# Hungary visa for Indian citizens

> Indian citizens apply for a Hungary visa through VFS Global and the embassy. The published fee for Short term visa - adult is INR 9600. Processing time (Short-term (C) Schengen visa – tourism, business, visiting family/friends and other short-stay purposes): Decision within 15 calendar days; in individual cases it may be extended up to a maximum of 45 calendar days (Embassy New Delhi and Consulate General Mumbai). VFS states the processing time at the Consulate General is 15 calendar days and that biometric discrepancies make it longer. Applications can be lodged no earlier than six months before the visit. Application locations listed include New Delhi, Chandigarh, Gurugram, Jaipur and Lucknow (11 more listed below). Sources checked on October 15, 2026.

Canonical page: https://yatraforfun.com/visa/india/hungary
Sources checked on: 2026-10-15
Applies via: VFS Global + embassy
VFS Global: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/hun/
Embassy / official site: https://newdelhi.mfa.gov.hu/en/21-short-term-stay-in-hungary-not-exceeding-the-90-days-period

## Overview

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. A C visa can allow single, double or multiple entries, but stays are limited to a maximum of 90 days within any 180-day period counted from the first entry.

## Visa on arrival, eVisa and visa-free entry

- **Visa on arrival:** Not available: nationals of India can enter Hungary for a short stay only with a valid C (Schengen) visa, which must be obtained before travel by applying through VFS Global in India.
- **eVisa / online visa:** Not available: Hungary has no eVisa for Indians. C (Schengen) visa applications are lodged in person at a VFS Global centre in India after booking an appointment (the form is filled online, printed and signed), and D (long-stay) applications are lodged in person by appointment requested from the Embassy or Consulate General; an EU-wide online visa platform will become mandatory only after a 7-year transition period.
- **Visa-free entry:** Not available: India is not on the EU visa-exemption list (Regulation 2018/1806, Annex II) published by the Embassy, so Indian ordinary passport holders need a C visa even for short visits.

## Visa fees

- **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)
- **Appeal against a D (long-term) visa refusal – Consulate General Mumbai:** INR 12800 — Paid by card when the appeal is lodged; not refunded in any case (Consulate General of Hungary, Mumbai, October 2026)
- **Long-term (D) visa - studies (residence permit for the purpose of studies):** Rs.11740 (EUR 123) — As listed by VFS Global India for the Study category, October 2026 (the same D-visa fee is listed for every long-term category); plus the VFS biometric service charge of INR 1920 for D-visa applications; no fee waiver except diplomatic and service passports; INR as published by VFS India and may change with the exchange rate
- **Long-term (D) visa - employment / EU Blue Card (work):** Rs.11740 (EUR 123) — As listed by VFS Global India for the Employment and EU Blue Card categories, October 2026; plus the VFS biometric service charge of INR 1920; paid by card at the VFS office at the appointment. The Embassy in New Delhi is not issuing appointments for employment D-visa applications because India is not on the Annex 1 list of Government Decree 450/2024

**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.

## Documents required

### All applicants

- 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

- 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

- 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

- 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

- 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
- New Delhi jurisdiction: request the appointment by e-mail (appointment.del@mfa.gov.hu), lodge the application at VFS New Delhi (27 KG Marg, Connaught Place) in the morning, pay the fee by card there, and attend a consular interview at the Embassy (2/50-M Niti Marg, Chanakyapuri) the next working day

### Carriers (C visa)

- Letter of certification or request of the carrier firm, signed and sealed by an authorized person
- Salary slips for the last three months (stamped and signed by the employer)
- Income tax return acknowledgment for the last two assessment years
- Bank account statement for the last three months, signed and stamped by the bank
- Two colour photographs with white background (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm), passport photocopy (front and back), airplane ticket booking and travel medical insurance

