Purpose of residence: Temporary residence (holidays spent in Hungary, as well as possible employment, study)
General enclosures:
  • full copy of a valid passport
  • Mandatory
  • bank account balance statement for the coverage of travel costs
  • Mandatory
  • a statement undertaking the commitment of voluntary exit if the application is refused
  • Mandatory
  • a minor applicant shall provide proof that his/her parent or legal representative gave
    which shall be evidenced by a statement executed in a private document representing conclusive evidence –
    or an authentic instrument, with Hungarian or English translation
  • Mandatory
  • if a representative acts in the procedure, an authorisation issued for the name of the
  • Mandatory
Documents evidencing the purpose of residence:

    In the case of employment:

  • proof of employment
  • Mandatory
  • work permit.
  • Mandatory

    In case of studying:

  • a certificate of admission from the relevant educational institution
  • and/or
  • document to prove student status.
Documents evidencing subsistence:
  • a statement from a Hungarian or foreign financial institution concerning the applicant’s bank account.
  • and/or
  • a certificate issued by the employer evidencing regular income received from abroad
  • and/or
  • a certificate issued by the tax authority evidencing regular income received from abroad.
  • If applicant's support is undertaken by ne of the applicant's family member who is having a residence permit, immigrant or permanent residence status, residence card or permanent residence card, or recognised as an immigrant in the territory of Hungary,

  • notarised declaration of the family member for the support and provision of the applicant
  • Mandatory
  • document to prove the ability to support of the person providing support to you (bank account balance statement, income certificate, etc. of the person supporting you).
  • Mandatory

Note that the above listed documents together shall evidence that the applicant has substantial income and assets that allow his/her subsistence, accommodation and exit from the country.

Documents proving the existence of Hungarian accommodation:
  • a residential lease contract
  • Or
  • a document on accommodation by courtesy, and the consent of the usufruct beneficiary (if the property is burdened by usufruct)
  • Or
  • a document on accommodation by courtesy, and the consent of the usufruct beneficiary (if the property is burdened by usufruct)
  • Or
  • documentary evidence to verify the reservation of accommodation and payment
  • Or
  • a notarised statement made by a family member providing the accommodation, promising lodging to the applicant
  • Or
  • a real estate sales contract and a copy of the decision of the competent Budapest or county government agency granting permission for the acquisition of a real estate property.

Note that one of the above listed documents/instruments shall be also submitted in order to evidence the existence of Hungarian accommodation.

Documents evidencing comprehensive healthcare services:
  • a copy of the social security card issued by Hungarian authorities
  • or
  • business health insurance policy allowing access to comprehensive healthcare services and a document in proof of paying the insurance fee
  • or
  • bank account balance statement on the coverage for possible healthcare service costs.

Note that one of the above listed documents/instruments shall be submitted in order to evidence access to comprehensive healthcare services!