# 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. Application locations listed include New Delhi, Chandigarh, Gurugram, Jaipur and Lucknow (11 more listed below). Sources checked on October 10, 2026.

Canonical page: https://yatraforfun.com/visa/india/hungary
Sources checked on: 2026-10-10
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.

## 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)

**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

## 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

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

## 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

## Where to apply in India

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

## 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.

## 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. 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

- [VFS Global - Apply for VISA to Hungary In India](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/hungary/india/english/) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-10
- [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 2026-10-10
- [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 2026-10-10
- [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 2026-10-10

### Notes on sources

- visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/hun returns HTTP 403 to automated fetches; used the www.vfsglobal.com one-pager mirror
- Processing time not published on VFS one-pager or embassy pages fetched
- 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)

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