Visa Information
VISA TYPES
Select the visa type that is right for you to see important information on visa fees, documents required, forms, photo specifications and processing times.
Short Term Visa
Short-term visa (Schengen Visa) is a visa which permits its holder to stay in the Schengen Area for a maximum stay of 90 days per 180 days. Hungary must be your main travel destination.
Please make sure whether or not you can apply for visa at The Embassy of Hungary. In order to be able to apply, you must meet one of the three criteria below:
- Travel only to Hungary, OR
- If your visit includes more than one destination, Hungary must be the main destination in terms of the length or purpose of stay. This means that you stay the longest period of your trip in Hungary or the main purpose of your visit is to go to Hungary – for example, you go to a conference or business trip in Hungary for 5 days and then spend 6 days in another Schengen Member State on holiday, OR
- If no main destination can be determined (e.g. in a tourist trip with equal number of days in each country) you must enter the Schengen Area through Hungary.
Tourism
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Overview
This type of visa is applicable for those who tend to visit Hungary for tourism.
This visa is solely for the purpose of leisure travel including vacationing, cruising, sightseeing and other recreational activities. If during any portion of their visit to Hungary the applicant intends to engage in business, or official duties he/she must refer to other relevant visa categories.
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Visa Fees
Type of Visa
Euro
THB
Schengen Visa (12 years and older)
90
3,221
Schengen Visa (6 to 11 years)
45
1,611
Schengen Visa (6 years and younger)
0
0
Please note: the Visa Fees will need to be paid at the Visa Application Center in Cash/QR Payment in THB only Depend on exchange rate.
In addition to the above, applicants will also have to pay VFS Service charge of THB 224 (Euro 6.25) at the visa application center.
All fees are non-refundable.
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Documents Required
Please click here to download the checklist.
Please note below:
- Document in Thai language should be translated in English.
- Additional documents, even if not featured in the list above, may be required by the Embassy.
- Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here
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Photo Specifications
A Photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:
- Must be an up-to-date photograph (less than 6 months old)
- Must be a color photograph printed on normal photographic paper
- Should be passport sized 3.5 x 4.5 cm
- Close up to your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph
- Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to head of hair
- Taken against a light background
- Without sunglasses
- Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
- Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
- The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
- The mouth must be closed
- If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements, the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to submit new photographs.
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Processing Time
The processing time for short-term Schengen visa application is 15 calendar days from the date of arrival at the Embassy (not from the date the visa application was submitted at the Visa application Centre).This period may be extended up to 45 calendar days in certain cases, particularly where additional examination of the original application is required.
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Download Forms
Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. Forms are also available at the Visa Application Centre free of charge.
Visa Application Form (English)
Education/Charity, Sport, Cultural
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Overview
Sport (less than 90 days)
You are going to Hungary for Sport purpose, for a stay of less than 90 days, without the intention of settling there.
Cultural
You are going to Hungary for Cultural purpose, for a stay of less than 90 days, without the intention of settling there.
Education & Charity (less than 90 days)
You are going to Hungary for Education & Charity purpose, for a stay of less than 90 days, without the intention of settling there.
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Visa Fees
Type of Visa
Euro
THB
Schengen Visa (12 years and older)
90
3,221
Schengen Visa (6 to 11 years)
45
1,611
Schengen Visa (6 years and younger)
0
0
- Please note: the Visa Fees will need to be paid at the Visa Application Center in Cash/QR Payment in THB only Depend on exchange rate.
- In addition to the above, applicants will also have to pay VFS Service charge of THB 224 (Euro 6.25) at the visa application center.
- All fees are non-refundable.
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Documents Required
Sport (less than 90 days), please click here to download the checklist.
Cultural purpose (less than 90 days), please click here to download the checklist.
Education & Charity purpose (less than 90 days), please click here to download the checklist.
Please note below:
- Document in Thai language should be translated in English.
- Additional documents, even if not featured in the list above, may be required by the Embassy.
- Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here.
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Photo Specifications
A Photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:
- Must be an up-to-date photograph (less than 6 months old)
- Must be a color photograph printed on normal photographic paper
- Should be passport sized 3.5 x 4.5 cm
- Close up to your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph
- Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to head of hair
- Taken against a light background
- Without sunglasses
- Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
- Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
- The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
- The mouth must be closed
- If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements, the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to submit new photographs.
