ππΊHungary Visa for Belarusian Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents
Belarusian passport holders need an approved eTA (electronic travel authorisation) before travelling to Hungary, but not a full visa.
ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) will be mandatory for all visa-exempt third-country nationals entering Schengen area including Hungary. Confirmed for Q4 2026 launch, with a 6-month transitional period (travellers meeting all other entry conditions will not be refused entry solely for lacking ETIAS during transition, extending into approximately April 2027). ETIAS is valid for 3 years or until passport expires. Fee applies. As of June 2026, ETIAS is not yet operational.
travel-europe.europa.eu βHow Belarusian citizens apply for a Hungary visa
- β Apply online for the eTA before you travel; approval is usually quick. Apply here β
- β See the exact document checklist for Belarusian applicants, by visa type.
Hungary visa cost for Belarusian citizens
Fee for Belarusian citizens
EUR 35
Reduced EUR 35 fee under EU visa facilitation agreements (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus). Verify per consulate; this is an EU-wide arrangement, not a Hungary-specific reciprocity fee.
Schengen short-stay visa (type C)
EUR 35
Applications are handled via VFS Global β service fee approx. INR 2133 (with biometrics) / 1600 (without biometrics), varies by centre.
Fees checked 2 Jul 2026 Β· sourced from official government fee schedules
Documents required for Belarusian applicants
The exact documents Belarusian citizens must submit for Hungary, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.
businessBusiness/Work
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com β) Business trip to Hungary - Travel document (not older than 10 years from the date of issue, valid for not less than 3 months from the date of return, 2 blank pages with a βvisaβ mark) - Visa application form is filled out in Russian (in Latin letters) or English + 1 colour photo (3,5 x 4,5cm) taken according to ICAO recommendations - Travel medical insurance for the entire period of a trip with a minimum Schengen coverage area in the amount of 30 thousand euros. The insurance is accepted only in printed form and cannot be a group one. - Visa fee payment - Original invitation - Petition (for a multiple-entry visa) - A certified copy of the current cooperation agreement between the Hungarian and Belarusian company (if applicable) - Letter of employment with confirmation of position and salary for the last 3 months. For individual entrepreneurs - the original and a copy of certificate of registration, certificate of payment of taxes, bank account statement; - Confirmation of transport (booked tickets or driver's license with registration certificate and contract with the carrier) - Copy of passport pages with personal information. For Belarus citizens β pages 32-33. ATTENTION: Multiple entry visas request is usually possible if there are valid cooperation agreements, applications and/or early departures to the Schengen area (visas in the passport or copies thereof in case of passport replacement) BUSINESS TRIP TO SWITZERLAND - Travel document (not older than 10 years from the date of issue, valid for not less than 3 months from the date of return, 2 blank pages with a βvisaβ mark) - Visa application form is filled out in Russian (in Latin letters) or English + 1 colour photo (3,5 x 4,5cm) taken according to ICAO recommendations - Travel medical insurance for the entire period of a trip with a minimum Schengen coverage area in the amount of 30 thousand euros. The insurance is accepted only in printed form and cannot be a group one. - Visa fee payment - Original invitation + extract from the trade register of the canton (the trade register must contain the details of the person who signed the invitation with the appropriate authority); - Petition (for a multiple-entry visa) - A certified copy of the current cooperation agreement between the Hungarian and Belarusian company (if applicable) - Letter of employment with confirmation of position and salary for the last 3 months. For individual entrepreneurs - the original and a copy of certificate of registration, certificate of payment of taxes, bank account statement; Note: financial means should be 100 Swiss Franc for every day of stay. This can be reduced with prepaid bookings, prepaid tickets or invitation, which indicates that the host is covering the costs. (Except for EU, EEC, EFTA CITIZENS AND THEIR FAMILIES) - Confirmation of transport (booked tickets or driver's license with registration certificate and contract with the carrier) - Copy of passport pages with personal information. For Belarus citizens β pages 32-33. TRAVEL TO A SHORT-TERM CONFERENCE IN SWITZERLAND - Travel document (not older than 10 years from the date of issue, valid for not less than 3 months from the date of return, 2 blank pages with a βvisaβ mark) - Visa application form is filled out in Russian (in Latin letters) or English + 1 colour photo (3,5 x 4,5cm) taken according to ICAO recommendations - Travel medical insurance for the entire period of a trip with a minimum Schengen coverage area in the amount of 30 thousand euros. The insurance is accepted only in printed form and cannot be a group one. - Visa fee payment - Original invitation - Petition (if a person is traveling from an organization or institution) - Letter of employment with confirmation of position and salary for the last 3 months. For individual entrepreneurs - the original and a copy of certificate of registration, certificate of payment of taxes, bank account statement; Note: financial means should be 100 Swiss Franc for every day of stay. This can be reduced with prepaid bookings, prepaid tickets or invitation, which indicates that the host is covering the costs. (Except for EU, EEC, EFTA CITIZENS AND THEIR FAMILIES) - Confirmation of transport (booked tickets or driver's license with registration certificate and contract with the carrier) - Copy of passport pages with personal information. For Belarus citizens β pages 32-33. Please find below a list of insurance companies, which policies are accepted for Switzerland: Euroins Asoba Beleximgarant Belgosstrakh Ingosgtrakh Belnefestrach Belrosstrakh Kupala Promtransinvest TASK Imkliva Insurance KENTAVR BelWEB Strahovanie
