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

Residence Permit for the Purpose of Voluntary Service Activities, list of documents: APPLICATION FORM FOR RESIDENCE PERMIT AND APPENDIX 9.21 - The Application Form and Appendix should be filled in English or Hungarian only. - The Form with Appendix must be completed, printed and signed by the person applying for Resident Permit. - For minors: the Form and Appendix must be signed by a parent or person with parental (guardianship) rights. - The Application Form and Appendix should be signed in blue ink. INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT (ORIGINAL+COPY) - The passport should not have any damage. - The passport must be signed. - The passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the expiry of the Residence Permit. - The passport must not exceed 10 years. Extended passports are not accepted. - The international passport must contain at least two blank pages for visas - Passports are accepted without additional covers (plastic, leather). - Copy of the information page of the valid international passport (page with photo) - Copies of Visas for the last 3 years and copies of the entry-exit stamps. - If available: copy of the information page of the canceled international passport (page with photo) and visas for the last 3 years and copies of the entry-exit stamps. NATIONAL PASSPORT (ORIGINAL+COPY) - Copy of all the pages with remarks (main page, place of residence, marital status, previously issued passports); PHOTO - Photo must be taken within the last 3 months. - The photo needs to display a full frontal view of the face, showing the entire head and the top of the shoulders. - The face should be located in the center of the photo. - Size of the photo 35 mm X 40 mm, in color - White Background photo is required - Please look directly into the camera with a neutral expression and without smiling. - The facial image must be sharp, clear, and with sufficient contrast - Please avoid photos with reflections or shadows on the face or with red eyes. - Reflection from glasses, sunglasses, or tinted glasses is not permitted. The eyes cannot be hidden by the glass frames. - Head-dress is permitted only for religious reasons, provided that all facial details are still clearly visible and the head-dress does not cast any shadow over the face. DOCUMENTS VERIFYING THE PURPOSE OF RESIDENCE - The purpose of residence can be proved by a voluntary contract concluded with the host organization. DOCUMENTS IN PROOF OF MEANS OF SUBSISTENCE IN HUNGARY The requirement of subsistence may, in particular, be verified by: - a certificate from a credit institution under the applicant’s name (e.g. a bank account statement, an account statement on savings or stocks and bonds, bank balance statement), - a document on regular income issued by the employer or the tax authority, - a notarised declaration by a family member of the applicant's undertaking to provide maintenance and care for the applicant, and a document proving his/her capacity for the care and maintenance, - any other credible evidence. NOTIFICATION OF GENUINE HUNGARIAN HOME ADDRESS Applicants of residence permits for the purpose of voluntary activities are required to indicate in the application form a genuine Hungarian address as a place of accommodation. For the notification no separate document is required. COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY The applicant shall provide proof of having access to comprehensive health insurance services (in particular on the basis of specific other legislation on the social security system, international agreement, or under specific agreement), or that he/she has the necessary financial resources to cover the costs of such services. Travel insurance can be attached in every case as an additional supporting document, mainly for covering the initial period of stay in Hungary. The conditions of exit may be verified by: - a valid passport or the permits necessary for the third-country national for returning to his/her country of origin, or to the country he/she indicates; - and a valid ticket for departure, or sufficient funds to purchase such a ticket, or a means of transport lawfully used by the third-country national. Enclosed with the application the third-country national is required to provide a statement undertaking the commitment of voluntary departure from the territory of the Member States of the European Union if the application is refused. According to the Hungarian immigration law, an application for residence permit may be submitted to any consulate officer of Hungary located in the country where the applicant’s permanent or temporary residence is located, or in the country of the applicant’s nationality. Third Country citizens can apply documents for Residence Permit (National Visa D) in Russia. The right of residence in Russia has to be verified with visa/residence permit, and the copy of registration in Russia. Additional information can be found on the website ofDirectorate-General for Aliens Policing (oif.gov.hu ↗). During the process, the immigration authority may request further documents, apart from the mandatory enclosures, for ascertaining the relevant facts of the case, and may take further procedural steps as well. The administrative time limit shall not include the length of time between the receipt of the notice for remedying deficiencies until the time of compliance. After the application is submitted the applicant or his/her representative shall be able attach documents by way of e-mail to visa.jkb@mfa.gov.hu (mailto:visa.jkb@mfa.gov.hu) (The jurisdiction of the Hungarian Consulate General in Ekaterinburg). Please note that all documents must be submitted in Hungarian or English, or with a certified translation into Hungarian or English. When submitting an application, if possible, all available documents must be submitted in the original. It is necessary to make copies of all documents submitted in the original. The completed Consent to processing of personal data (PDF checklist ↗), signed by the applicant personally is needed for applying documents at Visa Application Center.

