# Hungary visa for Nepali citizens

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Last updated: 2026-05-04

## Embassy / mission

- **Mission:** Embassy of Hungary — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal)
- **Address:** 2/50-M, Niti Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India
- **Phone:** +91 11 2611 4737, +91 11 2611 4738
- **Email:** mission.del@mfa.gov.hu, consulate.del@mfa.gov.hu
- **Hours:** Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00; consular section by appointment only via VFS Global India — walk-ins not accepted for Nepal applicants.
- **Application centre:** VFS Global Hungary India — New Delhi (closest centre to Nepal) — VFS Global Hungary Visa Application Centre, Shivaji Stadium, Connaught Place, New Delhi (alternate centres at Mumbai / Chennai / Bengaluru / Kolkata). Submission + biometrics in person; application sent to Embassy New Delhi for adjudication; passport returned via courier. There is no Hungarian visa application centre or VFS partner in Kathmandu.
- **Online portal:** https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/hun/visa-type — VFS Global Hungary India (primary lodgement channel for Nepali applicants — book appointment + complete pre-screening online) · https://ujdelhi.mfa.gov.hu — Embassy of Hungary in New Delhi · https://konzuliszolgalat.kormany.hu — Hungarian MFA Consular Service visa-policy hub · https://oif.gov.hu — National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (in-country residence permits, White Card, Guest Investor Visa)
- **Payment:** Visa fee in INR Demand Draft (Indian Rupees, drawn at VFS Delhi — payable to "Embassy of Hungary New Delhi"). VFS service fee in INR cash / card at Delhi centre. Inside Hungary, HUF (Hungarian forint) cash / card at OIF for residence-permit fees.

## Visa categories

### Tourist — Type C — Tourist (Schengen Uniform Visa)

**Purpose:** Tourism, sightseeing, holiday, leisure travel within Hungary (and any other Schengen state).
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days within any 180-day period from the date of first entry into the Schengen Area.
**Validity:** Single, double, or multiple-entry; validity 90 days to 5 years (most first-time grants are single-entry 90/180).
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Processing time:** 15 calendar days standard; can extend to 30–45 days during peak season.
**How to apply:** Lodge at VFS Global Hungary Delhi — online appointment booking via visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/hun. Biometrics captured at Delhi centre. Application sent to Embassy New Delhi for adjudication.
**Financial requirement:** EUR 50 per day of stay minimum (Schengen-prescribed level) — NPR-equivalent in bank statements covering last 3 months. Plus property / business / employment ties demonstrating intent to return to Nepal.

**Required documents:**

- Nepali passport bio-page (3+ months validity beyond intended Schengen departure + 2 blank pages, issued within last 10 years)
- Recent passport-size photo (35×45 mm, white background, < 6 months old, ICAO-compliant)
- Schengen visa application form + VFS Delhi appointment confirmation
- Bank statements (last 3 months, EUR 50/day equivalent)
- Confirmed return ticket (or full Schengen itinerary with onward flight)
- Hotel booking confirmation for full stay
- Travel medical insurance (EUR 30,000+ Schengen-valid)
- Cover letter explaining purpose + day-by-day itinerary
- INR demand draft for visa fee + INR cash/card for VFS service fee
- Travel from Nepal to VFS Delhi for biometric capture
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed)
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Budapest is the most-popular destination — Buda Castle / Parliament / thermal baths / Danube river cruises.
- Hungarian wine regions (Tokaj UNESCO + Eger) and Lake Balaton are emerging tourism sub-destinations.

### Business — Type C — Business (Schengen Uniform Visa)

**Purpose:** Business meetings, negotiations, conferences, trade missions — no employment in Hungary.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
**Validity:** Single, double, or multiple-entry; up to 5 years for established business profiles.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Processing time:** 15 calendar days; urgent applications expedited.
**How to apply:** VFS Global Hungary Delhi.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, application form
- Invitation letter from Hungarian company (host details, adószám tax ID, cégjegyzékszám registration, purpose, duration)
- Cover letter from Nepali employer / company
- Conference / event registration (where applicable) *(conditional)*
- Confirmed return ticket
- Hotel booking
- Schengen-valid travel insurance (EUR 30,000+)
- ANY ONE income bundle
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.

