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Residence Permit Student vs National Visa for Studies (D Type)

Student visa comparison: Austria and Poland. Tuition, work rights, financial requirements and post-study pathways.

Overview

Overview
AT Residence Permit Student PL National Visa for Studies (D Type)
Country Austria Poland
Program type Full time Full time
Status Active Active

At a glance

At a glance
AT Residence Permit Student PL National Visa for Studies (D Type)
Initial duration 12 mo 12 mo
Proof of funds $17,688 $2,520
Application fee $252 $231
Work during study Yes Yes
Post-study visa Yes Yes

Tuition

Tuition
AT Residence Permit Student PL National Visa for Studies (D Type)
Tuition policy Subsidized Mixed
Tuition-free scope None Domestic
Tuition-free condition — Free for Polish citizens, EU/EEA citizens, and Karta Polaka holders studying in Polish-language programs at public universities.
Tuition minimum $935 —
Tuition maximum $1,747 $5,400
Scholarships available Yes Yes

Duration

Duration
AT Residence Permit Student PL National Visa for Studies (D Type)
Initial duration 12 months 12 months
Maximum duration — 12 months
Renewable Yes Yes
Renewal duration 12 months 12 months

Financial requirements

Financial requirements
AT Residence Permit Student PL National Visa for Studies (D Type)
Proof of funds $17,688 $2,520
Application fee $252 $231
Dependent fee $252 $231

Work during study

Work during study
AT Residence Permit Student PL National Visa for Studies (D Type)
Work allowed Yes Yes
Hours per week (term) 20 hrs —
Unlimited hours No Yes
Freelance allowed No No
On campus only No No
Work permission type Separate permit Automatic

Requirements

Requirements
AT Residence Permit Student PL National Visa for Studies (D Type)
Full-time study Required Required
Institution accreditation Required Required
Health insurance Required Required
Medical exam Not required Not required
Criminal record check Required Not required
Accommodation proof Required Required
Visa interview Not required Not required

Family and dependents

Family and dependents
AT Residence Permit Student PL National Visa for Studies (D Type)
Dependents allowed Yes Yes
Dependent restriction Spouse and children. Must prove sufficient funds for the entire family. Spouse and children. Family members apply for their own visa/permit.
Spouse can work No Yes
Spouse work unrestricted No Yes
Children can attend school Yes Yes

Post-study pathways

Post-study pathways
AT Residence Permit Student PL National Visa for Studies (D Type)
Post-study visa Yes Yes
Work permit Yes Yes
Permanent residency Yes(5 yrs) Yes(5 yrs)
Citizenship Yes(10 yrs) Yes(10 yrs)
Time counts toward permanent residency Yes Yes
Fraction of time counted 0.50 0.50

Application process

Application process
AT Residence Permit Student PL National Visa for Studies (D Type)
Method In person In person
Processing time 30–90 days 15–30 days
Apply in-country Yes No
Multiple entry Yes Yes
Schengen access Yes Yes