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8. Country-specific information

Immigration procedures are implemented differently by each destination country. The summaries below are intended for non-EU students who legally reside and study in Czechia and plan an Erasmus+ study exchange or traineeship.

Check your eligibility before relying on a country card The long-term study routes below normally require a valid Czech authorisation issued for the purpose of higher-education studies and valid for the entire mobility. They do not automatically apply to holders of temporary or international protection, permits issued for another purpose or students whose Czech document is expiring.

All five countries currently included are in the Schengen Area. For stays of up to 90 days, first apply the general 90/180-day rules explained in Section 3. The country cards focus mainly on study mobility longer than 90 days and on important national differences.

This is the first version of the country list. Additional destinations will be added gradually according to CZU student demand and experience with individual procedures.

8.1 Quick comparison

Country	Main study-mobility route for up to 360 days	Who normally acts?
Germany	Mobility notification under Section 16c of the German Residence Act; no separate German residence title if all conditions are met.	The German host university notifies BAMF through MoNa.
Spain	EU student-mobility communication to the provincial Foreigners Office.	The registered Spanish host higher-education institution submits it electronically.
France	Student-mobility notification to the French Ministry of the Interior.	The French host institution submits the notification.
Portugal	Mobility communication under Article 91-A to AIMA.	The student or Portuguese host institution may submit it.
Austria	Visa-free study stay based on a qualifying “Student” residence title from another participating EU state.	No separate Austrian student permit is normally required for up to 360 days; the student must carry the required evidence.

GermanyHost university notifies the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF)

Study mobility longer than 90 days

An eligible student may study in Germany for up to 360 days without obtaining a separate German residence title. The German host university must notify BAMF through the MoNa system.

Ask the host university: “Will you submit my mobility notification under Section 16c AufenthG through BAMF MoNa, and when may I enter Germany?”

The host normally needs:

a valid Czech residence title issued for studies and covering the whole mobility;
a valid passport;
proof of Erasmus+ participation or an agreement between the universities;
German admission or enrolment confirmation; and
proof of sufficient funds, including health-insurance coverage.

If you move into an apartment, German registration rules generally require you to register your address with the local registration office within two weeks.

Traineeships: The student-mobility notification does not automatically authorise an Erasmus+ traineeship. A separate trainee route, potentially including approval by the Federal Employment Agency, may apply. Ask the host organisation and the local Foreigners Authority before starting.

Official information:
BAMF – Mobility as a student BAMF MoNa Official trainee guidance

SpainSpanish host university submits the mobility communication

Study mobility longer than 90 days

A student holding a qualifying study visa or authorisation issued by another participating EU Member State may study in Spain for up to 360 days under Erasmus+ or an agreement between higher-education institutions.

The Spanish host institution registered in the national higher-education register submits the communication electronically through Mercurio to the Foreigners Office in the province where the activity begins. It may be submitted before entry and, at the latest, within one month after entry. The authority has 30 days to object.

Prepare: full passport copy, Czech study authorisation valid for the entire mobility, proof of Erasmus+ or the university agreement and Spanish admission. Sworn Spanish translations may be required.

If your Czech document is not accepted under the intra-EU route, Spain has a separate authorisation procedure for students already admitted in another EU state. Do not assume that the mobility communication is sufficient.

Traineeships: Spain uses separate trainee procedures. The host entity generally applies online, and the correct route may differ for remunerated and non-remunerated placements.

Official information:
Spanish Ministry – EU student mobility Official trainee guidance

FranceFrench host institution notifies the Ministry of the Interior

Study mobility longer than 90 days

A student with a qualifying study permit or visa issued by another participating EU country may study in France for up to 360 days if the stay is covered by Erasmus+, another eligible programme or a university agreement.

The French host institution submits the mobility notification to the Ministry of the Interior. The Ministry has 30 days to refuse the mobility. If no refusal is issued within that period, the student may stay on the basis of the authorisation issued by the first Member State.

Prepare: valid passport, Czech study permit or visa, proof of sufficient resources, health insurance, proof of the mobility programme or agreement and French acceptance.

Ask the French institution to confirm that it has submitted the notification and that the 30-day period has been completed before departure.

Traineeships: France applies a separate trainee procedure. A formal convention de stage is essential and may require approval together with a visa or residence authorisation. Do not rely on the study-mobility notification.

Official information:
EU Immigration Portal – Student in France France-Visas – Student Official trainee guidance

PortugalStudent or host university communicates the mobility to AIMA

Study mobility longer than 90 days

A higher-education student holding a qualifying residence permit from another EU Member State may study in Portugal for up to 360 days under Erasmus+ or an agreement between higher-education institutions.

The student or Portuguese host institution must communicate the mobility to AIMA no later than 30 days before it starts. AIMA currently recommends submission by email using its official mobility procedure and issues a declaration confirming the authorised stay.

Prepare: AIMA Model 6, Czech residence permit identifying the holder as a higher-education student and valid for the whole stay, passport, Portuguese admission, criminal-record document, sufficient resources, health insurance and proof of payment of the applicable fee.

The current AIMA procedure expressly refers to a residence permit. If you only hold a Czech long-term study visa, obtain written confirmation from AIMA before relying on this route.

Traineeships: Portugal has separate visa and residence routes for trainees. The Article 91-A student notification should not be used for a traineeship unless AIMA and the host institution confirm that the activity is legally part of the study mobility.

Official information:
AIMA – Higher-education student mobility Official trainee guidance

AustriaQualifying students may enter without a separate Austrian visa

Study mobility longer than 90 days

A student taking part in Erasmus+ or covered by an agreement between higher-education institutions may enter Austria without a separate visa and study there for up to 360 days if they hold a valid residence title “Student” issued by another participating EU country.

Carry: a valid passport, the Czech “Student” residence title valid for the whole Austrian stay, proof of Erasmus+ or the university agreement and adequate health insurance. Austrian guidance normally requires travel-health coverage unless statutory insurance applies.

You must generally register your Austrian address within three working days. For stays longer than two months, registration is required even when accommodation maintains a guest register.

Austrian official guidance is framed around a residence title marked “Student”. If you hold only a Czech long-term visa or a differently named permit, ask OeAD and the competent Austrian authority for written confirmation.

Traineeships: The visa-free student route does not automatically authorise employment or a traineeship. An Austrian work permit or another gainful-employment authorisation may be required, normally involving the host and the Public Employment Service (AMS).

Official information:
OeAD – Visa-free entry for students EU Immigration Portal – Student in Austria

Country coverage will be expanded gradually.
The date below shows when the official procedures on this page were last reviewed.

Last checked: 27 July 2026. National rules, forms, fees, contact addresses and administrative practice may change. Always obtain confirmation from the host institution and the competent authority before booking travel or beginning the mobility.