### Transit — Type A — Airport Transit Visa

**Purpose:** Transit through the international zone of Budapest (BUD) airport en route to a third country.
**Stay duration:** Up to 24 hours airside.
**Validity:** Single transit only.
**Entries:** Single.
**Processing time:** 10–15 calendar days.
**How to apply:** VFS Global Hungary Delhi.

**Required documents:**

- Passport (3+ months validity)
- Confirmed onward ticket within 24 hours of arrival
- Visa for next destination
- Brief travel itinerary
- Photo

**Notes:**
- Nepal is on the Schengen Annex I list of nationalities requiring an airport-transit visa for layovers > 1 hour.

### Medical — Type C — Medical Treatment

**Purpose:** Receive medical treatment / consultation in Hungary — Budapest is a popular medical-tourism destination especially for dental treatment.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days per 180; renewable as Type D inside Hungary for longer treatment.
**Validity:** Per treatment plan.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Processing time:** Variable; urgent cases expedited (5–10 days); non-urgent 15 days.
**How to apply:** VFS Global Hungary Delhi.

**Required documents:**

- Letter from Hungarian treating doctor / hospital with treatment plan + estimated costs + duration
- Financial undertaking (bank statements showing EUR-equivalent of treatment cost + living costs)
- Nepali medical reports (notarised English / Hungarian translations + apostille)
- Referral letter from Nepali doctor
- Passport, photo, application form
- Schengen-valid health insurance (EUR 30,000+)
- Accommodation arrangements in Hungary
- Return ticket
- Escort relationship proof (if accompanying patient) *(conditional)*
- ANY ONE income bundle
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Budapest dental tourism is a major draw — Hungarian dental costs are typically 50-70% lower than Western European rates.
- For treatment > 90 days, switch to Type D inside Hungary via OIF.

### Family Visit — Type C — Private Visit (Family / Friends)

**Purpose:** Visit relatives or friends resident in Hungary.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days within 180.
**Validity:** Single, double, or multiple-entry.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Processing time:** 15 calendar days.
**How to apply:** VFS Global Hungary Delhi.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, application form
- Invitation letter ("meghívólevél") from Hungarian host — notarised at Hungarian közjegyző (notary public) or registered at OIF
- Host's Hungarian passport / Tartózkodási Engedély (residence permit) / Hungarian ID copy
- Proof of relationship (family-tree certificate, birth/marriage certs translated + apostilled)
- Host's accommodation proof (lease / property deed)
- Schengen-valid travel insurance (EUR 30,000+)
- Return ticket
- ANY ONE income bundle
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

### Student — Type D — Long-Stay Student

**Purpose:** Full-time study at a Hungarian higher education institution accredited by the Hungarian Accreditation Committee (MAB) — popular for Nepali medical students at Semmelweis University, University of Szeged, University of Debrecen, University of Pécs.
**Stay duration:** Type D entry visa stay 30 days -> convert to Tartózkodási Engedély (Residence Permit, study basis) at OIF for course duration on arrival.
**Validity:** Type D 30 days; residence permit aligned to course end + 30-day buffer (renewable annually).
**Entries:** Multiple (after residence permit issued).
**Processing time:** 30–60 calendar days for Type D (apply at least 60 days before intended travel).
**How to apply:** In person at VFS Global Hungary New Delhi for Type D entry visa; residence permit applied IN Hungary at OIF within 30 days of arrival.
**Financial requirement:** EUR 600/month minimum (Hungarian student maintenance level) + tuition (free under Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship; otherwise EUR 4,000–18,000/year for medical degrees) + return airfare.

