Visa Information

Overview

You need to apply for the relevant visa type if you enter Hungary with one of the following purposes:

• Tourism
• Private visits (excluding visiting close relatives/family members/friends)
  

Documents Required

General requirements for customers:

1. Filled and signed application form
2. 1 photo, a color photo (3,5 x 4,5cm) taken according to ICAO recommendations.
3. Valid travel document: issued passport within the last 10 years, with expiry date exceeding the expiry date of the requested visa by a minimum of three months, and containing at least two empty pages. The copy of first page of the passport and Schengen visas for the last 3 years If the customer has the citizenship of a third country, the proof of legal residence in the Republic of Kazakhstan is presented in accordance with the law (original and copy).

4. Employment information:

   • evidence of employment, certificate of school attendance or proof of studying etc; for retired persons – proof of pension or other documents confirming employment. In letter from work should be showed the employee's position and salary for the last three months. For individual entrepreneurs - Registration certificate and last tax statement, bank statements.

5. Documents proving sufficient funds to support the stay in Hungary:

   • Bank certificate of the availability of cash at the rate of 65-70 euros per day for one person. Bank statements should be for 3 month.
   • A northerly established sponsorship letter confirms the coverage of funds by sponsor (together with confirmation of the availability of the sponsor's funds and a copy of the sponsor’s passport).
6. Documents confirming marital status (copies of marriage certificate, certificate of birth of children e t.c.).
7. Means of transportation and intention to return to the country of residence: reservation of return travel ticket for airplane/ train ; driver's license, technical passport, green card, contract with carrier - if travelling by car
8. Proof of the purpose of stay in Hungary:
   Confirmed or prepaid hotel reservation with surname and names of all customers; a document from the accommodation provider or any other relevant document indicating that accommodation is provided in accordance with the legislation of the Schengen member state
9. Medical insurance: insurance must cover any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital, treatment or death during the stay; must be valid for all Schengen States and cover the entire period of intended stay or transit; minimum coverage must be 30,000 €;

10. For minors:

    • Copy of certificate of birth
    • Copy and original of the notarized agreement to leave the parents, in case one or both parents do not accompany the child
    • Copies of passports of both of parents
    • Copy of the accompanying person's valid visa in the provided cases
    • Financial guarantees of one of the parents or legal guardians (sponsorship letter).

Please note:

Visa Facilitation for family members of EU/EEA and Swiss Nationals

If you are a family member of an EU/EEA citizen (except Hungary) or Swiss citizen, your application will be processed quickly and free of charge, however, the service fee is applicable if the application is made at a visa service centre.

Family members under this category are:

• Spouse/partner/common law spouse
• The direct descendants (children) who are under the age of 21 or are dependents, and those of the spouse or partner.
• The dependent direct relatives in the ascending line (e.g. parents) and those of the spouse or partner.

Non-EU family member must include the following documents with their visa application:

• application form
• 1 passport sized photograph
• a valid passport and a hard copy of it
• a document proving family ties with the EU citizen (e.g. marriage certificate, birth certificate etc.) and dependency (if required)
• proof that the EU citizen is already living in the host country (if they are joining them)
• a declaration that the couple will travel together (if the family member will be accompanying the EU citizen)

* The European Union (EU) consists of 28 member states:

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the UK.

The European Economic Area (EEA) consists of 31 member states:

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.

Photo Specifications

Customers are requested to submit their Application form in the new photo format, as explained below.

General

• The photograph for each visa customer must be an un-mounted, full face photo, as displayed above
• The photograph must have been taken within the last six months.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa customer submitted must measure:

• 35 mm * 45 mm with the head centered in the frame.
• The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure about 3 cms

Photo Appearance

• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa customer is facing the camera directly.
• Face should cover about 70 – 80 percent of the photo area.
• The photograph MUST be in color and have only a white background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
• General, the customer's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed.

