Hungary Visa Policy

Depending on the purpose and duration of your travel to Hungary, different types of visas will apply to the circumstance. Whether you plan to go on a visit, study, or work and reside there permanently, you will have to apply for a different Hungarian visa accordingly.

For the duration of stay Hungary visa falls into two categories:

• Short-stay (for stays up to 90 days)
• Long-stay (for stays more than 90 days)

Each of these categories has several subcategories according to the purpose of travel to Hungary.

Hungary Schengen Visa

As a part of the Schengen area, Hungary issues uniform Schengen visas for short stay visits (type C). 

Depending on the purpose, the subcategories of Hungary Schengen visa usually consist of:

• Tourism
• Visit
• Business
• Conference
• Medical treatment
• Sports
• Transit

Depending on the type and frequency of travel to Hungary, a Schengen visa can be single-entry, double-entry, and multi-entry. The validity period of a single Schengen visa usually covers the travel period specified in the Hungary visa application form. If you frequently travel to the Schengen area, you may obtain a one-, two-, three- and five-year multi-entry Schengen visa, depending on the Hungarian consulate's decision. However, you should note that you can stay in the Schengen area for a maximum of 90 days in any case. In this case, holders of multi-entry long-term Schengen visas can remain in the Schengen area maximum of 90 days every 180 days.

Short-stay Hungary Visa Costs

When applying for a Schengen visa, each person must pay a visa fee. This fee is non-refundable regardless of the visa result. The Schengen visa fee for citizens of Azerbaijan, Russia, and Armenia is currently 35 EUR. These three countries benefit from reduced visa costs under an agreement with the Schengen countries. In other countries, this amount is 80 EUR for people over 12 years old, 40 EUR for children 6-12 years old, and free for children under six years old.

In most cases, if you belong to one of the following categories, you are exempt from visa fees by providing relevant evidence:

• Close relatives of those legally living in the Schengen area (close relatives include spouse, children (including adopted), parents (or guardians), grandmothers, grandfathers, grandchildren);
• Pensioners;
• Members of official delegations, including permanent members of official delegations, participating in formal meetings, consultations, negotiations, and exchange programs, as well as events of intergovernmental organizations based on an official invitation;
• Pupils, students, graduate students, and pedagogical staff traveling with them for research and educational purposes within the framework of the official educational program;
• People with disabilities and accompanying persons if necessary;
• Participants of international sports events and persons accompanying them in connection with their professional activities;
• Official visits of journalists and technical staff.

Hungary Tourist Visa

Applicants who intend to travel to Hungary purely for tourism purposes, i.e., visiting for leisure, recreation, or sightseeing, and provide for their own accommodation (hotel, hostel, B&B, camping) need to apply for Hungary tourist visa.

Required Documents for Hungary Tourist Visa

1. Hungary Visa Application Form

• Visa Application Form has to be signed and filled correctly, without omissions, with a precise indication of the period of stay.

2. Foreign Passport and Copy of the Main Page

• The passport should be at least three months longer than the intended stay or, in case of multiple journeys, the date on which you intend to leave for the last time.
• A copy of all pages (excluding the blank pages)
• The passport must have been issued within the last 10 years, in good shape, and have at least 2 empty pages.

3. Copy of Previous Schengen Visas

• Copies of previous Schengen visas (from the past 3 years only). Copies of entry and exit stamps to the Schengen zone must be provided
• Copies of other respective countries’ visas could be provided (UK, USA, Canada, Japan, Australia…).

4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

• A copy of the documents must be presented along with other documents.
• The required validity period for these documents is three months beyond the date of your travel to Hungary.

5. Photo

• One-color photo (size 3,5x4,5)
• On the white background taken within the last 3 months
• The photo must be glued to the application. However, it is strongly recommended to take with you at least two photos, in case if the first one will not be accepted because of some damage, etc.

6. Travel Insurance (Medical)

• Travel insurance must be valid for the whole period of stay on the territory of all member states of the Schengen area, covering the costs of medical prescriptions and transfer to the homeland with a minimum sum of 30.000 EURO.
• The Hungarian Consulate provides a corridor for a period of two weeks with single-entry visas in case of medical insurance for this period (the period of stay in the Schengen zone remains unchanged).

7. Information About the Place of Stay in Hungary

• Hotel reservation (applicant’s full name, duration of stay, and hotel’s contacts should be included) from booking.com or another system. (bookings from Airbnb.com are not recommended to present).

8. Flight Ticket Reservation

• Ticket reservation should indicate the date of entry to and the date of departure from the Schengen area exactly.

9. Proof of Civil Status

     Proof of civil status includes:

• Marriage certificate
• Birth certificate of children
• Death certificate of spouse, etc.

10. Proof of Professional Status

      For example:

• Employment contract
• Certificate of employment 
• Extract from the trade and companies’ register
• School attendance certificate
• Proof of pension

11. Means of Subsistence

• Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay, such as bank statements for the last 3-6 months

12. For Minors:

• If the child travels with one of the parents:
  • Then there must be an official permission letter issued by a notary in English from another parent.
• In case of the absence of one of the parents (divorce, death, etc.):
  • Then a relevant official certificate (i.e., divorce, death, etc.) must be presented.
• If it is impossible to present above mentioned:
  • Then a relevant official document must be presented. All documents must be presented with the notary confirmed translation into the English language. Additionally, a copy of the ID of parents should be presented along with an official permission letter.
• For children who go to school:
  • It is necessary to present a reference letter from the relevant school
  • Address and contacts of the school, signature, and stamp of the person in charge, and reference to the Embassy should be noted in the letter (if not in English - with the notary confirmed translation into the English language)
  • Birth certificate of the child (if not in English - with the notary confirmed translation into the English language)

Documents necessary to prove coverage of trip expenses of the child by the parent or official guardian and their financial capacity:

• In the case of traveling of the child with one of the parent:
  • Work reference and bank reference + statement (3-6 months)
  • Copies of IDs
• In the case of traveling with both of the parents:
  • It’s recommended to present work references for both parents

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy

Processing Time for Hungary Tourist Visa

Processing time for Hungary tourist visa is 3-20 working days. It depends on your visa application country. 

Hungary Tourist Visa Fee

When applying for a Schengen visa, each person must pay a visa fee. This fee is non-refundable regardless of the visa result. The Schengen visa fee for citizens of Azerbaijan, Russia, and Armenia is currently 35 EUR. These three countries benefit from reduced visa costs under an agreement with the Schengen countries. In other countries, this amount is 80 EUR for people over 12 years old, 40 EUR for children 6-12 years old, and free for children under six years old.

