RussiaHungary
Russian passport · policy checked 17 Jul 2026
Visa required
Apply before you travel.
90
days
on a tourist visa
90
EUR · visa fee
for Russian citizens
15-45
days
processing time
VFS
visa application centre
How Russian citizens apply for a Hungary visa
- Lodge your application at a VFS Global visa application centre, with the completed form and required documents. Apply here ↗
No advance visa with these documents
Hungary admits Russian citizens without a pre-arranged visa on a valid document:
Visa-free · up to 90 days
Per EU Regulation No 265/2010 of 25 March 2010: a third-country national holding a valid long-stay visa (Type D) issued by any Schengen Member State may travel to Hungary and other Schengen states for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, under the same conditions as a residence permit holder.
delhi.mfa.gov.hu ↗Hungary visa cost for Russian citizens
EUR 90
what Russian citizens pay
The EU-Russia visa facilitation agreement (EUR 35 fee) was fully suspended in September 2022; Russian citizens pay the standard EUR 90 fee (confirmed on VFS Hungary Russia one-pager).
Lodged through VFS Global, whose service fee applies on top and varies by centre.
Schengen short-stay visa (type C)
up to 90 days in any 180-day period
EUR 90
Hungary visa types for Russian citizens
Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C)Touristdocuments
90 daysmultiple entry15-45d processingvalid 180d
Permits short-term tourism, family visits, or business activity in Hungary and the Schengen Area for nationals not eligible for visa-free entry.
Checklist filed by the visa centre as “Tourism/other Private Visits”
VISA APPLICATION FORM · INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT · 2 PHOTOS · HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY · Requirements · Transport · For employed citizens: · For individual entrepreneurs: · For pensioners:
- 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.
- The passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the expiry of the visa
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- First Crimean Insurance Company
- Gas Industry Insurance Company SOGAZ
- Independent insurance group
- Russian National Reinsurance Company JSC, RNRC/RNPK
- AlfaStrakhovanie Group/Alfa Insurance
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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 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).
- 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 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.
NATIONAL PASSPORT (PHOTOCOPY)
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).
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:
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.
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):
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 the unemployed (unemployed, housewives, preschool children):
DOCUMENTS CONFIRMING THE PURPOSE OF THE TRIP
Accommodation (all guests should be indicated: surname, name)
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
Hungary is a Schengen member. Type C visas are issued by Hungarian consulates abroad. Allows up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the entire Schengen Area. Visa-free nationals do not need this visa. Fee: EUR 90 for adults (EUR 45 for children 6-12; under 6 free), per the official MFA consular page. Decision normally within 15 calendar days, extendable up to 45. Applied for at the Hungarian embassy/consulate in the applicant's country of residence.
Official page ↗Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) - BusinessBusinessdocuments
90 daysmultiple entry15-45d processingvalid 180d
Covers short-term business activities in Hungary such as meetings, negotiations, and conferences for nationals of countries not on the Schengen visa-free list.
Checklist filed by the visa centre as “Business/work”
VISA APPLICATION FORM · INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT · 2 PHOTOS · HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY · Requirements · TRANSPORT · For employed citizens: · For individual entrepreneurs: · For pensioners:
- 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.
- The passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the expiry of the visa
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- First Crimean Insurance Company
- Gas Industry Insurance Company SOGAZ
- Independent insurance group
- Russian National Reinsurance Company JSC, RNRC/RNPK
- AlfaStrakhovanie Group/Alfa Insurance
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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 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).
- Invitation (original + copy) issued on the company's official letterhead or by a public body (migration service, notary's office, police, etc.)
- 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.
- 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.
NATIONAL PASSPORT (PHOTOCOPY)
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 accepted (as a general rule, insurance must be issued at the place of permanent residence).
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:
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.
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):
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 the unemployed (unemployed, housewives, preschool children):
DOCUMENTS CONFIRMING THE PURPOSE OF THE TRIP
Business is a permitted purpose under the Schengen short-stay visa. Fee: EUR 90 for adults, per the official MFA consular page; decision normally within 15 calendar days (extendable up to 45). For longer-term employment or self-employment a national long-stay (Type D) visa is required. Applied for at the Hungarian embassy/consulate.
Official page ↗Airport Transit Visa (ATV)Transit
1 dayssingle entry15-45d processing
Permits transit through the international zone of a Hungarian airport without entering the Schengen Area, required for certain nationalities.
The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.
Required only for nationals of countries listed on the EU airport transit visa list. Fee: EUR 90 (standard Schengen visa fee). Does not permit entry into Hungary or other Schengen states. Applied for at the Hungarian consulate.
Official page ↗Residence Permit for Medical TreatmentMedicaldocuments
multiple entry8-21d processingvalid 730donline
Permits third-country nationals to reside in Hungary to receive medical treatment at a Hungarian medical facility, or to accompany a family member receiving treatment.
VISA APPLICATION FORM · INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT · 2 PHOTOS · HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY · Requirements · For employed citizens: · For individual entrepreneurs: · For pensioners:
- 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.
- The passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the expiry of the visa
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- First Crimean Insurance Company
- Gas Industry Insurance Company SOGAZ
- Independent insurance group
- Russian National Reinsurance Company JSC, RNRC/RNPK
- AlfaStrakhovanie Group/Alfa Insurance
- TRANSPORT
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- 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)
- copy of pension certificate
- 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, data and place of birth of the applicant;
- Full name, data and place of birth of the sponsor, personal code issued by Member State concerned if applicable, address and contact details of the sponsor and the link between the sponsor and the applicant;
- Destination and duration of the visit;
- List of costs which are covered by the sponsor.;
- The sponsor’s bank statement showing bank operations over the last three months.
- 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).