familyClose Relatives/Family Members/Friends Visits
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com β) Close Relatives/Family Members/Friends Visits - Travel document (not older than 10 years from the date of issue, valid for not less than 3 months from the date of return, 2 blank pages with a βvisaβ mark) - Visa application form is filled out in Russian (in Latin letters) or English + 1 colour photo (3,5 x 4,5cm) - Travel medical insurance: - Insurance must cover any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay; - must be valid for all Schengen States and cover the entire period of intended stay or transit; - minimum coverage must be 30,000 β¬; - The insurance is accepted only in printed form and cannot be a group one. - Visa fee - Original invitation (can be written in any official language of Switzerland or in Russian), copy of passport/residence permit of the host, financial information about the host (financial information for the last 3 months). - Letter of employment with confirmation of position and salary for the last 3 months. For individual entrepreneurs - the original and a copy of certificate of registration, certificate of payment of taxes, bank account statement; - Confirmation of transport - Copy of passport pages with personal information. For Belarus citizens β pages 32-33. - Travel document (not older than 10 years from the date of issue, valid for not less than 3 months from the date of return, 2 blank pages with a βvisaβ mark) - Visa application form is filled out in Russian (in Latin letters) or English - 1 colour photo (3,5 x 4,5cm) taken according to ICAO recommendations - Travel medical insurance: - Insurance must cover any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay; - must be valid for all Schengen States and cover the entire period of intended stay or transit; - minimum coverage must be 30,000 β¬; - Visa fee - Original invitation (can be written in any official language of Switzerland or in Russian), copy of passport/residence permit of the host, financial information about the host (financial information for the last 3 months). - Letter of employment with confirmation of position and salary for the last 3 months. For individual entrepreneurs - the original and a copy of certificate of registration, certificate of payment of taxes, bank account statement; For students a certificate from the educational institution to be provided. For retirees a copy of a pension certificate to be provided. Note: financial means should be 100 Swiss Franc for every day of stay. This can be reduced with prepaid bookings, prepaid tickets or invitation, which indicates that the host is covering the costs. (Except for EU, EEC, EFTA CITIZENS AND THEIR FAMILIES) - Confirmation of transport (booked tickets or driver's license with registration certificate and contract with the carrier - Copy of passport pages with personal information. For Belarus citizens β pages 32-33. - For minors traveling without parents or accompanied by only one parent, permission to travel abroad is required (original and a copy) and birth certificate (original and a copy). Please find below a list of insurance companies, which policies are accepted for Switzerland: Euroins Asoba Beleximgarant Belgosstrakh Ingosgtrakh Belnefestrach Belrosstrakh Kupala Promtransinvest TASK Imkliva Insurance KENTAVR BelWEB Strahovanie
transitTransit
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com β) Transit through Hungary - Travel document (not older than 10 years from the date of issue, valid for not less than 3 months from the date of return, 2 blank pages with a βvisaβ mark) - Visa application form is filled out in Russian (in Latin letters) or English + 1 colour photo (3,5 x 4,5cm) taken according to ICAO recommendations - Travel medical insurance for the entire period of a trip with a minimum Schengen coverage area in the amount of 30 thousand euros. The insurance is accepted only in printed form and cannot be a group one. - Visa fee payment - Confirmed and paid reservation of a hotel or other place of residence in the country of destination - Letter of employment with confirmation of position and salary for the last 3 months. For individual entrepreneurs - the original and a copy of certificate of registration, certificate of payment of taxes, bank account statement; - Confirmation of transport (booked tickets or driver's license with registration certificate and contract with the carrier) - Copy of passport pages with personal information. For Belarus citizens β pages 32-33. ATTENTION: A transit visa is only granted if Hungary is the country of first entry into Schengen, or if you have paid hotel vouchers in Hungary (at least several overnight stays) The maximum transit duration is 5 days (up to 10 days if you have a hotel reservation in Hungary) For students a certificate from the educational institution to be provided. For minor a birth certificate is required (original + copy) For minors traveling without parents or accompanied by only one parent, permission to travel abroad is required (original and a copy) and birth certificate (original and a copy).
