Hungary Visa Requirements

Visa Requirements for Education in Hungary

International students who want to stay in Hungary for more than 90 consecutive days and who are not EU citizens are required to apply for a long-term student visa to stay in the country.

Student visas requirements for Hungary vary, therefore it’s important to enquire well in advance about the entry regulations which apply to your home country. To receive a student visa for Hungary, you must first have an offer from a Hungarian university. You can only apply for your student visa prior to your departure from the Hungarian Consulate or Embassy that has jurisdiction in your state or country of permanent residence. Processing a visa usually takes around one month, but could be longer so make sure you apply as early as possible to avoid any unnecessary complications.

Documents required for your student visa for Hungary are:

• Proof of having paid the tuition fee
• An acceptance letter from the university regarding your admission
• Passport valid at least 6 months beyond your date of entry
• Copy of the photograph page of your passport
• Passport photo no more than 6 months old
• Proof of health insurance
• Proof of address or housing in Hungary
• Proof of sufficient funds to cover living expenses in the form of bank assurance/statement
• Visa application form
• 3 stamped envelopes addressed to the applicant

When the consulates requires an appointment, you may need to scheduled it around 4 to 6 weeks in advance because appointment times are limited. After the appointment, the visa processing time usually takes an additional 1 to 4 weeks. 

You will need to apply for your residence permit within 15 days of arrival in Hungary. This applies to both EU and non-EU citizens planning to stay in Hungary for longer than 90 days.

Hungary Admission Requirements

• Download the application form, fill it completely and with sincerity. You can also fill the Hungary Schengen Visa application form electronically and then print a hard-copy.
• 2 photos must be attached; the photo should be of passport format – a recent whole-face capture with a light background. Learn more about photo requirements and specifications for a Hungarian Visa.
• Your passport and copies of your previous visas – valid for at least 3 months beyond return date – are required. Your passport must have at least two blank pages.
• A copy of your return-ticket reservation. It is not recommended to purchase the ticket before obtaining the visa – if not otherwise required
• Travel visa insurance confirmation of minimum 30,000 € coverage within Hungary and the entire Schengen area
• A cover letter stating the purpose of visit to Hungary and itinerary
• Flight air ticket reservation with dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Hungary
• Hotel Booking Reservation for the whole duration of the intended stay in Hungary
• Proof of civil status (marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, ration card if applicable)
• Means of subsistence – Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay in Hungary.