In most cases, if you belong to one of the following categories, you are exempt from visa fees by providing relevant evidence:

• Close relatives of those legally living in the Schengen area (close relatives include spouse, children (including adopted), parents (or guardians), grandmothers, grandfathers, grandchildren);
• Pensioners;
• Members of official delegations, including permanent members of official delegations, participating in formal meetings, consultations, negotiations, and exchange programs, as well as events of intergovernmental organizations based on an official invitation;
• Pupils, students, graduate students, and pedagogical staff traveling with them for research and educational purposes within the framework of the official educational program;
• People with disabilities and accompanying persons if necessary;
• Participants of international sports events and persons accompanying them in connection with their professional activities;
• Official visits of journalists and technical staff.

Where to Apply for Hungary Tourist Visa?

You will apply for a Hungary Tourist visa in Hungary visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Hungary Family Visit Visa

Applicants who intend to travel to visit and stay with family/friends legally residing in Hungary need to apply as Visitor Family/Friends.

Required Documents for Hungary Family Visit Visa

1. Hungary Visa Application Form

• Visa Application Form has to be signed and filled correctly, without omissions, with a precise indication of the period of stay.

2. Foreign Passport and Copy of the Main Page

• The passport must be valid at least three months after the date of leaving the Schengen area
• Has to be issued during the last 10 years
• Must have minimum 2 free pages

3. Copy of Previous Schengen Visas

• You should also present a copy of all the Schengen visas that you obtained before.

4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

• A copy of the documents must be presented along with other documents.
• The required validity period for these documents is three months beyond the date of your travel to Hungary.

5. Photo

• One-color photo (size 3,5x4,5)
• On the white background taken within the last 3 months
• The photo must be glued to the application. However, it is strongly recommended to take with you at least two photos, in case if the first one will not be accepted because of some damage, etc.

6. Travel Insurance (Medical)

• Travel insurance must be valid for the whole period of stay on the territory of all member states of the Schengen area, covering the costs of medical prescriptions and transfer to the homeland with a minimum sum of 30.000 EURO.
• The Hungarian Consulate provides a corridor for a period of two weeks with single-entry visas in case of medical insurance for this period (the period of stay in the Schengen zone remains unchanged).

7. Information About the Place of Stay in Hungary

• Hotel reservation (applicant’s full name, duration of stay, and hotel’s contacts should be included) from booking.com or another system. (bookings from Airbnb.com are not recommended to present).

8. Flight Ticket Reservation

• Ticket reservation should indicate the date of entry to and the date of departure from the Schengen area exactly.

9. Proof of Civil Status

     Proof of civil status includes: 

• Marriage certificate
• Birth certificate of children
• Death certificate of spouse, etc.

10. Proof of Professional Status

       For example:

• Employment contract
• Certificate of employment
• Extract from the trade and companies’ register
• School attendance certificate
• Proof of pension

11. Means of Subsistence

• Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay, such as bank statements for the last 3-6 months

12. For Minors:

If the child travels with one of the parents:

• Then there must be an official permission letter issued by a notary in English from another parent.

In case of the absence of one of the parents (divorce, death, etc.):

• Then a relevant official certificate (i.e., divorce, death, etc.) must be presented.

If it is impossible to present above mentioned:

• Then a relevant official document must be presented. All documents must be presented with the notary confirmed translation into the English language. Additionally, a copy of the ID of parents should be presented along with an official permission letter.

For children who go to school:

• It is necessary to present a reference letter from the relevant school
• Address and contacts of the school, signature, and stamp of the person in charge, and reference to the Embassy should be noted in the letter (if not in English - with the notary confirmed translation into the English language)
• Birth certificate of the child (if not in English - with the notary confirmed translation into the English language)

Documents necessary to prove coverage of trip expenses of the child by the parent or official guardian and their financial capacity:

• In the case of traveling of the child with one of the parent:
  • Work reference and bank reference + statement (3-6 months)
  • Copies of IDs
• In the case of traveling with both of the parents:
  • It’s recommended to present work references for both parents

13. The Official Letter of Invitation Sent From the Migration Department of Hungary

14. In the Case of Absence of the Above-mentioned Invitation Letter by the Person with Temporary Residence in Hungary (Student, etc.) to His/her Place, Then Following Documents are Required:

• Invitation letter (in Hungarian or English) from the person (student, etc.) who has a temporary residence in Hungary, including: 
  • Information about inviting party and guests; 
  • Address, contact details, e-mail of inviting party;
  • Planned period of stay of the guests. The signature of the inviting person should be either certified in the notary or by signatures of 2 witnesses (in this case, name, contact details, ID card number, or official document number proving legal residence in Hungary (scanned copy of that document should be included in the rest of the documents) must be included in the invitation letter). Scanned copy of temporary or permanent residence card in Hungary and address card of the inviting party (if students – then student card) must be included in the documents;

It should be taken into account that the expiry date of the residence of the inviting person should not be earlier than the period of the planned stay of the invited person.

• Permission letter in Hungarian or English from the householder (owner) where his/her signature, address, contact numbers, e-mail, and the planned dates must be included. The signature of the householder should be either certified in the notary or by signatures of 2 witnesses. Also, there must be name, contact details, ID card number, or official document number proving legal residence in Hungary (scanned copy of that document should be included in the rest of the documents) next to signatures of a householder and both witnesses;
• Property document from the householder issued within the last one month;
• Copy of an agreement between householder and tenant.
• If the invited people are immediate relatives (parents, children, grandparents, grandchildren), then the visa fee will be free of charge in case of presenting a relevant document proving their family ties (i.e., birth certificate, etc.) and a copy of the official document (i.e., residence permit card) proving legal residence in Hungary.
• If they plan to spend time together but will not live in the same place as the student or the person temporary residing in Hungary, then it is necessary to include information about it in the invitation letter describing where they will stay together in Hungary (name of the city). This letter should be signed by the inviting person and two witnesses. Accordingly, invited people should present hotel reservations (applicant’s full name, duration of stay, and hotel’s contacts should be included) from booking.com or another system should be submitted (bookings from Airbnb.com are not recommended to present).
• In the case of sponsorship of parents, children, and grandparents by inviting party– information about it must be included in the invitation letter and scanned copy of relevant proof of financial provision (e.g., work reference, bank statement of last 3-6 months) must be included.
• Invited people may apply for a visa till the end of the residence permit card of the invitee.

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy

Processing Time for Hungary Family Visit Visa

Processing time for a Hungary Family Visit visa is 3-20 working days. It depends on your visa application country. 