### Conference (C visa)

- Letter of invitation or confirmation of registration from the host organization, referring to receipt of the registration fee (original)
- Prearranged accommodation (reservation with deposit paid or cancellation fee payable), even if arranged by the Hungarian organizer
- Employment certificate (original); enrolment certificate with leave permission for students during the academic year; pension slips for retirees
- Salary slips for the last three months, ITR acknowledgment for the last two assessment years, bank statement for the last three months; certificate of registration if self-employed
- Airplane ticket booking and travel medical insurance

### Visiting family members or friends (C visa)

- Invitation letter issued by the Hungarian Office of Immigration and Nationality (immigration authority) (original)
- Employment certificate with leave permission, or enrolment certificate for students during the academic year, or pension slips for retirees (originals)
- Salary slips for the last three months, ITR acknowledgment for the last two assessment years (sponsor's for students), bank statement for the last three months
- Two colour photographs with white background (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm), passport photocopy, airplane ticket booking and travel medical insurance

### Family reunification (D) - documents (OIF)

- Proof of the family relationship: birth certificate, marriage certificate, adoption document or other credible evidence (a marriage certificate of a Hungarian citizen's family member is accepted only after domestic registration)
- Means of subsistence: bank statement in the applicant's name, document on regular income from the employer or tax authority, or a family member's notarised maintenance declaration with proof of capacity
- Accommodation in Hungary: lease contract, accommodation by courtesy, ownership document or paid reservation
- Comprehensive health insurance or proof you can cover healthcare costs
- Valid passport and a ticket or money for the return journey; parental consent with Hungarian or English translation for a minor; 1 facial photograph

### Guest self-employment (D) - documents (OIF)

- Proof of purpose: self-employed registration number, small-scale producer certificate, detailed declaration of business activity, or contracts concluded as a private individual
- Registered self-employed: tax authority certificate that annual self-employment income exceeds 24 times the current minimum wage, and a no-tax-debt certificate
- Chief executive: the company has employed at least five Hungarian or EEA nationals full-time for six consecutive months, or your presence is essential and the business plan shows sufficient income; tax-debt and employee-registration certificates
- Means of subsistence (bank or savings statement, tax authority income document), accommodation document, health insurance or means to cover healthcare, passport and return ticket or funds, 1 facial photograph

## 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

## Travel medical insurance

**Required:** 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.

## Processing time

- **Short-term (C) Schengen visa – tourism, business, visiting family/friends and other short-stay purposes:** Decision within 15 calendar days; in individual cases it may be extended up to a maximum of 45 calendar days (Embassy New Delhi and Consulate General Mumbai). VFS states the processing time at the Consulate General is 15 calendar days and that biometric discrepancies make it longer. Applications can be lodged no earlier than six months before the visit.
- **Long-term (D) – residence permit for the purpose of studies:** Administrative time limit 15 days; the immigration authority (NDGAP) decides on the merits within 60 days of submission. Time taken to supply missing documents is not counted.
- **Long-term (D) – EU Blue Card:** Administrative time limit 21 days; decision on the merits within 70 days of submission. Time taken to supply missing documents is not counted.
- **Long-term (D) – residence permit for the purpose of employment:** Administrative time limit 21 days; decision on the merits within 70 days of submission. Not currently available to Indian nationals: under Government Decree 450/2024 the Embassy in New Delhi is not issuing appointments for employment D-visa applications.
- **Appeal against a refused, annulled or revoked C visa:** Lodge in person (applicant or a holder of power of attorney) within 8 calendar days of receiving a refusal (3 days for annulment/revocation); the Ministry of Foreign Affairs decides within 15 days (5 days for annulment/revocation).
- **Long-term (D) - EU Blue Card / Hungarian Card / intra-corporate transfer (work):** Administrative time limit 21 days; decision on the merits within 70 days of submission (OIF factsheets). Time taken to supply missing documents is not counted.
- **Long-term (D) - guest self-employment:** Administrative time limit 21 days (OIF).
- **Long-term (D) - family reunification:** Administrative time limit 21 days; if combined with an employment relationship (single application procedure), decision within 70 days (OIF).
- **Long-term (D) - research:** Administrative time limit 15 days; decision on the merits within 60 days (OIF).
- **Long-term (D) - traineeship:** Administrative time limit 21 days; decision on the merits within 60 days (OIF).
- **Residence permit for seeking a job or starting a business (after studies/research in Hungary):** Administrative time limit 15 days; decision on the merits within 60 days (OIF).
- **White Card (digital nomad):** Administrative time limit 21 days; decision within 30 days (OIF).
- **Residence permit for guest investors:** Administrative time limit 21 days (OIF).

