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Hungary visa for Indian citizens

Applies via: VFS Global + embassySchengen short-stay visaSources checked on

Indian citizens apply for a Hungary visa through VFS Global and the embassy. The published fee for Short term visa - adult is INR 9600. Application locations listed include New Delhi, Chandigarh, Gurugram, Jaipur and Lucknow (11 more listed below). Sources checked on October 10, 2026.

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Hungary visa for Indians — key facts

Visa fee
INR 9600Short term visa - adult
Processing time
Not published
Where to apply
16 locations listedNew Delhi, Chandigarh, Gurugram…
Insurance required
Yes

Overview

How do Indian citizens apply for a Hungary visa?

Applies via: VFS Global + embassy

Who handles applications in India

Nationals of India can enter Hungary for a short stay only with a valid C (Schengen) visa. C visa appointments are arranged directly with VFS Global; the Embassy of Hungary in New Delhi covers north/east India and the Consulate General of Hungary in Mumbai covers Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Goa, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Telangana, Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli. D (long-term) visa appointments are requested by email to the Embassy and the application is then lodged at the VFS office in New Delhi; the Embassy states it will not issue appointments for employment D visa applications for an indefinite period because India is not on the Annex 1 list of Government Decree 450/2024.

How to apply from India — step by step

  1. 1

    Prepare your documents

    Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category.

  2. 2

    Book an appointment

    Book an appointment as described on the VFS Global / embassy pages linked below.

  3. 3

    Submit your application

    Submit at a VFS Global centre or other listed location: New Delhi, Chandigarh, Gurugram, Jaipur, Lucknow, Kolkata and others listed below.

  4. 4

    Give biometrics

    Attend in person for biometrics where the official pages require it.

  5. 5

    Pay the fees

    Pay the visa fee shown in the "Visa fees" section, plus the service fee.

Steps follow the official pages in the Sources section; always follow the latest instructions there.

Before you apply

Visa fees

How much is the Hungary visa fee for Indian citizens?

  • Short term visa - adult

    INR 9600

    Fees are not refundable

  • Short term visa - child between 6-12 years

    INR 4800

  • Short term visa - child below 6 years

    INR 0

    Fee also waived for students/pupils on study trips, researchers, NGO representatives aged 25 or less, and family members of EU citizens

  • Long term (D) visa

    Rs.11740 (EUR 123)

    No visa fee waiver except for holders of diplomatic and service passports; paid at the VFS office only by card at the appointment (embassy)

Service fee: INR 2133/- with biometrics and INR 1600/- without biometrics (inclusive of CGST 9% and SGST 9%, per application over and above the visa fee); INR 1920/- for biometrics for D visa applications. Optional: Courier 675, SMS 335, Form Filling 2100, Premium Lounge 3000.

Checklist

What documents are required for a Hungary visa from India?

All applicants

12 items
  • Visa application form filled online, downloaded and printed (e-mail ID in column 17)
  • Two recent passport size photographs in colour with white background (3.5cm by 4.5cm)
  • Front and back side photocopy of the current passport
  • Handwritten passports and passports with manual corrections on the biographical data page are not accepted
  • Salary slip of the last three months from the employer, duly stamped and signed
  • Income tax return acknowledgment for the last two assessment years
  • Bank account statement for the last three months duly signed and stamped by the bank
  • Certificate of registration in case of self-employed
  • Airplane ticket booking
  • Travel medical insurance (each applicant including children) from the list of Schengen-approved Indian insurance companies
  • If submitted/collected by a third person: authorization duly signed by the applicant and certified by public notary
  • Documents marked (*) on the checklist must be enclosed in original

Tourists

4 items
  • Certificate of the travel agency of the prepaid program, or for an individual itinerary the reservation of accommodation (deposit paid or cancellation fee payable)
  • Employment certificate referring to the permission granted for leave
  • Educational institution enrollment certificate referring to leave, if travel is during the academic year
  • Pension slip of the last three months (if retired)

Business trip

4 items
  • Employment certificate duly signed and stamped by the business entity (original)
  • Letter of invitation from the Hungarian business partner (original)
  • Evidence of the actual business relations in Hungary by a letter of reference from the Hungarian/Indian Company
  • Prearranged accommodation (reservation with deposit or cancellation fee)

Airport transit

3 items
  • Documents in relation to the onward journey to the final destination
  • Information enabling an assessment of your intention not to enter Hungary or other Schengen States
  • Note: VFS states airport transit visas are needed by nationals of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka at Budapest airport

Long term (D) visa

4 items
  • Form 'Application for Residence Permit' with the relevant appendix (employment, family reunification, EU Blue Card, research, seasonal work, intra-corporate transfer) from oif.gov.hu/forms
  • Category checklist (Family reunification, Study, Seasonal Employment, Hungarian Card etc.) linked on VFS
  • Extra set of photocopies of all documents including all pages of the passport
  • Biometric data (fingerprints) collected at submission; applicant must submit in person

Photo

What are the Hungary visa photo specifications?

