Visa and Permits FAQ
1. As a foreign resident, what is my status in your country?
Citizens of the following countries traveling for any purpose but employment, immigration
or studies do not need a visa for up to a 90 day stay in Hungary: Argentina, Austria,
Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Cuba, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Denmark,
Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Republic of
Korea, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Mongolia, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Seychelles, Singapore Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland,
Sweden, countries of the former Soviet Union, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay
and countries of the former Yugoslavia.
2. What kinds of visas are available?
The following visa categories are available in Hungary:
3. What is required to obtain these visas? Where do I need to go? What should I expect
to provide (any crucial documents or medical testing certificates)?
Visa requirements in general are:
Additional requirements for different visas:
Your passport must be valid for at least another six months from the expiration date of the
Hungarian visa. Visas for single or double entry shall be valid for no more than six
months, while visas permitting multiple entry shall be valid for no more than one year. The
period of validity will be reckoned from the date of issue.
The visa authorizes a stay for the period indicated in the application form, which will be for
no more than 90 days. If anybody wishes to stay in Hungary for longer than 90 days he or
she should apply for a special long-term visa and report with it to the appropriate police
headquarters in Budapest to apply for a residence permit.
4. Are spouses permitted and/or likely to find work?
Spouses and partners are permitted to work, but a separate work permit should be
obtained.
5. What are the main forms of identification and how does a newcomer obtain them?
The main forms of identification are the Hungarian Identification Card (which is not valid
without the address card), driver's license and a passport from your home country.
6. What items should I avoid bringing into the country?
Do not bring narcotics or firearms. Alcohol and tobacco are allowed to a maximum of one
liter and 200 grams.
Useful Links
Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
www.mfa.gov.hu
Hungarian Customs Authorities
www.vam.gov.hu
1. As a foreign resident, what is my status in your country?
Citizens of the following countries traveling for any purpose but employment, immigration
or studies do not need a visa for up to a 90 day stay in Hungary: Argentina, Austria,
Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Cuba, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Denmark,
Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Republic of
Korea, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Mongolia, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Seychelles, Singapore Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland,
Sweden, countries of the former Soviet Union, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay
and countries of the former Yugoslavia.
2. What kinds of visas are available?
The following visa categories are available in Hungary:
- student visa,
- employment visa,
- business visa,
- immigration visa and
- visiting visa.
3. What is required to obtain these visas? Where do I need to go? What should I expect
to provide (any crucial documents or medical testing certificates)?
Visa requirements in general are:
- a valid passport
- three photos for single and multiple entry, five photos for double entry
- one Hungarian application form and one visa form (two for double entry)
- green card (in case of a temporary stay in the US, additional information may be
requested) - airline ticket or reservation for a way back
- a fee paid to the Hungarian Embassy or Consulate in your home country
Additional requirements for different visas:
- For a student visa: a Hungarian certificate of enrollment
- For an employment visa: a Hungarian employment permit
- For a business visa: an invitation letter from a Hungarian company
- For an immigration visa: an immigration permit
- For a visiting visa: a certified invitation letter from Hungary
Your passport must be valid for at least another six months from the expiration date of the
Hungarian visa. Visas for single or double entry shall be valid for no more than six
months, while visas permitting multiple entry shall be valid for no more than one year. The
period of validity will be reckoned from the date of issue.
The visa authorizes a stay for the period indicated in the application form, which will be for
no more than 90 days. If anybody wishes to stay in Hungary for longer than 90 days he or
she should apply for a special long-term visa and report with it to the appropriate police
headquarters in Budapest to apply for a residence permit.
4. Are spouses permitted and/or likely to find work?
Spouses and partners are permitted to work, but a separate work permit should be
obtained.
5. What are the main forms of identification and how does a newcomer obtain them?
The main forms of identification are the Hungarian Identification Card (which is not valid
without the address card), driver's license and a passport from your home country.
6. What items should I avoid bringing into the country?
Do not bring narcotics or firearms. Alcohol and tobacco are allowed to a maximum of one
liter and 200 grams.
Useful Links
Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
www.mfa.gov.hu
Hungarian Customs Authorities
www.vam.gov.hu
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