Please note that after the suspension of the visa facilitation agreement, Schengen visas will be issued in accordance with the provisions of the Visa Code. The link contains Article 14 and Annex II of the EU Visa Code regulating the list of supporting documents. These supporting documents must be attached to the set of visa documents together with the main set of documents listed below. VISA APPLICATION FORM - You need to complete this electronic Application Form for Schengen visas. - The Visa Application Form should be filled in Latin letters only. - The Form must be completed, printed and signed by the person applying for a visa. - For minors: the Form must be signed by a parent or person with parental (guardianship) rights - The Application Form should be signed in blue ink. INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT - The passport must be signed. - The passport should not have any damage. - The passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the expiry of the visa - The passport must not exceed 10 years. Extended passports are not accepted. - The international passport must contain at least two blank pages for visas - Passports are accepted without additional covers (plastic, leather). - Copy of the information page of the valid international passport (page with photo) - Copies of Schengen visas for the last 3 years. - If available: copy of the information page of the canceled international passport (page with photo) and Schengen visas for the last 3 years. NATIONAL PASSPORT (PHOTOCOPY) - Original and full copy (copy of all pages with entries) - For minors: Original birth certificate (or a certified copy) must also be submitted. The original birth certificate (or certified copy) cannot be returned ((for minors under 18 years); From the age of 14: original and copy of national passport should be provided additionally. 2 PHOTOS - Size - 3.5 x 4.5 cm, color, clear, clean and contrast, - The photo must be printed on high quality paper on white or light gray background, - Photos should be made no more than 3 months before, - The photo must be made from the front, so that the face occupies 70-80% of the photo. - If the applicant wears glasses, the photo must also meet the following criteria: - untinted glasses, - the rim must not cover any part of the eye, - there must be no reflections. HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) Insurance policy should be provided in the original with a blue wet stamp. If the insurance policy is provided in a copy or printout, then a receipt of payment is required. To get the Schengen visa, you should have a health insurance policy valid in the Schengen countries with minimum coverage of 30 000 EUR or 50 000 USD. To get multiple entry visa, you should have the health insurance policy for the first trip in the Schengen area. Insurance policies issued by insurance companies of the European Agreement and the European Economic Area or Russian insurance companies are accepted (as a general rule, insurance must be issued at the place of permanent residence). Requirements - health insurance policy should be valid on the territory of the Schengen Agreement; - insurance policy should guarantee at a minimum such services that are related to health care and include the following: - emergency medical care, - treatment in case of emergency for life and health in hospitals, - transportation to the nearest medical institution that provides emergency medical care, - as well as medical treatment in hospitals, - medical or posthumous repatriation to the country of permanent residence in case of serious illness or death of the insured. To get Schengen visa, the minimum limit of liability of the insurer specified in the insurance policy during the insurance period must be at least 30 000 EUR or 50 000 USD. Insurance policies issued by insurance companies of the European Agreement and the European Economic Area or Russian insurance companies are accepted only filled in typewritten form. To get single entry Schengen visa, the health insurance policy must fully cover the dates of the trip. For example, if visa is requested for 10 days from June 1 to June 10, the health insurance policy should be provided from June 1 to June 10 with the validity period of the insurance policy for 10 days. To get multiple entry visa, the health insurance policy must cover only the first trip in the Schengen area. Attention! Health insurance policies of next companies could not be accepted: - First Crimean Insurance Company - Gas Industry Insurance Company SOGAZ - Independent insurance group - Russian National Reinsurance Company JSC, RNRC/RNPK - AlfaStrakhovanie Group/Alfa Insurance Transport Submitting a route plan is mandatory, if there is no any other document confirmed by an organized trip, or any other appropriate document indicating the planned travel plans. - two-way travel documents with confirmation of full payment. These can be purchased air tickets, railway tickets, as well as official confirmation of tickets for a bus, transfer, etc. - in case of arrival outside the country of destination, it is necessary to present travel documents to Hungary (transfer, car rental documents, railway tickets, etc.) - In the case of trip by car, the following documents are provided: - copies of the registration certificate of the vehicle, - valid visa of the owner of the vehicle or notarized power of attorney for the right for driving the vehicle abroad + a copy of 1 page of the owner's Russian passport (if applicable), - copy of driver's license (and copy of valid driver's visa, if applicable) - a copy of the international Green Card insurance (required!). - detailed route sheet If you are transported across the border by the receiving party, then a letter in any form stating that they are taking you in their own vehicle back and forth, documents for the vehicle and a copy of the driver's license and visa. In case of travel on a tourist bus (when submitting documents by an accredited travel agency, it is enough to attach a cover letter): - Tour purchase agreement - An agreement between a travel agency and a bus (register drivers in this trip) - Documents for the bus (STS) - License - Passport and driver's visa - Route list DOCUMENTS CONFIRMING AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR THE PERIOD OF STAY IN HUNGARY The applicant must independently confirm sufficient availability of funds to stay in Hungary. For employed citizens: - certificate from the place of work with of the last six months' salary e.g. 2NDFL (on the letterhead of the employer, not older than 1 month) indicating the position, average monthly income (the certificate must contain the seal and signature of the head, as well as all the details and telephone number of the organization) - bank account statement on the balance of funds + statement of cash flow for the last 3 months (not older than 