Hungary Family Visit Visa Fee

When applying for a Schengen visa, each person must pay a visa fee. This fee is non-refundable regardless of the visa result. The Schengen visa fee for citizens of Azerbaijan, Russia, and Armenia is currently 35 EUR. These three countries benefit from reduced visa costs under an agreement with the Schengen countries. In other countries, this amount is 80 EUR for people over 12 years old, 40 EUR for children 6-12 years old, and free for children under six years old.

In most cases, if you belong to one of the following categories, you are exempt from visa fees by providing relevant evidence:

• Close relatives of those legally living in the Schengen area (close relatives include spouse, children (including adopted), parents (or guardians), grandmothers, grandfathers, grandchildren);
• Pensioners;
• Members of official delegations, including permanent members of official delegations, participating in formal meetings, consultations, negotiations, and exchange programs, as well as events of intergovernmental organizations based on an official invitation;
• Pupils, students, graduate students, and pedagogical staff traveling with them for research and educational purposes within the framework of the official educational program;
• People with disabilities and accompanying persons if necessary;
• Participants of international sports events and persons accompanying them in connection with their professional activities;
• Official visits of journalists and technical staff.

Where to Apply for Hungary Family Visit Visa?

You will apply for a Hungary Family Visit visa in Hungary visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Hungary Business Visa

Applicants who intend to travel for business purposes, i.e., visiting a business/company to have meetings, to make business deals, to recruit, to train, or other work-related activities, can apply as Business.

Required Documents for Hungary Business Visa 

1. Hungary Visa Application Form

• Visa Application Form has to be signed and filled correctly, without omissions, with a precise indication of the period of stay.

2. Foreign Passport and Copy of the Main Page

• The passport must be valid at least three months after the date of leaving the Schengen area
• Has to be issued during the last 10 years
• Must have minimum 2 free pages

3. Copy of Previous Schengen Visas

• You should also present a copy of all the Schengen visas that you obtained before.

4. National Identity Card And Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

• A copy of the documents must be presented along with other documents.
• The required validity period for these documents is three months beyond the date of your travel to Hungary.

5. Photo

• One-color photo (size 3,5x4,5)
• On the white background taken within the last 3 months
• The photo must be glued to the application. However, it is strongly recommended to take with you at least two photos, in case if the first one will not be accepted because of some damage, etc.

6. Travel Insurance (Medical)

• Travel insurance must be valid for the whole period of stay on the territory of all member states of the Schengen area, covering the costs of medical prescriptions and transfer to the homeland with a minimum sum of 30.000 EURO.
• The Hungarian Consulate provides a corridor for a period of two weeks with single-entry visas in case of medical insurance for this period (the period of stay in the Schengen zone remains unchanged).

7. Information about the Place of Stay in Hungary

• If accommodation is provided by the company, then the name, address, and contact details of the hotel must be noted in the official invitation;
• In other cases, hotel reservations (applicant’s full name, duration of stay, and hotel’s contacts should be included) from booking.com or another system. (bookings from Airbnb.com are not recommended to present).

8. Flight Ticket Reservation

• Ticket reservation should indicate the date of entry to and the date of departure from the Schengen area exactly.

9. Proof of Civil Status

     Proof of civil status includes:

• Marriage certificate
• Birth certificate of children
• Death certificate of spouse, etc.

10. Proof of Professional Status

        For example:

• Employment contract
• Certificate of employment 
• Extract from the trade and companies’ register
• School attendance certificate
• Proof of pension

11. Means of Subsistence

• Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay, such as bank statements for the last 3-6 months

12. A Letter of Invitation from the Partner Company in Hungary

• The letter must include information about the company and general information about the partnership with the invited party.

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy

Processing Time for Hungary Business Visa

Processing time for a Hungary Business visa is 3-20 working days. It depends on your visa application country. 

Hungary Business Visa Fee

When applying for a Schengen visa, each person must pay a visa fee. This fee is non-refundable regardless of the visa result. The Schengen visa fee for citizens of Azerbaijan, Russia, and Armenia is currently 35 EUR. These three countries benefit from reduced visa costs under an agreement with the Schengen countries. In other countries, this amount is 80 EUR for people over 12 years old, 40 EUR for children 6-12 years old, and free for children under six years old.

In most cases, if you belong to one of the following categories, you are exempt from visa fees by providing relevant evidence:

• Close relatives of those legally living in the Schengen area (close relatives include spouse, children (including adopted), parents (or guardians), grandmothers, grandfathers, grandchildren);
• Pensioners;
• Members of official delegations, including permanent members of official delegations, participating in formal meetings, consultations, negotiations, and exchange programs, as well as events of intergovernmental organizations based on an official invitation;
• Pupils, students, graduate students, and pedagogical staff traveling with them for research and educational purposes within the framework of the official educational program;
• People with disabilities and accompanying persons if necessary;
• Participants of international sports events and persons accompanying them in connection with their professional activities;
• Official visits of journalists and technical staff.

Where to Apply for Hungary Business Visa?

You will apply for a Hungary Business visa in Hungary visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Hungary Conference Visa

Hungary Conference Visa is for persons who wish to travel to Hungary to attend conferences, seminars, symposiums.

Required Documents for the Hungary Conference (Schengen) Visa

1. Hungary Visa Application Form

• Visa Application Form has to be signed and filled correctly, without omissions, with a precise indication of the period of stay.

2. Foreign Passport and Copy of the Main Page

• The passport must be valid at least three months after the date of leaving the Schengen area 
• Has to be issued during the last 10 years
• Must have minimum 2 free pages

3. Copy of Previous Schengen Visas

• You should also present a copy of all the Schengen visas that you obtained before.

4. National Identity Card And Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

• A copy of the documents must be presented along with other documents.
• The required validity period for these documents is three months beyond the date of your travel to Hungary.

5. Photo

• One-color photo (size 3,5x4,5)
• On the white background taken within the last 3 months
• The photo must be glued to the application. However, it is strongly recommended to take with you at least two photos, in case if the first one will not be accepted because of some damage, etc.

6. Travel Insurance (Medical)

• Travel insurance must be valid for the whole period of stay on the territory of all member states of the Schengen area, covering the costs on medical prescriptions and transfer to the homeland with a minimum sum of 30.000 EURO.
• The Hungarian Consulate provides a corridor for a period of two weeks with single-entry visas in case of medical insurance for this period (the period of stay in the Schengen zone remains unchanged).

