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LONG TERM VISA

LONG TERM VISA (VISA FOR A STAY BETWEEN 91 TO 180 DAYS, VISA D)

Important Notice:

With immediate effect all the Applicants are requested to visit the Visa Application center in order to enroll the biometric for Long Term applications as per the instruction received from Embassy.

STUDENT VISA

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
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  • Overview

    Student visas are given to bona fide students to pursue regular studies at recognized institutions in Austria. The visa is multiple entries and valid for the period of study as approved by the educational institution in Austria.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Category Visa Fee in Euros Visa Fee in BDT
    Student Visa 195 28080

    Please Note:

    • The applicable visa fee in Bangladeshi Taka is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change every month end.
    • There is a service charge of BDT 9158/- (Inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
    • The Visa fee, payable to the Embassy of Austria can be paid in cash at the NRB Bank booth in the Austria Visa Application Centre, Dhaka with nominal fee of 416/- taka inclusive of VAT as payment processing fee.
    • VFS Global charges (service charges & other optional charges) are to be paid in cash only.

    • The visa application centre offers optional services at a nominal additional cost:

      Photocopying BDT 10 (per page)
      Photo Booth Service BDT 350 for 4 photos
      SMS Service BDT 576
      Courier Passback BDT 1300
      Premium Lounge BDT 3800
      Courier Plus BDT 1540
      Form Filling BDT 535
    • All Visa fee charges, VFS service charges and all optional services are to be paid in Cash and Online in Bangladeshi Taka. (Inclusive of VAT).
    • All fees are non-refundable.

  • Documents Required

    Please print out this Checklist and prepare the required documents accordingly, also prepare an additional copy of passport ID page for passport collection.

  • Photo Specifications

    Photograph Quality
    photo1 The photographs must be:

    • No more than 6-months old
    • 35-40mm in width
    • Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
    • In sharp focus and clear
    • Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
    photo2 The photographs must be:

    • Show you looking directly at the camera
    • Show your skin tones naturally
    • Have appropriate brightness and contrast
    • Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.

    Style and lighting

    photo3

    		 The photographs must be:

    • Be colour neutral
    • Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
    • Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
    • Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
    • Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye
    Glasses and head covers
    photo4 If you wear glasses:
    • the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
    • Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.
    Head coverings :
    • Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
    Expression and frame
    photo5 Your photographs must:

    • show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

  • Processing Time

    Usually, processing time for visa applications is 10 working days (starting from the time when the Embassy or Consulate received the application, not including the transportation time), counting from when all requested documents have been submitted. This period may be extended in specific cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is required, for example, when an applicant must come to an interview or submit additional documentation requested by the Embassy or Consulate. During certain times of the year, the processing time can be longer due to the high volume of applications. It is recommended to submit your visa application at least two weeks prior to date of travel date and if possible, even earlier ahead of the holiday period.

    Please note that the application processing time and decisions on visa applications are the sole prerogative of the Embassy or Consulate. VFS Global has no role to play in these areas of the application process.

  • Download Forms

    pdf Application Form for Visum-D
    pdf Sample Form

    As per instruction received from the Austrian Embassy applicant needs to sign on application form.

    pdf Declaration and Undertaking

    As per instruction received from the Austrian Embassy applicant needs to sign on declaration and undertaking.

    pdf Letter of Guarantee

WORK VISA

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Download Forms

  • Overview

    This category applies to persons who wish to travel to Austria for work more than 90 days up to 6 months. Confirmation of the Labour Market Service (AMS) is required.

    Applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Category Visa Fee in Euros Visa Fee in BDT
    Work Visa 195 28080

    Please Note:

    • The applicable visa fee in Bangladeshi Taka is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change every month end.
    • There is a service charge of BDT 9158/- (Inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
    • The Visa fee, payable to the Embassy of Austria can be paid in cash at the NRB Bank booth in the Austria Visa Application Centre, Dhaka with nominal fee of 416/- taka inclusive of VAT as payment processing fee.
    • VFS Global charges (service charges & other optional charges) are to be paid in cash only.

    • The visa application centre offers optional services at a nominal additional cost:

      Photocopying BDT 10 (per page)
      Photo Booth Service BDT 350 for 4 photos
      SMS Service BDT 576
      Courier Passback BDT 1300
      Premium Lounge BDT 3800
      Courier Plus BDT 1540
      Form Filling BDT 535
    • All Visa fee charges, VFS service charges and all optional services are to be paid in Cash and Online in Bangladeshi Taka. (Inclusive of VAT).
    • All fees are non-refundable.

  • Documents Required

    Please print out this Checklist and prepare the required documents accordingly, also prepare an additional copy of passport ID page for passport collection.

  • Photo Specifications

    Photograph Quality
    photo1 The photographs must be:

    • No more than 6-months old
    • 35-40mm in width
    • Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
    • In sharp focus and clear
    • Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
    photo2 The photographs must be:

    • Show you looking directly at the camera
    • Show your skin tones naturally
    • Have appropriate brightness and contrast
    • Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.

    Style and lighting

    photo3

    		 The photographs must be:

    • Be colour neutral
    • Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
    • Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
    • Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
    • Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye
    Glasses and head covers
    photo4 If you wear glasses:
    • the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
    • Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.
    Head coverings :
    • Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
    Expression and frame
    photo5 Your photographs must:

    • show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

  • Processing Time

    Usually, processing time for visa applications is 10 working days (starting from the time when the Embassy or Consulate received the application, not including the transportation time), counting from when all requested documents have been submitted. This period may be extended in specific cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is required, for example, when an applicant must come to an interview or submit additional documentation requested by the Embassy or Consulate. During certain times of the year, the processing time can be longer due to the high volume of applications. It is recommended to submit your visa application at least two weeks prior to date of travel date and if possible, even earlier ahead of the holiday period.

    Please note that the application processing time and decisions on visa applications are the sole prerogative of the Embassy or Consulate. VFS Global has no role to play in these areas of the application process.

  • Download Forms

    pdf Application Form for Visum-D
    pdf Sample Form

    As per instruction received from the Austrian Embassy applicant needs to sign on application form.

    pdf Declaration and Undertaking

    As per instruction received from the Austrian Embassy applicant needs to sign on declaration and undertaking.

    pdf Letter of Guarantee