Size
3.5cm by 4.5cm (sized as for passports, 35-40 mm wide)
Background
White
  • No more than six months old
  • In colour; sharp, clear and of good quality
  • Full-face, showing the entire head and top of the shoulders, taken directly from the front
  • No head-dress except for religious reasons (no shadow over the face)
  • Glasses permitted if eyes are clearly visible with no reflection

Insurance

Is travel medical insurance required for a Hungary visa?

Required

Each applicant (including children) must have a travel medical insurance; travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. Only companies on the approved list of Indian travel insurance companies for the Schengen visa procedure (published by the Embassy) are accepted.

Processing

How long does Hungary visa processing take?

Not published by VFS Global or the embassy — check the official links below.

Visa types

Which Hungary visa types can Indian citizens apply for?

Short term visa (Schengen C)

  • Airport transit
  • Business trip
  • Carriers
  • Conference
  • Cultural and sports activites
  • Educational, other scientific or professional training
  • Family members of EU/EEA citizens
  • Medical treatment
  • Tourists
  • Visiting family members or friends

Long term visa (D)

  • Family Reunification
  • Study
  • Traineeship
  • Employment
  • Official
  • Research
  • Visiting friend or family
  • Gainful Activities
  • Intra-corporate transfer
  • Voluntary Service Activities
  • Medical Treatment
  • Long Term Mobility
  • Seasonal Employment
  • Others
  • Guest Self Employment
  • EU Blu Card
  • Hungarian Card

Where to apply

Where do Indian citizens apply for a Hungary visa?

  • New Delhi
  • Chandigarh
  • Gurugram
  • Jaipur
  • Lucknow
  • Kolkata
  • Jalandhar
  • Mumbai
  • Chennai
  • Bengaluru
  • Cochin
  • Pune
  • Goa
  • Puducherry
  • Hyderabad
  • Ahmedabad

FAQ

Hungary visa for Indians — frequently asked questions

Answers built only from the VFS Global and embassy pages listed in the Sources section.

How much is the Hungary visa fee for Indian citizens?

Short term visa - adult: INR 9600; Short term visa - child between 6-12 years: INR 4800; Short term visa - child below 6 years: INR 0. 1 more fee rows are listed on this page. Service fee: INR 2133/- with biometrics and INR 1600/- without biometrics (inclusive of CGST 9% and SGST 9%, per application over and above the visa fee); INR 1920/- for biometrics for D visa applications. Optional: Courier 675, SMS 335, Form Filling 2100, Premium Lounge 3000..

What documents are required for a Hungary visa from India?

Visa application form filled online, downloaded and printed (e-mail ID in column 17); Two recent passport size photographs in colour with white background (3.5cm by 4.5cm); Front and back side photocopy of the current passport; Handwritten passports and passports with manual corrections on the biographical data page are not accepted; Salary slip of the last three months from the employer, duly stamped and signed; Income tax return acknowledgment for the last two assessment years. Plus 6 more items listed on this page. Category-specific checklists are listed for 4 visa categories.

Where do Indian citizens apply for a Hungary visa?

Applications go via VFS Global + embassy. Locations listed: New Delhi, Chandigarh, Gurugram, Jaipur, Lucknow, Kolkata, Jalandhar, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Cochin, Pune, Goa, Puducherry, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad.

What photo size is required for a Hungary visa?

Size: 3.5cm by 4.5cm (sized as for passports, 35-40 mm wide). Background: White.

Is travel medical insurance required for a Hungary visa?

Yes. Each applicant (including children) must have a travel medical insurance; travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. Only companies on the approved list of Indian travel insurance companies for the Schengen visa procedure (published by the Embassy) are accepted.

Which Hungary visa types can Indian citizens apply for?

Short term visa (Schengen C) and Long term visa (D). 27 visa types are listed on this page.

Sources

Sources

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