Hungary Visa

Schengen Application Form

Completed, printed, and signed by the applicant. The form is typically completed online before the appointment. Parents or legal guardians must sign on behalf of minors.

Valid Passport

Must be valid 3 months beyond your intended date of departure from the Schengen area; must have been issued within the last 10 years; must contain at least 2 blank pages.

Passport Photos

One recent (6 months maximum), color photo meeting standard Schengen photo specifications, against a plain white background.

Travel Medical Insurance

Valid throughout the entire Schengen area; minimum coverage of €30,000 for medical emergencies, urgent hospital treatment, and repatriation costs, including in the event of death.

Proof of Travel (Itinerary)

Confirmed round-trip flight reservations and a detailed travel plan covering all travel and stays within Hungary and the broader Schengen area.

Proof of Accommodation

Confirmed hotel bookings for the full duration of the stay. If staying with family or friends, a formal, original Letter of Invitation (Pozvání) is highly recommended, preferably one obtained from the Hungarian Directorate-General for Aliens Policing.

Proof of Financial Means

Original, up-to-date personal bank account statements (for the last 3-6 months, stamped by the bank) proving sufficient funds. It is suggested to demonstrate funds of at least €100 to €120 per person per day to cover all expenses, or provide a formal Declaration of Commitment from a sponsor.

Proof of Employment / Ties to Home Country

A signed letter from your employer (on company letterhead, stating position, salary, and approved leave dates), business registration documents if self-employed, or a recent certificate of enrolment from an educational institution. All non-English documents should be provided with an official English translation.

Proof of Legal Residence (If Applicable)

Valid residence permit in your current country of residence (if you are not a national); this permit must be valid 3 months beyond your intended departure from the Schengen area.

Documents for Minors (Under 18)

Original Birth Certificate, a notarized Parental Consent letter from the non-travelling parent(s), and copies of both parents’ passports or IDs.

1. Major Cities & Famous Sites

• Budapest (Hungarian Parliament Building, Buda Castle (UNESCO), Széchenyi Thermal Bath, Fisherman’s Bastion, Heroes’ Square, St. Stephen’s Basilica)

• Pécs (UNESCO Early Christian Necropolis, Mosque of Pasha Qasim (now a church), Zsolnay Cultural Quarter, Mediterranean atmosphere)

• Debrecen (Hungary’s second-largest city, Reformed Great Church, MODEM Modern and Contemporary Arts Centre, flower festival venue)

• Szentendre (Artistic riverside town on the Danube Bend, known for its Serbian Orthodox churches, museums, and colorful Baroque architecture)

• Eger (Eger Castle (site of a historic siege), Valley of Beautiful Women wine region, thermal baths, northernmost Ottoman Minaret)

2. Natural Wonders & Regions

• Lake Balaton (Central Europe’s largest freshwater lake, nicknamed the “Hungarian Sea,” popular for resorts, sailing, and beaches)

• Hortobágy National Park (Hungary’s largest protected area and UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its vast plains (Puszta) and traditional cowboy culture)

• Thermal Lake of Hévíz (The largest swimmable natural thermal lake in the world, renowned for its medicinal waters and year-round bathing)

• Danube Bend (The scenic curve of the Danube River north of Budapest, featuring the castles of Visegrád and the Basilica of Esztergom)

• Bükk National Park (Mountain range known for hiking, caves (including the Bükk Plateau), and rich wildlife in Northern Hungary)

3. Cultural & Wine Regions

• Tokaj Wine Region (UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for the sweet Tokaji Aszú wine, historic wine cellars, and beautiful vineyards)
• Sopron (City near the Austrian border, known for its Baroque Old Town, medieval city walls, and the iconic Fire Tower)
• Esztergom (Former capital and spiritual center of Hungary, home to the massive Esztergom Basilica overlooking the Danube)
• Aggtelek Karst and Caves (UNESCO site shared with Slovakia, famous for its elaborate dripstone cave systems and speleotherapy)
• Gödöllő (Royal Palace of Gödöllő, the former summer residence of Empress Elisabeth (‘Sisi’) and Emperor Franz Joseph)