepted to a program.

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Austrian visa processes and requirements are determined by the Austrian consulates, not by IES Abroad. While our team of visa specialists regularly updates this page, the most up-to-date and official information can be found on Austrian government and consulate websites. This page was last updated October 24, 2022.