- For the unemployed (unemployed, housewives, preschool children):
- sponsorship letter containing the following information
- Full name, data and place of birth of the applicant;
- Full name, data and place of birth of the sponsor, personal code issued by Member State concerned if applicable, address and contact details of the sponsor and the link between the sponsor and the applicant;
- Destination and duration of the visit;
- List of costs which are covered by the sponsor;
- The sponsor’s bank statement showing bank operations over the last three months.
- 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).
- Referral from the doctor for treatment / Invitation from the competent medical institution (original or copy with the signature and seal of the organization).
- If the invitation does not indicate accommodation, then confirmation of accommodation is required (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/List-of-additional-requirements.pdf).
- If you are accompanied by a child, please examine the set of mandatory documents (pdf/docs-minors-eng-new.pdf). 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/Consent-to-processing-of-personal-data.pdf), 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.
NATIONAL PASSPORT (PHOTOCOPY)
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 accepted (as a general rule, insurance must be issued at the place of permanent residence).
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:
Detailed Submitting a routetravel 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.
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):
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.
DOCUMENTS CONFIRMING THE PURPOSE OF THE TRIP
Valid up to 2 years; potentially extended for an additional 2 years based on treatment duration. Requires formal statement from the host medical facility. Processing time: 21 days standard, 8 days for minor applicants. Must enter Hungary within 3 months of approval or permit becomes invalid. Cannot apply for other permit types while holding this permit; does not lead to permanent residence. Family members cannot use family reunification provisions.
Official page ↗Long Term Visa - Medical TreatmentMedicaldocuments
PHOTO · The requirement to financial documents: · COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY
- 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.
- The passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the expiry of the Residence Permit.
- 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.
- Copy of all the pages with remarks (main page, place of residence, marital status, previously issued passports);
- For minors: original and copy of the birth certificate should be provided (for minors under 18 years); From the age of 14: original and copy of national passport should be provided additionally.
- 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.
- formal statement from the host medical facility on the medical treatment provided;
- for accompanying family members, an official document proving family ties.
- 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;
- notarized sponsorship letter
- the document proving the family relationship (with notarized Hungarian or English translation)
- one of the financial documents of the family member (bank account balance statement; certificate issued by the employer and/or the tax authority evidencing regular income)
- bank account balance statement about the last 6 months and not older than 1 month from the date of receipt.
- a certificate issued by the employer and/or tax authority evidencing regular income received from abroad; Not older than 1 month from the date of receipt.
- a residential lease contract and payment for it;
- a document on accommodation by courtesy; A statement from every owner is necessary and if someone is a beneficiary of usufruct (has the right to use the property without ownership), his/her declaration of consent is also necessary.
- 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;
- a document in proof of the reservation of accommodation and payment for it;
- Copy of Hungarian health insurance card, or
- Business surety bond for comprehensive health care and certification of payment, or
- Statement that comprehensive health insurance will be purchased in Hungary upon arrival; or
- bank statements necessary for covering the health care expenses (if having enough financial means and not planning to purchase comprehensive health insurance).
- 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.
Residence Permit for the Purpose of Medical Treatment, list of documents:
APPLICATION FORM FOR RESIDENCE PERMIT AND APPENDIX 9.20
INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT (ORIGINAL+COPY)
NATIONAL PASSPORT (ORIGINAL+COPY)
DOCUMENTS VERIFYING THE PURPOSE OF RESIDENCE
Medical treatment, as the purpose of stay, may be verified by the following documents:
DOCUMENTS IN PROOF OF MEANS OF SUBSISTENCE IN HUNGARY
You need to prove that you have sufficient financial means to cover the costs of treatment in Hungary. This can be verified using:
if a family member is providing support:
If you are employed at the time of application, the last monthly salary should be included in the certificate.
DOCUMENTS PROVING THE EXISTENCE OF HUNGARIAN ACCOMMODATION
Compliance with the requirement of accommodation in Hungary may be verified by:
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, especially if the applicant will purchase comprehensive health insurance upon arrival. Therefore, the following documents can be attached:
DOCUMENTS EVIDENCING THE CONDITIONS OF EXIT
The conditions of exit may be verified by:
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.
A minor third-country national shall provide proof that his/her parent or legal representative gave permission for his/her stay in Hungary, for the duration of the planned stay. The parental consent must be included in a private document or a public document with full evidential force, as well as provided with a Hungarian or English translation.
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 of Directorate-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.
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Allows family members of Hungarian citizens, residence permit holders, refugees, or qualifying EEA nationals to reside in Hungary.
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- 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.
- The passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the expiry of the Residence Permit.
- 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.
- Copy of all the pages with remarks (main page, place of residence, marital status, previously issued passports);
- For minors: original and copy of the birth certificate should be provided (for minors under 18 years); From the age of 14: original and copy of national passport should be provided additionally.
- 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.
- birth certificate;
- marriage certificate;
- adoption document;
- any other document attesting the existence of family relationship.
- 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.
- a residential lease contract and payment for it;
- a document on accommodation by courtesy;
- a document in proof of ownership of the residential property,
- a document in proof of the reservation of accommodation and payment for it.
- 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.
Residence Permit for the Purpose of Family Reunification, list of documents:
APPLICATION FORM FOR RESIDENCE PERMIT AND APPENDIX 9.23
INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT (ORIGINAL+COPY)
NATIONAL PASSPORT (ORIGINAL+COPY)
DOCUMENTS VERIFYING THE PURPOSE OF RESIDENCE
Family reunification, as the purpose of residence, may be verified by:
Family relationship for the purpose of reunification with a person with refugee status or a person who has been granted subsidiary protection may be verified by any reliable means, specifically by DNA analysis.
Please note that marriage certificate submitted by third-country national family member of a Hungarian citizen can be accepted only after domestic registration!!!
Please note that in case of family reunification, the family tie has to be confirmed by a marriage/birth/adoption certificate with an authentic translation into Hungarian. The certificate is accepted only with authentic Hungarian translation. An authentic translation is a translation made by the OFFI in Budapest (Hungarian Office for Translation and Attestation Ltd) or a translation authenticated by the Consulate of Hungary. Other translations, for example a translation authorized by a Russian notary is not accepted by the Hungarian migration office.