**Required documents:**

- Letter of Acceptance from Hungarian university (MAB-accredited)
- Tuition payment receipt OR Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship confirmation
- Schengen-valid health insurance (EUR 30,000+, full visa duration)
- Passport, photo, application form
- Academic transcripts (SLC/SEE + 10+2 + Bachelor's) — notarised English / Hungarian translations + MoFA Nepal apostille
- Language proficiency proof (English-medium: IELTS 5.5+ for most; Hungarian-medium: B2+)
- Evidence of funds (bank statements 6+ months, fixed deposits, education-loan sanction, sponsor affidavit)
- Source-of-funds explanation
- Nepal Police Clearance (apostilled)
- Health certificate from Nepal panel doctor
- Statement of purpose / CV
- Travel from Nepal to VFS Delhi for biometric capture
- ANY ONE income bundle for sponsor
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship — Hungarian government covers full tuition + monthly stipend (HUF 43,700 BSc, HUF 140,000 PhD) + accommodation + health insurance for ~50–100 Nepali students annually. Apply via stipendiumhungaricum.hu by mid-January each year.
- Hungarian medical degrees (MD / DMD / Pharmacy) are a popular Nepali pathway: USD 8,000–18,000/year tuition (vs. USD 25,000+ Western Europe). Universities of Szeged / Debrecen / Pécs / Semmelweis offer English-medium programmes recognised by Nepal Medical Council if institution is on WHO World Directory of Medical Schools.
- Type D student visa holders MUST register at OIF within 30 days of arrival to obtain Tartózkodási Engedély.
- Work rights on student permit: up to 24 hours/week during term, 90 days full-time during scheduled breaks.

### Work — Type D — Long-Stay Work / Employment

**Purpose:** Employment in Hungary on the basis of a Hungarian Work Permit (Munkavállalási Engedély) cleared by Hungarian National Employment Service (NFSZ).
**Stay duration:** Type D 30 days -> 2-year Tartózkodási Engedély (work basis), renewable; permanent residence after 3 years (EU long-term residence after 5 years).
**Validity:** Type D 30 days; residence permit per employment agreement.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** Full pathway from Nepal: 4–6 months. Step-by-step: (1) Hungarian employer obtains Work Permit from NFSZ with labour-market test — 30–60 days; (2) migrant lodges Type D at VFS Delhi with Work Permit attached — 30–60 days; (3) Tartózkodási Engedély at OIF within 30 days of arrival.
**How to apply:** Two-step: Work Permit + Type D at VFS Delhi.
**Eligibility:** Specific job offer from Hungarian employer; employer obtains Work Permit; labour-market test required (Hungarian / EU candidates checked first; waived for shortage list); relevant qualifications / experience.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Hungarian Work Permit (Munkavállalási Engedély) issued by NFSZ to the Hungarian employer
- Employment contract (Hungarian Labour Code-compliant)
- CV + qualifications (notarised English / Hungarian translations + apostille)
- Proof of professional experience (3+ years typical)
- Nepal Police Clearance + every country lived 12+ months in last 10 years (all apostilled)
- Health certificate from Nepal panel doctor
- Schengen-valid health insurance (EUR 30,000+)
- Travel from Nepal to VFS Delhi
- ANY ONE income bundle
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Common Nepali sectors: IT (Budapest tech corridor — EUR 1,800–4,000/month), nursing (Hungarian healthcare-sector shortage list — EUR 1,200–2,000/month), construction (Budapest infrastructure — EUR 1,000–1,500/month), tourism (Budapest hospitality — EUR 800–1,200/month).
- 3-year permanent residence track after Tartózkodási Engedély; Hungarian / EU citizenship after 8 years total residence + Hungarian language B1 + civic exam.