## Visa categories

### 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

### Other long-stay residence routes (OIF)

- Guest investor visa and residence permit
- Seeking a job or starting a business (after studies/research)
- Training (scholarship)
- Corporate Card / National Card
- White Card (digital nomad)
- National residence card (permanent)

## Study, work and long-stay routes

### Residence permit for the purpose of studies (D visa) (Study)

For Indians admitted to full-time studies at a state-recognised Hungarian higher education institution (or its preparatory course). Applicants in the New Delhi jurisdiction request an appointment by e-mail (appointment.del@mfa.gov.hu) and lodge the application at VFS New Delhi, with a consular interview the next working day; Mumbai-jurisdiction students book with the Consulate General (appointments.mum@mfa.gov.hu).

- Certificate of admission (or student status) from a state-recognised higher education institution for full-time studies, or admission to a preparatory course organised by the institution
- Language knowledge required for the studies (language certificate, diploma from studies in that language, or other credible proof)
- Proof of payment of tuition fees
- Proof of means of subsistence: bank statement in the applicant's name, a notarised family support declaration with proof of the supporter's ability, a document on regular income, or a scholarship certificate
- Comprehensive health insurance, or proof that healthcare costs can be covered
- A real Hungarian accommodation address declared on the form; valid passport and a ticket or funds for the return journey
- Biometrics given in person; the residence permit is valid for at least 1 year (or the course length) and at most 3 years
- Students may work up to 30 hours a week during the study period and full-time for up to 90 days a year outside it

Source: https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/residence-of-the-student-pupil

### EU Blue Card (highly qualified employment) (Work)

Residence permit for highly qualified jobs, listed by the Embassy as a ground for a D-visa application; the Hungarian employer may also file the application on the Enter Hungary platform with the employee's written consent.

- Employment contract or preliminary agreement for fixed-term employment of at least 6 months in a job requiring a high level of qualification
- Tertiary-level qualification required for the job; for executives and ICT specialists, at least 3 years of relevant experience within the 7 years before applying
- Minimum monthly remuneration in 2026: HUF 1,001,048 (HUF 800,838 for listed health professions such as general practitioners, pharmacists, physiotherapists and nurses)
- Hungarian accommodation address, health insurance, and a valid passport plus a ticket or funds for the return journey

Source: https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/eu-blue-card

### Residence permit for the purpose of employment / guest worker (Work)

Currently closed to Indian nationals: since 1 January 2025, Government Decree 450/2024 allows these permits only for nationals of listed countries, India is not among them, and the Embassy in New Delhi is not issuing appointments for employment D-visa applications for an indefinite period.

- Nationality of a country in Annex 1 of Government Decree 450/2024 (Georgia, Armenia, Philippines), or of a country with an officially recognised office in Hungary that guarantees its nationals' return – India is not listed
- Exceptions: holders of a valid employment residence permit on 31 December 2024 and applications already pending on that date
- The restriction does not affect residence permits for employment linked to an investment or for seasonal employment

Source: https://oif.gov.hu/news/government-decree-no-4502024

### Multiple-entry Schengen visa for Indian applicants (EU rules of April 2024) (Other)

Under Commission Implementing Decision C(2024) 2434 of 18 April 2024, addressed to Hungary and the other Schengen states, Indian nationals living in India who have lawfully used previous visas qualify for a two-year multiple-entry visa; each stay is still limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

