Study in Austria
The Working Holiday visa is free for Japanese citizens and allows a stay of up to 12 months.
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Studying in Austria: costs and visas
Study paths and visa options differ by country. Always confirm official rules before applying.
Cost
This country has no official living-cost figure.
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180days
Limit of a stay without a visa (within 360 days)
Source: Austrian Embassy in Tokyo: how to apply (Working Holiday and visa-free entry for Japanese citizens)
See entry and permits in detailWorking holiday
Depends on your nationality
Source: Austrian Embassy in Tokyo: how to apply (Working Holiday and visa-free entry for Japanese citizens)Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs: Working Holiday application (stay, fee and where Japanese nationals apply)Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: Working Holiday programmes (partner countries and number of participations) Wayback copy 2026-10-03
See entry and permits in detailVisa and working holiday rules can change. Check the latest official government or embassy guidance before you apply.
Step 1 — Choose a city
Cities to study in Austria
BLOOM ABROAD lists 2 cities in Austria.
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Vienna
The capital of Austria.
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Graz
The capital of the state of Styria in south-eastern Austria.
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Step 2 — Know your options
Ways to study in Austria
There are 1 ways to study in Austria: Live in Austria on a working holiday.
Choose a different route, and the permit you need changes.
Live in Austria on a working holiday
- Visum D (WHP) (National long-stay visa D marked "WHP" (Working Holiday))
Who it suits：For people who want to travel and live in Vienna or elsewhere in Austria for a while.
- Length and permit
Ages 18–30 · up to 12 months · no extension
- Can you work?
No separate work permit needed
- Cost
No visa fee
Live in Austria on a working holiday
- Visum D (WHP) (National long-stay visa D marked "WHP" (Working Holiday))
Who it suits：For people who want to travel and live in Vienna or elsewhere in Austria for a while.
Length and permit
Ages 18–30 · up to 12 months · no extension
Can you work?
No separate work permit needed
Cost
No visa fee
For Japanese citizens. Official names checked on government websites on October 31, 2026.
Sources (official government pages)
Live in Austria on a working holiday・Source: Austrian Embassy in Tokyo: how to apply (Working Holiday and visa-free entry for Japanese citizens)Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs: Working Holiday application (stay, fee and where Japanese nationals apply)Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: Working Holiday programmes (partner countries and number of participations) Wayback copy 2026-10-03
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Sources for this page
- Austrian Embassy in Tokyo: how to apply (Working Holiday and visa-free entry for Japanese citizens)（checked October 31, 2026）
- Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs: Working Holiday application (stay, fee and where Japanese nationals apply)（checked October 31, 2026）
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: Working Holiday programmes (partner countries and number of participations) Wayback copy 2026-10-03（checked October 31, 2026）
