Student and tourist visa for Austria (2026)

 

 

Austria

How the application works

To travel to Austria, citizens of Kyrgyzstan need to obtain a visa depending on the purpose and length of their stay.

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Types of visas

Short-stay Schengen visa (category C)

Intended for:

• tourism

• business trips

• visiting relatives

• short-term study

Length of stay:

• up to 90 days within any 180-day period

Important: a Schengen visa does not grant the right to work

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National student visa (category D)

Issued if:

• the study programme lasts more than 90 days

• the programme takes place at an accredited educational institution

This visa allows you to:

• stay in Austria for more than 3 months

• study on long-term programmes (university, school, language courses)

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Application conditions

• Austria must be:

  • your main country of stay
    or

  • the country where you will spend the greatest number of days

If you plan to spend an equal number of days in several Schengen countries — the application is submitted to the consulate of the country of first entry

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Where to submit your documents?

• Visa C (tourist):
  submitted through Austria's visa application centres

• Visa D (student):
  submitted directly to the consulate/embassy of Austria accredited for Kyrgyzstan
  Embassy of Austria in Kazakhstan

Visa application centres do not accept applications for the national D visa

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Booking an appointment

• For visa C: the appointment is booked through the visa application centre

• For visa D: the appointment is booked through the embassy (usually online or by e-mail)

Booking an appointment in advance is mandatory

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Personal attendance

• Visa C: biometric data must be provided (if not submitted previously)

• Visa D: in-person submission is mandatory, an interview is possible

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Main requirements for the student D visa

To obtain the visa you need:

1. Confirmation of enrolment at an educational institution

2. Financial means for living and study costs

3. Medical insurance

4. Proof of accommodation

5. No criminal record (in some cases)

6. A complete set of documents with translations

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Processing times

• Visa C: around 15 calendar days

• Visa D: from several weeks to 2–3 months

Processing times may increase if additional checks are required

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Visa fees

According to the Austrian Federal Ministry of European and International Affairs:

• Visa C:

  • 80 euros (standard)

  • 40 euros (for children aged 6–12)

  • free of charge (under 6)

• Visa D:

  • the consular fee is usually higher and is set by the consulate on an individual basis

  • paid at the time of submission

A service fee of the visa application centre may also be charged

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Translation of documents

For visa D:

• all documents must be translated into German or English

• translation into German is more often required

• the translation must be certified (usually by a notary)

For visa C:

• translation is usually not mandatory, but may be recommended

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Preparing your documents

• originals and copies are provided

• documents must be legible and complete

• if a document is missing, an explanation is required

The consulate may request additional documents

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Important

• providing false information may lead to a refusal

• the set of documents must be submitted in full

• it is best to factor in the submission deadlines in advance so as to be ready for the start of your studies

current as of 2026