# Hungary visa for Nepali citizens

> Hungary visa for Nepali citizens: tourist & e-visa requirements, fees, processing time. Apply online with Yatra For Fun.

Nepali passport holders visiting Hungary as tourists use the Type C — Tourist. Visa fee: EUR 90 (Schengen-harmonised since 11 June 2024). Processing time: 15 calendar days standard. Apply through VFS Global Hungary India — New Delhi.

- **Visa route (tourist):** Visa required — Schengen short-stay visa
- **Canonical page:** https://yatraforfun.com/visa/hungary
- **Last reviewed:** 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.
**Fee:** EUR 90 (Schengen-harmonised since 11 June 2024). Children 6–11: EUR 45. Children <6: free. VFS service fee INR ~3,500.
**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.
**Fee:** EUR 90 + VFS service fee.
**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.
**Fee:** EUR 90.
**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.
**Fee:** EUR 90.
**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.
**Fee:** EUR 90.
**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).
**Fee:** EUR 60 (Type D entry visa) + HUF-denominated residence permit fee + HUF 1,000+ administrative.
**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.
**Fee:** EUR 110 (Type D) + HUF-denominated residence permit + work permit fees.
**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.

### Other route — 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.
**Fee:** EUR 110 (Type D) + HUF-denominated residence permit + administrative fees.
**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.
**Fee:** EUR 110 + administrative fees.
**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.
**Fee:** EUR 110 (Type D) + investment cost.
**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.
**Fee:** EUR 110 (Type D) + EUR 110 White Card application fee.
**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 certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Where this page's destination notes ask for an apostille or a specific translator, follow those notes; otherwise a translation notarised by a Notary Public is the usual standard.
- 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. Collect your passport or e-visa as the embassy or visa centre instructs.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which visa do Nepali citizens use to visit Hungary as tourists?

Nepali passport holders visiting Hungary for tourism use the Type C — Tourist (Schengen Uniform Visa), which allows a stay of up to 90 days within any 180-day period from the date of first entry into the Schengen Area.

### How much is the Hungary tourist visa fee for Nepali citizens?

EUR 90 (Schengen-harmonised since 11 June 2024). Children 6–11: EUR 45. Children <6: free. VFS service fee INR ~3,500. Fees change, so confirm the current amount at https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/hun/visa-type before paying (last reviewed 2026-05-04).

### 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.

### Which Hungary mission handles visa applications from 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. Applications are lodged at 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.

### 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 official online portal for the Hungary visa?

Yes. The official starting point is https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/hun/visa-type.

### 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 For Fun help with a Hungary visa application?

Yes — Yatra For Fun's visa desk can help you prepare your Hungary visa file over WhatsApp (the embassy or visa centre makes the decision), and you can order reservation documents for your file: a dummy flight ticket (NPR 999) and a dummy hotel booking (NPR 499). The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page.

## 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

## Related

- All visa guides for Nepali citizens: https://yatraforfun.com/visa
- Schengen visa from Nepal, country by country: https://yatraforfun.com/visa/schengen
- Dummy flight ticket for visa files: https://yatraforfun.com/dummy-ticket

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*Yatra For Fun (https://yatraforfun.com) helps Nepali citizens prepare visa files over WhatsApp — the embassy or visa centre makes the decision — and sells reservation documents for visa files: a dummy flight ticket (NPR 999) and a dummy hotel booking (NPR 499). The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page.*