More information about student visa can also be obtained from the Visa Information Service call-center (fees apply).

Required Documents For a Stay Up To Six Months 

• - Completed and signed application form   Schengen Visa Application
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• - Two passport size photographs (not a snapshot)
• - Passport - must be valid at least three months beyond date of travel
• - Letter of admission to Austrian  School/University or from U.S. University if it is an exchange program, or from the organization under whose auspices you intend to study in Austria or Fulbright Grant (original)
• - Proof of lodging
• - Proof of medical insurance - letter from insurance company confirming complete coverage during your stay in Austria (copy of your insurance I.D. is not sufficient). Emergency coverage only is also not sufficient
• - Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement)
• - If you are a student - Letter of financial responsibility - unless you are self supporting - which must be signed by parents and notarized. Most recent bank -and/or income statement must be attached.
• - Copy of your itinerary or round trip ticket

• If you wish to have your passport returned by mail, a self-addressed, prepaid return envelope should be included with your application.

Processing time for the Visa - if all documents are received - is approximately two weeks.

Embassy of Austria
Consular Section
3524 International Court, NW
Washington, D.C., 20008

Consulate Office Hours:
Monday through Friday,10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
(except Austrian and U.S. holidays )