- Indian national residing in India, applying at a Schengen consulate in India
- Meets the Schengen entry conditions (valid travel document, justified purpose and sufficient means, no SIS entry ban, no threat to public policy or security)
- Has obtained and lawfully used two visas within the previous three years: multiple-entry visa valid for two years
- If the passport expires sooner, the visa ends three months before the passport's expiry
- Consulates may shorten the validity in individual cases and may still issue multiple-entry visas valid for up to five years in justified cases

Source: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/93d78385-3bd5-441f-bbf5-a233dceac4ae_en

### Residence permit for guest investors (investor route) (Residence)

For third-country nationals whose investment in Hungary is in the national economic interest. Indians, who need a visa to enter Hungary, first apply abroad for a guest investor visa (valid up to 6 months) and then for the residence permit in Hungary.

- Acquire an investment fund share of at least EUR 250,000 issued by a real estate fund registered by the Hungarian National Bank, or
- Donate at least EUR 1,000,000 to a higher education institution maintained by a public trust with a public-service mission, for education, scientific research or artistic creation
- Guest investor visa application: certificate of the investment or donation, or a declaration of which investment you will make during the visa's validity
- The real estate fund investment must be held for at least 5 years
- Residence permit valid for up to 10 years and extendable for up to another 10 years

Source: https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/residence-permit-for-guest-investor

### Residence permit for seeking a job or starting a business (after studies or research in Hungary) (Work)

There is no general job-seeker visa for applicants abroad: this permit is only for holders of a Hungarian study or research residence permit who have completed their studies or research.

- Hold a valid residence permit for studies (and have successfully completed the studies) or for research (and have completed the research)
- The job sought or business planned must match the level of the completed studies or research
- Valid for a maximum of 9 months; cannot be extended
- During its validity you may apply in Hungary for a Hungarian Card, an EU Blue Card or a residence permit for guest self-employment

Source: https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/residence-permit-for-the-purpose-of-seeking-a-job-or-starting-a-business

### Hungarian Card (qualified employment) (Work)

A residence permit for third-country nationals working in Hungary under an employment contract (or as an owner/managing director who also works) who hold a professional qualification listed by ministerial decree, or are professional athletes or coaches, performers or film-industry workers. Neither the Embassy nor OIF states whether the Embassy's suspension of employment D-visa appointments for Indians extends to Hungarian Card applications.

- Actual work for remuneration under an employment contract, or as an owner or managing director who performs actual work; or a highly qualified worker employed under an agreement between a foreign and a Hungarian employer
- And one of: a professional qualification specified in the decree of the minister responsible for higher education; professional sportsperson or coach; performer; work for a registered filmmaker or film production company
- Valid for up to 3 years and extendable by 3 years

Source: https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/residence-permit-for-hungarian-card

### Intra-corporate transfer (ICT) and long-term mobility permit (Work)

For managers, specialists and trainee employees posted to a Hungarian entity by their company established outside the EU, and for holders of another EU state's ICT permit moving to Hungary (long-term mobility).

- Reside outside the EU when applying and be transferred by a company established outside the EU under a work contract, or hold an ICT residence permit issued by another EU Member State (long-term mobility)
- Not available to private entrepreneurs, workers supplied by employment or temporary work agencies, or full-time students
- Valid up to 3 years for managers and specialists, up to 1 year for trainees (no extension beyond those totals)

Source: https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/residence-permit-for-the-purpose-of-intra-corporate-transfer-and-permit-for-long-term-mobility

### Residence permit for guest self-employment (Work)

For third-country nationals who will work independently for remuneration (self-employed) or act as chief executive of a business organisation in Hungary; Indians apply at the Hungarian mission in India.