Processing Time

Applications for short-term visas are usually processed within 15 days of receipt of documents by the Consulate General of Hungary in Almaty, if all necessary documents are in order (not including the day of submission at the Visa Center). However, in some cases, consideration of documents may take significantly longer.

The Consulate General of Hungary in Almaty may request additional documents to make a decision if necessary. Please note that the provision of all the above documents does not guarantee the issuance of a visa.

Carefully read the information provided on the web site. This information will allow you to prepare your documents properly. This will reduce the chances that your application will be considered longer or rejected due to improper preparation of documents.

Download Forms

	Application Form In English
	Application Form In Russian
	Application Form In Hungary

Overview

You need to apply for the relevant visa type if you enter Hungary with one of the following purposes.

• Members of official delegations
• Employees sent to business trips
• Individual entrepreneurs who need visas for business trips
• Drivers (international shipments, international passenger carrying operations)
• Members of train, refrigerating and locomotive crews
  

Documents Required

General documents:

1. Filled and signed application form
2. 1 photo, a color photo (3,5 x 4,5cm) taken according to ICAO recommendations.
3. Valid travel document: issued passport within the last 10 years, with expiry date exceeding the expiry date of the requested visa by a minimum of three months, and containing at least two empty pages. The copy of first page of the passport and Schengen visas for the last 3 years If the customer has the citizenship of a third country, the proof of legal residence in the Republic of Kazakhstan is presented in accordance with the law (original and copy).
4. Business trip:
• The original invitation (a copy) from a firm or business partner on the company's official form with the seal and signature of the person in charge (whose name, position and contact details must also be specified). If the invitation is not written in English, Hungarian or Russian, it is translated into English.

5. Employment information:

   • evidence of employment, certificate of school attendance or proof of studying etc; for retired persons – proof of pension or other documents confirming employment. In letter from work should be showed the employee's position and salary for the last three months. For individual entrepreneurs - Registration certificate and last tax statement, bank statements.
6. Order of business trip from Kazakhstan company or organization which is sending to business trip with following information: surname, name of customer and his position, purpose and terms of trip.

7. Documents proving sufficient funds to support the stay in Hungary:

   • Bank certificate of the availability of cash at the rate of 65-70 euros per day for one person. Bank statements should be for 3 month.
   • A northerly established sponsorship letter confirms the coverage of funds by sponsor (together with confirmation of the availability of the sponsor's funds and a copy of the sponsor’s passport).
8. Documents confirming marital status (copies of marriage certificate, certificate of birth of children e t.c.).
9. Means of transportation and intention to return to the country of residence: reservation of return travel ticket for airplane/ train ; driver's license, technical passport, green card, contract with carrier - if travelling by car

10. Proof of the purpose of stay in Hungary:

    Confirmed or prepaid hotel reservation with surname and names of all customers; a document from the accommodation provider or any other relevant document indicating that accommodation is provided in accordance with the legislation of the Schengen member state

11. Medical insurance: insurance must cover any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital, treatment or death during the stay; must be valid for all Schengen States and cover the entire period of intended stay or transit; minimum coverage must be 30,000 €;

12. For minors:

    • Copy of certificate of birth
    • Copy and original of the notarized agreement to leave the parents, in case one or both parents do not accompany the child
    • Copies of passports of both of parents
    • Copy of the accompanying person's valid visa in the provided cases
    • Financial guarantees of one of the parents or legal guardians (sponsorship letter).

Visa Facilitation for family members of EU/EEA and Swiss Nationals

If you are a family member of an EU/EEA citizen (except Hungary) or Swiss citizen, your application will be processed quickly and free of charge, however, the service fee is applicable if the application is made at a visa service centre.

Family members under this category are:

• Spouse/partner/common law spouse
• The direct descendants (children) who are under the age of 21 or are dependents, and those of the spouse or partner.
• The dependent direct relatives in the ascending line (e.g. parents) and those of the spouse or partner.

