Entry & Residence (VISA)
As Carinthia’s leading educational and research institution the Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt (AAU) has a sustained interest in attracting and hosting qualified international students and researchers. As a part of its endeavor to foster internationalization, the AAU supports its guests in finding the necessary information regarding entry to and residence in Austria.
Please note that as a foreign researcher, teacher or student at the AAU you are, depending on your nationality, bound by different regulations of the Austrian legislation relating to immigration. This pages give an overview of the various immigration categories and aims at providing assistance in the steps required to apply for a visa type “D” or a “Aufenthaltsbewilligung” (“Residence Permit”) as stated in the Austrian “Fremdenpolizeigesetz”, (FPG), the Austrian “Niederlassungs- und Aufenthaltsgesetz” (NAG) and the Austrian “Meldegesetz” (MeldeG). Common German terms which will be useful are given in brackets.
The Entry & Residence Section is based on information provided by the Austrian Federal Ministry for the Interior (BMI, http://www.bmi.gv.at), the Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs (BMEIA, http://www.bmeia.gv.at ) and the Austrian Agency for International Cooperation in Education and Research (OeAD-GmbH, http://www.oead.at).
Please note that the Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt only provides information about entry requirements and procedures, but cannot inquire or intervene on your behalf with Austrian authorities. In case you need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact visa [at] aau.at.
Austrian Embassy in Ljubljana, Slovenia
U.S. American students staying at the AAU for only one semester can either apply for their student visa at the competent Austrian representative authority (embassy, consulate-general) in the Unites States or at the Austrian embassy in Ljubljana. In case of application at the Austrian embassy in Ljubljana, please note that your visa application has to be proceeded and approved within 90 days after entering Schengen Area. Please contact the embassy in Ljubljana prior to your arrival in Europe, to make sure you are well informed and have all the necessary documents with you.
Address:
Austrian Embassy in Ljubljana, Slovenia
Presernova cesta 23
1000 Ljubljana
Slovenia
T: (+386) (1) 479 07 00
F: (+386) (1) 252 17 17
E-Mail: laibach-ob [at] bmeia.gv.at
Website: www.bemeia.gv.at/laibach
Leitfaden zu Aufenthalt und Beschäftigung für internationale Studierende (OeAD)
FAQs
How do I know whether I have to apply for a visa or for a residence title?
If you intend to stay in Austria for a period of up to six month, you have to apply for a visa. In case to wish to stay longer, you have to apply for a residence title.
How can I find out at which Austrian representation authority I have to hand in my visa/residence permit application?
To find the competent authority in your country of residence, please go to: http://www.bmeia.gv.at/en/foreign-ministry/service/austrian-representations-in-german.html .
My passport has run out of blank pages. Can I still apply for a visa?
No. Please note that in such case, you have to apply for a new passport first.
I have a double nationality and one of my passports is from an EU/EEA member country. Do I still have to apply for a visa?
No. Please note that in such case, you can enter the Schengen area with your EU/EEA passport and have to apply for a “confirmation of registration” at the local District Authority in case you intend to stay for longer than 4 months.
Do I have to provide copies of all supporting documents when applying for a visa/residence title?
Yes. If you do not lodge copies, the competent authority charges you extra or will have to keep the original.
If I was born on a military base, is there anything I have to consider?
Yes. Please note that in such a case, documents like your birth certificate might lack an “apostille”. To make sure that your documents meet the requirements, please contact the competent Austrian representation Authority and submit a scan.
My nationality allows me to enter Austria without visa. Can I apply for the visa after arrival?
No. As a rule a visa cannot be applied for in Austria. The application has to be handed in at the competent representation authority abroad even if you are allowed to enter to Austria as a tourist.
Can I renew a visa in Austria?
No. As a rule, a visa cannot be re-newed in Austria.
Does a Schengen visa guarantee that I can enter the Schengen area?
No. Holders of Schengen visas are still subject to immigration controls and are not guaranteed entry into any of the Schengen countries.
How long is a Schengen visa valid for?
You may use your visa to travel within the Schengen area until the date it expires. The expiry date of your visa is indicated under “expiry” on the right side of the visa.
How do I know, if I meet the requirements for a “Red-White-Red Card”?
Detailed information regarding the “Red-White-Red – Card” can be found on the on the OeAD’s website:
https://oead.at/fileadmin/Dokumente/oead.at/KIM/Nach_Oesterreich/Einreise_und_Aufenthalt/Zulassungskriterien_Hochqualifizierte.pdf (page: 22 ff.).
The checklist of the Austrian Public Employment Service which proceeds the applications is retrievable on www.ams.at/_docs/001_RWR_Schluesselkraft.pdf (information available only in German).
How can I find a sample of a tenancy contract as accepted by the Austrian representation authority?
A sample of a tenancy contract as accepted by the Austrian representation authorities is retrievable on the OeAD’s website:
Accommodation Agreement (PDF)
Wohnrechtsvereinbarung (PDF)
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Universitätsstraße 65-67
9020 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
Austria
+43 463 2700
uni [at] aau.at
www.aau.at
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