1 month, the statement must contain the seal and signature of the employee) For individual entrepreneurs: - certificate of registration of an individual entrepreneur (original + copy) - bank account statement on the balance of funds + statement of cash flow for the last 3 months (not older than 1 month, the statement must contain the seal and signature of the employee) For pensioners: - copy of pension certificate - bank account statement on the balance of funds + statement of cash flow for the last 3 months (not older than 1 month, the statement must contain the seal and signature of the employee) For the unemployed (unemployed, housewives, preschool children): - sponsorship letter containing the following information - certificate of employment from the sponsor + statement from the bank account on the balance of funds + statement of cash flows for the last 3 months (not older than 1 month, the statement must contain the seal and signature of the employee) - copy of the first page of the sponsor's Russian passport - The sponsorship letter must also contain the following information: the territory of stay and the validity of the visa (Schengen countries, including Hungary), the validity period of the sponsorship letter (when requesting a single entry visa - the duration of the trip; when requesting a multiple visa - the terms of the requested visa). DOCUMENTS CONFIRMING THE PURPOSE OF THE TRIP Accommodation (all guests should be indicated: surname, name) - Documents for accommodation are accepted only with confirmation of full payment. - Hotel booking voucher (provided by a travel company accredited at the Hungarian Consulate), - Confirmation of accommodation directly from the hotel on a stamped and signed form, - Accommodation arranged independently by a tourist through an international booking system. - In the case of a combined tour, an itinerary is required, with a detailed description of the route (date, country, place of residence). Attention! Reservations booked/paid through the online providers "Ostrovok" and "OZON" cannot be accepted. VISITING THE BURIAL OF A CLOSE RELATIVE OR PLACE OF MILITARY BURIAL IN HUNGARY - Original of an official document confirming the existence of a grave (certificate of burial, certified by local government). - A document confirming a kinship or other relationship between the requestor and the buried person (the original and a copy of the birth certificate, marriage certificate). - Accommodation (all guests are indicated: Last name, First name) - Hotel reservation voucher (provided by a travel agency accredited by the Hungarian Consulate), - Confirmation of accommodation directly from the hotel on a form with a seal and signature, - Accommodation, issued independently by the tourist through the international booking system. - If you are a citizen of another country, please examine to the list of additional requirements (PDF checklist ↗). - If you are accompanied by a child, please examine the set of mandatory documents (PDF checklist ↗). Attention! Notarized consent from parents for the child's departure abroad (if required) must be issued no more than three months ago. The original of the consent remains in the Consulate General and is not returned after the decision is made. - The completed Consent to processing of personal data (PDF checklist ↗), signed by the applicant personally.

Please note that after the suspension of the visa facilitation agreement, Schengen visas will be issued in accordance with the provisions of the Visa Code. The link contains Article 14 and Annex II of the EU Visa Code regulating the list of supporting documents. These supporting documents must be attached to the set of visa documents together with the main set of documents listed below. VISA APPLICATION FORM - You need to complete this electronic Application Form for Schengen visas. - The Visa Application Form should be filled in Latin or Russian letters (except for 1 - 10 art.). - The Form must be completed, printed and signed by the person applying for a visa. For minors: the Form must be signed by a parent or person with parental (guardianship) rights - The Application Form should be signed in blue ink. INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT - The passport must be signed. - The passport should not have any damage. - The passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the expiry of the visa - The passport must not exceed 10 years. Extended passports are not accepted. - The international passport must contain at least two blank pages for visas - Passports are accepted without additional covers (plastic, leather). Copies of Schengen visas for the last 3 years. - Copy of the information page of the valid international passport (page with photo) - Copies of Schengen visas for the last 3 years. - If available: copy of the information page of the cancelled international passport (page with photo) and Schengen visas for the last 3 years. NATIONAL PASSPORT (PHOTOCOPY) - Original and full copy (copy of all pages with entries) - For minors: Original birth certificate (or a certified copy) must also be submitted. The original birth certificate (or certified copy) cannot be returned ((for minors under 18 years); From the age of 14: original and copy of national passport should be provided additionally. 2 PHOTOS - Size - 3.5 x 4.5 cm, color, clear, clean and contrast, - The photo must be printed on high quality paper on white or light gray background, - Photos should be made no more than 3 months before, - The photo must be made from the front, so that the face occupies 70-80% of the photo. - If the applicant wears glasses, the photo must also meet the following criteria: - untinted glasses, - the rim must not cover any part of the eye, - there must be no reflections HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) Insurance policy should be provided in the original with a blue wet stamp. If the insurance policy is provided in a copy or printout, then a receipt of payment is required. To get the Schengen visa, you should have a health insurance policy valid in the Schengen countries with minimum coverage of 30 000 EUR or 50 000 USD. To get multiple entry visa, you should have the health insurance policy for the first trip in the Schengen area. Insurance policies issued by insurance companies of the European Agreement and the European Economic Area or Russian insurance companies are accepted. Requirements - health insurance policy should be valid on the territory of the Schengen Agreement; - insurance policy should guarantee at a minimum such services that are related to health care and include the following: - emergency medical care, - treatment in case of emergency for life and health in hospitals, - transportation to the nearest medical institution that provides emergency medical care, - as well as medical treatment in hospitals, - medical or posthumous