7. Information About the Place of Stay in Hungary

• Hotel reservation (applicant’s full name, duration of stay, and hotel’s contacts should be included) from booking.com or another system. (bookings from Airbnb.com are not recommended to present).

8. Flight Ticket Reservation

• Ticket reservation should indicate the date of entry to and the date of departure from the Schengen area exactly.

9. Proof of Civil Status

     Proof of civil status includes:

• Marriage certificate
• Birth certificate of children
• Death certificate of spouse, etc.

10. Proof of Professional Status

       For example:

• Employment contract
• Certificate of employment
• Extract from the trade and companies’ register
• School attendance certificate
• Proof of pension

11. Means of Subsistence

• Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay, such as bank statements for the last 3-6 months

12. For Minors:

 If the child travels with one of the parents:

• Then there must be an official permission letter issued by a notary in English from another parent.

     In case of the absence of one of the parents (divorce, death, etc.):

• Then a relevant official certificate (i.e., divorce, death, etc.) must be presented.

     If it is impossible to present above mentioned:

• Then a relevant official document must be presented. All documents must be presented with the notary confirmed translation into the English language. Additionally, a copy of the ID of parents should be presented along with an official permission letter.

     For children who go to school:

• It is necessary to present a reference letter from the relevant school
• Address and contacts of the school, signature, and stamp of the person in charge, and reference to the Embassy should be noted in the letter (if not in English - with the notary confirmed translation into the English language)
• Birth certificate of the child (if not in English - with the notary confirmed translation into the English language)

     Documents necessary to prove coverage of trip expenses of the child by the parent or official guardian and their financial capacity:

• In the case of traveling of the child with one of the parent:
  • Work reference and bank reference + statement (3-6 months)
  • Copies of IDs
• In the case of traveling with both of the parents:
  • It’s recommended to present work references for both parents

13. A Letter of Invitation from the Organization in Hungary with Official Stamp and Signature

• The letter must include general information about the conference.

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy

Processing Time for Hungary Conference Visa

Processing time for Hungary Conference visa is 3-20 working days. It depends on your visa application country. 

Hungary Conference Visa Fee

When applying for a Schengen visa, each person must pay a visa fee. This fee is non-refundable regardless of the visa result. The Schengen visa fee for citizens of Azerbaijan, Russia, and Armenia is currently 35 EUR. These three countries benefit from reduced visa costs under an agreement with the Schengen countries. In other countries, this amount is 80 EUR for people over 12 years old, 40 EUR for children 6-12 years old, and free for children under six years old.

In most cases, if you belong to one of the following categories, you are exempt from visa fees by providing relevant evidence:

• Close relatives of those legally living in the Schengen area (close relatives include spouse, children (including adopted), parents (or guardians), grandmothers, grandfathers, grandchildren);
• Pensioners;
• Members of official delegations, including permanent members of official delegations, participating in formal meetings, consultations, negotiations, and exchange programs, as well as events of intergovernmental organizations based on an official invitation;
• Pupils, students, graduate students, and pedagogical staff traveling with them for research and educational purposes within the framework of the official educational program;
• People with disabilities and accompanying persons if necessary;
• Participants of international sports events and persons accompanying them in connection with their professional activities;
• Official visits of journalists and technical staff.

Where to Apply for Hungary Conference Visa?

You will apply for a Hungary Conference visa in visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Hungary Medical Treatment Visa

Hungary Medical Treatment Visa is applicable for solely medical treatments in Hungary, not longer than 90 days. The accompanying persons have to apply for a tourist visa.

Required Documents for the Hungary Medical Treatment Visa 

1. Hungary Visa Application Form

• Visa Application Form has to be signed and filled correctly, without omissions, with a precise indication of the period of stay.

2. Foreign Passport and Copy of the Main Page

• The passport must be valid at least three months after the date of leaving the Schengen area
• Has to be issued during the last 10 years
• Must have minimum 2 free pages

3. Copy of Previous Schengen Visas

• You should also present a copy of all the Schengen visas that you obtained before.

4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

• A copy of the documents must be presented along with other documents.
• The required validity period for these documents is three months beyond the date of your travel to Hungary.

5. Photo

• One-color photo (size 3,5x4,5)
• On the white background taken within the last 3 months
• The photo must be glued to the application. However, it is strongly recommended to take with you at least two photos, in case if the first one will not be accepted because of some damage, etc.

6. Travel Insurance (Medical)

• Travel insurance must be valid for the whole period of stay on the territory of all member states of the Schengen area, covering the costs on medical prescriptions and transfer to the homeland with a minimum sum of 30.000 EURO.
• The Hungarian Consulate provides a corridor for a period of two weeks with single-entry visas in case of medical insurance for this period (the period of stay in the Schengen zone remains unchanged).

7. Information About the Place of Stay in Hungary

• If accommodation is provided by the organization, then the name, address, and contact details of the hotel must be noted in the official invitation;
• In other cases, hotel reservations (applicant’s full name, duration of stay, and hotel’s contacts should be included) from booking.com or another system should be presented (bookings from Airbnb.com are not recommended to present).

8. Flight Ticket Reservation

• Ticket reservation should indicate the date of entry to and the date of departure from the Schengen area exactly.

9. Proof of Civil Status

     Proof of civil status includes:

• Marriage certificate
• Birth certificate of children
• Death certificate of spouse, etc

10. Proof of Professional Status

       For example:

• Employment contract
• Certificate of employment
• Extract from the trade and companies’ register
• School attendance certificate
• Proof of pension

11. Means of Subsistence

• Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay, such as bank statements for the last 3-6 months

12. For Minors:

If the child travels with one of the parents:

• Then there must be an official permission letter issued by a notary in English from another parent.

In case of the absence of one of the parents (divorce, death, etc.):

• Then a relevant official certificate (i.e., divorce, death, etc.) must be presented.

If it is impossible to present above mentioned:

• Then a relevant official document must be presented. All documents must be presented with the notary confirmed translation into the English language. Additionally, a copy of the ID of parents should be presented along with an official permission letter.

 For children who go to school:

• It is necessary to present a reference letter from the relevant school
• Address and contacts of the school, signature, and stamp of the person in charge, and reference to the Embassy should be noted in the letter (if not in English - with the notary confirmed translation into the English language)
• Birth certificate of the child (if not in English - with the notary confirmed translation into the English language)

Documents necessary to prove coverage of trip expenses of the child by the parent or official guardian and their financial capacity:

• In the case of traveling of the child with one of the parent:
  • Work reference and bank reference + statement (3-6 months)
  • Copies of IDs
• In the case of traveling with both of the parents:
  • It’s recommended to present work references for both parents

13. Document About the Diagnosis and Treatment from the Doctor in Hungary:

• Describing where and how the treatment will be done as well as the cost of treatment.

