Hungary Student Visa Fees for Indians (2026, in Rupees)

Hungary has two price lists in India, one for short-stay Schengen visas and one for long-term visas. This page sorts out which charges apply to a degree student. Amounts are as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026; INR figures can change with the exchange rate. For other Hungarian visas, see our Hungary visa guide for Indian applicants.

What is the Hungary student visa fee in rupees?

The study visa costs the same as every other long-term category on the VFS list, from employment to family reunification. The fee leads to a residence permit for the purpose of studies, which is valid for at least 1 year (or the length of the course) and at most 3 years.

Why does the short-stay price list show different numbers?

VFS also publishes charges for the short-term (C) Schengen visa: INR 9600 for adults and INR 4800 for children aged 6 to 12, plus a VFS fee of INR 2133 with biometrics or INR 1600 without. Those apply to visits of up to 90 days, not to a degree programme.

A C visa is relevant to students only for short trips, such as a training visit or study trip under 90 days. For those, the visa fee is waived for students and pupils on study trips. A student going for a full degree needs the D visa and pays the D-visa fee.

Can an Indian student get the fee waived?

No. The Embassy's note on long-term visas says there is no visa fee waiver except for holders of diplomatic and service passports. The VFS listing for the Study category repeats that. Scholarship holders pay the same Rs.11740 (EUR 123) as everyone else.

A scholarship still helps your file: a scholarship certificate is one of the accepted forms of proof of means of subsistence.

Where and how do you pay?

You pay by card at the VFS office at your appointment. How you get that appointment depends on where you live:

You must lodge the application in person, because fingerprints are taken at submission. Bring an extra set of photocopies of every document, including all passport pages, and the 'Application for Residence Permit' form from the OIF website.

Which costs come with the visa but are not fees?

The National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (OIF) lists evidence rather than a fixed amount of money. For a study permit you need:

• A certificate of admission for full-time studies at a state-recognised higher education institution, or admission to its preparatory course.
• Proof of payment of tuition fees.
• Proof of means of subsistence: a bank statement in your name, a notarised family support declaration with proof of the supporter's ability, a document on regular income, or a scholarship certificate.
• Comprehensive health insurance, or proof that you can cover healthcare costs.
• A real accommodation address in Hungary, and a ticket or funds for the return journey.
• Proof of the language skills needed for the course.

Once you are studying, you may work up to 30 hours a week during the study period and full-time for up to 90 days a year outside it.

How long does it take, and what if the visa is refused?

The administrative time limit for a study residence permit is 15 days, and the immigration authority decides on the merits within 60 days of submission. Time you take to supply missing documents is not counted, so a complete file is the quickest file.

If a D visa is refused at the Consulate General in Mumbai, an appeal costs INR 12800, paid by card when you lodge it and not refunded in any case. Budget for that only if you have a strong reason to contest the decision.

What should you check before you pay the fee?

• The institution and course. The permit is for full-time studies at a state-recognised higher education institution, or its preparatory course. Confirm both on your admission certificate.
• Tuition receipt. Proof of tuition payment is part of the file, so have the receipt before your appointment.
• Matching details. Your name, passport number and course dates should read the same on the admission certificate, the payment receipt, the insurance and the form.
• Plans after graduation. A residence permit for seeking a job or starting a business is open only to people who completed studies or research in Hungary; it lasts up to 9 months and cannot be extended, and during it you may apply for a Hungarian Card, an EU Blue Card or guest self-employment. Ordinary employment permits have been closed to Indian nationals since 1 January 2025 under Government Decree 450/2024.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Indian students attend an interview for a Hungarian study visa?

Applicants in the New Delhi jurisdiction lodge the file at VFS New Delhi in the morning and attend a consular interview at the Embassy (2/50-M Niti Marg, Chanakyapuri) the next working day.

Can I work while studying in Hungary?

Yes, within limits. Students may work up to 30 hours a week during the study period and full-time for up to 90 days a year outside it.

Do I need health insurance for a Hungarian study visa?

Yes. The OIF requires comprehensive health insurance, or proof that you can cover your healthcare costs yourself, as part of the study residence permit application.

Is the Hungary student visa fee paid in cash?

No. The D-visa fee is paid only by card at the VFS office at the appointment.