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

eTA / e-permit90 days max stay

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

ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) will be mandatory for all visa-exempt third-country nationals entering Schengen area including Hungary. Confirmed for Q4 2026 launch, with a 6-month transitional period (travellers meeting all other entry conditions will not be refused entry solely for lacking ETIAS during transition, extending into approximately April 2027). ETIAS is valid for 3 years or until passport expires. Fee applies. As of June 2026, ETIAS is not yet operational.

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How Thai citizens apply for a Hungary visa

Hungary visa cost for Thai citizens

Schengen short-stay visa (type C)

EUR 90 (~$97)

up to 90 days in any 180-day periodofficial source
istanbul.mfa.gov.hu ↗

Applications are handled via VFS Global — service fee approx. INR 2133 (with biometrics) / 1600 (without biometrics), varies by centre.

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

Documents required for Thai applicants

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

businessBusiness/Conference, Employment, Research

Business/ Conference purpose (less than 90 days), please click here to download the checklist. Employment purpose (less than 90 days), please click here to download the checklist. Research purpose (less than 90 days), please click here to download the checklist. Please note below: - Document in Thai language should be translated in English. - Additional documents, even if not featured in the list above, may be required by the Embassy. - Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here. (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗)

touristTourism

Please click here to download the checklist. Please note below: - Document in Thai language should be translated in English. - Additional documents, even if not featured in the list above, may be required by the Embassy. - Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗)

workEmployment

- Application form duly filled and signed in English or Hungarian (oif.gov.hu ↗ (oif.gov.hu ↗)) Special rules apply for minors; - Passport with at least 18 months validity. Please note that the validity of the residency permit cannot be longer than 3 months before the expiry of your passport. It should be machine-readable, contain at least two blank pages and should not be older than 10 years; - One recent passport-size photo . Please note that the photos have to be color and all facial details are clearly visible, including ears. Glasses, masks, hats are not allowed. - Residence permit handling fee to be paid at the VFS; - Please note if your application requires the authentication of Power of Attorney or translation you have to make a separate appointment with the Consulate by email (Email) and pay a separate fee BEFORE you go to VFS. You will have to submit the original Power of Attorney and one copy to the VFS. You will get the original back once the VFS officer checks it against the copy; - Specific supporting documents according to the purpose of travel (see the following link: oif.gov.hu ↗ (oif.gov.hu ↗)) - Duly signed authorization if you would like to allow us to communicate with your Hungarian and/or local company/lawyer or family member.

touristFamily or Friends Visit

Visiting purpose (less than 90 days), please click here to download the checklist. Family of Hungarian Citizen (less than 90 days), please click here to download the checklist. Family of EU Citizen (less than 90 days), please click here to download the checklist. Please note: - Document in Thai language should be translated in English. - Additional documents, even if not featured in the list above, may be required by the Embassy. - Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗)

otherEducation/Charity, Sport, Cultural

Sport (less than 90 days), please click here to download the checklist. Cultural purpose (less than 90 days), please click here to download the checklist. Education & Charity purpose (less than 90 days), please click here to download the checklist. Please note below: - Document in Thai language should be translated in English. - Additional documents, even if not featured in the list above, may be required by the Embassy. - Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here. (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗)

medicalMedical

Medical (less than 90 days), please click here to download the checklist. Please note: - Document in Thai language should be translated in English. - Additional documents, even if not featured in the list above, may be required by the Embassy. - Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗)

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Hungary visa for Thai citizens — FAQ

Do Thai citizens need a visa for Hungary?

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

What documents do Thai citizens need for Hungary?

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

How much does the Hungary visa cost for Thai citizens?

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

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