repatriation to the country of permanent residence in case of serious illness or death of the insured. To get Schengen visa, the minimum limit of liability of the insurer specified in the insurance policy during the insurance period must be at least 30 000 EUR or 50 000 USD. Insurance policies issued by insurance companies of the European Agreement and the European Economic Area or Russian insurance companies are accepted only filled in typewritten form. To get single entry Schengen visa, the health insurance policy must fully cover the dates of the trip. For example, if visa is requested for 10 days from June 1 to June 10, the health insurance policy should be provided from June 1 to June 10 with the validity period of the insurance policy for 10 days. To get multiple entry visa, the health insurance policy must cover only the first trip in the Schengen area. Attention! Health insurance policies of next companies could not be accepted: - First Crimean Insurance Company - Gas Industry Insurance Company SOGAZ - Independent insurance group - Russian National Reinsurance Company JSC, RNRC/RNPK - AlfaStrakhovanie Group/Alfa Insurance TRANSPORT Submitting a route plan is mandatory, if there is no any other document confirmed by an organized trip, or any other appropriate document indicating the planned travel plans. - two-way travel documents with confirmation of full payment. These can be purchased air tickets, railway tickets, as well as official confirmation of tickets for a bus, transfer, etc. - in case of arrival outside the country of destination, it is necessary to present travel documents to Hungary (transfer, car rental documents, railway tickets, etc.) - In the case of trip by car, the following documents are provided: - copies of the registration certificate of the vehicle, - valid visa of the owner of the vehicle or notarized power of attorney for the right for driving the vehicle abroad + a copy of 1 page of the owner's Russian passport (if applicable), - copy of driver's license (and copy of valid driver's visa, if applicable) - a copy of the international Green Card insurance (required!). - detailed route sheet If you are transported across the border by the receiving party, then a letter in any form stating that they are taking you in their own vehicle back and forth, documents for the vehicle and a copy of the driver's license and visa. In case of travel on a tourist bus (when submitting documents by an accredited travel agency, it is enough to attach a cover letter): - Tour purchase agreement - An agreement between a travel agency and a bus (register drivers in this trip) - Documents for the bus (STS) - License - Passport and driver's visa - Route list DOCUMENTS CONFIRMING AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR THE PERIOD OF STAY IN HUNGARY The applicant must independently confirm sufficient availability of funds to stay in Hungary. For employed citizens: - certificate from the place of work with of the last six months' salary e.g. 2NDFL (on the letterhead of the employer, not older than 1 month) indicating the position, average monthly income (the certificate must contain the seal and signature of the head, as well as all the details and telephone number of the organization) - bank account statement on the balance of funds + statement of cash flow for the last 3 months (not older than 1 month, the statement must contain the seal and signature of the employee) For individual entrepreneurs: - certificate of registration of an individual entrepreneur (original + copy) - bank account statement on the balance of funds + statement of cash flow for the last 3 months (not older than 1 month, the statement must contain the seal and signature of the employee) For pensioners: - copy of pension certificate - bank account statement on the balance of funds + statement of cash flow for the last 3 months (not older than 1 month, the statement must contain the seal and signature of the employee) For the unemployed (unemployed, housewives, preschool children): - sponsorship letter containing the following information - certificate of employment from the sponsor + statement from the bank account on the balance of funds + statement of cash flows for the last 3 months (not older than 1 month, the statement must contain the seal and signature of the employee) - copy of the first page of the sponsor's Russian passport - The sponsorship letter must also contain the following information: the territory of stay and the validity of the visa (Schengen countries, including Hungary), the validity period of the sponsorship letter (when requesting a single entry visa - the duration of the trip; when requesting a multiple visa - the terms of the requested visa). DOCUMENTS PROVING INTENTION TO RETURN For the unemployed (unemployed, housewives): - family ties staying in Russia, proof of real estate/land/vehicle property etc. DOCUMENTS CONFIRMING THE PURPOSE OF THE TRIP For members of official delegations having the official invitation, addressed to the Government of the third country, participating in meetings, consultations, negotiations or exchange programs, as well as in events held by intergovernmental organizations in the territory of member state: - A letter (for example, a note verbale) issued by the competent authority of the Russian Federation (for example, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) confirming that the applicant is a member of a delegation sent to a Schengen member country. - A copy of the official invitation. - If the invitation does not indicate the place and address of accommodation, then accommodation documents are required (hotel reservation, voucher, etc. with confirmation of full payment). Attention! Reservations booked/paid through the online providers "Ostrovok" and "OZON" cannot be accepted. Participants in the official programs of twin cities: - A written request from the head of administration / mayor of the city in which the event is planned as part of the twin city program. - A written request from the head of administration / mayor of the city sending the delegation with details of the participants. - If the invitation does not indicate the place and address of accommodation, then accommodation documents are required (hotel reservation, voucher, etc. with confirmation of full payment) - If you are a citizen of another country, please examine to the list of additional requirements (PDF checklist ↗) . - If you are accompanied by a child, please examine the set of mandatory documents (PDF checklist ↗). Attention! Notarized consent from parents for the child's departure abroad (if required) must be issued no more than three months ago. The original of the consent remains in the Consulate General and is not returned after the decision is made. - The completed Consent to processing of personal data (PDF checklist ↗) , signed by the applicant personally.

