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Hungary visas

Hungary business visa

Short business visits use the Schengen short-stay rules. Eligible travellers can visit without a visa; others need a Schengen visa.

Ways to get a Hungary business visa

  1. Visa-free business visit

    No visa needed

    Ordinary passport holders from the listed visa-free countries and territories can visit Hungary for business without a visa.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.

  2. Schengen visa for a business visit

    Visa needed

    Business visitors who need a visa and meet the Schengen visa requirements.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, within the allowance granted.
    Valid for
    Up to five years.
    Entries
    One, two or multiple entries.
    Fee
    EUR 90 normally. Exemptions, reductions or a fee up to EUR 180 can apply. An external service may charge up to EUR 120 extra.
    Processing
    Within 15 calendar days for an admissible application with no issues.
    1. Apply to the embassy or consulate of your main Schengen destination.
    2. Submit your application no more than six months before entry.
    3. Attend your first application and interview in person. Provide fingerprints and a digital photo if required.
    4. Pay the applicable fee and wait for a decision.

Who needs it

Business visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry or another exemption need a visa.

Who doesn't

Ordinary passport holders on the visa-free list can make short business visits without a visa.

How to apply

  1. Apply to Hungary's embassy or consulate if Hungary is your main destination.
  2. Submit the application no more than six months before entry, directly or through a contracted service.
  3. Attend in person for your first application and interview. Give fingerprints and a digital photo if required.
  4. Pay the applicable fee and await the decision.

What to bring

  • Travel document.
  • Relevant supporting documents.
  • Fingerprints and a digital photo, if required.

Good to know

  • Count visits to all Schengen countries together towards the usual short-stay allowance.
  • Frequent travellers may qualify for longer multiple-entry visas.

Questions

Do I need a business visa for Hungary?

Business visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry or another exemption need a visa. Ordinary passport holders on the visa-free list can make short business visits without a visa.

What are the ways to get a business visa for Hungary?

There are 2 options: Visa-free business visit (no visa at all); Schengen visa for a business visit (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to Hungary without a business visa?

Ordinary passport holders from the listed visa-free countries and territories can visit Hungary for business without a visa.

How long can I stay on a Hungary business visa?

Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.

How much does a Hungary business visa cost?

Standard visa fee: EUR 90. An external application service may charge up to EUR 120 extra. Exemptions, reductions and higher fees can apply.

How long does a Hungary business visa take?

Within 15 calendar days for an admissible application with no issues.

How long is a Hungary business visa valid?

Schengen visas may be valid for up to five years. Entries: One, two or multiple entries..

What documents do I need for a Hungary business visa?

Travel document.; Relevant supporting documents.; Fingerprints and a digital photo, if required..

How do I apply for a Hungary business visa?

1. 1. Apply to Hungary's embassy or consulate if Hungary is your main destination. 2. 2. Submit the application no more than six months before entry, directly or through a contracted service. 3. 3. Attend in person for your first application and interview. Give fingerprints and a digital photo if required. 4. 4. Pay the applicable fee and await the decision.

What rules do I have to follow on a Hungary business visa?

Count visits to all Schengen countries together towards the usual short-stay allowance.

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