Hungary Visa: Requirements, Types, Fees & How to Apply
Start your applicationIt depends on your passport. Most non-Hungarian citizens need a visa for tourism, business, or family visits. Short-stay visitor visas typically allow up to 90 days in any 180-day period and require proof of travel purpose, funds, and accommodation. A visa does not guarantee entry — border officials make the final decision at the port of entry.
Hungary visa at a glance
- Government fee
- EUR 90 per entry — passed through at cost, no markup
- Official processing
- 15 calendar days (extendable to 45)
- Validity / stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Visa types
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Do you need a visa for Hungary?
For Indian passport holders, a Schengen visa (Type C) is required. The fee is EUR 90 for adults, EUR 45 for children aged 6–12, and free for infants under 6. Processing takes 15 calendar days, extendable to 45. Travel medical insurance of at least EUR 30,000 is required.
Some nationalities can enter Hungary visa-free for short stays under a bilateral agreement or visa-exemption list. Check the Hungary visa authority or Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa-exemption list for your nationality before traveling.
Hungary visa types
- Schengen visa (Type C)
- Tourism, business, family visits — Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- National visa (Type D)
- Study, work, family reunification — Over 90 days
- Transit visa
- Passing through Hungary to another destination — Up to 5 days
Who is eligible
Eligibility for a Hungary visa depends on your nationality. Indian passport holders need a Schengen visa (Type C) for short stays. Other visa-required nationalities follow the same Schengen rules; check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Hungary for your country of residence.
Documents required for a Hungary visa
What the consulate expects in your file. The controlling checklist is always the one published for your country of residence.
- Valid passport6+ months validity after departure, 2+ blank pages
- Schengen visa application formCompleted and signed
- Passport photo35x45 mm, white background
- Travel medical insuranceMinimum EUR 30,000 coverage
- Bank statements3-6 months
- Flight reservationReturn flight; do not purchase non-refundable tickets before approval
- Hotel bookingConfirmed accommodation
- Cover letterExplaining trip purpose and itinerary
- Employment letterProving job and income
- Income tax returns3 years, where applicable
Hungary visa fees and processing time
- Government fee
- EUR 90 per entry — passed through at cost, no markup
- Expedify processing fee
- Shown before you start
- Validity / stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Official processing
- 15 calendar days (extendable to 45)
Government fees are passed through at cost. Processing times are the authority's official estimate, stated as a fact — not a delivery promise.
How to apply for a Hungary visa
The official route, step by step.
Confirm you need a visa
Check the Hungary visa-exemption list for your nationality.
Get the current form and checklist from the embassy or consulate responsible for your country
Get the current form and checklist from the embassy or consulate responsible for your country.
Gather your documents in the order requested by the checklist
Gather your documents in the order requested by the checklist.
Submit your application
online where available, or in person at the embassy or authorized visa center.
Track your application and collect your passport when a decision is made
Track your application and collect your passport when a decision is made.
Applying yourself vs. with Expedify
The authority decides your visa either way. The difference is how much of the process you carry.
Research
- Apply yourself
- Check Hungary's requirements yourself
- With Expedify
- We confirm what you need for your route
Document check
- Apply yourself
- Common errors cause refusals
- With Expedify
- Pre-reviewed before submission
Appointments
- Apply yourself
- You book and attend yourself
- With Expedify
- We prepare your application and guide you
Status tracking
- Apply yourself
- You check the embassy portal
- With Expedify
- We track and notify you at every step
Government fee
- Apply yourself
- Same
- With Expedify
- Same — passed through at cost, no markup
At the border: what to expect
A visa lets you present yourself for entry — it does not guarantee admission. Entry into Hungary is decided by immigration officials at the port of entry.
Entry requirements
- Valid passport with your visa or exemption stamp.
- Return or onward travel ticket.
- Proof of accommodation and itinerary.
- Evidence of sufficient funds for your stay.
- Travel medical insurance (minimum EUR 30,000 coverage).
Conditions of stay
- Stay length is set by the officer at entry — it can be less than your visa's maximum.
- A tourist visa is not a work permit — no employment.
- No full-time study on a tourist visa.
- Depart before your permitted stay ends; overstaying is an immigration violation.
Common reasons a Hungary visa is refused
Knowing these before you apply reduces your risk.
Incomplete or inconsistent documentation
documents that don't match your application form.
Insufficient financial means
evidence that doesn't clearly cover your trip.
Unclear travel purpose
an itinerary that doesn't explain where you're going and why.
Weak ties to home country
limited evidence you'll return after your stay.
Missing biometrics or appointment confirmation
see the checklist and methodology notes for your nationality.
Frequently asked questions
Hungary visa questions, answered.
More for your Hungary trip
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About this service
Expedify is a private application-assistance service, not a government agency, embassy, or consulate. Visas are granted solely by the destination country's authorities, and no third party can influence or guarantee a decision. Our agency fee covers preparation, review, and tracking of your application, and is separate from any consular fee. The information on this page is general guidance, not legal or immigration advice — requirements change and vary by nationality. Always confirm with the official embassy or consulate of the country you're visiting.