Visa Information

Overview

Tourist visa application is applicable in case you are travelling for tourism purposes. This visa is given for travel period of less than 90 days.

Visa Fees

The consular fees for Embassy services payable in Rands.

Applicants may choose to pay at the application centre using Credit/Debit Card.

Please Note:

• The applicable fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change
• All fees are non-refundable.
• The Visa Application Centre offers the following services at a nominal additional cost, please click here.
• All service charges are to be paid at the Visa Application Centre through Debit/Credit card only in South African ZAR (VFS service charge and other charges)

Documents Required

	Document Checklist Required for Short Stay Visit
	Minor Consent Letter
	Data Sheet (Required to complete if you are traveling to more than one Schengen Country)

If you have previously experienced any issues with biometrics captures, such as faint fingerprints. If so, you are now required to provide a note from a medical practitioner.

To Download a Form:

1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
2. Select Save Target As from the list
3. Save the form on your computer.

Photo Specifications

Photographs must follow the below guidelines

• in colour
• 35x45 mm
• printed on normal photographic paper
• taken against a light background
• full face taken straight forward 30-36 mm from point of the chin to the head of hair
• the person is to be captured with neutral facial expression, with his/her eyes open and mouth closed
• The photograph of a person, who for religious or medical reasons is wearing a head cover, must show the person's cheeks, chin and forehead
• children in photographs must be alone, and their faces fully visible and eyes open

To see the full visa application photo specifications, please, click here.

Processing Time

Visa processing time can take up to 15 calendar days.

Kindly note that if you are applying from VFS in Durban & Cape Town, it will take additional 48 hours due to logistics.

According to the common Visa Code signed by the Schengen member states, the processing time for an admissible visa application must not exceed 15 Working days. This period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days in cases where additional documentation or scrutiny is needed. A visa can have one, two or multiple entries depending if you need to travel outside the Schengen area and back again during your visit. If you apply for two or several entries, this must be justified.

To get an update on the status of your application:

You can also track your visa application status online. Please keep your date of birth and receipt number information handy while tracking your application status.

Or Email us at: info.hunsa@vfshelpline.com

Or Contact our Helpline at: 012 425 3052

Additionally, one may request for an SMS update service which is an automated confirmation feedback message sent to the applicant's mobile phone, at various stages of the visa application process.

Experience the benefits of this service, which can be purchased during the time of submission of the visa application.

Download Forms

	Visa Application Form English language
	Tourism Checklist
	Minor Consent Letter

Overview

Business visa application is applicable in case you wish to travel to Hungary for the purpose of business, conferences or other professional purposes please see the list of requirements for further details. This visa is given for travel period of less than 90 days.

Visa Fees

The consular fees for Embassy services payable in Rands.

Applicants may choose to pay at the application centre using Credit/Debit Card.

Please Note:

• The applicable fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change
• All fees are non-refundable.
• The Visa Application Centre offers the following services at a nominal additional cost, please click here.
• All service charges are to be paid at the Visa Application Centre through Debit/Credit card only in South African ZAR (VFS service charge and other charges)

Documents Required

	Document Checklist Required for Short Stay Visit
	Minor Consent Letter
	Data Sheet (Required to complete if you are traveling to more than one Schengen Country)

If you have previously experienced any issues with biometrics captures, such as faint fingerprints. If so, you are now required to provide a note from a medical practitioner.

To Download a Form:

1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
2. Select Save Target As from the list
3. Save the form on your computer.

Photo Specifications

Photographs must follow the below guidelines

• in colour
• 35x45 mm
• printed on normal photographic paper
• taken against a light background
• full face taken straight forward 30-36 mm from point of the chin to the head of hair
• the person is to be captured with neutral facial expression, with his/her eyes open and mouth closed
• The photograph of a person, who for religious or medical reasons is wearing a head cover, must show the person's cheeks, chin and forehead
• children in photographs must be alone, and their faces fully visible and eyes open

To see the full visa application photo specifications, please, click here.

Processing Time

Visa processing time can take up to 15 calendar days.

Kindly note that if you are applying from VFS in Durban & Cape Town, it will take additional 48 hours due to logistics.