- Self-employed activity performed independently for remuneration, or acting as chief executive of a company or other legal entity established for gainful activity
- Registered self-employed: annual self-employment income above 24 times the current minimum wage (tax authority certificate)
- Chief executive: the company has employed at least five Hungarian or EEA nationals full-time for six consecutive months, or your presence is essential and the business is likely to generate sufficient income
- Valid up to 1 year, extendable to a maximum of 3 years from first issue

Source: https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/residence-permit-for-guest-self-employment

### Research permit (including long-term mobility of researchers) (Other)

For researchers carrying out a project in Hungary under a hosting agreement with an accredited research organisation; researchers already holding another EU state's research permit can use long-term mobility for stays over 180 days.

- Hosting agreement with a research organisation accredited under Hungarian law
- Written commitment by the research organisation to reimburse expulsion costs if the researcher overstays without means
- Research permit valid for at least 1 year (or the hosting agreement's length if shorter) and at most 2 years, extendable
- Long-term mobility: holder of an EU Member State research permit doing part of the research in Hungary for more than 180 days; permit valid up to 365 days

Source: https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/the-residence-of-the-researcher-and-hisher-family-member

### Traineeship and scholarship training permits (Other)

Traineeship permits cover trainee placements with an approved host organisation; training permits cover scholarship-based training courses provided by the Hungarian Government or a Ministry. Indians apply at the Hungarian mission.

- Traineeship: traineeship contract with an approved trainee-hosting organisation and the host's written commitment to cover expulsion costs if needed
- Traineeship: a higher education degree relevant to the traineeship obtained within the two years before applying, or current studies leading to such a degree, and the language skills needed
- Traineeship permit valid for the traineeship's length but no more than 6 months, and cannot be extended
- Training: participation in a scholarship-based training course provided by the Government or a Ministry; not available to those who qualify for a study permit; cannot be extended for the same purpose

Source: https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/residence-permit-for-the-purpose-of-traineeship

### Family reunification permit (Family)

For family members joining a sponsor who holds a Hungarian residence permit or long-term status, or a Hungarian citizen. D-visa applications from India are lodged by appointment as for other D visas.

- Family members: spouse or registered partner, minor children (including adopted and foster) of the sponsor and spouse; dependent parents of the sponsor or spouse; siblings and ascendants unable to support themselves for health reasons
- Sponsor holds a residence permit, a permanent-type permit or card, or is a Hungarian citizen
- Means of subsistence, accommodation in Hungary, health insurance and return-travel means (see documents)
- Permit valid up to 3 years (extendable by up to 3); up to 4 years if the sponsor holds an EU Blue Card or Corporate Card; up to 5 years if the sponsor is a Hungarian citizen or holds EC permanent residence or an EU residence card

Source: https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/residence-permit-for-the-purpose-of-family-reunification

### White Card (digital nomads) (Other)

For third-country nationals who live in Hungary while working remotely for a foreign employer or their own foreign business; no gainful activity in Hungary is allowed.

- Verified employment with an employer outside Hungary, or a share in a company with verified profit outside Hungary, with the work done or company managed from Hungary using digital technology
- Net monthly income of at least EUR 3,000 for at least 6 months before entry, maintained throughout the stay
- No gainful activity in Hungary and no share in a Hungarian company
- Valid up to 1 year, extendable once by another year; no other residence permit can be applied for during or after it

Source: https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/white-card-residency-for-digital-nomads

### National residence card (permanent residence) (Residence)

Hungary's national permanent-residence document, valid for up to 10 years and renewable, for third-country nationals with long, uninterrupted legal residence or family ties.

