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Country Guide > Europe > Hungary | |
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Passport/Visa
Passports Passport valid for at least six months required by all, except: (a) 1. nationals of EU member states holding a passport (must be valid for entire duration of stay) or national identity card; (b) 2. nationals of Croatia and Switzerland holding valid ID cards but only when staying for up to 90 days for touristic purposes, with return ticket and proof of sufficient funds. Visas Required by all except the following: (a) nationals of countries referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days (nationals of the UK and Ireland for stays of up to six months, and nationals of Cyprus, Latvia, Malta and Slovenia for stays of up to 30 days); (b) nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Iceland, Israel, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Macau (SAR), Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Switzerland, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela (tourist visits only) for stays of up to 90 days; (c) nationals of Bosnia & Herzegovina, Nicaragua, Romania, San Marino and Singapore for stays of up to 30 days; (d) persons continuing their journey to a third country within 24 hours, provided not leaving the airport and holding valid onward tickets and documentation. However, nationals who are not eligible for visa exemptions and are non-residents of the UK may need to acquire an airport transit visa in all circumstances; contact nearest Embassy/Consulate for further details. Note The length of stay which nationals of the exempted countries are allowed is subject to frequent change; contact the embassy for more information. Types of visa and cost All visas, regardless of type and duration of stay allocated, cost £25. However, long-term visas cost £35. Multiple-entry visas are only valid for business travellers and for those possessing a long-term visa. Cost of Visa Conversion Table
Note (a) Nationals of Serbia & Montenegro and Ukraine, and family members of UK nationals (eg husband/wife and children under 21 years), can obtain visas free-of-charge. (b) If the visa has to be issued on a separate sheet (because there is no free page in the passport), an additional fee is payable of £17. Validity Single-entry (tourist and business): Valid for 90-day stay within six months of the date of issue. Double-entry: Valid for 90-day stay taken twice within six months from date of issue. Multiple-entry: Valid for multiple 90-day stays in Hungary within one year from the date of issue. Validity subject to frequent change according to nationality. Transit: Valid for five days within six months from date of issue. Double-transit: Maximum of five days twice within six months from date of issue. Application to Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy; see Contact Addresses section). Visas are not issued at road border points or at Budapest Airport. Application requirements (a) Passport valid for at least six months (with at least one blank page). (b) Completed application form. (c) One passport-size photo. (d) Fee (non reimbursable), payable in cash (personal applications) or postal order only. (e) Return ticket or ticket reservation and travel insurance. (f) For postal applications, a pre-paid special delivery return envelope. (g) Confirmation of accommodation in Hungary, or letter of invitation from friends or relatives living in Hungary (copy of the ID cards of the inviting party must be attached; if travelling on a travel document and not a passport, nationals must seek endorsement from the local Hungarian migration authority). (h) Recent bank statement or payslip. Business (or just for business purposes, eg a trip to attend a conference): (a)-(h) and, (i) Written invitation from host organisation or company. Transit: (a)-(h) and, (i) Valid visa for country of destination. Working days required Two, or seven for postal applications and if applicant is applying with a travel document and not a passport. |