Non-EU family member must include the following documents with their visa application:

• application form
• 1 passport sized photograph
• a valid passport and a hard copy of it
• a document proving family ties with the EU citizen (e.g. marriage certificate, birth certificate etc.) and dependency (if required)
• proof that the EU citizen is already living in the host country (if they are joining them)
• a declaration that the couple will travel together (if the family member will be accompanying the EU citizen)

* The European Union (EU) consists of 28 member states:

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the UK.

The European Economic Area (EEA) consists of 31 member states:

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.

Photo Specifications

Customers are requested to submit their Application form in the new photo format, as explained below.

General

• The photograph for each visa customer must be an un-mounted, full face photo, as displayed above
• The photograph must have been taken within the last six months.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa customer submitted must measure:

• 35 mm * 45 mm with the head centered in the frame.
• The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure about 3 cms

Photo Appearance

• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa customer is facing the camera directly.
• Face should cover about 70 – 80 percent of the photo area.
• The photograph MUST be in color and have only a white background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
• General, the customer's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed.

Processing Time

Applications for short-term visas are usually processed within 15 days of receipt of documents by the Consulate General of Hungary in Almaty, if all necessary documents are in order (not including the day of submission at the Visa Center). However, in some cases, consideration of documents may take significantly longer.

The Consulate General of Hungary in Almaty may request additional documents to make a decision if necessary. Please note that the provision of all the above documents does not guarantee the issuance of a visa.

Carefully read the information provided on the web site. This information will allow you to prepare your documents properly. This will reduce the chances that your application will be considered longer or rejected due to improper preparation of documents.

Download Forms

	Application Form In English
	Application Form In Russian
	Application Form In Hungary

Overview

You need to apply for the relevant visa type if you enter Hungary with one of the following purposes:

• Family members of Hungary or EU citizens (including EEA and Switzerland), who don’t live in their home country in accordance with EU directive 2004/38
• Friends residing legally in a Schengen Member State

Documents Required

General requirements for customers:

1. Filled and signed application form
2. 1 photo, a color photo (3,5 x 4,5cm) taken according to ICAO recommendations.
3. Valid travel document: issued passport within the last 10 years, with expiry date exceeding the expiry date of the requested visa by a minimum of three months, and containing at least two empty pages. The copy of first page of the passport and Schengen visas for the last 3 years If the customer has the citizenship of a third country, the proof of legal residence in the Republic of Kazakhstan is presented in accordance with the law (original and copy).
4. Request from the host person, original invitation (special form of the Hungarian Migration Service VAN); notarized invitation, a copy of the passport and a certificate of income of the inviting party.
5. Confirmation of the nationality of the inviting person and family ties:
• in accordance with the legislation of the Schengen member country (extract from the real estate cadastre of a Hungarian citizen, registration card ("address-card"), if inviting person is a close relative.
• Copy of passport of inviting person
• Proof of residence in Hungary of inviting person in Hungary

6. Employment information:

   • evidence of employment, certificate of school attendance or proof of studying etc; for retired persons – proof of pension or other documents confirming employment. In letter from work should be showed the employee's position and salary for the last three months. For individual entrepreneurs - Registration certificate and last tax statement, bank statements.
7. Documents proving sufficient funds to support the stay in Hungary:
• Bank certificate of the availability of cash at the rate of 65-70 euros per day for one person. Bank statements should be for 3 month.
• A northerly established sponsorship letter confirms the coverage of funds by sponsor (together with confirmation of the availability of the sponsor's funds and a copy of the sponsor’s passport).
8. Documents confirming marital status (copies of marriage certificate, certificate of birth of children e t.c.).
9. Means of transportation and intention to return to the country of residence: reservation of return travel ticket for airplane/ train ; driver's license, technical passport, green card, contract with carrier - if travelling by car
10. Proof of the purpose of stay in Hungary: Confirmed or prepaid hotel reservation with surname and names of all customers; a document from the accommodation provider or any other relevant document indicating that accommodation is provided in accordance with the legislation of the Schengen member state
11. Medical insurance: insurance must cover any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital, treatment or death during the stay; must be valid for all Schengen States and cover the entire period of intended stay or transit; minimum coverage must be 30,000 €;

12. For minors:

    • Copy of certificate of birth
    • Copy and original of the notarized agreement to leave the parents, in case one or both parents do not accompany the child
    • Copies of passports of both of parents
    • Copy of the accompanying person's valid visa in the provided cases
    • Financial guarantees of one of the parents or legal guardians (sponsorship letter).