If the translation will be certified by the Consulate of Hungary, before submitting documents at the visa center, you need to visit the Consulate of Hungary with national and international passports, original certificates and their translation into Hungarian for certification by an employee of the Consular Department.
DOCUMENTS IN PROOF OF MEANS OF SUBSISTENCE IN HUNGARY
The requirement of subsistence may, in particular, be verified by:
DOCUMENTS PROVING THE EXISTENCE OF HUNGARIAN ACCOMMODATION
Compliance with the requirement of accommodation in Hungary may be verified by:
DOCUMENTS PROVING THE EXISTENCE OF COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE
Enclosed with the application for residence permit 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:
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.
A minor third-country national shall provide proof that his/her parent or legal representative gave permission for his/her stay in Hungary, for the duration of the planned stay. The parental consent must be included in a private document or a public document with full evidential force, as well as provided with a Hungarian or English translation.
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.
Valid up to 3 years (extendable); 4 years if sponsor holds EU Blue Card or Corporate Card; 5 years if sponsor is Hungarian citizen with permanent residence; 10 years if sponsor is guest investor. Eligible family members: spouses, minor children (including adopted/foster), and dependent minors with parental custody. Processing time: 21 days standard, 70 days when combined with employment. Cannot exceed the validity of the applicant's travel document or sponsor's permit.
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VISA APPLICATION FORM · INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT · 2 PHOTOS · HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY · Requirements · TRANSPORT · For employed citizens: · For individual entrepreneurs: · For pensioners: · DOCUMENTS PROVING INTENTION TO RETURN
- 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.
- The passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the expiry of the visa
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- First Crimean Insurance Company
- Gas Industry Insurance Company SOGAZ
- Independent insurance group
- Russian National Reinsurance Company JSC, RNRC/RNPK
- AlfaStrakhovanie Group/Alfa Insurance
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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).
- family ties staying in Russia, proof of real estate/land/vehicle property etc.
- 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.
NATIONAL PASSPORT (PHOTOCOPY)
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).
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:
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.
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):
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 the unemployed (unemployed, housewives, preschool children):
For the unemployed (unemployed, housewives):
DOCUMENTS CONFIRMING THE PURPOSE OF THE TRIP
From 01 January 2019, Law No. I of 2007 does not apply to short-term visits of family members of Hungarian citizens from third countries who are required to enter a country to enter the country.
According to the law, to visit relatives, they can apply for a Schengen visa (type C) by submitting the necessary supporting documents and paying the consular fee:
See the list of requirements for a tourist visa (tourism.html)
. 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.
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VISA APPLICATION FORM · TRAVEL DOCUMENT · NATIONAL PASSPORT · 2 PHOTOS · HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY · Requirements · MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION · For employed citizens: · For individual entrepreneurs: · For pensioners: · or · Family members:
- 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.
- The passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the expiry of the visa
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- untinted glasses,
- the rim must not cover any part of the eye,
- there must be no reflections
- 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.
- First Crimean Insurance Company
- Gas Industry Insurance Company SOGAZ
- Independent insurance group
- Russian National Reinsurance Company JSC, RNRC/RNPK
- AlfaStrakhovanie Group/Alfa Insurance
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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
- Official invitation certified by the police or a notary public - original and copy
- 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)
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
Please note that all documents provided must be in Hungarian, English or Russian, or with a notarized translation into Hungarian, English or Russian.
If the applicant wears glasses, the photo must also meet the following criteria:
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).
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:
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):
FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS (originals only)
For the unemployed (unemployed, housewives, preschool children):
DOCUMENTS CONFIRMING THE PURPOSE OF THE TRIP
Close relatives who visiting Russian citizens legally residing in the territory of the Schengen area:
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):
To confirm the purpose of the trip, you will need to provide:
In case of a severe disease or death of a close relative
. 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.
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- 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.
- The passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the expiry of the Residence Permit.
- 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.
- Copy of all the pages with remarks (main page, place of residence, marital status, previously issued passports)
- For minors: original and copy of the birth certificate should be provided (for minors under 18 years); From the age of 14: original and copy of national passport should be provided additionally.
- 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.
- a hosting agreement with an accredited research organisation
- a document on the income issued by the employer or/and a document on the income of the previous year issued by the tax authority,
- a document on regular foreign income issued by the employer or the tax authority.
- 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 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.
Residence Permit for the Purpose of Research, list of documents:
APPLICATION FORM FOR RESIDENCE PERMIT AND APPENDIX 9.11
INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT (ORIGINAL+COPY)
NATIONAL PASSPORT (ORIGINAL+COPY)
DOCUMENTS VERIFYING THE PURPOSE OF RESIDENCE
DOCUMENTS IN PROOF OF MEANS OF SUBSISTENCE IN HUNGARY
The requirement of subsistence may, in particular, be verified by:
NOTIFICATION OF GENUINE HUNGARIAN HOME ADDRESS
An existing and real Hungarian address shall be declared as accommodation on the application form. It is not necessary to attach/enclose a separate document.
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:
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.
A minor third-country national shall provide proof that his/her parent or legal representative gave permission for his/her stay in Hungary, for the duration of the planned stay. The parental consent must be included in a private document or a public document with full evidential force, as well as provided with a Hungarian or English translation.
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.
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VISA APPLICATION FORM · INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT · 2 PHOTOS · HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY · Requirements · TRANSPORT · For employed citizens: · For individual entrepreneurs: · For pensioners: · DOCUMENTS PROVING INTENTION TO RETURN
- 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.