- Legal and uninterrupted residence in Hungary for at least 3 years before applying, or marriage of at least 2 years to a Hungarian citizen or long-term resident, or other family/ancestry grounds
- Cannot be granted to holders of residence permits for employment, guest workers, seasonal employment, study (including job-seeking), training, traineeship, guest self-employment, White Card, medical treatment, posted work or voluntary service
- Housing and subsistence guaranteed, comprehensive health insurance; long-term residence must be in Hungary's interest

Source: https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/national-residence-card

## Where to apply in India

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

### Which office covers your state

- **Embassy of Hungary, New Delhi – Consular and Visa Section (2/50-M Niti Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021; tel. +91 11 2688 1135; mission.del@mfa.gov.hu; consular appointments consulate.del@mfa.gov.hu; D-visa appointments appointment.del@mfa.gov.hu; Mon–Thu 09:00–17:30, Fri 09:00–15:00):** Delhi, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Sikkim, Chandigarh, Ladakh
- **Consulate General of Hungary, Mumbai (TCG Financial Centre, #803, 8th Floor, C-53, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai 400098; tel. +91 22 6770 1637; consulate.mum@mfa.gov.hu; appointments appointments.mum@mfa.gov.hu; Mon–Thu 09:00–17:30, Fri 09:00–15:00):** Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Goa, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Puducherry, Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Lakshadweep

## How to apply from India

1. **Prepare your documents** — Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category.
2. **Book an appointment** — Book an appointment as described on the VFS Global / embassy pages linked below.
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. **Give biometrics** — Attend in person for biometrics where the official pages require it.
5. **Pay the fees** — Pay the visa fee shown in the "Visa fees" section, plus the service fee.

## Visa statistics

- **Schengen visa refusal rate, applications lodged at Hungarian consulates in India (2025):** 13.1% — 2,106 visas not issued; 16,251 applications lodged — https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/56816949-e59f-442b-9091-5d03360bf860_en
- **Schengen visa refusal rate, applications lodged at Hungarian consulates in India (2024):** 13.2% — 2,548 visas not issued; 19,243 applications lodged — https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/6552447c-1d75-4f7c-bed6-1bd17a5d59f8_en?filename=2024-schengen-visa-statistics-consulates_en.xlsx

## Recent rule changes

- **2026-04-10:** The EES became fully operational at all external border crossing points, replacing passport stamping for short-stay visitors. — https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/news/entryexit-system-will-become-fully-operational-10-april-2026-2026-03-30_en
- **2026-01-01:** For 2026 the EU Blue Card minimum monthly remuneration rose to HUF 1,001,048 (HUF 800,838 for listed health professions), also applying to Blue Card cases filed in 2025 but decided in 2026. — https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/eu-blue-card
- **2025-10-12:** The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) started a phased roll-out at the external borders of 29 European countries: non-EU short-stay travellers, including Indian Schengen-visa holders, give passport data, a facial image and fingerprints at their first entry or exit. — https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/news/new-entryexit-system-went-live-12-october-2025-10-13_en
- **2025-01-01:** Government Decree 450/2024 took effect: residence permits for employment and guest-worker permits can be approved only for nationals of listed countries (Georgia, Armenia, Philippines) or countries with a recognised office guaranteeing return. India is not listed, and the Embassy in New Delhi stopped issuing appointments for employment D-visa applications. — https://oif.gov.hu/news/government-decree-no-4502024

## Frequently asked questions

### 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. 4 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 9 visa categories.

### How long does Hungary visa processing take for Indians?

Short-term (C) Schengen visa – tourism, business, visiting family/friends and other short-stay purposes: Decision within 15 calendar days; in individual cases it may be extended up to a maximum of 45 calendar days (Embassy New Delhi and Consulate General Mumbai). VFS states the processing time at the Consulate General is 15 calendar days and that biometric discrepancies make it longer. Applications can be lodged no earlier than six months before the visit.; Long-term (D) – residence permit for the purpose of studies: Administrative time limit 15 days; the immigration authority (NDGAP) decides on the merits within 60 days of submission. Time taken to supply missing documents is not counted.; Long-term (D) – EU Blue Card: Administrative time limit 21 days; decision on the merits within 70 days of submission. Time taken to supply missing documents is not counted..

