u/BothBird3040

Hi everyone! 👋

I’m currently gathering my documents to apply for an Austrian residence permit from a Third-Country. I’ll be heading to FH Wels soon to start the International Foundation Programme (IFP)!

I’m trying to get the health insurance part 100% correct for my application. From my research, it looks like I need a two-step approach:

• Travel Insurance for the initial entry/gap period.
• ÖGK Student Insurance once I actually arrive and register at the uni.

My question: For those who have applied from a third country, how many months of travel insurance did you show for your initial application to satisfy the Embassy? Also, did you just include a "Statement of Intent" saying you'd switch to ÖGK after registration?

If you have any tips on specific providers that worked for your visa or advice on the Wels ÖGK office, I’d really appreciate it! 🙏✨

Hi everyone! 👋

I’m currently gathering my documents to apply for an Austrian residence permit from a Third-Country. I’ll be heading to FH Wels soon to start the International Foundation Programme (IFP)!

I’m trying to get the health insurance part 100% correct for my application. From my research, it looks like I need a two-step approach:

• Travel Insurance for the initial entry/gap period.
• ÖGK Student Insurance once I actually arrive and register at the uni.

My question: For those who have applied from a third country, how many months of travel insurance did you show for your initial application to satisfy the Embassy? Also, did you just include a "Statement of Intent" saying you'd switch to ÖGK after registration?

If you have any tips on specific providers that worked for your visa or advice on the Wels ÖGK office, I’d really appreciate it! 🙏✨