According to the common Visa Code signed by the Schengen member states, the processing time for an admissible visa application must not exceed 15 Working days. This period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days in cases where additional documentation or scrutiny is needed. A visa can have one, two or multiple entries depending if you need to travel outside the Schengen area and back again during your visit. If you apply for two or several entries, this must be justified.

To get an update on the status of your application:

You can also track your visa application status online. Please keep your date of birth and receipt number information handy while tracking your application status.

Or Email us at: info.hunsa@vfshelpline.com

Or Contact our Helpline at: 012 425 3052

Additionally, one may request for an SMS update service which is an automated confirmation feedback message sent to the applicant's mobile phone, at various stages of the visa application process.

Experience the benefits of this service, which can be purchased during the time of submission of the visa application.

Download Forms

	Visa Application Form English language
	Business Checklist
	Minor Consent Letter

Overview

Visit to family or friend visa application is applicable in case you are travelling for visiting your family member or friend. This visa is given for travel period of less than 90 days.

Visa Fees

The consular fees for Embassy services payable in Rands.

Applicants may choose to pay at the application centre using Credit/Debit Card.

Please Note:

• The applicable fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change
• All fees are non-refundable.
• The Visa Application Centre offers the following services at a nominal additional cost, please click here.
• All service charges are to be paid at the Visa Application Centre through Debit/Credit card only in South African ZAR (VFS service charge and other charges)

Documents Required

	Document Checklist Required for Short Stay Visit
	Minor Consent Letter
	Data Sheet (Required to complete if you are traveling to more than one Schengen Country)

If you have previously experienced any issues with biometrics captures, such as faint fingerprints. If so, you are now required to provide a note from a medical practitioner.

To Download a Form:

1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
2. Select Save Target As from the list
3. Save the form on your computer.

Photo Specifications

Photographs must follow the below guidelines

• in colour
• 35x45 mm
• printed on normal photographic paper
• taken against a light background
• full face taken straight forward 30-36 mm from point of the chin to the head of hair
• the person is to be captured with neutral facial expression, with his/her eyes open and mouth closed
• The photograph of a person, who for religious or medical reasons is wearing a head cover, must show the person's cheeks, chin and forehead
• children in photographs must be alone, and their faces fully visible and eyes open

To see the full visa application photo specifications, please, click here.

Processing Time

Visa processing time can take up to 15 calendar days.

Kindly note that if you are applying from VFS in Durban & Cape Town, it will take additional 48 hours due to logistics.

According to the common Visa Code signed by the Schengen member states, the processing time for an admissible visa application must not exceed 15 Working days. This period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days in cases where additional documentation or scrutiny is needed. A visa can have one, two or multiple entries depending if you need to travel outside the Schengen area and back again during your visit. If you apply for two or several entries, this must be justified.

To get an update on the status of your application:

You can also track your visa application status online. Please keep your date of birth and receipt number information handy while tracking your application status.

Or Email us at: info.hunsa@vfshelpline.com

Or Contact our Helpline at: 012 425 3052

Additionally, one may request for an SMS update service which is an automated confirmation feedback message sent to the applicant's mobile phone, at various stages of the visa application process.

Experience the benefits of this service, which can be purchased during the time of submission of the visa application.

Download Forms

	Visa Application Form English language
	Visiting Family or Friend Checklist
	Minor Consent Letter

Overview

Third-country nationals who are family members of EU citizens derive their rights under the Directive (2004/38/EC) from EU citizens, the holders of the primary status. In principle, they do not enjoy any autonomous right to move and reside freely. Core’ family members have an automatic right of entry and residence, irrespective of their nationality.

The following persons are defined in Article 2(2) of the Directive as ‘core’ family members:

• spouse
• registered partner
• cohabiting partner
• a child (or other direct descendant) under 21 or who is economically dependant
• parents (or other direct ascendants) who are economically dependant
• another family member who is dependent on an EEA citizen for his/her support, or is part of the EEA citizen’s household, or whom an EEA citizen is required to take care of personally, for serious health reasons.

