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Hungary visa on arrival

A visa at Hungary's border is an exceptional option for urgent, unforeseeable situations. It is not a routine way to arrange a holiday.

Ways to get a Hungary visa on arrival

  1. Exceptional single-entry Schengen visa at the border

    Visa on arrival

    Travellers who meet normal visa criteria and can prove that unforeseeable, urgent reasons prevented them from applying earlier.

    Stay
    Up to 15 days.
    Valid for
    Up to 15 days.
    Entries
    Single entry.
    1. Request the visa at the border.
    2. Provide evidence explaining why you could not apply in advance.
    3. Show that you meet the normal visa criteria.

Who needs it

Travellers who could not apply in advance because of unforeseeable and urgent reasons may be considered if they meet the normal visa requirements.

How to apply

  1. Present your request at the border.
  2. Prove why unforeseeable and urgent circumstances prevented an advance application.
  3. Show that you meet the normal Schengen visa requirements.

What to bring

  • Evidence of the unforeseeable and urgent reason.
  • Documents showing that you meet the normal visa requirements.

Good to know

  • A border visa is issued only in exceptional cases.
  • Where consultation with other Schengen authorities is required, issuance is limited to exceptional humanitarian reasons, national interest or international obligations.
  • An airline may refuse boarding if you do not already have the required travel documents.
  • Qualifying family members have a separate border visa route described under family entry.

Questions

Do I need a visa on arrival for Hungary?

Travellers who could not apply in advance because of unforeseeable and urgent reasons may be considered if they meet the normal visa requirements.

How long can I stay on a Hungary visa on arrival?

Up to 15 days.

How long is a Hungary visa on arrival valid?

Up to 15 days. Entries: Single entry..

What documents do I need for a Hungary visa on arrival?

Evidence of the unforeseeable and urgent reason.; Documents showing that you meet the normal visa requirements..

How do I apply for a Hungary visa on arrival?

1. 1. Present your request at the border. 2. 2. Prove why unforeseeable and urgent circumstances prevented an advance application. 3. 3. Show that you meet the normal Schengen visa requirements.

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

A border visa is issued only in exceptional cases. Where consultation with other Schengen authorities is required, issuance is limited to exceptional humanitarian reasons, national interest or international obligations.

Does my passport change whether I need a visa on arrival for Hungary?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Hungary visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a visa on arrival for Hungary be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Hungary visa on arrival rules?

On Hungary's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my visa on arrival once I am in Hungary?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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