White Card, list of documents: APPLICATION FORM FOR RESIDENCE PERMIT AND APPENDIX 9.18 - The Application Form and Appendix should be filled in English or Hungarian only. - The Form with Appendix must be completed, printed and signed by the person applying for Resident Permit. - For minors: the Form and Appendix must be signed by a parent or person with parental (guardianship) rights. - The Application Form and Appendix should be signed in blue ink. INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT (ORIGINAL+COPY) - The passport should not have any damage. - The passport must be signed. - The passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the expiry of the Residence Permit. - The passport must not exceed 10 years. Extended passports are not accepted. - The international passport must contain at least two blank pages for visas - Passports are accepted without additional covers (plastic, leather). - Copy of the information page of the valid international passport (page with photo) - Copies of Visas for the last 3 years and copies of the entry-exit stamps. - If available: copy of the information page of the canceled international passport (page with photo) and visas for the last 3 years and copies of the entry-exit stamps. NATIONAL PASSPORT (ORIGINAL+COPY) - Copy of all the pages with remarks (main page, place of residence, marital status, previously issued passports). PHOTO - Photo must be taken within the last 3 months. - The photo needs to display a full frontal view of the face, showing the entire head and the top of the shoulders. - The face should be located in the center of the photo. - Size of the photo 35 mm X 40 mm, in color - White Background photo is required - Please look directly into the camera with a neutral expression and without smiling. - The facial image must be sharp, clear, and with sufficient contrast - Please avoid photos with reflections or shadows on the face or with red eyes. - Reflection from glasses, sunglasses, or tinted glasses is not permitted. The eyes cannot be hidden by the glass frames. - Head-dress is permitted only for religious reasons, provided that all facial details are still clearly visible and the head-dress does not cast any shadow over the face. DOCUMENTS VERIFYING THE PURPOSE OF RESIDENCE In the case of issuing a White Card, the purpose of stay can be verified: - In the case of employment in a country other than Hungary, a certificate from an employer stating - the scope of the employer's activities, - the provision on remote, electronic work and its duration and - the duties and the position of the applicant. Proof of the real and actual operation of the employer must be certified. - If the applicant runs a company with proven profits from Hungary, a document stating: - the real and actual operation of the company, - the job title and position held by the applicant in the company, - the scope of the company's activities, and - his/her ownership of shares in the company. The real and actual operation of the company can be verified by: - a document certifying the registration of the company by the public authorities, - an authentic instrument or a certificate from the tax authorities proving regular income or profit, - other credible means. DOCUMENTS IN PROOF OF MEANS OF SUBSISTENCE IN HUNGARY The third-country national is considered to have sufficient resources to cover his/her subsistence if the third-country national's monthly legal income is equal to or exceeds EUR 3,000 net for at least 3 months prior to entry. Please note that the applicant must have this amount of income throughout the period of stay in Hungary. The requirement of subsistence may, in particular, be verified by: - bank statement for the previous 3 months, - a certificate evidencing regular income issued by the employer or by the tax authority. DOCUMENTS PROVING A PLACE OF ACCOMMODATION IN HUNGARY Ownership or right of use shall be proven of a property suitable for housing by providing one of the following documents: - a residential lease contract and payment - a document on accommodation by courtesy; - a document in proof of ownership of the residential property, by means of a certified copy of title deed issued within 30 days to date; - documentary evidence to verify the reservation of accommodation and payment. COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY The applicant shall provide proof of having access to comprehensive health insurance services (in particular on the basis of specific other legislation on the social security system, international agreement, or under specific agreement), or that he/she has the necessary financial resources to cover the costs of such services. Travel insurance can be attached in every case as an additional supporting document, mainly for covering the initial period of stay in Hungary. DOCUMENTS EVIDENCING THE CONDITIONS OF EXIT The conditions of exit may be verified by: - a valid passport or the permits necessary for the third-country national for returning to his/her country of origin, or to the country he/she indicates; - and a valid ticket for departure, or sufficient funds to purchase such a ticket, or a means of transport lawfully used by the third-country national. Enclosed with the application the third-country national is required to provide a statement undertaking the commitment of voluntary departure from the territory of the Member States of the European Union if the application is refused. According to the Hungarian immigration law, an application for residence permit may be submitted to any consulate officer of Hungary located in the country where the applicant’s permanent or temporary residence is located, or in the country of the applicant’s nationality. Third Country citizens can apply documents for Residence Permit (National Visa D) in Russia. The right of residence in Russia has to be verified with visa/residence permit, and the copy of registration in Russia. Additional information can be found on the website ofDirectorate-General for Aliens Policing (oif.gov.hu ↗). During the process, the immigration authority may request further documents, apart from the mandatory enclosures, for ascertaining the relevant facts of the case, and may take further procedural steps as well. The administrative time limit shall not include the length of time between the receipt of the notice for remedying deficiencies until the time of compliance. After the application is submitted the applicant or his/her representative shall be able attach documents by way of e-mail to visa.jkb@mfa.gov.hu (mailto:visa.jkb@mfa.gov.hu) (The jurisdiction of the Hungarian Consulate General in Ekaterinburg). Please note that all documents must be submitted in Hungarian or English, or with a certified translation into Hungarian or English. When submitting an application, if possible, all available documents must be submitted in the original. It is necessary to make copies of all documents submitted in the original. The completed Consent to processing of personal data (PDF checklist ↗), signed by the applicant personally is needed for applying documents at Visa Application Center.

