Hungary Schengen Visa Application Requirements

Depending on the purpose of your travel to Hungary, there are different types of visas that will apply to the occasion. Whether you are planning to go on a visit, study or work and reside there permanently, you will have to apply for a different Hungarian Schengen Visa, accordingly.


You can apply for the Hungarian Schengen Visa since 2007 when Hungary as a Member State of the European Union, also became a member state of the Schengen Area.

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General required documents for a Hungarian Visa Application:
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. 

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.

If employed:
Employment contract
Current bank statement of the latest 6 months
Leave permission from employer

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Income Tax Return (ITR) form or Certificate of Income Tax deducted at the source of salary
If self-employed:
A copy of your business license
Company bank statement of the latest 6 months
Income Tax Return (ITR)
If a student:
Proof of enrollment
No-objection certificate from school or university
If retired:
Pension statement of the latest 6 months
If applicable:
Regular income generated by property proof of the latest 6 months

Note: The signed application form must be accompanied the rest of the above-mentioned mandatory documents and handed personally at the appropriate embassy/consulate or its representative in your home country.

Apart from the general documentation required, accompanying should be other additional documents depending on the purpose of your Hungarian Visa application.
List of additional documents required for the most frequent purposes of Hungary Visa Application:

Hungary Tourist Schengen Visa:
Invitation letter with the address and phone number from family member or sponsor – if applicable

Bank statement of the last 6 months

Passport copies

Hungary Visa for Business Purposes:
Invitation letter from the Hungarian company you will be visiting and their detailed address accompanied with the dates of your visit

A certificate from your employer stating/allowing your business travel

If there were previous trade relations between the two companies, proof of such events must be provided

Business bank statement of the latest 6 months

Memorandum and Article of Association in original certified copy (registered with joint stock companies) Trade License (first issued and present renewal), Proprietorship/Partnership documents

Regarding the applicant’s expenses during stay in the Schengen zone, either the employer or the partner company must state coverage of expenses on the letter or invitation.