- The passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the expiry of the visa
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- First Crimean Insurance Company
- Gas Industry Insurance Company SOGAZ
- Independent insurance group
- Russian National Reinsurance Company JSC, RNRC/RNPK
- AlfaStrakhovanie Group/Alfa Insurance
- 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:
- 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
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- sponsorship letter containing the following information
- Full name, data and place of birth of the applicant;
- Full name, data and place of birth of the sponsor, personal code issued by Member State concerned if applicable, address and contact details of the sponsor and the link between the sponsor and the applicant;
- Destination and duration of the visit;
- List of costs which are covered by the sponsor;
- The sponsor’s bank statement showing bank operations over the last three months.
- 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 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).
- For the unemployed (unemployed, housewives):
- Original or copy of the invitation from the host organization (competent institution), the invitation must indicate the place of residence, or you must provide a hotel reservation with confirmation of full payment. Attention! Reservations booked/paid through the online providers "Ostrovok" and "OZON" cannot be accepted.
- Guarantee letter from the sending party.
- If you are a citizen of another country, please examine to the list of additional requirements (pdf/List-of-additional-requirements.pdf).
- If you are accompanied by a child, please examine the set of mandatory documents (pdf/docs-minors-eng-new.pdf). 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/Consent-to-processing-of-personal-data.pdf), 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.
NATIONAL PASSPORT (PHOTOCOPY)
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).
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:
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.
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):
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 the unemployed (unemployed, housewives, preschool children):
family ties staying in Russia, proof of real estate/land/vehicle property etc.
DOCUMENTS CONFIRMING THE PURPOSE OF THE TRIP
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- 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.
- The passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the expiry of the Residence Permit.
- 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.
- Copy of all the pages with remarks (main page, place of residence, marital status, previously issued passports);
- For minors: original and copy of the birth certificate should be provided (for minors under 18 years); From the age of 14: original and copy of national passport should be provided additionally.
- 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.
- a certificate of admission from the relevant educational institution;
- a document to verify student status; or
- in case of Stipendium Hungaricum students: letter of award issued by Tempus Public Foundation (who decides on the award of the scholarship)
- in case of bachelor’s degree program: copy of high school finishing certificate
- in case of master’s degree program: copy of bachelor’s diploma
- in case of partial studies (as an exchange student): certificate from the Russian university to verify your current student status
- a language certificate in proof of language proficiency examination,
- an official diploma in proof of studies in a foreign language,
- other reliable means (for example certificate issued by the Russian university where the applicant is studying, etc.)
- a certificate on the payment of scholarship grant;
- 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) about the last 3 months and not older than 1 month from the date of receipt.
- a document on regular income issued by the employer or the tax authority;
- notarized sponsorship letter
- the document proving the family relationship (with notarized Hungarian or English translation)
- one of the financial documents of the family member (bank account balance statement; certificate issued by the employer and/or the tax authority evidencing regular income)
- bank account balance statement about the last 3 months and not older than 1 month from the date of receipt.
- a certificate issued by the employer and/or tax authority evidencing regular income received from abroad; Not older than 1 month from the date of receipt.
- Copy of Hungarian health insurance card, or
- Business surety bond for comprehensive health care and certification of payment, or
- Statement that comprehensive health insurance will be purchased in Hungary upon arrival; or
- bank statements necessary for covering the health care expenses (if having enough financial means and not planning to purchase comprehensive health insurance).
- 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.
APPLICATION FORM FOR RESIDENCE PERMIT AND APPENDIX 9.13
INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT (ORIGINAL+COPY)
NATIONAL PASSPORT (ORIGINAL+COPY)
DOCUMENTS VERIFYING THE PURPOSE OF RESIDENCE
The pursuit of studies, as the purpose of residence, may be verified by:
The high school finishing certificates and diplomas shall be presented in origin at the time of submission.Linguistic knowledge may be verified by:
When applying for a student mobility residence permit or submitting a student mobility notification, the agreement or admission certificate with the Hungarian higher education institution must be attached.
The application must be accompanied by proof of payment of tuition fees.
DOCUMENTS IN PROOF OF MEANS OF SUBSISTENCE IN HUNGARY
The requirement of subsistence may, in particular, be verified by:
if a family member is providing support:
If you receives any scholarship, you can also attach bank statement or receive financial support from a family member which shall be verified as written above (scholarship does not exclude sponsorship or own funds).
NOTIFICATION OF GENUINE HUNGARIAN HOME ADDRESS
Applicants of residence permits for the purpose of studies 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.
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, especially if the applicant will purchase comprehensive health insurance upon arrival. Therefore, the following documents can be attached:
DOCUMENTS EVIDENCING THE CONDITIONS OF EXIT
The conditions of exit may be verified by:
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.
A minor third-country national shall provide proof that his/her parent or legal representative gave permission for his/her stay in Hungary, for the duration of the planned stay. The parental consent must be included in a private document or a public document with full evidential force, as well as provided with a Hungarian or English translation.
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 of Directorate-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 e-mail to 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.
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- 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.
- The passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the expiry of the Residence Permit.
- 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.
- Copy of all the pages with remarks (main page, place of residence, marital status, previously issued passports);
- 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.
- a traineeship contract with the host organisation, AND
- a diploma of higher education OR a certificate of active student status issued by a higher education institution, AND
- a certificate of language proficiency or a certificate/diploma of foreign language studies, or other credible means of proof.
- official certificate of language proficiency,
- official certificate of studies in a foreign language,
- any other credible evidence.
- 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 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,
- a certificate regarding the award/payment of the scholarship.
- Copy of Hungarian health insurance card, or
- Business surety bond for comprehensive health care and certification of payment, or
- Statement that comprehensive health insurance will be purchased in Hungary upon arrival; or
- bank statements necessary for covering the health care expenses (if having enough financial means and not planning to purchase comprehensive health insurance).
- 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.