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Processing Time
The processing time for short-term Schengen visa application is 15 calendar days from the date of arrival at the Embassy (not from the date the visa application was submitted at the Visa application Centre).This period may be extended up to 45 calendar days in certain cases, particularly where additional examination of the original application is required.
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Download Forms
Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. Forms are also available at the Visa Application Centre free of charge.
Visa Application Form (English)
Medical
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Overview
Medical (less than 90 days)
You wish to go to Hungary for medical purpose, for a stay of less than 90 days, without the intention of settling there.
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Visa Fees
Type of Visa
Euro
THB
Schengen Visa (12 years and older)
90
3,221
Schengen Visa (6 to 11 years)
45
1,611
Schengen Visa (6 years and younger)
0
0
- Please note: the Visa Fees will need to be paid at the Visa Application Center in Cash/QR Payment in THB only Depend on exchange rate.
- In addition to the above, applicants will also have to pay VFS Service charge of THB 224 (Euro 6.25) at the visa application center.
- All fees are non-refundable.
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Documents Required
Medical (less than 90 days), please click here to download the checklist.
Please note:
- Document in Thai language should be translated in English.
- Additional documents, even if not featured in the list above, may be required by the Embassy.
- Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here
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Photo Specifications
A Photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:
- Must be an up-to-date photograph (less than 6 months old)
- Must be a color photograph printed on normal photographic paper
- Should be passport sized 3.5 x 4.5 cm
- Close up to your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph
- Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to head of hair
- Taken against a light background
- Without sunglasses
- Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
- Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
- The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
- The mouth must be closed
- If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements, the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to submit new photographs.
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Processing Time
The processing time for short-term Schengen visa application is 15 calendar days from the date of arrival at the Embassy (not from the date the visa application was submitted at the Visa application Centre).This period may be extended up to 45 calendar days in certain cases, particularly where additional examination of the original application is required.
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Download Forms
Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. Forms are also available at the Visa Application Centre free of charge.
Visa Application Form (English)
Long Term Visa
- Employment
Employment
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Overview
The applications are sent to and assessed by the Embassy of Hungary in Bangkok and transmitted to the Hungarian Immigration, if all documents are in order and complete. The processing time for short-term Schengen visa application is 15 calendar days from the date of arrival at the Embassy (not from the date the visa application was submitted at the Visa application Centre).This period may be extended up to 45 calendar days in certain cases, particularly where additional examination of the original application is required.
Resident DIPLOMATS or embassy personnel should apply directly at the Consulate. Please request an appointment by sending an email (consulate.th@mfa.gov.hu) with your contact details, planned travel date, passport copy and the copy of the Verbal Note about your assignment sent to the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary. Once the Ministry confirms your assignment, we will schedule you ASAP.
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Visa Fees
Type of Visa
Euro
THB
D-Visa
110
4,042
Please note: the Visa Fees will need to be paid at the Visa Application Center in Cash/QR Payment in THB only Depend on exchange rate.
- In addition to the above, applicants will also have to pay VFS Service charge of THB 224 (Euro 6.25) at the visa application center.
All fees are non-refundable.
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Documents Required
- Application form duly filled and signed in English or Hungarian (https://oif.gov.hu/) Special rules apply for minors;
- Passport with at least 18 months validity. Please note that the validity of the residency permit cannot be longer than 3 months before the expiry of your passport. It should be machine-readable, contain at least two blank pages and should not be older than 10 years;
- One recent passport-size photo. Please note that the photos have to be color and all facial details are clearly visible, including ears. Glasses, masks, hats are not allowed.
- Residence permit handling fee to be paid at the VFS;
- Please note if your application requires the authentication of Power of Attorney or translation you have to make a separate appointment with the Consulate by email (Email) and pay a separate fee BEFORE you go to VFS. You will have to submit the original Power of Attorney and one copy to the VFS. You will get the original back once the VFS officer checks it against the copy;
- Specific supporting documents according to the purpose of travel (see the following link: https://oif.gov.hu/)
- Duly signed authorization if you would like to allow us to communicate with your Hungarian and/or local company/lawyer or family member.
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Photo Specifications
A Photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:
- Must be an up-to-date photograph (less than 6 months old)
- Must be a color photograph printed on normal photographic paper
- Should be passport sized 3.5 x 4.5 cm
- Close up to your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph
- Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to head of hair
- Taken against a light background
- Without sunglasses
- Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
- Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
- The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
- The mouth must be closed
- If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements, the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to submit new photographs.