Please note that EU citizens residing in the Member State of their own nationality do not normally benefit from the rights granted by the Directive (as there is no element of free movement), for example a Hungarian citizen living in Hungary do not hold a right of residence based on Directive 2004/38/EC in his/her home country, unless he or she returned to Hungary after having utilised the right of free movement in another Member State for a certain period.

How to apply

You can apply for a short-stay Schengen visa (type C) which will allow you to enter and stay in Hungary and the Schengen area for up to 90 days.

Where family members decide not to make use of their right to lodge their application directly at the consulate but to use the services of an external service provider (VFS) or extra services, they may be required to pay for these services (service fee). Family members are exempted from paying the visa fee.

In the event that you wish to remain in the Member State for more than 90 days as a family member of a EU citizen exercising his/her free movement rights, you must apply (when in the Member State) for a Residence Card of a family member of an EU citizen.

Visa Fees

The consular fees for Embassy services payable in Rands.

Applicants may choose to pay at the application centre using Credit/Debit Card.

Please Note:

• The applicable fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change
• All fees are non-refundable.
• The Visa Application Centre offers the following services at a nominal additional cost, please click here.
• All service charges are to be paid at the Visa Application Centre through Debit/Credit card only in South African ZAR (VFS service charge and other charges)

Documents Required

	Document Checklist Required for Short Stay Visit
	Minor Consent Letter
	Data Sheet (Required to complete if you are traveling to more than one Schengen Country)

If you have previously experienced any issues with biometrics captures, such as faint fingerprints. If so, you are now required to provide a note from a medical practitioner.

To Download a Form:

1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
2. Select Save Target As from the list
3. Save the form on your computer.

Photo Specifications

Photographs must follow the below guidelines

• in colour
• 35x45 mm
• printed on normal photographic paper
• taken against a light background
• full face taken straight forward 30-36 mm from point of the chin to the head of hair
• the person is to be captured with neutral facial expression, with his/her eyes open and mouth closed
• The photograph of a person, who for religious or medical reasons is wearing a head cover, must show the person's cheeks, chin and forehead
• children in photographs must be alone, and their faces fully visible and eyes open

To see the full visa application photo specifications, please, click here.

Processing Time

Visa processing time can take up to 15 calendar days.

Kindly note that if you are applying from VFS in Durban & Cape Town, it will take additional 48 hours due to logistics.

According to the common Visa Code signed by the Schengen member states, the processing time for an admissible visa application must not exceed 15 Working days. This period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days in cases where additional documentation or scrutiny is needed. A visa can have one, two or multiple entries depending if you need to travel outside the Schengen area and back again during your visit. If you apply for two or several entries, this must be justified.

To get an update on the status of your application:

You can also track your visa application status online. Please keep your date of birth and receipt number information handy while tracking your application status.

Or Email us at: info.hunsa@vfshelpline.com

Or Contact our Helpline at: 012 425 3052

Additionally, one may request for an SMS update service which is an automated confirmation feedback message sent to the applicant's mobile phone, at various stages of the visa application process.

Experience the benefits of this service, which can be purchased during the time of submission of the visa application.

Download Forms

	Visa Application Form English language
	EU Checklist
	Minor Consent Letter

Overview

If you wish to travel to Hungary to attend a course, to conduct research or any other study related purpose please see the list of requirements for further details. You must have an invitation or admission letter from a receiving educational/research institution in Hungary. This visa is given for travel period of less than 90 days

Visa Fees

The consular fees for Embassy services payable in Rands.

Applicants may choose to pay at the application centre using Credit/Debit Card.

Please Note:

• The applicable fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change
• All fees are non-refundable.
• The Visa Application Centre offers the following services at a nominal additional cost, please click here.
• All service charges are to be paid at the Visa Application Centre through Debit/Credit card only in South African ZAR (VFS service charge and other charges)

Documents Required

	Document Checklist Required for Short Stay Visit
	Minor Consent Letter
	Data Sheet (Required to complete if you are traveling to more than one Schengen Country)

If you have previously experienced any issues with biometrics captures, such as faint fingerprints. If so, you are now required to provide a note from a medical practitioner.