14. Document from the Medical Entity in Hungary:

• About the hospitalization dates of the patient (entry and exit dates from the hospital),
• What kind of treatment procedure the patient will undergo and the cost of treatment.

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy

Processing Time for Hungary Medical Treatment Visa

Processing time for a Hungary Medical Treatment visa is 3-20 working days. It depends on your visa application country. 

Hungary Medical Treatment Visa Fee

When applying for a Schengen visa, each person must pay a visa fee. This fee is non-refundable regardless of the visa result. The Schengen visa fee for citizens of Azerbaijan, Russia, and Armenia is currently 35 EUR. These three countries benefit from reduced visa costs under an agreement with the Schengen countries. In other countries, this amount is 80 EUR for people over 12 years old, 40 EUR for children 6-12 years old, and free for children under six years old.

In most cases, if you belong to one of the following categories, you are exempt from visa fees by providing relevant evidence:

• Close relatives of those legally living in the Schengen area (close relatives include spouse, children (including adopted), parents (or guardians), grandmothers, grandfathers, grandchildren);
• Pensioners;
• Members of official delegations, including permanent members of official delegations, participating in formal meetings, consultations, negotiations, and exchange programs, as well as events of intergovernmental organizations based on an official invitation;
• Pupils, students, graduate students, and pedagogical staff traveling with them for research and educational purposes within the framework of the official educational program;
• People with disabilities and accompanying persons if necessary;
• Participants of international sports events and persons accompanying them in connection with their professional activities;
• Official visits of journalists and technical staff.

Where to Apply for Hungary Medical Treatment Visa?

You will apply for a Hungary Medical Treatment visa in Hungary visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Hungary Sports Visa

Hungary Sports Visa is for persons who wish to travel to Hungary for the purpose of Sports.

Required Documents for the Hungary Sports (Schengen) Visa

1. Hungary Visa Application Form

• Visa Application Form has to be signed and filled correctly, without omissions, with a precise indication of the period of stay.

2. Foreign Passport and Copy of the Main Page

• The passport must be valid at least three months after the date of leaving the Schengen area
• Has to be issued during the last 10 years
• Must have minimum 2 free pages

3. Copy of Previous Schengen Visas

• You should also present a copy of all the Schengen visas that you obtained before.

4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

• A copy of the documents must be presented along with other documents
• The required validity period for these documents is three months beyond the date of your travel to Hungary

5. Photo

• One-color photo (size 3,5x4,5)
• On the white background taken within the last 3 months.
• The photo must be glued to the application. However, it is strongly recommended to take with you at least two photos, in case if the first one will not be accepted because of some damage, etc.

6. Travel Insurance (Medical)

• Travel insurance must be valid for the whole period of stay on the territory of all member states of the Schengen area, covering the costs on medical prescriptions and transfer to the homeland with a minimum sum of 30.000 EURO.
• The Hungarian Consulate provides a corridor for a period of two weeks with single-entry visas in case of medical insurance for this period (the period of stay in the Schengen zone remains unchanged).

7. Information About the Place of Stay in Hungary

• If accommodation is provided by the Hungarian party, then the name, address, and contact details of the hotel must be noted in the official invitation of the relevant sports federation of Hungary;
• In other cases, hotel reservations (applicant’s full name, duration of stay, and hotel’s contacts should be included) from booking.com or another system should be presented (bookings from Airbnb.com are not recommended to present).

8. Flight Ticket Reservation

• Ticket reservation should indicate the date of entry to and the date of departure from the Schengen area exactly.

9. Proof of Civil Status

     Proof of civil status includes:

• Marriage certificate
• Birth certificate of children
• Death certificate of spouse, etc

10. Proof of Professional Status

        For example:

• Employment contract
• Certificate of employment
• Extract from the trade and companies’ register 
• School attendance certificate
• Proof of pension

11. Means of Subsistence

• Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay, such as bank statements for the last 3-6 months

12. For Minors:

If the child travels with one of the parents:

• Then there must be an official permission letter issued by a notary in English from another parent.

In case of the absence of one of the parents (divorce, death, etc.):

• Then a relevant official certificate (i.e., divorce, death, etc.) must be presented.

If it is impossible to present above mentioned:

• Then a relevant official document must be presented. All documents must be presented with the notary confirmed translation into the English language. Additionally, a copy of the ID of parents should be presented along with an official permission letter.

 For children who go to school:

• It is necessary to present a reference letter from the relevant school
• Address and contacts of the school, signature, and stamp of the person in charge, and reference to the Embassy should be noted in the letter (if not in English - with the notary confirmed translation into the English language)
• Birth certificate of the child (if not in English - with the notary confirmed translation into the English language)

Documents necessary to prove coverage of trip expenses of the child by the parent or official guardian and their financial capacity:

• In the case of traveling of the child with one of the parent:
  • Work reference and bank reference + statement (3-6 months)
  • Copies of IDs
• In the case of traveling with both of the parents:
  • It’s recommended to present work references for both parents

13. Letter for Invitation from the Relevant Sports Federation of Hungary

14. Letter of Support from Sports Federation or any Other Organization in Your Home Country, Society, and Structure Planning the Trip

• The letter should include information about the trip and the participants (purpose, dates, name(s) of participant(s), passport info of invited people; contact info of inviting party).

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy 

Processing Time for Hungary Sports Visa

Processing time for a Hungary Sports visa is 3-20 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

Hungary Sports Visa Fee

When applying for a Schengen visa, each person must pay a visa fee. This fee is non-refundable regardless of the visa result. The Schengen visa fee for citizens of Azerbaijan, Russia, and Armenia is currently 35 EUR. These three countries benefit from reduced visa costs under an agreement with the Schengen countries. In other countries, this amount is 80 EUR for people over 12 years old, 40 EUR for children 6-12 years old, and free for children under six years old.

In most cases, if you belong to one of the following categories, you are exempt from visa fees by providing relevant evidence:

• Close relatives of those legally living in the Schengen area (close relatives include spouse, children (including adopted), parents (or guardians), grandmothers, grandfathers, grandchildren);
• Pensioners;
• Members of official delegations, including permanent members of official delegations, participating in formal meetings, consultations, negotiations, and exchange programs, as well as events of intergovernmental organizations based on an official invitation;
• Pupils, students, graduate students, and pedagogical staff travelling with them for research and educational purposes within the framework of the official educational program;
• People with disabilities and accompanying persons if necessary;
• Participants of international sports events and persons accompanying them in connection with their professional activities;
• Official visits of journalists and technical staff.