Residence Permit for the Purpose of Traineeship/ Internship, list of documents:
APPLICATION FORM FOR RESIDENCE PERMIT AND APPENDIX 9.16
INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT (ORIGINAL+COPY)
NATIONAL PASSPORT (ORIGINAL+COPY)
DOCUMENTS VERIFYING THE PURPOSE OF RESIDENCE
The following documents may serve as proof of the purpose of your residence:
The following documents may serve as proof of the necessary language skills to participate in the training:
DOCUMENTS IN PROOF OF MEANS OF SUBSISTENCE IN HUNGARY
One of the following documents must be submitted as proof that the applicant has sufficient resources, i.e. (s)he can cover costs related to his/her subsistence, accommodation, return/onward travel (i.e. exit from Hungary) and healthcare services from legally acquired income and savings:
NOTIFICATION OF GENUINE HUNGARIAN HOME ADDRESS
Applicants of residence permits for the purpose of studies 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.
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, especially if the applicant will purchase comprehensive health insurance upon arrival. Therefore, the following documents can be attached:
DOCUMENTS EVIDENCING THE CONDITIONS OF EXIT
The conditions of exit may be verified by:
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 Studies (Student/Pupil)Student
multiple entry15-60d processingvalid 1095donline
Allows third-country nationals to reside in Hungary to pursue full-time studies at an accredited Hungarian higher education institution, public education institution, or preparatory course.
Issued for the duration of studies: minimum 1 year (or shorter if the training lasts under 1 year), maximum 3 years; extendable for a further 1-3 years. First entry uses a single-entry Type D visa (valid 3 months, up to 30-day stay) to collect the permit. Students may undertake limited employment. Initial assessment 15 days; final decision within 60 days. Applied for via the Enter Hungary platform or a Hungarian consulate.
Official page ↗Residence Permit for TraineeshipStudent
180 dayssingle entry21-60d processingvalid 180donline
Permits third-country nationals who recently obtained a higher education degree or are currently studying to undertake a traineeship with a Hungarian host organization.
Valid for up to 6 months; not renewable. Applicant must have obtained a higher education degree within 2 years prior, or be currently pursuing relevant studies. Requires a traineeship contract with an approved Hungarian host organization, language proficiency documentation, proof of financial resources, and health insurance. Host organization must commit to covering expulsion costs if needed.
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Appendix 9.6 - Employment · Appendix 9.8 - Hungarian Card · Appendix 9.12 - National Card · PHOTO · Hungarian Card: · EU Blue Card: · COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY
- 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.
- The passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the expiry of the Residence Permit.
- 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.
- Copy of all the pages with remarks (main page, place of residence, marital status, previously issued passports);
- 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.
- Preliminary agreement or Employment contract from host company
- Document on legal relationship of employment
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Preliminary agreement
- Certificate from a credit institution for 3 months
- Document on regular income from the employer or the tax authority
- 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
- 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.
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 9.7 - Residence permit for guest workers
Appendix 9.9 - EU Blue Card
INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT (ORIGINAL+COPY)
NATIONAL PASSPORT (ORIGINAL+COPY)
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:
Employment for the purpose of investment:
DOCUMENTS IN PROOF OF MEANS OF SUBSISTENCE IN HUNGARY
The requirement of subsistence may, in particular, be verified by:
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:
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:
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.
EU Blue Card (Kék Kártya)Work
multiple entry30-70d processingvalid 1460donline
Residence permit for highly qualified third-country nationals employed in Hungary in a job requiring tertiary education or equivalent professional experience.
Valid up to 4 years, renewable. Minimum salary threshold: HUF 1,001,048/month (2026). Healthcare roles: HUF 800,838/month (2026). Employment restricted to sponsoring employer during first year. Must be applied for via Enter Hungary platform or Hungarian consulate. Grants access to EU-wide long-term mobility after 18 months.
Official page ↗Hungarian Card (Magyar Kártya)Work
multiple entry21-70d processingvalid 730donline
Work and residence permit for third-country nationals employed by a Hungarian employer, covering general employment not requiring the EU Blue Card level of qualification.
Standard employment-based residence permit; distinct from the EU Blue Card. Valid up to 3 years, extendable for a further 3 years. Covers employees, business owners performing actual work, professional athletes/coaches, performers, and film-industry workers. Standard examination 21 days; final decision within 70 days. Applied for via the Enter Hungary platform or a Hungarian consulate.
Official page ↗National Card (Nemzeti Kártya)Work
multiple entry21-70d processingvalid 730donline
Preferential work-and-residence permit for citizens of Serbia and Ukraine (and other nationals designated by government decree) employed by, or running a business in, Hungary.
Introduced in 2024 for Serbian and Ukrainian citizens; scope later extended by government decree to certain additional third-country nationals. Valid up to 2 years, extendable for the same purpose up to 3 years at a time. Covers employees (including temporary-agency workers) and owners/chief executives performing actual work; permits family reunification. Standard examination 21 days; final decision within 70 days. Applied for via the Enter Hungary platform or a regional directorate; approval authorises a single-entry D visa to enter and collect the card.
Official page ↗Researcher Residence PermitWork
multiple entry15-60d processingvalid 730donline
Allows third-country national researchers to reside in Hungary while conducting research under a hosting agreement with an accredited Hungarian research organization.
Valid 1-2 years depending on hosting agreement duration. Long-term mobility permit for researchers from other EU Member States valid up to 365 days. Host organizations can submit applications on behalf of researchers via Enter Hungary. Family members of researchers may apply for their own permits. Initial examination within 15 days; final decision within 60 days.
Official page ↗Residence Permit for EmploymentWork
multiple entry21-70d processingvalid 1095donline
Allows nationals of specific third countries designated by government decree (currently Georgia, Armenia, and the Philippines) to work in Hungary under an employment relationship with a Hungarian employer.
Restricted to nationals of countries listed in Government Decree No. 450/2024 Annex 1 - currently Georgia, Armenia, and the Philippines. Requires an existing employment relationship or contract with a Hungarian employer. Initial permit up to 2 years, extendable once for 1 additional year (maximum 3 years total from first issuance). Applicant must document employment, financial means, accommodation, health insurance, and travel capability. Standard examination 21 days; final decision within 70 days. Applied for via Enter Hungary platform (if visa-exempt and inside Hungary) or at a Hungarian consulate/diplomatic mission abroad. Distinct from the Hungarian Card (general employment permit) and National Card (Serbia/Ukraine-specific).