### 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. Jurisdiction by state: Embassy of Hungary, New Delhi – Consular and Visa Section (2/50-M Niti Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021; tel. +91 11 2688 1135; mission.del@mfa.gov.hu; consular appointments consulate.del@mfa.gov.hu; D-visa appointments appointment.del@mfa.gov.hu; Mon–Thu 09:00–17:30, Fri 09:00–15:00) — Delhi, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Sikkim, Chandigarh, Ladakh; Consulate General of Hungary, Mumbai (TCG Financial Centre, #803, 8th Floor, C-53, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai 400098; tel. +91 22 6770 1637; consulate.mum@mfa.gov.hu; appointments appointments.mum@mfa.gov.hu; Mon–Thu 09:00–17:30, Fri 09:00–15:00) — Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Goa, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Puducherry, Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Lakshadweep.

### Can Indians get a Hungary visa on arrival or an eVisa?

Visa on arrival — Not available: nationals of India can enter Hungary for a short stay only with a valid C (Schengen) visa, which must be obtained before travel by applying through VFS Global in India. eVisa — Not available: Hungary has no eVisa for Indians. C (Schengen) visa applications are lodged in person at a VFS Global centre in India after booking an appointment (the form is filled online, printed and signed), and D (long-stay) applications are lodged in person by appointment requested from the Embassy or Consulate General; an EU-wide online visa platform will become mandatory only after a 7-year transition period. Visa-free entry — Not available: India is not on the EU visa-exemption list (Regulation 2018/1806, Annex II) published by the Embassy, so Indian ordinary passport holders need a C visa even for short visits.

### 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), Long term visa (D) and Other long-stay residence routes (OIF). 33 visa types are listed on this page.