Please note:

Visa Facilitation for family members of EU/EEA and Swiss Nationals

If you are a family member of an EU/EEA citizen (except Hungary) or Swiss citizen, your application will be processed quickly and free of charge, however, the service fee is applicable if the application is made at a visa service centre.

Family members under this category are:

• Spouse/partner/common law spouse
• The direct descendants (children) who are under the age of 21 or are dependents, and those of the spouse or partner.
• The dependent direct relatives in the ascending line (e.g. parents) and those of the spouse or partner.

Non-EU family member must include the following documents with their visa application:

• application form
• 1 passport sized photograph
• a valid passport and a hard copy of it
• a document proving family ties with the EU citizen (e.g. marriage certificate, birth certificate etc.) and dependency (if required)
• proof that the EU citizen is already living in the host country (if they are joining them)
• a declaration that the couple will travel together (if the family member will be accompanying the EU citizen)

* The European Union (EU) consists of 28 member states:

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the UK.

The European Economic Area (EEA) consists of 31 member states:

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.

Photo Specifications

Customers are requested to submit their Application form in the new photo format, as explained below.

General

• The photograph for each visa customer must be an un-mounted, full face photo, as displayed above
• The photograph must have been taken within the last six months.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa customer submitted must measure:

• 35 mm * 45 mm with the head centered in the frame.
• The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure about 3 cms

Photo Appearance

• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa customer is facing the camera directly.
• Face should cover about 70 – 80 percent of the photo area.
• The photograph MUST be in color and have only a white background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
• General, the customer's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed.

Processing Time

Applications for short-term visas are usually processed within 15 days of receipt of documents by the Consulate General of Hungary in Almaty, if all necessary documents are in order (not including the day of submission at the Visa Center). However, in some cases, consideration of documents may take significantly longer.

The Consulate General of Hungary in Almaty may request additional documents to make a decision if necessary. Please note that the provision of all the above documents does not guarantee the issuance of a visa.

Carefully read the information provided on the web site. This information will allow you to prepare your documents properly. This will reduce the chances that your application will be considered longer or rejected due to improper preparation of documents.

Download Forms

	Application Form In English
	Application Form In Russian
	Application Form In Hungary

Overview

You need to apply for the relevant visa type if you enter Hungary with one of the following purposes.

• Patients

Documents Required

General documents:

1. Filled and signed application form
2. 1 photo, a color photo (3,5 x 4,5cm) taken according to ICAO recommendations.
3. Valid travel document: issued passport within the last 10 years, with expiry date exceeding the expiry date of the requested visa by a minimum of three months, and containing at least two empty pages. The copy of first page of the passport and Schengen visas for the last 3 years If the customer has the citizenship of a third country, the proof of legal residence in the Republic of Kazakhstan is presented in accordance with the law (original and copy).

4. For patients:

   • Conformation/referral from local medical facility, which shows need of medical care and also conformation from Hungarian clinic
   • Confirmation of accommodation – in case if accommodation doesn’t showed in confirmation from medical organization
   • Confirmation of the availability of funds to finance treatment, payment or prepayments.

5. For accompanying persons:

   • Confirmation from medical organization of need of medical care
   • Confirmation of accommodation – in case if accommodation doesn’t showed in confirmation from medical organization
   • In case if patient and accompanying person will apply separate – copy of passport and visa of patient
6. Medical insurance: insurance must cover any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital, treatment or death during the stay; must be valid for all Schengen States and cover the entire period of intended stay or transit; minimum coverage must be 30,000 €;
7. Means of transportation and intention to return to the country of residence: reservation of return travel ticket for airplane/ train.

