Visa & residence permit

On this page you can find an overview of the visa and residence permit rules.

Who needs a visa / residence permit?

Only non-EU/EEA nationals need a visa or residence permit for their stay in Austria.

Non-EU/EEA nationals have to apply for either a visa or a residence permit, depending on the duration of their stay.

EU/EEA nationals do not need a visa nor residence permit.

If you have dual citizenship that includes an EU/EEA nationality, you have to use the EU/EEA nationality for your registration.

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Exchange students (1 semester)
Exchange students (1 semester) from US/Canada
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Exchange students (2 semesters)
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