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

eTA / e-permit90 days max stay

Maldivian 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 Maldivian citizens apply for a Hungary visa

Hungary visa cost for Maldivian 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 Maldivian applicants

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

studentStudy

Click here for study checklist

familyVisiting friend or family

For documents, Please refer the Hungary Embassy website.

medicalShort term visa - Medical treatment

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) - One recent passport size photograph in colour with white background (3.5cm by 4.5cm). - Certificate of the receiving health institution including reference to the fact that the expected coverage of the medical treatment is available and accommodation is provided by the health institution (*). Please be advised that coverage of the medical treatment has to be proved beyond doubt if the latter certificate does not include reference to availability of the coverage or refers to the applicants own private or other sources. - Reservation of accommodation outside the health institution can be accepted provided that you paid a deposit or have to pay a cancellation fee. - 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. - Pension slip of the last three months duly signed and stamped by an authorized person (*). - 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. - 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 for Medical treatment Checklist

familyFamily members of EU/EEA citizens

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) When you apply for a short stay visa as a family member of an EEA citizen you are expected to present the following documents. Kindly make note that if any of the following documents are not presented when lodging application you will not be able to claim your EEA family member status. For that reason, Hungarian Visa Application Centre will request you to present other supporting documents when lodging application enlisted as requisite documents for visiting family members. - One recent passport size photograph in colour with white background (3.5cm by 4.5cm). - Copy of the passport or ID card of the EEA citizen who is your close family member. - Certificate of marriage registered in a European Union Member State, Iceland, Lichtenstein Norway or Switzerland (*). - Certificate of registration of partnership in a European Union Member State, Iceland, Lichtenstein Norway or Switzerland (*) or - Birth certificate registered in a European Union Member State, Iceland, Lichtenstein Norway or Switzerland (*); - Your airplane ticket booking as well as that of the EEA citizen who is your close family member if you are traveling together to Hungary; - Invitation letter for visiting Hungarian/EU/EEA national family member in Hungary has to be endorsed by Hungarian public notary, consular officer or by two Hungarian/EU/EEA national witnesses (*). - Please be advised that the invitation letter must be issued in Hungarian language if your host is Hungarian national. - 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. Please make note that all documents marked with (*) have to be enclosed in original. Click Here for Family Member of EU National Checklist

studentResearch

For documents, Please refer the Hungary Embassy website.

touristTourists

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) - One recent passport size photograph in colour with white background (3.5cm by 4.5cm). - Certificate of the travel agency of the prepaid program duly signed and stamped by an authorized person of the agency (*) or in the case of an individual visit itinerary the reservation of accommodation provided that you paid a deposit or have to pay a cancellation fee. - 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. - Employment certificate referring to the permission granted for leave duly signed and stamped by an authorized person of the business entity (*). - Educational institution enrollment certificate referring to the permission granted for leave duly signed and stamped by an authorized person of the institution if the travel is taking place during the academic year (*). - 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. - Pension slip of the last three months duly signed and stamped by an authorized person (*). - 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 case of self-employed duly signed and stamped by an authorized person (*). - 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 for Tourists Checklist

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Hungary visa for Maldivian citizens — FAQ

Do Maldivian citizens need a visa for Hungary?

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

What documents do Maldivian 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 Maldivian 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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