Where to Apply for Hungary Sports Visa?

You will apply for a Hungary Sports visa in Hungary visa application centres, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Hungary Transit Visa allows you to transit through the international zone of the International Airport with no access to the Schengen space before flying back to your final destination. The length of the visa validity shall correspond to the time necessary for the purpose of the transit.

Required Documents for the Hungary Transit Visa

1. Hungary Visa Application Form

• Visa Application Form has to be signed and filled correctly, without omissions, with a precise indication of the period of stay.

2. Foreign Passport and Copy of the Main Page

• The passport must be valid at least three months after the date of leaving the Schengen area
• Has to be issued during the last 10 years,
• Must have a minimum of 2 free pages.

3. Copy of Previous Schengen Visas

• You should also present a copy of all the Schengen visas that you obtained before

4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

• A copy of the documents must be presented along with other documents 
• The required validity period for these documents is three months beyond the date of your travel to Hungary

5. Photo

• One-color photo (size 3,5x4,5)
• On the white background taken within the last 3 months.
• The photo must be glued to the application. However, it is strongly recommended to take with you at least two photos, in case if the first one will not be accepted because of some damage, etc.

6. Travel Insurance (Medical)

• Travel insurance must be valid for the whole period of stay on the territory of all member states of the Schengen area, covering the costs on medical prescriptions and transfer to the homeland with a minimum sum of 30.000 EURO.
• The Hungarian Consulate provides a corridor for a period of two weeks with single-entry visas in case of medical insurance for this period (the period of stay in the Schengen zone remains unchanged).

7. Proof of Civil Status

     Proof of civil status includes: 

• Marriage certificate
• Birth certificate of children 
• Death certificate of spouse, etc

8. Proof of Professional Status

        For example: 

• Employment contract
• Certificate of employment
• Extract from the trade and companies’ register
• School attendance certificate
• Proof of pension

9. Means of Subsistence

• Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay, such as bank statements for the last 3-6 months

10. For Minors:

If the child travels with one of the parents:

• Then there must be an official permission letter issued by a notary in English from another parent.

In case of the absence of one of the parents (divorce, death, etc.):

• Then a relevant official certificate (i.e., divorce, death, etc.) must be presented.

If it is impossible to present above mentioned:

• Then a relevant official document must be presented. All documents must be presented with the notary confirmed translation into the English language. Additionally, a copy of the ID of parents should be presented along with an official permission letter.

 For children who go to school:

• It is necessary to present a reference letter from the relevant school
• Address and contacts of the school, signature, and stamp of the person in charge, and reference to the Embassy should be noted in the letter (if not in English - with the notary confirmed translation into the English language)
• Birth certificate of the child (if not in English - with the notary confirmed translation into the English language)

Documents necessary to prove coverage of trip expenses of the child by the parent or official guardian and their financial capacity:

• In the case of traveling of the child with one of the parent:
  • Work reference and bank reference + statement (3-6 months)
  • Copies of IDs
• In the case of traveling with both of the parents:
  • It’s recommended to present work references for both parents

11. Return Ticket to the Country of Main Destination

12. Transit Ticket to the Country of Main Destination From Hungary

13. Hotel Information in the Country of Main Destination (if Necessary)

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy

Processing Time for Hungary Transit Visa

Processing time for a Hungary Transit visa is 3-20 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

Hungary Transit Visa Fee

When applying for a Schengen visa, each person must pay a visa fee. This fee is non-refundable regardless of the visa result. The Schengen visa fee for citizens of Azerbaijan, Russia, and Armenia is currently 35 EUR. These three countries benefit from reduced visa costs under an agreement with the Schengen countries. In other countries, this amount is 80 EUR for people over 12 years old, 40 EUR for children 6-12 years old, and free for children under six years old.

In most cases, if you belong to one of the following categories, you are exempt from visa fees by providing relevant evidence:

• Close relatives of those legally living in the Schengen area (close relatives include spouse, children (including adopted), parents (or guardians), grandmothers, grandfathers, grandchildren);
• Pensioners;
• Members of official delegations, including permanent members of official delegations, participating in formal meetings, consultations, negotiations, and exchange programs, as well as events of intergovernmental organizations based on an official invitation;
• Pupils, students, graduate students, and pedagogical staff traveling with them for research and educational purposes within the framework of the official educational program;
• People with disabilities and accompanying persons if necessary;
• Participants of international sports events and persons accompanying them in connection with their professional activities;
• Official visits of journalists and technical staff.

Where to Apply for Hungary Transit Visa?

You will apply for a Hungary Transit visa in Hungary visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Hungary National (Long-term) Visa

If you are traveling to Hungary for a stay of 90 days or more, you will need to get a Long Stay Visa (Type D). This type of visa is designed for people going to Hungary for the following purposes:

• Education;
• Employment;
• Family reunification;
• Having a property in Hungary

Hungary Study (Long-term) Visa

A visa is required to study in Hungary for a period longer than 90 days.

The Consulate of Hungary requires applicants to apply for Hungarian visas directly, and a personal appearance may be necessary at the nearest Hungarian Consulate.

Required Documents for the Hungary Study (Long-term) Visa

1. Hungary Visa Application Form_1

• Visa Application Form has to be signed and filled correctly, without omissions, with a precise indication of the period of stay.

2. Hungary Visa Application Form_2

• Visa Application Form has to be signed and filled correctly, without omissions, with a precise indication of the period of stay.

3. Foreign Passport and Copy of the Main Page

• The passport must be valid at least three months after the date of leaving the Schengen area
• Has to be issued during the last 10 years
• Must have minimum 2 free pages

4. Copy of Previous Schengen Visas

• You should also present a copy of all the Schengen visas that you obtained before.

5. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

• A copy of the documents must be presented along with other documents
• The required validity period for these documents is three months beyond the date of your travel to Hungary

6. Photo

• Two-color photos (size 3,5x4,5)
• On the white background taken within the last 3 months
• One photo must be glued to the application

7. Medical Insurance

• If the student’s medical insurance is covered by the university, then it should be noted in the letter of invitation.
• Additionally, a 30 days travel insurance in the sum of no less than 30.000 Euro, which covers medical expenses (insurance should take effect starting from the date of entrance to the territory of all member states of the Schengen area), must be included in the documents.