Official page ↗Residence Permit for Intra-Corporate TransferWork
multiple entry21-70d processingvalid 1095donline
Allows third-country nationals employed by a multinational group to be temporarily posted to a Hungarian entity within the same group for employment or training.
Executive/specialist permits valid up to 3 years. Trainee permits valid up to 1 year. Requires proof of at least 3 months continuous employment at the sending company. Not available to private entrepreneurs, agency workers, full-time students, or researchers. Long-term mobility (for ICT permit holders from other EU states) must be applied for 20 days before posting starts.
Official page ↗Residence Permit for Posted WorkWork
multiple entry21d processingvalid 730donline
Allows third-country nationals holding an EU employment residence permit to work in Hungary on a temporary posting from their EU-based employer.
Valid for up to 2 years, aligned with posting duration. Requires a valid EU employment residence permit from another Member State. Cannot exceed the original EU permit's validity. Does not lead to permanent residence. Extendable via Enter Hungary platform only.
Official page ↗Residence Permit for Seasonal EmploymentWork
180 dayssingle entry15-21d processingvalid 180donline
Covers third-country nationals employed in plant production, forest management, animal breeding, or fishery sectors in Hungary on a seasonal basis.
Initial permit up to 6 months; extendable for up to 6 months within a 12-month period. Expedited 15-day processing for applicants with prior lawful stay in Hungary within last 5 years. Workers may only work for the designated employer listed on the permit. Employment termination invalidates permit after 6 days notice.
Official page ↗Residence Permit for Voluntary ActivitiesOtherdocuments
multiple entry21-60d processingvalid 730donline
Allows third-country nationals to reside in Hungary to perform public interest voluntary activities under contract with an approved host organization or participate in European Voluntary Service.
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- 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.
- The passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the expiry of the Residence Permit.
- 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.
- Copy of all the pages with remarks (main page, place of residence, marital status, previously issued passports);
- 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.
- The purpose of residence can be proved by a voluntary contract concluded with the host organization.
- 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.
- 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.
Residence Permit for the Purpose of Voluntary Service Activities, list of documents:
APPLICATION FORM FOR RESIDENCE PERMIT AND APPENDIX 9.21
INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT (ORIGINAL+COPY)
NATIONAL PASSPORT (ORIGINAL+COPY)
DOCUMENTS VERIFYING THE PURPOSE OF RESIDENCE
DOCUMENTS IN PROOF OF MEANS OF SUBSISTENCE IN HUNGARY
The requirement of subsistence may, in particular, be verified by:
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.
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:
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.
Valid for the duration of the hosting contract, capped at 2 years. Not available to those with refugee status, subsidiary protection, tolerated status, or EU residence permits. Family members cannot obtain permits through family reunification. Does not lead to permanent residence eligibility. Cannot apply for other permit types while holding or after holding this permit.
Official page ↗Official VisitsOtherdocuments
VISA APPLICATION FORM · INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT · 2 PHOTOS · HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY · Requirements · TRANSPORT · For employed citizens: · For individual entrepreneurs: · For pensioners: · DOCUMENTS PROVING INTENTION TO RETURN
- 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.
- The passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the expiry of the visa
- Passports are accepted without additional covers (plastic, leather). Copies of Schengen visas for the last 3 years.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- First Crimean Insurance Company
- Gas Industry Insurance Company SOGAZ
- Independent insurance group
- Russian National Reinsurance Company JSC, RNRC/RNPK
- AlfaStrakhovanie Group/Alfa Insurance
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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).
- family ties staying in Russia, proof of real estate/land/vehicle property etc.
- 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.
- 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 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.
NATIONAL PASSPORT (PHOTOCOPY)
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.
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:
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.
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):
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 the unemployed (unemployed, housewives, preschool children):
For the unemployed (unemployed, housewives):
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:
Participants in the official programs of twin cities:
Property OwnersOtherdocuments
VISA APPLICATION FORM · INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT · 2 PHOTOS · HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY · Requirements · TRANSPORT · For employed citizens: · For individual entrepreneurs: · For pensioners: · DOCUMENTS PROVING INTENTION TO RETURN
- 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.
- The passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the expiry of the visa
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- First Crimean Insurance Company
- Gas Industry Insurance Company SOGAZ
- Independent insurance group
- Russian National Reinsurance Company JSC, RNRC/RNPK
- AlfaStrakhovanie Group/Alfa Insurance
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- sponsorship letter containing the following information
- Full name, data and place of birth of the applicant;
- Full name, data and place of birth of the sponsor, personal code issued by Member State concerned if applicable, address and contact details of the sponsor and the link between the sponsor and the applicant;
- Destination and duration of the visit;
- List of costs which are covered by the sponsor;
- The sponsor’s bank statement showing bank operations over the last three months.
- 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 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).
- For the unemployed (unemployed, housewives):
- For the owner:
- For the guest:
- Others: original of the written invitation from the owner of the real estate with notarized signature of the inviter.
- If the property is owned by several people, then the notarized invitation must be from all owners.
- If you are a citizen of another country, please examine to the list of additional requirements (pdf/List-of-additional-requirements.pdf).
- If you are accompanied by a child, please examine the set of mandatory documents (pdf/docs-minors-eng-new.pdf) . 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/Consent-to-processing-of-personal-data.pdf), 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.
NATIONAL PASSPORT (PHOTOCOPY)
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).
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:
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.
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):
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 the unemployed (unemployed, housewives, preschool children):
family ties staying in Russia, proof of real estate/land/vehicle property etc.
DOCUMENTS CONFIRMING THE PURPOSE OF THE TRIP
An electronic extract obtained through a lawyer (e-hiteles tulajdoni lap) or the original extract from the land registry for real estate (tulajdoni lap) no older than 3 months (hereinafter: extract from the land registry for real estate).
