Visa & Conditions of Residence
Citizens of EU, EEA and Switzerland who stay for one semester in Austria
Students from EU and EEA countries and Switzerland who stay for one semester in Austria are required to have:
- Valid Passport or ID-card
- Confirmation of health insurance and accident insurance that will cover the potential costs during the stay in Austria
- eCard or health insurance certificate
Citizens of EU, EEA and Switzerland who stay two semesters or longer in Austria
When entering Austria, a valid passport or ID-card is sufficient. However, within the first 3 months of the stay, an application for an official proof of residence (Anmeldebescheinigung) is required. Therefore the following documents are needed and must be delivered to the International Office on arrival:
- A copy of the valid passport
- 1 additional passport picture (size 3,5 x 4,5 cm or 4,0 x 5,0 cm)
- Original birth certificate (or a certified translation in English or German)
- Confirmation of health insurance and accident insurance that will cover the potential costs during the stay in Austria
- Evidence of assets, over EUR 5.000,-
- Confirmation of enrollment (provided by Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences)
- EUR 15,-
Citizens of Non-EU Member States who stay less than six months in Austria
Students from Non-EU countries should contact their nearest Austrian Embassy or Consulate in order to clarify any questions pertaining to Visa regulations.
This must be done well before the planned departure date.
All students from Non-EU countries wanting to study in Austria need to apply for a D-Visa valid for the entire duration of their stay. The D-Visa allows students to travel through the Schengen-countries during the whole duration of the stay in Austria.
The visa must be in the passport prior to entering the host country.
Citizens of Non-EU Member States who stay longer than six months in Austria
Students from Non-EU countries should apply for residence permit "students" in any case in the closest Austrian Embassy or Consulate. This must be carried out well before the planned departure date.
The visa requests must be applied for already in the home country, prior to departure.
It is important to have sufficient health and accident insurance as an attachment with the validity in Austria, as well as the verification of financial assets translated in English.
All students
Upon arrival in Austria, all students are obliged to register with the police (Meldeamt) within the first three days of arrival. The International Office at Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences will help the exchange students to register after arrival.