8. Proof of Civil Status

     Proof of civil status includes:

• Marriage certificate
• Birth certificate of children 
• Death certificate of spouse, etc

9. Proof of Professional Status

        For example:

• Employment contract
• Certificate of employment
• Extract from the trade and companies’ register
• School attendance certificate
• Proof of pension

10. Means of Subsistence

• Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay, such as bank statements for the last 3-6 months.
• If the student is the recipient of the “Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship” state scholarship, then it is not necessary to present proof of financial subsistence.

11. Information About the Place of Stay in Hungary

• If Accommodation is Provided by the University:
  • Then it is necessary to note it in the invitation letter
•  If the Student Rents a Place:
  • Then it’s necessary to present an agreement with the owner and property document issued within the last 1 month

12. For Minors:

If the child travels with one of the parents:

• Then there must be an official permission letter issued by a notary in English from another parent.

In case of the absence of one of the parents (divorce, death, etc.):

• Then a relevant official certificate (i.e., divorce, death, etc.) must be presented.

If it is impossible to present above mentioned:

• Then a relevant official document must be presented. All documents must be presented with the notary confirmed translation into the English language. Additionally, a copy of the ID of parents should be presented along with an official permission letter.

 For children who go to school:

• It is necessary to present a reference letter from the relevant school
• Address and contacts of the school, signature, and stamp of the person in charge, and reference to the Embassy should be noted in the letter (if not in English - with the notary confirmed translation into the English language)
• Birth certificate of the child (if not in English - with the notary confirmed translation into the English language)

Documents necessary to prove coverage of trip expenses of the child by the parent or official guardian and their financial capacity:

• In the case of traveling of the child with one of the parent:
  • Work reference and bank reference + statement (3-6 months)
  • Copies of IDs
• In the case of traveling with both of the parents:
  • It’s recommended to present work references for both parents

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy

Processing Time for the Hungary Study (Long-term) Visa

The average processing time for a Hungary Study (Long-term) visa is 10-40 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

Hungary Study (Long-term) Visa Fee

When you submit your application for a Hungary Study (Long-term) visa, you will also need to pay a certain fee. The fee is required to cover the expenses for the processing of your application. The Visa fee is 60-120 EUR for foreign nationals. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.

Where to Apply for Hungary Study (Long-term) Visa?

You will apply for a Hungary Study (Long-term) visa in Hungary visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Hungary Employment (Long-term) Visa

Hungary offers a work permit to non-EU persons who wish to work legally in Hungary, employed by a local Hungarian company with a labor contract. You will receive a residence permit (work permit) will be issued based on employed purposes with validity based on your agreement with the employer.

The residence permit allows you to travel freely in Schengen countries for up to 90 days in 180. You cannot work in other Schengen countries with this permit. Also, you will need to apply for a new work permit if you change your employer. The work permit issued as a unified residence permit card is renewable.

EU citizens are not required to apply for a work permit when taking up employment in Hungary.

Required Documents for the Hungary Employment (Long-term) Visa

1. Hungary Visa Application Form For Employment_1

• Visa Application Form has to be signed and filled correctly, without omissions, with a precise indication of the period of stay.

2. Hungary Visa Application Form For Employment_2

• Visa Application Form has to be signed and filled correctly, without omissions, with a precise indication of the period of stay.

3. Hungary Visa Application Form For Private Business_1

• Visa Application Form has to be signed and filled correctly, without omissions, with a precise indication of the period of stay.

4. Hungary Visa Application Form For Private Business_2

• Visa Application Form has to be signed and filled correctly, without omissions, with a precise indication of the period of stay.

5. Foreign Passport and Copy of the Main Page

• The passport must be valid at least three months after the date of leaving the Schengen area
• Has to be issued during the last 10 years
• Must have minimum 2 free pages

6. Copy of Previous Schengen Visas

• You should also present a copy of all the Schengen visas that you obtained before.

7. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

• A copy of the documents must be presented along with other documents
• The required validity period for these documents is three months beyond the date of your travel to Hungary

8. Photo

• Two-color photos (size 3,5x4,5)
• On the white background taken within the last 3 months 
• One photo must be glued to the application.

9. Medical Insurance

• If the applicant’s medical insurance for Hungary is covered by the employee or he/she has valid medical insurance for one year, then it should be presented, or information about it should be included in the invitation letter provided by the employee. And, if it is valid no later than the date of the flight, then this document is sufficient. But, in case of absence of this information or if the insurance is valid in a later date than the planned flight, then 30 days travel insurance in the sum of no less than 30.000 Euro which covers medical expenses (insurance should take effect starting from the date of entrance to the territory of all member states of Schengen area) must be presented.

10. Proof of Civil Status

      Proof of civil status includes:

• Marriage certificate,
• Birth certificate of children,
• Death certificate of spouse, etc.

11. Proof of Professional Status

        For example:

• Employment contract
• certificate of employment
• Extract from the trade and companies’ register
• School attendance certificate,
• Proof of pension.

12. Means of Subsistence

• Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay, such as bank statements for the last 3-6 months.

13. Information About the Place of Stay in Hungary

If the applicant has a house/apartment in Hungary:

• The relevant document about it and a property document issued within the last month.

If the applicant rents a place:

• It’s necessary to present an agreement with the owner and property document issued within the last month

If the applicant stays with relatives or friends, then it’s necessary to present:

• Invitation letter from house/apartment owner in Hungarian. The invitation letter must include the name and signature of the owner and two witnesses. It must consist of:
  • Information about the owner and invited people
  • Address of the owner, contact number, e-mail
  • Planned dates of stay of guests. Also, name, last name, number of ID card or other official document allowing to reside in the European Union territory (scanned copy of that document must be presented), address, contact number, e-mail of 2 witnesses
  • Copy of temporary or permanent residence card of inviting party should be presented
• Property documents issued within the last month from the owner should be presented.

For the Purpose of Employment:

14. Diploma About Education

15. Initial Employment Agreement

16. Other Documents should be Prepared by the Employee According to the Law of Hungary and Presented to the Applicant

For the Purpose of Private Business:

17. In This Case, a Lawyer in Hungary Should Prepare All the Documents according to the Law of Hungary

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy

Processing Time for the Hungary Employment (Long-term) Visa

The average processing time for a Hungary Employment (Long-term) visa is 10-40 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

Hungary Employment (Long-term) Visa Fee

When you submit your application for a Hungary Employment (Long-term) visa, you will also need to pay a certain fee. The fee is required to cover the expenses for the processing of your application. The Visa fee is 60-120 EUR for foreign nationals. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.

Where to Apply for Hungary Employment (Long-term) Visa?