Minor children: confirmation of relationship with the owner; extract from the land register for real estate
Close relatives: a written consent to invite in free form, confirmation of family ties, extract from the land register for real estate
Training/ Attending a courseOtherdocuments
PHOTO · COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY
- 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.
- The passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the expiry of the Residence Permit.
- 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.
- Copy of all the pages with remarks (main page, place of residence, marital status, previously issued passports);
- For minors: original and copy of the birth certificate should be provided (for minors under 18 years); From the age of 14: original and copy of national passport should be provided additionally.
- 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.
- admission certificate of the educational institution providing scholarship training,
- a document certifying participation in the scholarship course,
- any other credible evidence.
- official certificate of language proficiency,
- official certificate of studies in a foreign language,
- any other credible evidence.
- 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,
- other credible means (e.g. a scholarship certificate).
- a residential lease contract and payment for it;
- a document on accommodation by courtesy;
- a document in proof of ownership of the residential property,
- a document in proof of the reservation of accommodation and payment for it.
- Copy of Hungarian health insurance card, or
- Business surety bond for comprehensive health care and certification of payment, or
- Statement that comprehensive health insurance will be purchased in Hungary upon arrival; or
- bank statements necessary for covering the health care expenses (if having enough financial means and not planning to purchase comprehensive health insurance).
- 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.
Residence Permit for the Purpose of Training/ Attending a course, list of documents:
APPLICATION FORM FOR RESIDENCE PERMIT AND APPENDIX 9.15
INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT (ORIGINAL+COPY)
NATIONAL PASSPORT (ORIGINAL+COPY)
DOCUMENTS VERIFYING THE PURPOSE OF RESIDENCE
The following documents may serve as proof of the purpose of residence:
A credible proof of the award of a scholarship provided by the Government or a Hungarian Ministry must also be attached.
The following documents may serve as proof of the necessary language skills to participate in the training:
DOCUMENTS IN PROOF OF MEANS OF SUBSISTENCE IN HUNGARY
One of the following documents must be submitted as proof that the applicant has sufficient resources, i.e. (s)he can cover costs related to his/her subsistence, accommodation, return/onward travel (i.e. exit from Hungary) and healthcare services from legally acquired income and savings:
DOCUMENTS PROVING THE EXISTENCE OF HUNGARIAN ACCOMMODATION
Compliance with the requirement of accommodation in Hungary may be verified by:
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, especially if the applicant will purchase comprehensive health insurance upon arrival. Therefore, the following documents can be attached:
DOCUMENTS EVIDENCING THE CONDITIONS OF EXIT
The conditions of exit may be verified by:
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.
White CardOtherdocuments
White Card, list of documents: · PHOTO · COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY
- 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.
- The passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the expiry of the Residence Permit.
- 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.
- Copy of all the pages with remarks (main page, place of residence, marital status, previously issued passports).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- bank statement for the previous 3 months,
- a certificate evidencing regular income issued by the employer or by the tax authority.
- 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.
- 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.
APPLICATION FORM FOR RESIDENCE PERMIT AND APPENDIX 9.18
INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT (ORIGINAL+COPY)
NATIONAL PASSPORT (ORIGINAL+COPY)
DOCUMENTS VERIFYING THE PURPOSE OF RESIDENCE
In the case of issuing a White Card, the purpose of stay can be verified:
Proof of the real and actual operation of the employer must be certified.
The real and actual operation of the company can be verified by:
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:
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:
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:
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.
EU Long-Term Residence Card (EU Residence Card)Other
multiple entryup to 70d processingvalid 3650donline
EU-standard permanent residence status for third-country nationals who have resided legally in Hungary for at least 5 years, conferring rights comparable to EU citizens within Hungary.
Card valid up to 10 years, renewable. Requires 5 years continuous lawful residence, or 2 years in Hungary plus 5 years total holding EU Blue Card, research, or study permits across EU Member States. Not available to students, seasonal workers, those under diplomatic immunity, asylum applicants, refugees, or those with tolerated status. Requires Hungarian cultural knowledge exam certificate. Applications via Enter Hungary platform only. Administrative fee: confirmed applicable, amount not extracted.
Official page ↗Guest Investor Residence PermitInvestment
multiple entry21d processingvalid 3650donline
Long-term residence permit for third-country nationals who make a qualifying investment of national economic interest in Hungary.
Valid up to 10 years, renewable for additional 10-year periods indefinitely. Two investment routes: EUR 250,000 in real estate fund shares (5-year hold), or EUR 1,000,000 educational/cultural donation to a public higher education institution. Work permitted without restrictions including employment, self-employment, and chief executive roles. Guest investors cannot obtain a National Residence Card (permanent residence). Not a citizenship pathway. Processing time: 21 days. Applied for via Enter Hungary platform or regional NDGAP directorate.
Official page ↗Guest Investor VisaInvestment
180 dayssingle entryvalid 180d
Entry visa for third-country nationals committing to a qualifying investment in Hungary before applying for the Guest Investor Residence Permit.
Valid up to 6 months; becomes void upon issuance of Guest Investor Residence Permit. Two qualifying investment routes: (1) EUR 250,000 minimum in Hungarian National Bank-registered real estate investment fund shares (5-year holding required); (2) EUR 1,000,000 donation to a public higher education institution. Applied for at a Hungarian consulate in the applicant's country of residence, nationality, or legal stay. Residence permit application must be filed within 30 days of first entry into Hungary.
Official page ↗Guest Self-Employment Residence PermitOther
multiple entry21d processingvalid 365donline
Allows third-country nationals to pursue self-employed activities or act as chief executive of a business organization registered in Hungary.