8. For minors:

   • Copy of certificate of birth
   • Copy and original of the notarized agreement to leave the parents, in case one or both parents do not accompany the child
   • Copies of passports of both of parents
   • Copy of the accompanying person's valid visa in the provided cases
   • Financial guarantees of one of the parents or legal guardians (sponsorship letter).

Please note:

Visa Facilitation for family members of EU/EEA and Swiss Nationals

If you are a family member of an EU/EEA citizen (except Hungary) or Swiss citizen, your application will be processed quickly and free of charge, however, the service fee is applicable if the application is made at a visa service centre.

Family members under this category are:

• Spouse/partner/common law spouse
• The direct descendants (children) who are under the age of 21 or are dependents, and those of the spouse or partner.
• The dependent direct relatives in the ascending line (e.g. parents) and those of the spouse or partner.

Non-EU family member must include the following documents with their visa application:

• application form
• 1 passport sized photograph
• a valid passport and a hard copy of it
• a document proving family ties with the EU citizen (e.g. marriage certificate, birth certificate etc.) and dependency (if required)
• proof that the EU citizen is already living in the host country (if they are joining them)
• a declaration that the couple will travel together (if the family member will be accompanying the EU citizen)

* The European Union (EU) consists of 28 member states:

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the UK.

The European Economic Area (EEA) consists of 31 member states:

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.

Photo Specifications

Customers are requested to submit their Application form in the new photo format, as explained below.

General

• The photograph for each visa customer must be an un-mounted, full face photo, as displayed above
• The photograph must have been taken within the last six months.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa customer submitted must measure:

• 35 mm * 45 mm with the head centered in the frame.
• The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure about 3 cms

Photo Appearance

• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa customer is facing the camera directly.
• Face should cover about 70 – 80 percent of the photo area.
• The photograph MUST be in color and have only a white background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
• General, the customer's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed.

Processing Time

Applications for short-term visas are usually processed within 15 days of receipt of documents by the Consulate General of Hungary in Almaty, if all necessary documents are in order (not including the day of submission at the Visa Center). However, in some cases, consideration of documents may take significantly longer.

The Consulate General of Hungary in Almaty may request additional documents to make a decision if necessary. Please note that the provision of all the above documents does not guarantee the issuance of a visa.

Carefully read the information provided on the web site. This information will allow you to prepare your documents properly. This will reduce the chances that your application will be considered longer or rejected due to improper preparation of documents.

Download Forms

	Application Form In English
	Application Form In Russian
	Application Form In Hungary

Overview

In order to make a transit to a country non-member of the Schengen Area through the territory of Hungary from the territory of Kazakhstan or backwards you need to submit for transit visa.

Applicant needs to provide the set of documents required for this visa type.

Documents Required

General requirements for applicants:

1. Filled and signed application form
2. 1 photo, a color photo (3,5 x 4,5cm) taken according to ICAO recommendations.
3. Valid travel document: issued passport within the last 10 years, with expiry date exceeding the expiry date of the requested visa by a minimum of three months, and containing at least two empty pages. The copy of first page of the passport and Schengen visas for the last 3 years If the applicant has the citizenship of a third country, the proof of legal residence in the Republic of Kazakhstan is presented in accordance with the law (original and copy).

4. Employment information:

   • evidence of employment, certificate of school attendance or proof of studying etc; for retired persons – proof of pension or other documents confirming employment. In letter from work should be showed the employee's position and salary for the last three months. For individual entrepreneurs - Registration certificate and last tax statement, bank statements.