studentStudy or training,events or activities
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com β) Documents for traveling to Hungary - Travel document (not older than 10 years from the date of issue, valid for not less than 3 months from the date of return, 2 blank pages with a βvisaβ mark) - Visa application form is filled out in Russian (in Latin letters) or English + 1 colour photo (3,5 x 4,5cm) taken according to ICAO recommendations - Travel medical insurance for the entire period of a trip with a minimum Schengen coverage area in the amount of 30 thousand euros. The insurance is accepted only in printed form and cannot be a group one. - Visa fee payment - Original invitation - Petition for a visa from an organization or from a sports federation and club/school (when traveling to competitions or training) - Letter of employment with confirmation of position and salary for the last 3 months. - Confirmation of transport - Copy of passport pages with personal information. For Belarus citizens β pages 32-33. ATTENTION: For students a certificate from the educational institution to be provided. For minors traveling without parents or accompanied by only one parent, permission to travel abroad is required (original and a copy) and birth certificate (original and a copy). The possibility of providing gratis visa is considered only if there is a corresponding line in the invitation or an application approved by the Consul. If the host party does not provide accommodation, a confirmed hotel reservation is required. Documents for traveling to Switzerland - Travel document (not older than 10 years from the date of issue, valid for not less than 3 months from the date of return, 2 blank pages with a βvisaβ mark) - Visa application form is filled out in Russian (in Latin letters) or English - 1 colour photo (3,5 x 4,5cm) taken according to ICAO recommendations - Travel medical insurance: - Insurance must cover any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay; - must be valid for all Schengen States and cover the entire period of intended stay or transit; - minimum coverage must be 30,000 β¬; - Visa fee - Original invitation (can be written in any official language of Switzerland or in Russian), copy of passport/residence permit of the host, financial information about the host (financial information for the last 3 months). - Original invitation - Petition for issuing a visa from the organization or the Sports Federation (in case of going to a competition or trainings) - Letter of employment with confirmation of position and salary for the last 3 months. Please note: students need to provide a certificate from the educational institution. Note: financial means should be 100 Swiss Franc for every day of stay. This can be reduced with prepaid bookings, prepaid tickets or invitation, which indicates that the host is covering the costs. (Except for EU, EEC, EFTA CITIZENS AND THEIR FAMILIES) - Confirmation of transport (booked tickets or driver's license with registration certificate and contract with the carrier - Copy of passport pages with personal information. For Belarus citizens β pages 32-33. ATTENTION: For students a certificate from the educational institution to be provided. For minors traveling without parents or accompanied by only one parent, permission to travel abroad is required (original and a copy) and birth certificate (original and a copy). Please find below a list of insurance companies, which policies are accepted for Switzerland: Euroins Asoba Beleximgarant Belgosstrakh Ingosgtrakh Belnefestrach Belrosstrakh Kupala Promtransinvest TASK Imkliva Insurance KENTAVR BelWEB Strahovanie
touristTourism/Other private visits
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com β) Documents for traveling to Hungary - Travel document (not older than 10 years from the date of issue, valid for not less than 3 months from the date of return, 2 blank pages with a βvisaβ mark) - Visa application form is filled out in Russian (in Latin letters) or English + 1 colour photo (3,5 x 4,5cm) taken according to ICAO recommendations - Travel medical insurance for the entire period of a trip with a minimum Schengen coverage area in the amount of 30 thousand euros. The insurance is accepted only in printed form and cannot be a group one. - Visa fee payment - Confirmed and paid hotel reservation - Letter of employment with confirmation of position and salary for the last 3 months. For individual entrepreneurs - the original and a copy of certificate of registration, certificate of payment of taxes, bank account