Residence Permit for the Purpose of Employment, list of documents: APPLICATION FORM FOR RESIDENCE PERMIT AND APPLICABLE APPENDIX: Appendix 9.4 – Seasonal employment Appendix 9.5 – Employment for the purpose of investment Appendix 9.6 – Employment Appendix 9.7 – Residence permit for guest workers Appendix 9.8 – Hungarian Card Appendix 9.9 – EU Blue Card Appendix 9.12 – National Card - The Application Form and Appendix should be filled in English or Hungarian only. - The Form with Appendix must be completed, printed and signed by the person applying for Resident Permit. - The Application Form and Appendix should be signed in blue ink. INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT (ORIGINAL+COPY) - The passport should not have any damage. - The passport must be signed. - The passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the expiry of the Residence Permit. - The passport must not exceed 10 years. Extended passports are not accepted. - The international passport must contain at least two blank pages for visas - Passports are accepted without additional covers (plastic, leather). - Copy of the information page of the valid international passport (page with photo) - Copies of Visas for the last 3 years and copies of the entry-exit stamps. - If available: copy of the information page of the canceled international passport (page with photo) and visas for the last 3 years and copies of the entry-exit stamps. NATIONAL PASSPORT (ORIGINAL+COPY) - Copy of all the pages with remarks (main page, place of residence, marital status, previously issued passports); PHOTO - Photo must be taken within the last 3 months. - The photo needs to display a full frontal view of the face, showing the entire head and the top of the shoulders. - The face should be located in the center of the photo. - Size of the photo 35 mm X 40 mm, in color - White Background photo is required - Please look directly into the camera with a neutral expression and without smiling. - The facial image must be sharp, clear, and with sufficient contrast - Please avoid photos with reflections or shadows on the face or with red eyes. - Reflection from glasses, sunglasses, or tinted glasses is not permitted. The eyes cannot be hidden by the glass frames. - Head-dress is permitted only for religious reasons, provided that all facial details are still clearly visible and the head-dress does not cast any shadow over the face. DOCUMENTS VERIFYING THE PURPOSE OF RESIDENCE The following documents may serve as proof of the purpose of your residence: Seasonal employment, Employment, Residence Permit for guest workers, National Card: - Preliminary agreement or Employment contract from host company - Document on legal relationship of employment Employment for the purpose of investment: - Preliminary agreement or Employment contract from host company - Document on legal relationship of employment - Prior approval for group employment issued to the employer - Certificate of the agreement or of the acceptance of the offer of support in order to implement the investment, issued by the minister responsible for foreign economic affairs Hungarian Card: - preliminary agreement or a valid work contract and a certificate of higher education or professional qualifications required for the job - in case of perform actual work in the company as an owner or an executive officer: additional documents to confirm the operation of the company EU Blue Card: - preliminary agreement or a valid work contract and a certificate of higher education or professional qualifications required for the job - in case of perform actual work in the company as an owner or an executive officer: additional documents to confirm the operation of the company - 3 years of relevant professional experience within the period of 7 years prior to the submission considered as a high level of professional qualification DOCUMENTS IN PROOF OF MEANS OF SUBSISTENCE IN HUNGARY The requirement of subsistence may, in particular, be verified by: - Preliminary agreement - Certificate from a credit institution for 3 months - Document on regular income from the employer or the tax authority DOCUMENTS PROVING A PLACE OF ACCOMMODATION IN HUNGARY Ownership or right of use shall be proven of a property suitable for housing by providing one of the following documents: - a residential lease contract and payment; - a document on accommodation by courtesy; - a document in proof of ownership of the residential property, by means of a certified copy of title deed issued within 30 days to date; - documentary evidence to verify the reservation of accommodation and payment; - certificate from employer COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY The applicant shall provide proof of having access to comprehensive health insurance services (in particular on the basis of specific other legislation on the social security system, international agreement, or under specific agreement), or that he/she has the necessary financial resources to cover the costs of such services. Travel insurance can be attached in every case as an additional supporting document, mainly for covering the initial period of stay in Hungary. DOCUMENTS EVIDENCING THE CONDITIONS OF EXIT The conditions of exit may be verified by: - a valid passport or the permits necessary for the third-country national for returning to his/her country of origin, or to the country he/she indicates; - and a valid ticket for departure, or sufficient funds to purchase such a ticket, or a means of transport lawfully used by the third-country national. Enclosed with the application the third-country national is required to provide a statement undertaking the commitment of voluntary departure from the territory of the Member States of the European Union if the application is refused. According to the Hungarian immigration law, an application for residence permit may be submitted to any consulate officer of Hungary located in the country where the applicant’s permanent or temporary residence is located, or in the country of the applicant’s nationality. Third Country citizens can apply documents for Residence Permit (National Visa D) in Russia. The right of residence in Russia has to be verified with visa/residence permit, and the copy of registration in Russia. Additional information can be found on the website ofDirectorate-General for Aliens Policing (oif.gov.hu ↗). During the process, the immigration authority may request further documents, apart from the mandatory enclosures, for ascertaining the relevant facts of the case, and may take further procedural steps as well. The administrative time limit shall not include the length of time between the receipt of the notice for remedying deficiencies until the time of compliance. After the application is submitted the applicant or his/her representative shall be able attach documents by way of e-mail to visa.jkb@mfa.gov.hu (mailto:visa.jkb@mfa.gov.hu) (The jurisdiction of the Hungarian Consulate General in Ekaterinburg). Please note that all documents must be submitted in Hungarian or English, or with a certified translation into Hungarian or English. When submitting an application, if possible, all available documents must be submitted in the original. It is necessary to make copies of all documents submitted in the original. The completed Consent to processing of personal data (PDF checklist ↗), signed by the applicant personally is needed for applying documents at Visa Application Center.

