Purpose of residence: National interest
Required documents (in general)
  • full copy of a valid passport
  • Required
Documents proving the purpose of residence
  • a declaration by the applicant in which (s)he substantiates the economic, national political, scientific, cultural or sporting interests of Hungary
  • And
  • if the third-country national can provide documentary evidence in support of his/her declaration, the supporting document (which is in particular the recommendation of the minister responsible for the enforcement of the interest)
  • if the purpose of the stay is to carry out actual work for or under the direction of another person, for consideration, on the basis of an employment relationship: a prior agreement or document certifying to the employment relationship
  • Required

Please note that the documents listed above must be submitted in order to prove the purpose of your stay. If the original documents are NOT in Hungarian, please provide an official translation into Hungarian language as well.

Documents can be used as proof of subsistence
  • a prior employment agreement or a document certifying to the employment relationship
  • Or
  • a declaration by the host organization of its commitment to the applicant's expenses and means of subsistence

Please note that all of the documents listed above must demonstrate that the applicant has sufficient income or assets to support him herself to live and reside in Hungary and to travel abroad.

Documents proving the accommodation
  • residential lease contract
  • Or
  • a document regarding the courtesy use of accommodation and the consent of the usufructuary (if the property is in usufruct)
  • Or
  • a document proving ownership of the apartment
  • Or
  • proof of accommodation booked and paid for
  • Or
  • a declaration guaranteeing the applicant's accommodation
  • Or
  • a copy of the real estate sales contract and the decision of the competent capital or county government office authorising the acquisition of the real estate

Please note that one of these documents must also be submitted to prove the existence of accommodation.

Documents proving the completeness of health care
  • a business health insurance policy entitling you to full health cover and proof of payment of the insurance premium
  • Or
  • a statement of bank account balance to cover any possible medical expenses

Please note that you are required to submit one of these documents in order to prove the completeness of your health care.