5. Documents proving sufficient funds to support the stay in Hungary:

   • Bank certificate of the availability of cash at the rate of 65-70 euros per day for one person. Bank statements should be for 3 month.
   • A northerly established sponsorship letter confirms the coverage of funds by sponsor (together with confirmation of the availability of the sponsor's funds and a copy of the sponsor’s passport).
6. Documents confirming marital status (copies of marriage certificate, certificate of birth of children e t.c.).
7. Means of transportation and intention to return to the country of residence: reservation of return travel ticket for airplane/ train ; driver's license, technical passport, green card, contract with carrier - if travelling by car
8. Proof of the purpose of stay in Hungary:
   Confirmed or prepaid hotel reservation with surname and names of all applicants; a document from the accommodation provider or any other relevant document indicating that accommodation is provided in accordance with the legislation of the Schengen member state
9. Medical insurance: insurance must cover any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital, treatment or death during the stay; must be valid for all Schengen States and cover the entire period of intended stay or transit; minimum coverage must be 30,000 €;
10. Documents related to further travel to the final destination: confirmed or prepaid hotel reservations or other accommodation in the country of destination. Visa of the country of destination.

11. For minors:

    • Copy of certificate of birth
    • Copy and original of the notarized agreement to leave the parents, in case one or both parents do not accompany the child
    • Copies of passports of both of parents
    • Copy of the accompanying person's valid visa in the provided cases
    • Financial guarantees of one of the parents or legal guardians (sponsorship letter).

Please note:

Visa Facilitation for family members of EU/EEA and Swiss Nationals

If you are a family member of an EU/EEA citizen (except Hungary) or Swiss citizen, your application will be processed quickly and free of charge, however, the service fee is applicable if the application is made at a visa service centre.

Family members under this category are:

• Spouse/partner/common law spouse
• The direct descendants (children) who are under the age of 21 or are dependents, and those of the spouse or partner.
• The dependent direct relatives in the ascending line (e.g. parents) and those of the spouse or partner.

Non-EU family member must include the following documents with their visa application:

• application form
• 1 passport sized photograph
• a valid passport and a hard copy of it
• a document proving family ties with the EU citizen (e.g. marriage certificate, birth certificate etc.) and dependency (if required)
• proof that the EU citizen is already living in the host country (if they are joining them)
• a declaration that the couple will travel together (if the family member will be accompanying the EU citizen)

* The European Union (EU) consists of 28 member states:

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the UK.

The European Economic Area (EEA) consists of 31 member states:

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.

Photo Specifications

Applicants are requested to submit their Application form in the new photo format, as explained below.

General

• The photograph for each visa applicant must be an un-mounted, full face photo, as displayed above
• The photograph must have been taken within the last six months.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

• 35 mm * 45 mm with the head centered in the frame.
• The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure about 3 cms

Photo Appearance

• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly.
• Face should cover about 70 – 80 percent of the photo area.
• The photograph MUST be in color and have only a white background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
• General, the applicant's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed.

Processing Time

Applications for short-term visas are usually processed within 15 days of receipt of documents by the Consulate General of Hungary in Almaty, if all necessary documents are in order (not including the day of submission at the Visa Center). However, in some cases, consideration of documents may take significantly longer.

The Consulate General of Hungary in Almaty may request additional documents to make a decision if necessary. Please note that the provision of all the above documents does not guarantee the issuance of a visa.

Carefully read the information provided on the web site. This information will allow you to prepare your documents properly. This will reduce the chances that your application will be considered longer or rejected due to improper preparation of documents.

Download Forms

	Application Form In English
	Application Form In Russian
	Application Form In Hungary

Overview

You need to apply for the relevant visa type if you enter Hungary with one of the following purposes.

• Participants of the cultural and art events
• Participants of sport events and their attendants.

Documents Required

General documents:

1. Filled and signed application form
2. 1 photo, a color photo (3,5 x 4,5cm) taken according to ICAO recommendations.
3. Valid travel document: issued passport within the last 10 years, with expiry date exceeding the expiry date of the requested visa by a minimum of three months, and containing at least two empty pages. The copy of first page of the passport and Schengen visas for the last 3 years If the customer has the citizenship of a third country, the proof of legal residence in the Republic of Kazakhstan is presented in accordance with the law (original and copy).

