Exchange students (1 semester)
Whether or not you need a visa for your mobility period at the University of Graz depends on your nationality. Students with a passport from an EU/EEA country do not need a visa for a mobility period at the University of Graz. For this reason, please let us know if you have dual citizenship!
A visa can be issued for a maximum of 6 months (180 days) and cannot be extended. If you want to extend your mobility period to a second semester, please contact us well in advance. When extending your mobility period, you have to apply for a residence permit.
Here's what you need to apply for a visa:
You have to apply for a national visa type D. Make sure to apply for a multiple-entry visa. It can be issued for up to 180 days. Download the form here.
In order to submit a complete application, you must bring along the following personal documents:
- Valid passport
- Passport-sized photograph, not older than 6 months and following the ICAO-criteria
You have to conclude a health insurance fulfilling the visa criteria. You can find more information on the website of the Austrian embassy in charge of your application.
Proof of sufficient financial means to cover the costs of living in Austria for the visa duration. The funds have to be in a savings or bank account that must be on the applicant’s name and be accessible from Austria. Upon request you should be able to prove the origin of funds. In case of questions, please contact the Austrian embassy.
For example: bank statement with full transactions of the last three months incl. name and address, pay stubs, scholarships, letter of grants, tax returns, proof of pension, other proof of income.
You must provide the embassy with a flight reservation or ticket (roundtrip) when applying from your country of origin.
You must have an accommodation proof in Austria (e.g. booking confirmation for a student dorm, rental agreement etc.)
You must have an acceptance letter from the International Office of the University of Graz stating the duration of your stay and your status at the University of Graz. You can download this letter via our application platform and database Mobility-Online.
You have to hand in a proof confirming your family and/or economic ties with the country, such as a proof of employment, proof of being a student in the country of origin, spouse, children etc.
Where to apply
You have to apply for a visa at the Austrian embassy or consulate in your country of stay. For general information on applying for a visa, and the documents required, see this page. Please contact the relevant authority for further information!
Please note
→ If you are from the US/Canada, see this document
→ If you have a residence permit from another EU-country, see this page
Working in Austria
Unfortunately it will not be possible to work with your visa D. A special visa is always required to work in Austria - this applies to paid, unpaid and voluntary work!
Do you have questions?
In case of questions about the visa requirements or application procedure, please contact the Austrian embassy in your country of stay.
If you have questions about your mobility stay, please get in touch with your contact person in the International Office:
incoming.exchange(at)uni-graz.at | erasmus.incoming(at)uni-graz.at | erasmusplus.intl.incoming(at)uni-graz.at