STUDENT VISA APPLICATION INFORMATION

* Notice: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, there are changes made to the regular procedures for visa applications that are beyond our control. We are trying to keep you up to date with daily changes caused by government directives. However, it is advised to check with the embassy, at least 24-48 hours before your appointment.

Step 1: Prepare required documentation for visa application including airlines and hotel bookings. See checklist highlighted in green
NOTE: Please bring all documents in original + coloured copy in A4 size, single sided format. The embassy will not make copies for you. Please DO NOT STAPLE the pages together.
Note that the Hungarian authorities may request additional supporting documents.
The visa application can be submitted 3 months before the travel date, at earliest!
Step 2: Make an appointment at the Embassy of Hungary in your country
Book your appointment here to submit your student visa applications only (Type-D visa).
At the moment, you can only book the appointments until July 31st, 2020.
For all countries not listed on the link above, please contact the Embassy of Hungary or Consulate in your country, or the nearest country to you.

NOTE: As of July 1, 2020 all Schengen visit visa application centres are temporarily closed! This means that students cannot be accompanied by family members for travel to Hungary. Please check here for further updates on visit visa applications.

Step 3: Head to your student visa application appointment at the Embassy of Hungary
Make sure to have a credit or debit card to pay the visa application fee of 265AED in the UAE, please check with the Hungarian Embassy in your country of residence for the fees. No cash will be accepted!
It is possible that Hungarian authorities might request additional supporting documents.

Step 4: Wait 4 weeks for the visa
Should the visa application be refused by Hungarian authorities there is no refund of the visa application fee.

Step 5: Check for any changes in travel restrictions
Check with the airlines, Hungary and the country of point of entry (if not Hungary) for any new travel restrictions, documentation, PCR testing or mandatory quarantine requirements.

Health and Safety Measures:

• You may visit the Consular Office only by booked appointment
• Please arrive on time
• If you are feeling ill or have any symptoms, please do not visit the office
• It is mandatory to use face masks and gloves at all times
• Only the applicant will be allowed into the Consular Office accompanied by a maximum of 1 person. Please check with your local Consular Office before your appointment as the number of people permitted per applicant may change.

Note: Information needed closer to the travel date
1. Please keep up to date with any changes in quarantine requirements upon arrival to Hungary.
2. As of March 2021, there is a 10 day mandatory quarantine requirement
3. PCR tests made outside of the EU or not recognised.
4. Visit www.bud.hu for up-to-date travel information and restrictions.
5. Before travel, you will need to apply for a travel permit from the Hungarian Police, once you have your travel dates, let us know and we will provide you with up-to-date information accordingly.

PCR Testing vs Quarantine
At the moment, international travellers are required to undergo a mandatory, strict, 10 day quarantine. If you would like to shorten the quarantine period, the only way is to take two PCR tests a minimum of 48 hours apart, after arrival to Hungary, both of which should be negative. If you would like to go through the PCR testing please follow the steps below:
1. We highly advise to take a PCR test prior to departure whether your airline requires it or not, so that you can rest assured that you are negative upon arrival.
2. Book a PCR test to be done at the Budapest airport, upon arrival. Please book your PCR test at the airport in advance, payment can be done on arrival.
3. Also book in advance a second PCR test at a testing centre close to you. For more advice on this, let us know if you opt for this option and we will assist with testing centre locations and procedures.
4. To get out of quarantine early through PCR testing, application for police permits are required, additional information will be provided for this.

VISA APPLICATION DOCUMENTATION CHECKLIST

1. Pay your tuition for the university - the amount of which is mentioned in the correspondence from them.
   
2. Upload/submit to the university any documents they have specified in direct emails received from them. 
   
3. Final acceptance letter from the university
4. Final Hungarian document provided by the university that is required for the visa application.
   
5. Booking of flight
6. Proof of accommodation - (if you are travelling earlier than your University start date, you need to  book accommodation for that period too)
7. Proof of language competence (High school certificates or IELTS etc.)
8. Travel insurance
9. A written statement signed by the supporting person in which s/he states that s/he is going to finance the study and  stay in Hungary
10. Authentic proof of family relation to the supporting person (attested birth certificate in English)
11. Certificate of employment & passport + visa copy of the supporting person
12. Up-to-date, detailed bank account statement of last 6 months of the sponsor
13. 1 passport photo, not older than 3 months, with white background and no smile.
14. Original passport with valid residence visa in your country of residence + copy: main page, visa page (+ any relevant previous residence permit page)
15. If you are under 18 years old both parents should sign a no objection letter that you are going abroad to study.

Please print and fill in both documents below:

application_for_residence_permit2019.docx
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