You will apply for a Hungary Employment (Long-term) Visa in Hungary visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Hungary Family Reunion Visa

Hungary Family Reunification visa enables those who already reside legally in Hungary to be joined by their family members.

Required Documents for Hungary Family Reunion Visa

1. Hungary Visa Application Form_1

• Visa Application Form has to be signed and filled correctly, without omissions, with a precise indication of the period of stay.

2. Hungary Visa Application Form_2

• Visa Application Form has to be signed and filled correctly, without omissions, with a precise indication of the period of stay.

3. Foreign Passport and Copy of the Main Page

• The passport must be valid at least three months after the date of leaving the Schengen area
• Has to be issued during the last 10 years
• Must have minimum 2 free pages

4. Copy of Previous Schengen Visas

• You should also present a copy of all the Schengen visas that you obtained before.

5. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (If your country of residence and citizenship are different)

• A copy of the documents must be presented along with other documents.
• The required validity period for these documents is three months beyond the date of your travel to Hungary.

6. Photo

• Two-color photos (size 3,5x4,5)
• On the white background taken within the last 3 months 
• One photo must be glued to the application.

7. Medical Insurance

• If the applicant has medical insurance for Hungary for one year and it is valid no later than the date of flight, then this document is sufficient. But, in case of absence of this information or if the insurance is valid in a later date than the planned flight, then 30 days travel insurance in the sum of no less than 30.000 Euro which covers medical expenses (insurance should take effect starting from the date of entrance to the territory of all member states of Schengen area) must be presented.

8. Proof of Professional Status

        For example:

• Employment contract
• Certificate of employment
• Extract from the trade and companies’ register
• School attendance certificate
• Proof of pension

9. Means of Subsistence

• Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay, such as bank statements for the last 3-6 months.

10. Information About the Place of Stay in Hungary

    If the applicant rents a place:

• It’s necessary to present an agreement with the owner and property document issued within the last month.

    If the applicant’s family member has a house/apartment in Hungary:

• The relevant document about it and a property document are issued within the last month.

11. For Minors:

If the child travels with one of the parents:

• Then there must be an official permission letter issued by a notary in English from another parent.

In case of the absence of one of the parents (divorce, death, etc.):

• Then a relevant official certificate (i.e., divorce, death, etc.) must be presented.

If it is impossible to present above mentioned:

• Then a relevant official document must be presented. All documents must be presented with the notary confirmed translation into the English language. Additionally, a copy of the ID of parents should be presented along with an official permission letter.

For children who go to school:

• It is necessary to present a reference letter from the relevant school
• Address and contacts of the school, signature, and stamp of the person in charge, and reference to the Embassy should be noted in the letter (if not in English - with the notary confirmed translation into the English language)
• Birth certificate of the child (if not in English - with the notary confirmed translation into the English language)

Documents necessary to prove coverage of trip expenses of the child by the parent or official guardian and their financial capacity:

• In the case of traveling of the child with one of the parent:
  • Work reference and bank reference + statement (3-6 months)
  • Copies of IDs
• In the case of traveling with both of the parents:
  • It’s recommended to present work references for both parents

12. The Document Proving Family Links

    If the applicant is the spouse (wife/husband):

• Copy of marriage certificate (if not in English - with the notary confirmed translation into the English language);

    If the applicant is the child (daughter/son):

• Copy of birth certificate (if not in English - with the notary confirmed translation into the English language).

13. Copies of ID, Passport, Residence Permit Card (if exists) of the Applicant’s Family Member living in Hungary

14. Copy of Documents Identifying the Purpose of Residence of the applicant’s family member in Hungary.

     These include:

• Copy of student card
• In case of employment or private business-relevant documents
• Property document, etc.

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy

Processing Time for the Hungary Family Reunion Visa

The average processing time for a Hungary Family Reunion visa is 10-40 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

Hungary Family Reunion Visa Fee

When you submit your application for a Hungary Family Reunion visa, you will also need to pay a certain fee. The fee is required to cover the expenses for the processing of your application. The Visa fee is 60-120 EUR for foreign nationals. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.

Where to Apply for Hungary Family Reunion Visa?

You will apply for a Hungary Family Reunion visa in Hungary visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Hungary Visa for Purpose of Property in Hungary

After buying your properties through your company and starting generating rental income, you become eligible for the Hungarian residence permit. After receiving your residence permit, you can also bring your family (spouse and children) through family reunification.

Required Documents for the Hungary Property Visa

1. Hungary Visa Application Form_1

• Visa Application Form has to be signed and filled correctly, without omissions, with a precise indication of the period of stay.

2. Hungary Visa Application Form_2

• Visa Application Form has to be signed and filled correctly, without omissions, with a precise indication of the period of stay.

3. Foreign Passport and Copy of the Main Page

• The passport must be valid at least three months after the date of leaving the Schengen area
• Has to be issued during the last 10 years
• Must have a minimum of 2 free pages.

4. Copy of Previous Schengen Visas

• You should also present a copy of all the Schengen visas that you obtained before.

5. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

• A copy of the documents must be presented along with other documents. The required validity period for these documents is three months beyond the date of your travel to Hungary.

6. Photo

• Two-color photos (size 3,5x4,5)
• On the white background taken within the last 3 months.
• One photo must be glued to the application.

7. Medical insurance

• If the applicant’s medical insurance for Hungary is covered by the employee or he/she has valid medical insurance for one year, then it should be presented, or information about it should be included in the invitation letter provided by the employee.
• And, if it is valid no later than the date of the flight, then this document is sufficient. But, in case of absence of this information or if the insurance is valid on a later date than the planned flight, then 30 days travel insurance in the sum of no less than 30.000 Euro which covers medical expenses (insurance should take effect starting from the date of entrance to the territory of all member states of Schengen area) must be presented.

8. Proof of Professional Status

        For example:

• Employment contract
• Certificate of employment
• Extract from the trade and companies’ register
• School attendance certificate
• Proof of pension

9. Means of Subsistence

• Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay, such as bank statements for the last 3-6 months.
• Property document issued within the last 1 month from the owner should be presented.

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy

Processing Time for the Hungary Property Visa

The average processing time for a Hungary Property visa is 10-40 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

Hungary Property Visa Fee

When you submit your application for a Hungary Property visa, you will also need to pay a certain fee. The fee is required to cover the expenses for the processing of your application. The Visa fee is 60-120 EUR for foreign nationals. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.

Where to Apply for Hungary Property Visa?

You will apply for a Hungary Property visa in Hungary visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.