## Sources

- [VFS Global - Apply for VISA to Hungary In India](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/hungary/india/english/) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Embassy of Hungary New Delhi - Short Term Stay In Hungary (not exceeding the 90 days period)](https://newdelhi.mfa.gov.hu/en/21-short-term-stay-in-hungary-not-exceeding-the-90-days-period) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Embassy of Hungary New Delhi - D Type Long Term Resident Permit Application](https://newdelhi.mfa.gov.hu/en/3-d-type-long-term-resident-permit-application) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Embassy of Hungary New Delhi - Approved List of Indian Travel Insurance Companies](https://newdelhi.mfa.gov.hu/en/25-approved-list-of-indian-travel-insurance-companies-for-schengen-visa-procedure) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Embassy of Hungary New Delhi - Consular representations (addresses, hours, consular districts)](https://newdelhi.mfa.gov.hu/en/1_4-consular-representations) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Embassy of Hungary New Delhi - Contact](https://newdelhi.mfa.gov.hu/en/contact) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Embassy of Hungary New Delhi - Visa Free Entry to Hungary (EU Annex II list)](https://newdelhi.mfa.gov.hu/en/2_2-short-term-stay-in-hungary-visa-free-entry-to-hungary) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Consulate General of Hungary Mumbai - Short term stay](https://mumbai.mfa.gov.hu/en/short-term-stay) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Consulate General of Hungary Mumbai - D type visa](https://mumbai.mfa.gov.hu/en/d-type-visa) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Consulate General of Hungary Mumbai - Appointments](https://mumbai.mfa.gov.hu/en/articles/idopontfoglalas) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Consulate General of Hungary Mumbai - Consular section (C visa processing 15 days)](https://mumbai.mfa.gov.hu/en/konzuli-reszleguenk) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS Global Hungary India - Processing time declaration (15 calendar days)](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/hungary/india/english/pdf/processing-time-declaration.pdf) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (OIF) - Residence of the student, pupil](https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/residence-of-the-student-pupil) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [OIF - Residence permit for the purpose of employment](https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/residence-permit-for-the-purpose-of-employment) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [OIF - EU Blue Card](https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/eu-blue-card) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [OIF - Government Decree no. 450/2024](https://oif.gov.hu/news/government-decree-no-4502024) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [European Commission - Implementing Decision C(2024) 2434 on multiple-entry visas for Indian nationals](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/93d78385-3bd5-441f-bbf5-a233dceac4ae_en) — Official source, checked on 2026-10-15
- [European Commission - The new Entry/Exit System went live on 12 October (2025)](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/news/new-entryexit-system-went-live-12-october-2025-10-13_en) — Official source, checked on 2026-10-15
- [European Commission - The Entry/Exit System will become fully operational on 10 April 2026](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/news/entryexit-system-will-become-fully-operational-10-april-2026-2026-03-30_en) — Official source, checked on 2026-10-15
- [European Commission - Visa policy (visa digitalisation)](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen-borders-and-visa/visa-policy_en) — Official source, checked on 2026-10-15
- [European Commission — Schengen visa statistics by consulate (2025)](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/56816949-e59f-442b-9091-5d03360bf860_en) — Official source, checked on 2026-10-15
- [European Commission — Schengen visa statistics by consulate (2024)](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/6552447c-1d75-4f7c-bed6-1bd17a5d59f8_en?filename=2024-schengen-visa-statistics-consulates_en.xlsx) — Official source, checked on 2026-10-15
- [European Commission — Short-stay visas issued by Schengen countries (statistics)](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy/short-stay-visas-issued-schengen-countries_en) — Official source, checked on 2026-10-15
- [OIF (National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing) - Residence permit for guest investor](https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/residence-permit-for-guest-investor) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [OIF (National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing) - Visa for guest investors](https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/visa-for-guest-investors) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [OIF (National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing) - Residence permit for seeking a job or starting a business](https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/residence-permit-for-the-purpose-of-seeking-a-job-or-starting-a-business) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [OIF (National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing) - Residence permit for Hungarian Card](https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/residence-permit-for-hungarian-card) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [OIF (National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing) - Intra-corporate transfer and long-term mobility](https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/residence-permit-for-the-purpose-of-intra-corporate-transfer-and-permit-for-long-term-mobility) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [OIF (National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing) - Residence permit for guest self-employment](https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/residence-permit-for-guest-self-employment) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [OIF (National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing) - Residence of the researcher and family member](https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/the-residence-of-the-researcher-and-hisher-family-member) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [OIF (National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing) - Residence permit for traineeship](https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/residence-permit-for-the-purpose-of-traineeship) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [OIF (National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing) - Residence permit for training](https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/residence-permit-for-the-purpose-of-training) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [OIF (National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing) - Residence permit for family reunification](https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/residence-permit-for-the-purpose-of-family-reunification) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [OIF (National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing) - White Card (digital nomads)](https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/white-card-residency-for-digital-nomads) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [OIF (National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing) - National residence card](https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/national-residence-card) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15

### Notes on sources

- visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/hun returns HTTP 403 to automated fetches; used the www.vfsglobal.com one-pager mirror
- Embassy consular fees page renders its fee table as an image/empty table - EUR short-stay fee not captured
- New Delhi-jurisdiction centres are from the embassy page; south & west centres are from VFS checklist link labels (Mumbai consulate jurisdiction)
- Employment D visa appointments currently not issued for Indian citizens (Government Decree 450/2024)
- Embassy New Delhi short-stay page asks for income tax return acknowledgments for the last three assessment years, while the VFS checklist says two – the record keeps the VFS wording
- Consulate General Mumbai phone: consular pages give +91 22 6770 1637, the consulate home page gives +91 22 653 74 000
- Mumbai D-visa page still lists 'Purpose of Employment' for VFS submission; the Embassy and OIF say employment permits are closed to Indian nationals under Decree 450/2024
- Not stated whether the Embassy's suspension of employment D-visa appointments also covers EU Blue Card applications

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