Student and tourist visa for Austria (2026)

 

 

Austria

How the application works

To travel to Austria, citizens of Kyrgyzstan need a visa that matches the purpose and length of their stay.

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Types of visa

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

Note: 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 lets you:

• stay in Austria for more than 3 months

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

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Application conditions

• Austria must be:

  • your main country of stay
    or

  • the country where you will spend the most days

If you plan to spend an equal number of days in several Schengen countries, you apply to the consulate of your 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 Austrian consulate or embassy 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 essential.

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In-person attendance

• Visa C: you must give your biometric data (unless given previously)

• Visa D: in-person submission is mandatory, and 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. Sufficient funds for living and study costs

3. Medical insurance

4. Proof of accommodation

5. A clean 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 may take longer 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 (children aged 6–12)

  • free of charge (under 6)

• Visa D:

  • the consular fee is usually higher and is set by the consulate on a case-by-case basis

  • paid at the time of submission

A service fee may also be charged by the visa application centre.

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Translation of documents

For visa D:

• all documents must be translated into German or English

• German is more often required

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

For visa C:

• translation is usually not required, though it may be recommended

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Preparing your documents

• provide both originals and copies

• 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

• your set of documents must be submitted in full

• plan your submission well ahead so you are ready for the start of your studies

current as of 2026