statement; - Confirmation of transport (booked tickets or driver's license with registration certificate and contract with the carrier) - Copy of passport pages with personal information. For Belarus citizens β pages 32-33. ATTENTION: For students a certificate from the educational institution to be provided. For minor a birth certificate is required (original + copy) For minors traveling without parents or accompanied by only one parent, permission to travel abroad is required (original and a copy) and birth certificate (original and a copy). For retirees a copy of a pension certificate to be provided. When presenting a sponsorship letter, you need also to attach the following documents: - sponsor's financial guarantees - copy of sponsor's passport - documents confirming the relationship between the sponsor and the sponsored person. Documents for traveling to Switzerland - Travel document (not older than 10 years from the date of issue, valid for not less than 3 months from the date of return, 2 blank pages with a βvisaβ mark) - Visa application form is filled out in Russian (in Latin letters) or English - 1 colour photo (3,5 x 4,5cm) taken according to ICAO recommendations - Travel medical insurance: - Insurance must cover any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay; - must be valid for all Schengen States and cover the entire period of intended stay or transit; - minimum coverage must be 30,000 β¬; - Visa fee - Original invitation (can be written in any official language of Switzerland or in Russian), copy of passport/residence permit of the host, financial information about the host (financial information for the last 3 months). - Paid hotel reservation - Letter of employment with confirmation of position and salary for the last 3 months. For individual entrepreneurs - the original and a copy of certificate of registration, certificate of payment of taxes, bank account statement; For students a certificate from the educational institution to be provided. For retirees a copy of a pension certificate to be provided. Note: financial means should be 100 Swiss Franc for every day of stay. This can be reduced with prepaid bookings, prepaid tickets or invitation, which indicates that the host is covering the costs. (Except for EU, EEC, EFTA CITIZENS AND THEIR FAMILIES) - Confirmation of transport (booked tickets or driver's license with registration certificate and contract with the carrier) - Copy of passport pages with personal information. For Belarus citizens β pages 32-33. For minors traveling without parents or accompanied by only one parent, permission to travel abroad is required (original and a copy) and birth certificate (original and a copy). Please find below a list of insurance companies, which policies are accepted for Switzerland: Euroins Asoba Beleximgarant Belgosstrakh Ingosgtrakh Belnefestrach Belrosstrakh Kupala Promtransinvest TASK Imkliva Insurance KENTAVR BelWEB Strahovanie
medicalMedical Treatment
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com β) General documents: - Travel document (not older than 10 years from the date of issue, valid for not less than 3 months from the date of return, 2 blank pages with a βvisaβ mark) - Visa application form is filled out in Russian (in Latin letters) or English + 1 colour photo (3,5 x 4,5cm) taken according to ICAO recommendations - Travel medical insurance for the entire period of a trip with a minimum Schengen coverage area in the amount of 30 thousand euros. The insurance is accepted only in printed form and cannot be a group one. - Visa fee payment - invitation from the clinic (with information about the timing of the required treatment or examination period) - Information about financial means - Confirmation of transport - Copy of passport pages with personal information. For Belarus citizens β pages 32-33.
Hungary visa for Belarusian citizens β FAQ
Do Belarusian citizens need a visa for Hungary?
Belarusian passport holders need an approved eTA (electronic travel authorisation) before travelling to Hungary, but not a full visa.
What documents do Belarusian citizens need for Hungary?
A valid passport plus the Hungary document checklist for your visa type β Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.
How much does the Hungary visa cost for Belarusian citizens?
The Hungary visa fee is EUR 35 for Belarusian citizens under Hungary's nationality-based fee schedule. Applications through VFS Global carry an additional service fee of about INR 2133 (with biometrics) / 1600 (without biometrics).
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