Please note that after the suspension of the visa facilitation agreement, Schengen visas will be issued in accordance with the provisions of the Visa Code. The link contains Article 14 and Annex II of the EU Visa Code regulating the list of supporting documents. These supporting documents must be attached to the set of visa documents together with the main set of documents listed below. Please note that all documents provided must be in Hungarian, English or Russian, or with a notarized translation into Hungarian, English or Russian. VISA APPLICATION FORM - You need to complete this electronic Application Form for Schengen visas. - The Visa Application Form should be filled in Latin letters only. - The Form must be completed, printed and signed by the person applying for a visa. - For minors: the Form must be signed by a parent or person with parental (guardianship) rights - The Application Form should be signed in blue ink. TRAVEL DOCUMENT - The passport must be signed. - The passport should not have any damage (torn pages or deformed pages due to wetting). - The passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the expiry of the visa - The passport must not exceed 10 years. Extended passports are not accepted. - The international passport must contain at least two blank pages for visas - Passports are accepted without additional covers (plastic, leather). - Copies of all pages with stamps and visas. - If available: copy of the information page of the cancelled international passport (page with photo) and Schengen visas for the last 3 years. NATIONAL PASSPORT - Original and copy of all pages with entries - For minors: Original birth certificate (or a certified copy) must also be submitted. The original birth certificate (or certified copy) cannot be returned ((for minors under 18 years); From the age of 14: original and copy of national passport should be provided additionally. 2 PHOTOS - Size - 3.5 x 4.5 cm, coloured, clear, clean and contrast, - The photo must be printed on high quality paper on white or light gray background, - Photos should be made no more than 3 months before, - The photo must be made from the front, so that the face occupies 70-80% of the photo. If the applicant wears glasses, the photo must also meet the following criteria: - untinted glasses, - the rim must not cover any part of the eye, - there must be no reflections HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) Insurance policy should be provided in the original with a blue wet stamp. If the insurance policy is provided in a copy or printout, then a receipt of payment is required. To get the Schengen visa, you should have a health insurance policy valid in the Schengen countries with minimum coverage of 30 000 EUR or 50 000 USD. To get multiple entry visa, you should have the health insurance policy for the first trip in the Schengen area. Insurance policies issued by insurance companies of the European Agreement and the European Economic Area or Russian insurance companies are accepted (as a general rule, insurance must be issued at the place of permanent residence). Requirements - health insurance policy should be valid on the territory of the Schengen Agreement; - insurance policy should guarantee at a minimum such services that are related to health care and include the following: - emergency medical care, - treatment in case of emergency for life and health in hospitals, - transportation to the nearest medical institution that provides emergency medical care, - as well as medical treatment in hospitals, - medical or posthumous repatriation to the country of permanent residence in case of serious illness or death of the insured. To get Schengen visa, the minimum limit of liability of the insurer specified in the insurance policy during the insurance period must be at least 30 000 EUR or 50 000 USD. Insurance policies issued by insurance companies of the European Agreement and the European Economic Area or Russian insurance companies are accepted only filled in typewritten form.  To get single entry Schengen visa, the health insurance policy must fully cover the dates of the trip. For example, if visa is requested for 10 days from June 1 to June 10, the health insurance policy should be provided from June 1 to June 10 with the validity period of the insurance policy for 10 days. To get multiple entry visa, the health insurance policy must cover only the first trip in the Schengen area. Attention! Health insurance policies of next companies could not be accepted: - First Crimean Insurance Company - Gas Industry Insurance Company SOGAZ - Independent insurance group - Russian National Reinsurance Company JSC, RNRC/RNPK - AlfaStrakhovanie Group/Alfa Insurance MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION - Detailed travel plan. - Two-way travel documents with confirmation of full payment (from Russia to Hungary and back to Russia). You can confirm payment using checks or a bank statement. Screenshots are not accepted. These can be purchased air tickets, railway tickets, as well as official confirmation of tickets for a bus, transfer, etc. - If the route is not direct to Hungary or you are visiting other countries, you must provide tickets for all movements with payment (transfer, car rental documents, railway tickets, etc.) - Attention! Reservations booked/paid through the online providers "Ostrovok" and "OZON" cannot be accepted. - In the case of trip by car, the following documents are provided: - copies of the registration certificate of the vehicle, - valid visa of the owner of the vehicle or notarized power of attorney for the right for driving the vehicle abroad + a copy of 1 page of the owner's Russian passport (if applicable), - copy of driver's license (and copy of valid driver's visa, if applicable) - a copy of the international Green Card insurance (required!). - detailed route sheet If you are transported across the border by the receiving party, then a letter in any form stating that they are taking you in their own vehicle back and forth, documents for the vehicle and a copy of the driver's license and visa. In case of travel on a tourist bus (when submitting documents by an accredited travel agency, it is enough to attach a cover letter): - Tour purchase agreement - An agreement between a travel agency and a bus (register