Hungary Schengen Visa: Application guide

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Last updated: April 2024

We currently don't offer this visa, but you can find more information on the Hungarian Embassy website.

Learn everything you need to know about the Hungary Schengen Visa application below.

What is the Hungary Schengen Visa?

The Hungary Schengen Visa is a travel document that allows eligible travelers to visit Hungary and other countries within the Schengen Area.

What can you do with the Hungary Schengen Visa?

With the Hungary Schengen Visa, you can:

• Travel freely within the Schengen Area
• Visit family and friends residing in Hungary or other Schengen countries
• Unpaid business activities such as business meetings, conferences, trade fairs, and exhibitions
• Short-term activities related to studies, training, and internships
• Attend sports or cultural events
• Receive medical treatment
• Transit through Hungary en route to a non-Schengen country

What can't you do with the Hungary Schengen Visa?

There are certain things you cannot do with the Hungary Schengen Visa:

• Live, study, work, or seek employment in Hungary or any other Schengen country

Who requires the Hungary Schengen Visa?

The Hungarian Schengen Visa is meant for non-European Union nationals who want to travel to Hungary for short stays.

Currently, citizens from over 100 countries need to apply for the Hungary Schengen Visa before they visit.

Visa-exempt: Who doesn't need to apply for Hungary Schengen Visa?

There are several countries whose citizens do not need to apply for a Hungary Schengen Visa for short stays of up to 90 days.

These visa-exempt countries include, but are not limited to:

• United States
• Canada
• Australia
• New Zealand
• Japan
• South Korea
• Brazil
• Singapore
• Israel
• Malaysia

Additionally, all European and Schengen citizens can travel to Hungary and other Schengen countries without a visa.

Please note that these are just a few examples, and the list of visa-exempt countries is extensive.

Do minors have to apply for the Hungary Schengen Visa?

Yes, minors who are citizens of countries that require a Schengen visa will also need to apply for a Hungary Schengen Visa.

The visa application form must be signed by both parents or legal guardians.

If the minor travels with only one parent, written consent from the other parent is needed. If the minor travels alone, written consent from both parents or legal guardians is required.

A copy of the minor's birth certificate is usually required.

How long is the Hungary Schengen Visa valid?

The Hungary Schengen Visa is valid for 180 days, with a permitted stay of up to 90 days per entry.

The embassy decides if you will receive a multiple-entry, double-entry, or single-entry visa.

Can I extend my Hungary Schengen Visa?

You typically can't extend the Schengen visa while traveling, except in cases of force majeure, humanitarian reasons, or serious medical reasons.

Hungary Schengen Visa requirements

The first step to preparing for the Hungary Visa application process is gathering the essential documents you must submit:

• Printed and signed application form

• 2 passport photos that meet the government requirements

• Valid passport, issued in the past 10 years, valid for at least 6 months, and with at least 2 blank pages

• Copies of your previous Schengen Visas (if applicable)

• Proof of financial stability and ability to finance your trip, such as bank statements

• Proof of accommodation, for example, a hotel reservation or an invitation letter from a host

• Return flight ticket reservation to support the fact that you can afford your trip and prove you'll return home

• Health insurance for travel covering hospitalizations, emergencies, urgent treatments, healthcare, death, or a minimum coverage of at least €30,000

How to apply for the Hungary Schengen Visa

Go to the website of the Hungarian Embassy or Consulate in your home country and follow their instructions.

Prepare the necessary documents and attend your appointment. Remember that an interview may be required.

Hungary Schengen Visa costs and processing times

The government visa fee is about US$85. For children between the ages of 6 and 12, a government fee of about US$42.87 applies, while children under 6 years old are free.

Sometimes these fees can be paid online, depending on the country you are applying from. Otherwise, you must pay the fee at your appointment in cash or by card.

Hungary entry requirements

To enter Hungary, you generally need a valid passport, a Schengen Visa, depending on your nationality, proof of your visit's purpose, evidence of sufficient funds, travel insurance, accommodation details, and a return ticket.

There are no COVID-19 requirements for travelers to enter Hungary.

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