4. Proof of proposal of trip:

   1. An official letter (invitation) from the host organization to participate in this activity.
   2. A separate sponsorship from the host party, if not included in the request (or other confirmation of the availability of funds).
   3. A letter of application from a departing Kazakhstan organization or institution, about the opening of a visa or from the sports federation and club/school (when going to competitions or training).

5. Employment information:

   • evidence of employment, certificate of school attendance or proof of studying etc; for retired persons – proof of pension or other documents confirming employment. In letter from work should be showed the employee's position and salary for the last three months. For individual entrepreneurs - Registration certificate and last tax statement, bank statements. If you leave during your studies, permission from the school to skip classes.

6. Documents proving sufficient funds to support the stay in Hungary:

   • Bank certificate of the availability of cash at the rate of 65-70 euros per day for one person. Bank statements should be for 3 month.
   • A northerly established sponsorship letter confirms the coverage of funds by sponsor (together with confirmation of the availability of the sponsor's funds and a copy of the sponsor’s passport).
7. Documents confirming marital status (copies of marriage certificate, certificate of birth of children e t.c.).
8. Means of transportation and intention to return to the country of residence: reservation of return travel ticket for airplane/ train ; driver's license, technical passport, green card, contract with carrier - if travelling by car

9. Proof of the purpose of stay in Hungary:

   • Confirmed or prepaid hotel reservation with surname and names of all customers; a document from the accommodation provider or any other relevant document indicating that accommodation is provided in accordance with the legislation of the Schengen member state
10. Medical insurance: insurance must cover any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital, treatment or death during the stay; must be valid for all Schengen States and cover the entire period of intended stay or transit; minimum coverage must be 30,000 €;

11. For minors:

    • Copy of certificate of birth
    • Copy and original of the notarized agreement to leave the parents, in case one or both parents do not accompany the child
    • Copies of passports of both of parents
    • Copy of the accompanying person's valid visa in the provided cases
    • Financial guarantees of one of the parents or legal guardians (sponsorship letter).

Please note:

Visa Facilitation for family members of EU/EEA and Swiss Nationals

If you are a family member of an EU/EEA citizen (except Hungary) or Swiss citizen, your application will be processed quickly and free of charge, however, the service fee is applicable if the application is made at a visa service centre.

Family members under this category are:

• Spouse/partner/common law spouse
• The direct descendants (children) who are under the age of 21 or are dependents, and those of the spouse or partner.
• The dependent direct relatives in the ascending line (e.g. parents) and those of the spouse or partner.

Non-EU family member must include the following documents with their visa application:

• application form
• 1 passport sized photograph
• a valid passport and a hard copy of it
• a document proving family ties with the EU citizen (e.g. marriage certificate, birth certificate etc.) and dependency (if required)
• proof that the EU citizen is already living in the host country (if they are joining them)
• a declaration that the couple will travel together (if the family member will be accompanying the EU citizen)

* The European Union (EU) consists of 28 member states:

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the UK.

The European Economic Area (EEA) consists of 31 member states:

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.

Photo Specifications

Customers are requested to submit their Application form in the new photo format, as explained below.

General

• The photograph for each visa customer must be an un-mounted, full face photo, as displayed above
• The photograph must have been taken within the last six months.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa customer submitted must measure:

• 35 mm * 45 mm with the head centered in the frame.
• The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure about 3 cms

Photo Appearance

• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa customer is facing the camera directly./li>
• Face should cover about 70 – 80 percent of the photo area.
• The photograph MUST be in color and have only a white background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
• General, the customer's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed.

Processing Time

Applications for short-term visas are usually processed within 15 days of receipt of documents by the Consulate General of Hungary in Almaty, if all necessary documents are in order (not including the day of submission at the Visa Center). However, in some cases, consideration of documents may take significantly longer.

The Consulate General of Hungary in Almaty may request additional documents to make a decision if necessary. Please note that the provision of all the above documents does not guarantee the issuance of a visa.

Carefully read the information provided on the web site. This information will allow you to prepare your documents properly. This will reduce the chances that your application will be considered longer or rejected due to improper preparation of documents.

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