drivers in this trip) - Documents for the bus (STS) - License - Passport and driver's visa - Route list FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS (originals only) For employed citizens: - certificate from the place of work (on the employer's letterhead, not older than 1 month) indicating the position, average monthly income (the certificate must contain the seal and signature of the head, the outgoing certificate number, as well as all details and phone number of the organization). The work certificate must indicate the salary for the last 6 months (for example 2NDFL or the indication in the certificate itself of information about income by month). - bank account statement on the balance of funds + statement of cash flow for the last 3 months (not older than 1 month, the statement must contain the seal and signature of the employee) For individual entrepreneurs: - certificate of registration of an individual entrepreneur (original + copy) - bank account statement on the balance of funds + statement of cash flow for the last 3 months (not older than 1 month, the statement must contain the seal and signature of the employee) For pensioners: - copy of pension certificate - bank account statement on the balance of funds + statement of cash flow for the last 3 months (not older than 1 month, the statement must contain the seal and signature of the employee) For the unemployed (unemployed, housewives, preschool children): - sponsorship letter containing the following information - Full name, date of birth of the applicant; - Full name, date of birth, passport number and contact number of the sponsorand the link between the sponsor and the applicant; - Destination and duration of the visit; - List of costs which are covered by the sponsor.; - certificate of employment from the sponsor + statement from the bank account on the balance of funds + statement of cash flows for the last 3 months (not older than 1 month, the statement must contain the seal and signature of the employee) - copy of the first page of the sponsor's passport DOCUMENTS CONFIRMING THE PURPOSE OF THE TRIP Close relatives who visiting Russian citizens legally residing in the territory of the Schengen area: - Official invitation certified by the police or a notary public - original and copy or - The original of a written invitation from the owner of the rental property with a notarized signature of the landlord. If housing owned by several people: notary invitation from each owner. - Confirmation of family relationships in accordance with the laws of the Schengen Member State, which is the country of residence, and the EU; - Confirmation of legal residence in the territory of the Schengen area. - Copy of passport of inviting person - An extract from the land registry for real estate if the inviter owns the housing in which he invites (issued less than 3 months ago) - The rental agreement and the original written consent of the main landlord for the accommodation of invited persons, if the inviter rents the accommodation in which he invites - Proof of relationships with a close relative (if applicable) When applying for a visa to Slovenia at the Hungary Visa Application Center in Yekaterinburg, only official Slovenian invitations respectively are accepted. Handwritten invitations are not acceptable. An official letter of invitation can be issued by any official body (migration service, notary chamber, judge, police). In addition to the invitation, a document confirming ownership is required; in case of rented property, please provide a lease agreement and the consent of the main tenant for accommodation. A copy of the passport and/or residence permit of the inviting person and the person giving consent for accommodation is also required). If the inviting party takes financial obligations in the invitation, the invitation letter can only be an official document certified by a notary. Additionally, a sponsorship letter and financial documents from the sponsor are required. The invitation and accompanying documents must be in Hungarian, English or Russian, or with a notarized translation into Hungarian, English or Russian. Family members of citizens of the European Union, the European Economic Area and Switzerland (non-residents of their country of citizenship in accordance with Directive 2004/38 / EC): Family members: - Spouse/registered partner - Direct descendants (children) who are under the age of 21 or who are dependents, and direct descendants (children) who are under the age of 21 or who are dependents of a spouse or partner. - Direct dependent relatives in the ascending line (for example, parents), as well as direct dependent relatives of a spouse or partner in the ascending line. To confirm the purpose of the trip, you will need to provide: - proof of citizenship of the EU or EEA and Switzerland - confirmation of family ties (marriage certificate of a European standard only) - confirmation of a joint trip to either an EU or EEA citizen and Switzerland In case of a severe disease or death of a close relative - A telegram certified by the attending physician or death certificate and documents confirming kinship with the sick or deceased (birth, marriage, name change certificates). - Accommodation (all guests should be indicated: surname, name) - Documents for accommodation are accepted only with confirmation of full payment. - Hotel booking voucher (provided by a travel company accredited at the Hungarian Consulate), - Confirmation of accommodation directly from the hotel on a stamped and signed form, - Accommodation arranged independently by a tourist through an international booking system. Attention! Reservations booked/paid through the online providers "Ostrovok" and "OZON" cannot be accepted. - If you are a citizen of another country, please examine to the list of additional requirements (PDF checklist ↗). - If you are accompanied by a child, please examine the set of mandatory documents (PDF checklist ↗) . Attention! Notarized consent from parents for the child's departure abroad (if required) must be issued no more than three months ago. The original of the consent remains in the Consulate General and is not returned after the decision is made. - The completed Consent to processing of personal data (PDF checklist ↗), signed by the applicant personally.