The application process
How to apply and the national long-stay routes for Hungary.
9 Hungarian resources in this topic
Requirements & how-to guidance
- How to apply for a Hungary visaGuidance
How a short-stay Schengen visa and a Hungary national long-stay visa are applied for, with links to the official guidance.
- Hungary national long-stay visas (Type D)Guidance
An overview of Hungary's national long-stay (Type D) visas for stays over 90 days.
- Hungary's immigration authorityGuidance
Hungary's national long-stay and residence cases are handled by the National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (OIF).
- Eligibility for a Hungary long-stay routeGuidance
Hungary's national long-stay routes require a lawful purpose of stay plus proof of subsistence, accommodation, health cover and means to exit.
- Documents for a Hungary visa applicationGuidance
A Hungary national application needs a completed form, photo, and enclosures proving purpose, subsistence, accommodation, health cover and exit.
- Fees for a Hungary visa applicationGuidance
Hungary's national fees include a EUR 110 Type D entry visa fee and residence permit fees of HUF 39,000 in person or HUF 26,000 via Enter Hungary.
- Processing times for a Hungary applicationGuidance
Many Hungary residence permit cases are decided within 21 days; combined work-and-residence cases run to 70 days, excluding deficiency-remedy periods.
- Appointments and biometrics for a Hungary applicationGuidance
Type D visas are lodged at a Hungarian mission with fingerprints; in-country residence cases go through Enter Hungary with one biometrics appointment at the OIF.
- After you arrive in HungaryGuidance
A Type D visa lets you enter Hungary to collect your residence permit; you must attend the OIF, register your accommodation and meet ongoing reporting duties.