### Multi-Entry — Type D — Family Reunion

**Purpose:** Join a Hungarian-citizen / Hungarian-resident spouse, parent, or minor child in Hungary.
**Stay duration:** Type D 30 days -> Tartózkodási Engedély (family-reunion basis) aligned to sponsor relationship (1–3 years initially, renewable).
**Validity:** Type D 30 days; residence permit renewable.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** 60–90 calendar days for Type D.
**How to apply:** In person at VFS Global Hungary New Delhi.
**Eligibility:** Hungarian-citizen sponsor (or Hungarian-resident sponsor with 1+ year of legal residence); proven family relationship; sponsor accommodation + income proof (Hungarian minimum-wage-equivalent threshold); both parties' character and health.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photos (applicant + sponsor)
- Marriage / civil-union certificate OR birth certificate establishing relationship (translated to Hungarian + MoFA-apostilled)
- Sponsor's Hungarian passport / Tartózkodási Engedély / Hungarian ID copy
- Sponsor income proof (last 6 months payslips + Hungarian tax returns)
- Sponsor accommodation proof (lease / property deed — registered with OIF)
- Notarised letter of sponsorship
- Police clearance from each country lived 12+ months in last 10 years (apostilled)
- Health certificate
- Schengen-valid travel insurance

### Religious — Type D — Researcher / EU Blue Card

**Purpose:** Research at a Hungarian recognised research organisation OR highly-qualified employment with EU Blue Card pathway.
**Stay duration:** Type D 30 days -> 1–4 year Tartózkodási Engedély or EU Blue Card.
**Validity:** Per project / employment.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** 30–60 calendar days.
**How to apply:** VFS Global Hungary New Delhi.
**Eligibility:** Researcher: hosting agreement with Hungarian recognised research organisation. EU Blue Card: highly-qualified employment + salary ≥ 1.5× Hungarian average gross (~EUR 27,000/year as of 2026).

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Hosting agreement (Researcher) OR EU Blue Card-eligible employment contract
- Recognised qualifications (apostilled + Hungarian credential equivalency)
- Salary proof for Blue Card (≥ EUR 27,000/year) *(conditional)*
- Police clearance + health certificate
- Schengen-valid health insurance
- Travel to VFS Delhi

**Notes:**
- EU Blue Card threshold is one of the LOWEST in EU (Hungary ~EUR 27,000/year vs. Germany ~EUR 48,300 / Belgium ~EUR 60,196) — making Hungary a relatively accessible Blue Card route for Nepali tech workers.
- EU Blue Card is portable across EU after 18 months; eligible for long-term EU residence after 5 years.

### Retirement — Type D — Guest Investor Visa (Hungarian Golden Visa)

**Purpose:** Hungarian Golden Visa relaunched 1 July 2024 under Act XC of 2023. Three investment routes: (1) EUR 250,000 in real-estate investment fund; (2) EUR 500,000 direct purchase of Hungarian residential real estate (post-amendment); (3) EUR 1 million donation to Hungarian higher education institution.
**Stay duration:** Type D 30 days -> 10-year renewable residence permit (one of the longest single-grant validities in EU).
**Validity:** 10 years per grant, renewable.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** 90–120 calendar days for residence permit; investment-fund verification can extend total to 4–6 months.
**How to apply:** Two-step: (1) make qualifying investment via Hungarian-licensed fund / property / university; (2) apply for Type D Guest Investor at VFS Delhi -> 10-year residence permit issued at OIF.
**Eligibility:** Investment in one of three qualifying routes; clean character + tax history; no requirement to live in Hungary continuously; family members (spouse + children) can be added.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Investment proof (fund certificate / property deed / donation receipt)
- Bank deposit / capital infusion proof (must be from foreign-source bank, white-listed)
- Police clearance + health certificate (both apostilled)
- Schengen-valid health insurance (EUR 30,000+, valid in Hungary)
- Travel to VFS Delhi for biometrics
- ANY ONE income bundle (personal-funds proof)
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.

