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Austria Student permit
Residence permit – student (temporary residence)
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Key facts
Student permit is a student route for Austria. Local work: limited. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- Processing
- Up to 180 days
Cost, time and long term
Shown, not spent€778+/mo ≈ $870 · €1,308+/mo ≈ $1,460
- EUR 777.58 a month (≈ $870)Subsistence rate for students below age 24, as shown on the official page (no year stated); a declaration of liability by a third party is allowed for student permits.
- EUR 1,308.39 a month (≈ $1,460)Subsistence rate for students over age 24, as shown on the official page; it equals the 2026 standard rate for a single person.
RenewalRenewable
Renewed on proof of study progress; one extension of 12 months is allowed after graduation to look for work or start a business.
Permanent residenceAfter 5 years of residence
Time on a residence permit such as a student permit counts at half toward the 5 years for Daueraufenthalt - EU; Module 2 of the Integration Agreement is also required.
CitizenshipAfter 10 years of residence
Citizenship needs 10 years of lawful residence, at least 5 of them settled; a student permit counts as lawful but not as settled.
ProcessingUp to 180 days
Authorities must decide without undue delay and no later than 6 months after receiving the application.
Where to applyFrom abroad
First applications are filed at the Austrian embassy or consulate; filing in Austria is possible only in listed cases.
Presence rulesAway max 10 months in total
The 5-year clock for long-term status restarts after more than 10 months in total or more than 6 months in a row outside Austria.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Applications are made from outside Austria, not after arriving
- Needs a place at a school or university in Austria
- Work rights are limited
- Not open to EU, EEA or Swiss passports
- Some ways in have an age limit
What you'll need
Who can apply3
- Admission to a regular or extraordinary programme at a university, university of applied sciences or private university.
- The programme has at least 40 ECTS credits and is not exclusively language courses.
- No threat to public order.
What you must show3
- Monthly means of EUR 777.58 (≈ $870) for students under 24 (the official page states no year).
- Monthly means of EUR 1,308.39 (≈ $1,460) for students over 24 (the 2026 standard rate for a single person).
- A declaration of liability by a third party is permitted.
Documents1
- Health insurance covering Austria.
After you arrive1
- Extensions need proof of study progress.
When you become tax resident
How Austria decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Tax residence
Applies to individuals with unlimited tax liability (residence or habitual abode in Austria).
- Foreign-source income
Persons with a residence (Wohnsitz) or habitual abode in Austria are subject to unlimited income tax liability, so their foreign-source income is taxed in Austria together with Austrian income; habitual abode arises after six months of stay, retroactively.
All tax rules for Austria Tax records checked
What you need to arrange
- Health insurance
Health insurance covering Austria
- Money to show
This route asks for savings of €778+ a month ≈ $870.
Taken from this route's requirements above. The authority's own list is the one that counts.
Full official text
Temporary residence permit for regular or extraordinary studies at a university, university of applied sciences or private university (university courses of at least 40 ECTS credits, not exclusively language courses). Accommodation proof is not required but subsistence is. 1 2
What you must show
- Savings of at least EUR 777.58 a month (≈ $870) · Subsistence rate for students below age 24, as shown on the official page (no year stated); a declaration of liability by a third party is allowed for student permits. 1
- Savings of at least EUR 1,308.39 a month (≈ $1,460) · Subsistence rate for students over age 24, as shown on the official page; it equals the 2026 standard rate for a single person. 1
Requirements
- Admission to a regular or extraordinary programme at a university, university of applied sciences or private university. 1
- The programme has at least 40 ECTS credits and is not exclusively language courses. 1 2
- No threat to public order. 1
- Monthly means of EUR 777.58 (≈ $870) for students under 24 (the official page states no year). 1
- Monthly means of EUR 1,308.39 (≈ $1,460) for students over 24 (the 2026 standard rate for a single person). 1
- A declaration of liability by a third party is permitted. 1
- Health insurance covering Austria. 1
- Extensions need proof of study progress. 1
Stay
- Fixed-term permit renewable on proof of study progress; after graduation a one-time 12-month renewal for job search or starting a business.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Nationality
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals. Not open to: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia.
Work
Work needs an employment permit; up to 20 hours a week can be approved without a labour-market test.
Family
Spouses, registered partners (aged 21 or over) and unmarried minor children, including adoptive and stepchildren, of students can apply under family reunification.
Official sources
- Temporary residence (students, ICT, self-employed, volunteers) · Federal Ministry of the Interior (migration.gv.at) · checked 2026-10-10
- Graduates of Austrian universities · Federal Ministry of the Interior (migration.gv.at) · checked 2026-10-10
- Aufenthaltstitel "Daueraufenthalt - EU" (requirements and counting rules) · oesterreich.gv.at (Austrian federal government portal) · checked 2026-10-11
- Verleihung der Staatsbuergerschaft nach zehn Jahren · oesterreich.gv.at (Austrian federal government portal) · checked 2026-10-11
- Other forms of settlement (settlement permit – gainful employment excluded) · Federal Ministry of the Interior (migration.gv.at) · checked 2026-10-10
Student permit and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student permit | – | – | Limited |
| Student permit Portugal | Needs income of €920+ a month ≈ $1,030 | 3 yr, renewable | Yes |
| Internship permit Spain | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| D3 study visa Georgia | – | 1 yr, renewable | No |
| Student visa Italy | Needs savings of €10k+ a year ≈ $11k | – | Yes |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Student permit?
Savings of at least EUR 777.58 a month (≈ $870). Subsistence rate for students below age 24, as shown on the official page (no year stated); a declaration of liability by a third party is allowed for student permits. Savings of at least EUR 1,308.39 a month (≈ $1,460). Subsistence rate for students over age 24, as shown on the official page; it equals the 2026 standard rate for a single person.
How long can I stay on the Student permit?
Fixed-term permit renewable on proof of study progress; after graduation a one-time 12-month renewal for job search or starting a business.
How long does the Student permit take to process?
Authorities must decide without undue delay and no later than 6 months after receiving the application.
Can I work on the Student permit?
Limited. Work needs an employment permit; up to 20 hours a week can be approved without a labour-market test.
Can I bring my family on the Student permit?
Spouses, registered partners (aged 21 or over) and unmarried minor children, including adoptive and stepchildren, of students can apply under family reunification.
Who can apply for the Student permit?
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals. Not open to: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia.
Does the Student permit lead to permanent residence in Austria?
Time on the Student permit counts toward permanent residence in Austria, which the rules allow after 5 years of residence. Time on the Student permit counts toward citizenship, which the rules allow after 10 years of residence.
How are Student permit holders taxed in Austria?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Student permit. The standard rules apply: Progressive rates: 0% to EUR 13,539 (≈ $15,100); 20% to 21,992; 30% to 36,458; 40% to 70,365; 48% to 104,859; 50% to 1,000,000; 55% above (55% limited to 2016-2029).
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-12 against 5 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Temporary residence (students, ICT, self-employed, volunteers) · Federal Ministry of the Interior (migration.gv.at) · checked 2026-10-10
- Graduates of Austrian universities · Federal Ministry of the Interior (migration.gv.at) · checked 2026-10-10
- Aufenthaltstitel "Daueraufenthalt - EU" (requirements and counting rules) · oesterreich.gv.at (Austrian federal government portal) · checked 2026-10-11
- Verleihung der Staatsbuergerschaft nach zehn Jahren · oesterreich.gv.at (Austrian federal government portal) · checked 2026-10-11
- Other forms of settlement (settlement permit – gainful employment excluded) · Federal Ministry of the Interior (migration.gv.at) · checked 2026-10-10
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