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Processing Time
The processing time for short-term Schengen visa application is 15 calendar days from the date of arrival at the Embassy (not from the date the visa application was submitted at the Visa application Centre).This period may be extended up to 45 calendar days in certain cases, particularly where additional examination of the original application is required.
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Download Forms
Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. Forms are also available at the Visa Application Centre free of charge.
Visa Application Form (English)
Business/Conference, Employment, Research
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Overview
Business/Conference (less than 90 days)
You are going to Hungary for a business / conference trip, for a stay of less than 90 days, without the intention of settling there.
Employment (less than 90 days)
You are going to Hungary for an Employment purpose, for a stay of less than 90 days, without the intention of settling there.
Research (less than 90 days)
You are going to Hungary for a Research, for a stay of less than 90 days, without the intention of settling there.
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Visa Fees
Type of Visa
Euro
THB
Schengen Visa (12 years and older)
90
3,221
Schengen Visa (6 to 11 years)
45
1,611
Schengen Visa (6 years and younger)
0
0
Please note: the Visa Fees will need to be paid at the Visa Application Center in Cash/QR Payment in THB only Depend on exchange rate.
In addition to the above, applicants will also have to pay VFS Service charge of THB 224 (Euro 6.25) at the visa application center.
All fees are non-refundable.
-
Documents Required
Business/ Conference purpose (less than 90 days), please click here to download the checklist.
Employment purpose (less than 90 days), please click here to download the checklist.
Research purpose (less than 90 days), please click here to download the checklist.
Please note below:
- Document in Thai language should be translated in English.
- Additional documents, even if not featured in the list above, may be required by the Embassy.
- Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here.
-
Photo Specifications
A Photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:
- Must be an up-to-date photograph (less than 6 months old)
- Must be a color photograph printed on normal photographic paper
- Should be passport sized 3.5 x 4.5 cm
- Close up to your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph
- Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to head of hair
- Taken against a light background
- Without sunglasses
- Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
- Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
- The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
- The mouth must be closed
- If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements, the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to submit new photographs.
-
Processing Time
The processing time for short-term Schengen visa application is 15 calendar days from the date of arrival at the Embassy (not from the date the visa application was submitted at the Visa application Centre).This period may be extended up to 45 calendar days in certain cases, particularly where additional examination of the original application is required.
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Download Forms
Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. Forms are also available at the Visa Application Centre free of charge.
Visa Application Form (English)
Family or Friends Visit
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Overview
Visiting (less than 90 days)
You wish to go to Hungary for visiting purposes for a stay of less than 90 days, without the intention of setting there.
Family of Hungarian Citizen (less than 90 days)
You are a member of an Hungarian Citizen and wish to go to Hungary for a stay of less than 90 days, without the intention of settling there.
Family of EU Citizen (less than 90 days)
You are a member of an EU Relative Citizen and wish to go to Hungary for a stay of less than 90 days, without the intention of settling there.
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Visa Fees
Type of Visa
Euro
THB
Schengen Visa (12 years and older)
90
3,221
Schengen Visa (6 to 11 years)
45
1,611
Schengen Visa (6 years and younger)
0
0
- Please note: the Visa Fees will need to be paid at the Visa Application Center in Cash/QR Payment in THB only Depend on exchange rate.
- In addition to the above, applicants will also have to pay VFS Service charge of THB 224 (Euro 6.25) at the visa application center.
- All fees are non-refundable.
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Documents Required
Visiting purpose (less than 90 days), please click here to download the checklist.
Family of Hungarian Citizen (less than 90 days), please click here to download the checklist.
Family of EU Citizen (less than 90 days), please click here to download the checklist.
Please note:
- Document in Thai language should be translated in English.
- Additional documents, even if not featured in the list above, may be required by the Embassy.
- Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here
-
Photo Specifications
A Photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:
- Must be an up-to-date photograph (less than 6 months old)
- Must be a color photograph printed on normal photographic paper
- Should be passport sized 3.5 x 4.5 cm
- Close up to your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph
- Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to head of hair
- Taken against a light background
- Without sunglasses
- Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
- Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
- The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
- The mouth must be closed
- If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements, the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to submit new photographs.
-
Processing Time
The processing time for short-term Schengen visa application is 15 calendar days from the date of arrival at the Embassy (not from the date the visa application was submitted at the Visa application Centre).This period may be extended up to 45 calendar days in certain cases, particularly where additional examination of the original application is required.
-
Download Forms
Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. Forms are also available at the Visa Application Centre free of charge.
Visa Application Form (English)