**Notes:**
- Hungarian Golden Visa relaunched 1 July 2024 after a 6-year hiatus — programme is one of the most generous in EU (10-year permit single grant vs. 5 years in Spain / Portugal).
- NO continuous-residence requirement to maintain the permit — investors can stay 0 days/year and renew. Pathway to citizenship requires actual residence + Hungarian language B1 (typical 8 years).
- Real-estate-direct route (EUR 500k) was added by Act XC of 2023 amendment to address fund-investment limitations; both routes remain open as of 2026.

### Diplomatic — Type D — White Card (Digital Nomad Visa)

**Purpose:** Remote work for a foreign employer / freelance for foreign clients while living in Hungary. Hungary launched the White Card in 2022 — popular budget-friendly EU digital-nomad pathway.
**Stay duration:** Type D 30 days -> 1-year Tartózkodási Engedély (White Card), one renewal allowed (max 2 years total).
**Validity:** 1 year per grant, renewable once.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** 30 days at OIF.
**How to apply:** VFS Global Hungary New Delhi for Type D; White Card residence permit applied IN Hungary at OIF.
**Eligibility:** Monthly income ≥ EUR 3,000 (set by OIF, indexed); foreign employment contract OR freelance contracts ≥ 6 months old; cannot work for Hungarian employer; clean criminal record.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Foreign employment contract OR freelance / consultancy contracts (≥ 6 months active)
- Bank statements (last 6 months) showing income ≥ EUR 3,000/month
- Tax declaration / payment proof from country of tax residence
- Health insurance covering Hungary (EUR 30,000+, valid 12 months)
- Hungarian accommodation proof (rental agreement OR property deed)
- Nepal Police Clearance (apostilled)
- CV + portfolio (for freelancers)
- Statement that you will NOT work for Hungarian employer
- Travel to VFS Delhi

**Notes:**
- CRITICAL White Card LIMITATIONS: NO permanent residence pathway; NO citizenship pathway; NO family reunion (spouse + children cannot join via White Card); NO permit-switching to other types during validity; only ONE renewal allowed (max 2 years total stay).
- White Card is a "fixed-term experience visa" — designed for digital-nomad lifestyle, not settlement. For long-term EU base, Nepali applicants should consider Hungarian Guest Investor Visa or EU Blue Card instead.
- Hungarian flat 15% personal-income tax — White Card holders may be liable on Hungarian-sourced or Hungarian-tax-residence-triggered income.

## Important general notes

- Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a notary-certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Use a Nepal Bar Council–registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public.
- Income proof for Hungarian visas: ANY ONE of the four Nepal-side income bundles is sufficient (Business OR Salary OR Pension OR Rental) — no need to submit all four. Pick the bundle that matches your active income source.
- Nepali ordinary passport holders MUST apply for a Hungarian visa BEFORE travel — Nepal is on Schengen Annex I (visa-required nationalities). There is NO visa-on-arrival, NO eTA, and NO visa-waiver agreement.
- Hungarian Type C visas are Schengen Uniform Visas — valid across all 29 Schengen states on the same 90/180 day-clock. A Hungarian visa lets you also visit Germany, France, Italy, Austria, Romania, etc.
- Conversely — a valid + previously-used Schengen multiple-entry visa from any other Schengen state lets Nepalis enter Hungary visa-free within the unused balance of the 90/180 budget.
- There is NO Hungarian embassy, consulate, or VFS centre in Kathmandu. ALL Nepali applicants must travel to VFS Global Delhi (Shivaji Stadium, Connaught Place) — or alternative VFS Hungary centres in India — for biometric capture and visa intake.
- CRITICAL Hungarian advantages: (1) White Card Digital Nomad (since 2022) — EUR 3,000/month income threshold, 1+1 year max, NO PR pathway. (2) Guest Investor Visa relaunched 1 July 2024 — EUR 250k fund investment OR EUR 1M university donation -> 10-year renewable residence permit. (3) Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme — Hungarian government covers full tuition + monthly stipend for Nepali students (~50–100 Nepal scholarships annually).
- Hungarian White Card LIMITATIONS: cannot lead to permanent residence or citizenship; cannot switch to other permit types during validity; family members cannot join via family-reunion permit; cannot work for a Hungarian employer; only one renewal allowed (max 2 years total).
- Common Nepali sectors: education (Stipendium Hungaricum + medical universities — University of Szeged, Semmelweis University Budapest, University of Debrecen — popular Hungarian medical degrees for Nepali students), IT (Budapest tech corridor — EUR 1,800–4,000/month), construction (Budapest infrastructure — EUR 1,000–1,500/month), tourism (Budapest hospitality — EUR 800–1,200/month).
- Schengen post-2024 fee: Hungarian Type C visa fee EUR 90 (adults, harmonised since 11 June 2024). Children 6–11: EUR 45. Children <6: free. Type D fee EUR 60-110 depending on category. White Card EUR 110. Plus EUR ~30 VFS service fee.
- Always disclose prior Schengen / EU / UK / US visa refusals — non-disclosure under Article 32(1)(b) of the Schengen Visa Code is grounds for refusal + future-application risk under VIS.
- Nepal joined the Hague Apostille Convention on 14 March 2024 — Nepal-issued public documents apostilled by Nepal MoFA on/after that date are accepted by Hungarian authorities without further consular legalisation.
- EES (Entry/Exit System) is operational in Hungary since 12 October 2025 — biometric registration on first Schengen entry.
- ETIAS launching late 2026 — Nepal NOT in ETIAS scope (visa-required nationals are exempt). Nepali applicants continue with full Schengen visa applications under VIS.