To Download a Form:

1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
2. Select Save Target As from the list
3. Save the form on your computer.

Photo Specifications

Photographs must follow the below guidelines

• in colour
• 35x45 mm
• printed on normal photographic paper
• taken against a light background
• full face taken straight forward 30-36 mm from point of the chin to the head of hair
• the person is to be captured with neutral facial expression, with his/her eyes open and mouth closed
• The photograph of a person, who for religious or medical reasons is wearing a head cover, must show the person's cheeks, chin and forehead
• children in photographs must be alone, and their faces fully visible and eyes open

To see the full visa application photo specifications, please, click here.

Processing Time

Visa processing time can take up to 15 calendar days.

Kindly note that if you are applying from VFS in Durban & Cape Town, it will take additional 48 hours due to logistics.

According to the common Visa Code signed by the Schengen member states, the processing time for an admissible visa application must not exceed 15 Working days. This period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days in cases where additional documentation or scrutiny is needed. A visa can have one, two or multiple entries depending if you need to travel outside the Schengen area and back again during your visit. If you apply for two or several entries, this must be justified.

To get an update on the status of your application:

You can also track your visa application status online. Please keep your date of birth and receipt number information handy while tracking your application status.

Or Email us at: info.hunsa@vfshelpline.com

Or Contact our Helpline at: 012 425 3052

Additionally, one may request for an SMS update service which is an automated confirmation feedback message sent to the applicant's mobile phone, at various stages of the visa application process.

Experience the benefits of this service, which can be purchased during the time of submission of the visa application.

Download Forms

	Visa Application Form English language
	Study Visa Checklist
	Minor Consent Letter

Overview

If you wish to travel to Hungary to participate in a cultural or sport event please follow these instructions. This visa is given for travel period of less than 90 days

Visa Fees

The consular fees for Embassy services payable in Rands.

Applicants may choose to pay at the application centre using Credit/Debit Card.

Please Note:

• The applicable fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change
• All fees are non-refundable.
• The Visa Application Centre offers the following services at a nominal additional cost, please click here.
• All service charges are to be paid at the Visa Application Centre through Debit/Credit card only in South African ZAR (VFS service charge and other charges)

Documents Required

	Document Checklist Required for Short Stay Visit
	Minor Consent Letter
	Data Sheet (Required to complete if you are traveling to more than one Schengen Country)

If you have previously experienced any issues with biometrics captures, such as faint fingerprints. If so, you are now required to provide a note from a medical practitioner.

To Download a Form:

1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
2. Select Save Target As from the list
3. Save the form on your computer.

Photo Specifications

Photographs must follow the below guidelines

• in colour
• 35x45 mm
• printed on normal photographic paper
• taken against a light background
• full face taken straight forward 30-36 mm from point of the chin to the head of hair
• the person is to be captured with neutral facial expression, with his/her eyes open and mouth closed
• The photograph of a person, who for religious or medical reasons is wearing a head cover, must show the person's cheeks, chin and forehead
• children in photographs must be alone, and their faces fully visible and eyes open

To see the full visa application photo specifications, please, click here.

Processing Time

Visa processing time can take up to 15 calendar days.

Kindly note that if you are applying from VFS in Durban & Cape Town, it will take additional 48 hours due to logistics.

According to the common Visa Code signed by the Schengen member states, the processing time for an admissible visa application must not exceed 15 Working days. This period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days in cases where additional documentation or scrutiny is needed. A visa can have one, two or multiple entries depending if you need to travel outside the Schengen area and back again during your visit. If you apply for two or several entries, this must be justified.

To get an update on the status of your application:

You can also track your visa application status online. Please keep your date of birth and receipt number information handy while tracking your application status.

Or Email us at: info.hunsa@vfshelpline.com

Or Contact our Helpline at: 012 425 3052

Additionally, one may request for an SMS update service which is an automated confirmation feedback message sent to the applicant's mobile phone, at various stages of the visa application process.

Experience the benefits of this service, which can be purchased during the time of submission of the visa application.

Download Forms

	Visa Application Form English language
	Sports and Events Visa Checklist
	Minor Consent Letter