u/Some_Scar_5852

Hi everyone,

I applied for a student residence permit (Aufenthaltsbewilligung Student) for my master's degree at FH Upper Austria, Wels Campus.

I am a third-country national, and I submitted my residence permit application from my home country on July 9, 2026.

I completed my bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering in Hungary, where I lived and studied for several years. So, this is not my first time studying or traveling to Europe.

I recently contacted the immigration office in Wels (Magistrat Wels), and they informed me that they currently have a very high number of student applications, which may cause delays. They also mentioned that applications are processed chronologically and that they will contact me if they require any additional documents.

For reference, I submitted the following documents with my application:

• Admission Letter from FH Upper Austria
• Proof of Accommodation in Wels
• Proof of Sufficient Financial Means – my father's bank account, as he is my financial sponsor
• Health/Travel Insurance valid for three months
• Birth Certificate with Apostille
• Police Clearance Certificate
• Notarized Sponsorship/Declaration of Liability, issued abroad and translated into German
• Proof of Paternity/Family Relationship issued by the Ministry of Interior
• Proof of my father's Property Ownership and Assets
• Employment and Salary Certificate from my father's employer
• Bank Certificate confirming the funds available in my father's account
• German Language Certificate – A2 level, issued by the Goethe-Institut

I should be in Austria before October 1, so I am trying to get a better idea of the current processing times and whether other students are experiencing similar delays.

Has anyone applied for a student residence permit through Magistrat Wels around July or August 2026?

If yes, I would really appreciate it if you could share:

• When did you submit your application?
• When did you receive your approval?
• How long did the process take?
• Did Magistrat Wels contact your university before approving your application?
• Did they request any additional documents?

I am especially interested in recent experiences from June, July, or August 2026, particularly from students who applied from outside the EU.

Thank you very much in advance! 🙏

Hi everyone,

I applied for a student residence permit (Aufenthaltsbewilligung Student) for my master's degree at FH Upper Austria, Wels Campus.

I am a third-country national, and I submitted my residence permit application from my home country on July 9, 2026.

I completed my bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering in Hungary, where I lived and studied for several years. So, this is not my first time studying or traveling to Europe.

I recently contacted the immigration office in Wels (Magistrat Wels), and they informed me that they currently have a very high number of student applications, which may cause delays. They also mentioned that applications are processed chronologically and that they will contact me if they require any additional documents.

For reference, I submitted the following documents with my application:

• Admission Letter from FH Upper Austria
• Proof of Accommodation in Wels
• Proof of Sufficient Financial Means – my father's bank account, as he is my financial sponsor
• Health/Travel Insurance valid for three months
• Birth Certificate with Apostille
• Police Clearance Certificate
• Notarized Sponsorship/Declaration of Liability, issued abroad and translated into German
• Proof of Paternity/Family Relationship issued by the Ministry of Interior
• Proof of my father's Property Ownership and Assets
• Employment and Salary Certificate from my father's employer
• Bank Certificate confirming the funds available in my father's account
• German Language Certificate – A2 level, issued by the Goethe-Institut

I should be in Austria before October 1, so I am trying to get a better idea of the current processing times and whether other students are experiencing similar delays.

Has anyone applied for a student residence permit through Magistrat Wels around July or August 2026?

If yes, I would really appreciate it if you could share:

• When did you submit your application?
• When did you receive your approval?
• How long did the process take?
• Did Magistrat Wels contact your university before approving your application?
• Did they request any additional documents?

I am especially interested in recent experiences from June, July, or August 2026, particularly from students who applied from outside the EU.

Thank you very much in advance! 🙏