🇭🇺Hungary Visa for Indian Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

eTA / e-permit90 days max stay

Indian 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.

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How Indian citizens apply for a Hungary visa

Hungary visa cost for Indian citizens

Schengen short-stay visa (type C)

EUR 90 (~$97)

up to 90 days in any 180-day periodofficial source
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Applications are handled via VFS Global — service fee approx. INR 2133 (with biometrics) / 1600 (without biometrics), varies by centre.

Fees checked 2 Jul 2026 · sourced from official government fee schedules

Documents required for Indian applicants

The exact documents Indian citizens must submit for Hungary, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.

workSeasonal Employment

For documents, Please refer the Hungary Embassy website. Click here for Seasonal Employment checklist. Travel Medical Insurance Each applicant (including children) must have a travel medical insurance. The list of Schengen approved Travel medical insurance companies

workEmployment

Click here for Employment checklist. Click here for Application Form. Click here for Appendix 9.6 for Employment. Travel Medical Insurance Each applicant (including children) must have a travel medical insurance. The list of Schengen approved Travel medical insurance companies

otherOthers

For documents, Please refer the Hungary Embassy website. Click here for Others checklist. Travel Medical Insurance Each applicant (including children) must have a travel medical insurance. The list of Schengen approved Travel medical insurance companies

otherTraineeship

Click here for Application Form For documents, Please refer the Hungary Embassy website. Travel Medical Insurance Each applicant (including children) must have a travel medical insurance. The list of Schengen approved Travel medical insurance companies

businessBusiness trip

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com) - Two recent passport size photographs in colour with white background (3.5cm by 4.5cm). - Employment certificate duly signed and stamped by an authorized person of the business entity (*). - Letter of invitation from the Hungarian business partner duly signed and stamped by an authorized person of the business entity (*). - Providing evidence of the actual business relations in Hungary by a letter of reference from the Hungarian/ Indian Company - Prearranged accommodation. Reservation of accommodation is accepted provided that you paid a deposit or have to pay a cancellation fee. Please note that proof of prearranged accommodation has to be presented even if it is arranged or covered by the Hungarian business partner. - Salary slip of the last three months from the employer duly stamped and signed by an authorized person (*). - Income tax return acknowledgment for the last two assessment years. - Bank account statement of the applicant for the last three month duly signed and stamped by an authorized person of the bank (*). - Certificate of registration in the case of the self-employed duly signed and stamped by an authorized person (*). - Visa application can be submitted at Hungarian Visa Application Centers by third persons presenting authorization duly signed by the applicant and certified by public notary. - Require front and back side photocopy of the current passport. - Airplane ticket booking. - Travel medical insurance Please make note that all documents marked with (*) have to be enclosed in original. Click Here for Business Checklist Click Here for Business checklist for south & west (Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Cochin, Pune, Goa, Puducherry, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad) Travel Medical Insurance Each applicant (including children) must have a travel medical insurance. The list of Schengen approved Travel medical insurance companies

studentEducational, other scientific or professional training

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com) - Two recent passport size photograph in colour with white background (3.5cm by 4.5cm). - Certificate of the receiving institution duly signed and stamped by an authorized person of the institution (*); - Employment certificate duly signed and stamped by an authorized person of the institution. - Higher educational institution enrollment certificate along with transcripts and diploma duly signed and stamped by an authorized person of the institution and certified by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (Apostille-certificate). - Evidence of suitable English or Hungarian language ability to be able to benefit from your education in the case of students. If language of instruction in the institution is English, you are expected to have passed an appropriate test in English by your hosting institution, such as the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Test result shall be included. Hungarian language proficiency is checked by the Consular Section during the interview. - Prearranged accommodation in Hungary. Reservation of accommodation is accepted provided that you paid a deposit or have to pay a cancellation fee. Please note that proof of prearranged accommodation has to be presented even if it is arranged or covered by the Hungarian institution. - Salary slip of the last three months from the employer or in case of student his/her sponsor’s duly stamped and signed by an authorized person. - Income tax return acknowledgment or in case of student his/her sponsor’s for the last two assessment years. - Bank account statement of the applicant or in case of student his/her sponsor’s for the last three month duly signed and stamped by an authorized person of the bank. - Certificate of registration in the case of the self-employed or in case of student his/her sponsor’s duly signed and stamped by an authorized person. - Visa application can be submitted at Hungarian Visa Application Centers by third persons presenting authorization duly signed by the applicant and certified by public notary. - Require front and back side photocopy of the current passport. - Airplane ticket booking. - Travel medical insurance. Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here. Please make note that all documents marked with have to be enclosed in original. Click Here (PDF checklist) for Educational, other scientific or professional training Checklist Click Here for Educational, other scientific or professional training checklist for south & west (Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Cochin, Pune, Goa, Puducherry, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad) Travel Medical Insurance Each applicant (including children) must have a travel medical insurance. The list of Schengen approved Travel medical insurance companies

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Hungary visa for Indian citizens — FAQ

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Hungary?

Indian passport holders need an approved eTA (electronic travel authorisation) before travelling to Hungary, but not a full visa.

What documents do Indian citizens need for Hungary?

A valid passport plus the Hungary document checklist for your visa type — Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.

How much does the Hungary visa cost for Indian citizens?

The Hungary schengen short-stay visa (type c) fee is EUR 90 (~$97). Applications through VFS Global carry an additional service fee of about INR 2133 (with biometrics) / 1600 (without biometrics).

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