## How to apply (4 steps)

1. **Confirm Hungary visa eligibility** — Check that your Nepali passport qualifies for the visa type you need (tourist, business, transit, medical). Diplomatic / official passport holders may have different rules.
2. **Gather supporting documents** — Prepare: Nepali passport bio-page (3+ months validity beyond intended Schengen departure + 2 blank pages, issued within last 10 years); Recent passport-size photo (35×45 mm, white background, < 6 months old, ICAO-compliant); Schengen visa application form + VFS Delhi appointment confirmation; Bank statements (last 3 months, EUR 50/day equivalent); Confirmed return ticket (or full Schengen itinerary with onward flight); Hotel booking confirmation for full stay.
3. **Submit at VFS Global Hungary India — New Delhi (closest centre to Nepal)** — Lodge at VFS Global Hungary Delhi — online appointment booking via visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/hun. Biometrics captured at Delhi centre. Application sent to Embassy New Delhi for adjudication.
4. **Track and collect** — Processing typically takes 15 calendar days standard; can extend to 30–45 days during peak season.. Yatra's concierge tracks your application and notifies you on each status change.

## Frequently asked questions

### How long does a Hungary tourist visa take to process for Nepali citizens?

15 calendar days standard; can extend to 30–45 days during peak season.

### What bank balance is required for a Hungary visa?

EUR 50 per day of stay minimum (Schengen-prescribed level) — NPR-equivalent in bank statements covering last 3 months. Plus property / business / employment ties demonstrating intent to return to Nepal.

### How many days can Nepali citizens stay in Hungary on a tourist visa?

Up to 90 days within any 180-day period from the date of first entry into the Schengen Area. (Type C — Tourist (Schengen Uniform Visa)).

### Where do Nepali citizens apply for a Hungary tourist visa?

Lodge at VFS Global Hungary Delhi — online appointment booking via visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/hun. Biometrics captured at Delhi centre. Application sent to Embassy New Delhi for adjudication.

### What documents are required for a Hungary tourist visa from Nepal?

Required documents include: Nepali passport bio-page (3+ months validity beyond intended Schengen departure + 2 blank pages, issued within last 10 years); Recent passport-size photo (35×45 mm, white background, < 6 months old, ICAO-compliant); Schengen visa application form + VFS Delhi appointment confirmation; Bank statements (last 3 months, EUR 50/day equivalent); Confirmed return ticket (or full Schengen itinerary with onward flight); Hotel booking confirmation for full stay; Travel medical insurance (EUR 30,000+ Schengen-valid); Cover letter explaining purpose + day-by-day itinerary.

