First, the Austrian study visa application process
1. Entering the consulate: Arriving at the embassy half an hour earlier than scheduled-1hour.
2. Submission of materials: confirm that the materials are complete and the original and photocopy are in the same order.
Interview with visa officer: Answer questions honestly, politely and smoothly. It is suggested to answer questions in German as much as possible, or to supplement them in English.
4. After the interview, you will receive a pink evidence collection form, which needs to be kept properly and brought with you when you get a visa.
5. Visa fee: paid in RMB, with the specific amount according to the requirements of the embassy.
6. Get or be rejected: Try not to use QQ email address on the application form, it will be blocked by the server and the mail will not be received.
7. Keep your cell phone on after submitting the information, and be polite when answering the phone. Check the email at any time, and you will be notified in 1-3 months.
Second, the Austrian visa application materials
1. Completed residence permit application form.
2. A passport photo (color, two inches).
3. Valid passport (valid for at least three months after the planned stay in Austria expires).
4. Birth certificate (translation, notarization and double authentication).
5. Proof of nationality (translation, notarization and double authentication).
6. No criminal certificate, valid for three months (translation, notarization and double authentication).
7. The letter of admission from the university or the confirmation certificate of accepting the curriculum education of higher education institutions.
8. The letter of admission from China University and the corresponding confirmation of studying there (translation required).
9. Diploma and transcripts (translation required).
Please show the original to the embassy! The following institutions are required to provide certificates of completion and transcripts:
10. the certification of the audit department to the personnel staying in the Olympics.
1 1. Austrian accommodation certificate.
12. Proof of sickness and accident insurance before registration.
13 .. source of life (about 5,000 euros for two semesters in the first year). Austrian banks have disposable accounts with corresponding deposits, and the certificates of foreign banking institutions will not be recognized! You can open an Austrian account with Austrian Bank Beijing Branch.
14. If you stay for more than six months, you need to provide a health certificate, valid for three months. After the above materials are ready, please send an email to the embassy to make an appointment for an interview.
Three. Instructions for visa application
1. Chinese mainland citizens need a visa to go to Austria.
2. HKSAR passport holders may enter Austria visa-free for a maximum stay of no more than 3 months.
3. Austria has set up three visa application centers in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou to collect visa applications, visa fees and agency fees (the agency fee is RMB 250 yuan per person).
4. The visa application form is submitted by the applicant himself. If the applicant once held a Schengen visa, he can entrust others to submit the required application materials. In this case, the applicant needs to sign the power of attorney, and the trustee should submit it together with a copy of his ID card and the power of attorney.
5. Austria is a Schengen country. If China citizens only go to Austria, they can apply for a visa in embassies and consulates in China. If you go to more than one Schengen agreement country at the same time, you should apply to the member country with the longest stay; The first country to apply for under the condition of the same stay time. Please consult embassies and consulates in China for details of applying for an Austrian visa;
6. Entry visa: The Austrian side issues entry visas with corresponding validity and duration of stay according to the application;
7. Transit visa: Those who go to a third country via Austria and leave the airport without a joint ticket and stay for no more than 24 hours may be exempted from applying for a transit visa. For more than 24 hours, a transit visa is required. To apply for a transit visa, you must first apply for a national visa, then fill in the application form, submit 1 photos, provide an air ticket order, and the Austrian side will issue a transit visa;
8. Long-term (D-type) visas for the purpose of staying in Austria, benefiting students and studying abroad.
9. For short-term (Class C) visas, see the Schengen visa for details.
Fourth, the visa review time
Generally 5 working days.
Verb (abbreviation of verb) Austrian embassies and consulates in China information
Austrian embassy in China
Address: No.5 Xiushui South Street, Beijing
Postal code: 100600
Tel: 0 10-65329869, 65329879
Fax: 0 10-6532 1505
The opening hours of the consulate are: Monday to Friday from 9: 00/5 to 1 1: 30.
Consulate General of Austria in Shanghai
Address: 3A Qihua Building, Huaihai Middle Road 1375, Shanghai.
Tel: 02 1-64740268
Fax: 021-64711554.
The office hours of the consulate are from 9: 30 to 12: 00 from Monday to Friday.