Initial permit up to 1 year, extendable up to 3 years total. Self-employed must demonstrate annual income exceeding 24 times the minimum wage (via tax authority certification). Business executives: organization must employ at least 5 Hungarian/EEA nationals full-time for 6 consecutive months, or demonstrate sufficient income. Family reunification restricted for the first year after issuance. Cannot obtain National Residence Card (permanent residence). Cannot hold Hungarian Card or EU Blue Card simultaneously.
Official page ↗Interim Residence CardOther
multiple entry5-21d processingvalid 1825donline
Allows third-country nationals who already hold an EU long-term residence permit issued by another EU Member State to reside in Hungary for employment, business (excluding seasonal employment), studies, vocational training, or other certified purposes.
Valid up to 5 years, extendable for a further 5-year period at the holder's request. Requires holding a valid EU long-term residence permit issued by another EU Member State under Council Directive 2003/109/EC, plus proof of accommodation, subsistence, and health insurance; excludes applicants with security/expulsion/fraud grounds. Family members whose relationship existed in the issuing EU state may also qualify, with matching card validity. Standard processing 21 days; 5 days for children born in Hungary. Distinct from the Hungary-issued National Residence Card and EU Long-Term Residence Card - this card is specifically for EU long-term residents relocating TO Hungary from another member state. Applications accepted exclusively via the Enter Hungary platform.
Official page ↗National Residence CardOther
multiple entry5-70d processingvalid 3650donline
Permanent residence card for third-country nationals who have legally and continuously resided in Hungary for at least 3 years, granting the right to stay indefinitely.
Card valid up to 10 years, renewable for additional 10-year periods. Eligibility: 3 years continuous lawful residence, OR spouse of Hungarian citizen (married 2+ years), OR previously held Hungarian citizenship, OR minor children of long-term residents/recognized refugees, OR dependent ancestors residing with sponsor for 1+ years. Not available to those holding temporary work or study permits or to guest investors. Processing time 70 days standard; 5 days for children born in Hungary to eligible parents. Applications submitted via Enter Hungary platform only.
Official page ↗Permanent Residence Card (EEA Nationals)Other
multiple entryup to 70d processing
Grants EEA nationals the right to permanent residence in Hungary after 5 years of continuous legal residence.
Available to EEA nationals who have resided continuously and legally in Hungary for 5 years, with accelerated pathways for workers reaching retirement age (3+ years residence), those forced to stop work due to illness (2+ years residence), accident-related incapacity, or workers commuting to another EEA state. Administrative fee: HUF 1,500 (paid electronically). Processing time: 70 days. Card remains valid indefinitely when paired with a valid travel/ID document. Application requires both in-person and electronic submission.
Official page ↗Residence Permit for Official PurposesOther
multiple entry21d processingvalid 1095donline
For third-country nationals residing in Hungary for official functions: diplomats and their family members, members of official state delegations, foreign press correspondents, and participants or staff of international educational, scientific, or cultural programs.
Valid up to 3 years, extendable for a further period not exceeding 3 years. Covers persons enjoying diplomatic or other privileges/immunities under international law and their family members, official delegation members, accredited press correspondents, and participants in international educational/scientific/cultural cooperation. Standard processing 21 days. Applied for via the Enter Hungary platform or a Hungarian consulate.
Official page ↗Residence Permit for Reasons of Hungarian National InterestOther
multiple entry21d processingvalid 1095donline
Discretionary residence permit granted by the minister responsible for immigration when a third-country national's stay serves Hungary's economic, national-policy, scientific, cultural, or sporting interests.
Discretionary permit with no fixed nationality list. Valid up to 3 years, renewable for additional 3-year periods. Applicant must generally perform actual work in Hungary or demonstrate an economic, national-policy, scientific, cultural, or sporting interest to Hungary. Standard processing 21 days. Extension requires having resided in Hungary at least 90 days in any 180-day period. Applied for via the Enter Hungary platform (for visa-free nationals already in Hungary) or a Hungarian consulate.
Official page ↗Residence Permit for Seeking a Job or Starting a BusinessOther
270 daysmultiple entry15-60d processingvalid 270donline
Grants third-country nationals who held a research or study permit additional time to find employment or set up a business in Hungary.
Valid for maximum 9 months; not extendable. Only available to those transitioning from a research or study residence permit. Must apply via Enter Hungary platform at least 15 days before current permit expires. Holders may subsequently apply for a Hungarian Card, EU Blue Card, or Guest Self-Employment Residence Permit. Must register with employment services or provide employer certification of job commencement within 3 months.
Official page ↗White Card - Residency for Digital NomadsDigital nomad
365 daysmultiple entry21-30d processingvalid 365donline
Allows third-country nationals working remotely for a foreign employer or managing their own foreign company to reside in Hungary for up to 2 years.
Initial validity up to 1 year, extendable once for another year (maximum 2 years total). Requires minimum net monthly income of EUR 3,000 for at least 6 months prior to application. Applicant must not work for any Hungarian employer or hold shares in Hungarian companies. Family reunification not permitted (except children born during the permit's validity). Cannot transition to other permit types or obtain permanent residence. Must be applied for via Enter Hungary platform or at the NDGAP directorate.
Official page ↗Working Holiday Residence PermitWorking holiday
365 daysmultiple entryvalid 365donline
Allows young nationals of partner countries with a working holiday agreement with Hungary to stay primarily for tourism while working temporarily to help fund their trip.
Available only to nationals of the 10 partner countries with bilateral working holiday agreements: Australia (annual quota 500), Argentina (200), Chile (200), Hong Kong (200), Japan (200), South Korea (100), Ecuador (100), Colombia (100), Taiwan (100), and New Zealand (100). The number of permits issued per year cannot exceed the treaty quota; once exhausted, further applications are rejected. Exact age limits and stay duration are set by each individual bilateral agreement (typically for young adults, up to about 1 year).
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Do Russian citizens need a visa for Hungary?
Yes - Russian citizens must apply for a visa in advance at a Hungary embassy, consulate, or official visa portal before travelling.
What documents do Russian 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.
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