### Where is the Hungary embassy in Nepal?

Embassy of Hungary — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal) — 2/50-M, Niti Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India. Phone: +91 11 2611 4737.

### Can Nepali citizens apply for a Hungary business visa?

Yes — Type C — Business (Schengen Uniform Visa). Business meetings, negotiations, conferences, trade missions — no employment in Hungary. Processing: 15 calendar days; urgent applications expedited..

### Is there an online portal to apply for a Hungary visa?

Yes — apply online at https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/hun/visa-type — VFS Global Hungary India (primary lodgement channel for Nepali applicants — book appointment + complete pre-screening online) · https://ujdelhi.mfa.gov.hu — Embassy of Hungary in New Delhi · https://konzuliszolgalat.kormany.hu — Hungarian MFA Consular Service visa-policy hub · https://oif.gov.hu — National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (in-country residence permits, White Card, Guest Investor Visa).

### How is the Hungary visa fee paid?

Visa fee in INR Demand Draft (Indian Rupees, drawn at VFS Delhi — payable to "Embassy of Hungary New Delhi"). VFS service fee in INR cash / card at Delhi centre. Inside Hungary, HUF (Hungarian forint) cash / card at OIF for residence-permit fees.

### Can Yatra help with a Hungary visa application?

Yes — Yatra provides end-to-end visa assistance for Hungary including document preparation, appointment booking, application review, and a PNR-backed dummy ticket (NPR 999) when the embassy requires proof of onward travel.

## Sources

- https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/hun/visa-type — VFS Global Hungary India (primary lodgement channel for Nepali applicants — New Delhi centre)
- https://ujdelhi.mfa.gov.hu — Embassy of Hungary in New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal)
- https://konzuliszolgalat.kormany.hu — Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Consular Service visa-policy hub
- https://oif.gov.hu — National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (Országos Idegenrendészeti Főigazgatóság) — in-country residence permits, White Card, Guest Investor Visa
- https://stipendiumhungaricum.hu — Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme (Hungarian government covers full tuition + stipend for Nepali students)
- Hungarian Act II of 2007 on Entry and Residence of Third-Country Nationals (consolidated 2024 amendments) — primary domestic legislation
- Hungarian Act XC of 2023 on the Hungarian Guest Investor Visa Programme — Golden Visa relaunched 1 July 2024 (10-year renewable residence permit; EUR 250k fund OR EUR 500k real estate OR EUR 1M university donation)
- Hungary has been a Schengen member since 21 December 2007 — Hungarian Type C visas are full Schengen Uniform Visas
- Schengen visa fee EUR 90 (adults) effective 11 June 2024
- Hungarian White Card (Digital Nomad Visa) launched 2022 — EUR 3,000/month income; 1+1 year max; NO PR pathway
- Hungarian EU Blue Card threshold: ~EUR 27,000/year (1.5× Hungarian average gross — one of the LOWEST in EU)
- Hungarian medical universities (Semmelweis Budapest, Szeged, Debrecen, Pécs) — popular Nepali pathway; English-medium MD / DMD / Pharmacy degrees recognised by Nepal Medical Council if institution on WHO World Directory of Medical Schools
- EES (Entry/Exit System) operational in Hungary since 12 October 2025; ETIAS launching late 2026 (Nepal not in ETIAS scope)
- Hungarian flat 15% personal-income tax — among lowest in EU
- Nepal joined the Hague Apostille Convention 14 March 2024 — Nepal-issued public documents apostilled by Nepal MoFA on/after that date are accepted by Hungarian authorities

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*Yatra (https://yatraforfun.com) provides end-to-end visa assistance for Nepali citizens — document review, embassy submission, dummy ticket (NPR 999) when proof of onward travel is required.*