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
If you are not sure whether you require a visa to visit a particular Schengen country, please check with the Embassy or Consulate of that country.
The issue of Schengen visas is discretionary and depends on examination of each individual case, including purpose of visit and intended date of return.
A short stay Schengen visa is not appropriate if you wish to remain in a Schengen country for longer than 3 months or take up employment or establish a business, trade or profession.
If you have not visited the Schengen area previously, a visa is normally issued for one entry. Once you have made one visit in accordance with the visa granted you may apply for two or more entries provided you can arrange the documentation for these visits.
Please note that you must travel within 3 months from the date of issue of the visa.
Please note that holders of a Schengen visa are still subject to immigration control and are not guaranteed entry into any of the Schengen countries, even though they may hold a valid visa for these countries.
Schengen visa must be obtained from the Embassy/Consulate of the country where the main purpose of travel lies. Therefore, please check your travel plans before submitting your application. In case of travel to multiple Schengen countries, please make your application to the one where you will be staying for the maximum number of days. If the duration of stay is the same in more than one Schengen country during the first trip, you must submit your visa application at the Embassy/Consulate of your first point of entry.
Please book appointments well in advance depending on your intended date of travel to avoid any inconvenience. Applications cannot be submitted earlier than six (6) months before the travel date. Please refer to the processing time specific to this Mission.
Tourism
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Overview
Applicants will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category; for more information on this, kindly refer to the documents required page.
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Visa Fees
Charge Type Amount Remarks Visa Fees AED 344 For each application Children between 6-12 years AED 172 For each application Cape Verde 258 Cape Verde Children between 6-12 years 129 Albanian, Ukrainian, Moldova, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonian (Former Yugoslav Republic), Bosnia and Herzegovina Nationals for short stay AED 134 For each application Service Fees AED 104.10 For each application (all applicable taxes included)
Please Note:
Please be informed that the fees charged by the Embassy or VFS Global are based on the current exchange rate in local currency and may be subject to change without prior notification.
Applicant shall be charged a service fee of AED 104.10 (all applicable taxes included) per application in addition to the visa fees.
All fees are non-refundable.
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Documents Required
- Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here
i) Type " C " visa ( Schengen/Short Term visa category)- Information sheets / Checklists
Please check the list of required documents before submitting your application. This will minimise chances of rejection of your visa application due to incorrect or inadequate documents
*All supporting documents must not be older than 1 month
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Photo Specifications
Please provide one recent photograph of yourself (not more than 6 months old). The photographs should be in colour and :
- Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background are recognizable.
- Clear share quality and with the face in focus.
- Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
- Full face, non-smiling (without sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background).
- Please stick the Photograph on the Visa Application Form.
Note : Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented does not meet these requirements, your application will be considered incomplete. A photo booth is available at the centre to help you click photographs meeting these requirements
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Processing Time
Applications accepted at the Hungary Visa Application Centre will be submitted on the next working day to the Embassy of Hungary for a decision.
The visa processing time is a minimum of 15 calendar days, provided that a complete file is submitted. Please note: the process may take longer in certain cases.
All visa decisions are solely at the discretion of the Embassy of Hungary, UAE.
Business
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Overview
As an applicant, you will have to provide evidence that you fall under this category. Kindly refer to the documents required page for more information.
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Visa Fees
Charge Type Amount Remarks Visa Fees AED 344 For each application Children between 6-12 years AED 172 For each application Cape Verde 258 Cape Verde Children between 6-12 years 129 Albanian, Ukrainian, Moldova, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonian (Former Yugoslav Republic), Bosnia and Herzegovina Nationals for short stay AED 134 For each application Service Fees AED 104.10 For each application (all applicable taxes included)
Please Note:
Please be informed that the fees charged by the Embassy or VFS Global are based on the current exchange rate in local currency and may be subject to change without prior notification.
Applicant shall be charged a service fee of AED 104.10 (all applicable taxes included) per application in addition to the visa fees.
All fees are non-refundable.
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Documents Required
- Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here
i) Type " C " visa ( Schengen/Short Term visa category )- Information sheets / Checklists
Please check the list of required documents before submitting your application. This will minimise chances of rejection of your visa application due to incorrect or inadequate documents
*All supporting documents must not be older than 1 month
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Photo Specifications
Please provide one recent photograph of yourself (not more than 6 months old). The photographs should be in colour and :
- Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background are recognizable.
- Clear share quality and with the face in focus.
- Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
- Full face, non-smiling (without sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background).
- Please stick the Photograph on the Visa Application Form.
Note : Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented does not meet these requirements, your application will be considered incomplete. A photo booth is available at the centre to help you click photographs meeting these requirements
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Processing Time
Applications accepted at the Hungary Visa Application Centre will be submitted on the next working day to the Embassy of Hungary for a decision.
The visa processing time is a minimum of 15 calendar days, provided that a complete file is submitted. Please note: the process may take longer in certain cases.
All visa decisions are solely at the discretion of the Embassy of Hungary, UAE.
EEA/EU Nationals (Short Stay upto 90 days)
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Overview
Family members of EEA citizens, who hold a blue coloured residence documentation in their passports with the document type ’RESIDENCE CARD OF A FAMILY MEMBER OF AN EEA NATIONAL’ are not required to have a visa in order to travel to Hungary if either of the conditions below apply.
- If joining the EU/EEA National in Hungary, providing the invitation letter and a copy of the ID of the EU national
- If traveling together with the EU/EEA National to Hungary.
Family members of EEA citizens not holding the above mentioned card, i.e. the residence card of a family member of an EEA national, need a visa to travel to Hungary. They should apply for a visa and prove that they are either traveling together with their EEA national family member(s) or traveling in order to meet their EEA national family member(s) (both cases should be proven by joint flight tickets or a letter from the EEA national family member and a single return flight ticket respectively) Please see other supporting documents required.
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Visa Fees
Charge Type Amount Remarks Visa Fees AED 344 For each application Children between 6-12 years AED 172 For each application Cape Verde 258 Cape Verde Children between 6-12 years 129 Albanian, Ukrainian, Moldova, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonian (Former Yugoslav Republic), Bosnia and Herzegovina Nationals for short stay AED 134 For each application Service Fees AED 104.10 For each application (all applicable taxes included)
Please Note:
Please be informed that the fees charged by the Embassy or VFS Global are based on the current exchange rate in local currency and may be subject to change without prior notification.
Applicant shall be charged a service fee of AED 104.10 (all applicable taxes included) per application in addition to the visa fees.
All fees are non-refundable.
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Documents Required
- Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here
- Duly filled application form
- A valid passport with two blank pages – Passport should be valid for at least 90 days beyond your return date
- Both your passport and your residence permit in the UAE must be valid for at least three months beyond the returning date of your trip;
- Two recent colour, passport size photos with white background
- Spouse’s original valid Passport
- Marriage Certificate in English accompanied by an Apostle if marriage has taken place outside the EU
- Birth Certificate in English accompanied by an Apostle if birth place of dependent is .outside the EU
- A photocopy of the documentation.
- Proof of travel with the EU National eg: flight tickets/ hotel bookings
Note: Marriage and full birth certificates issued outside the EU must be duly translated into English and legalised according to the 1961 Hague convention by The Embassy of the Republic of Hungary / Embassy of the origin country in UAE.
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Photo Specifications
Please provide one recent photograph of yourself (not more than 6 months old). The photographs should be in colour and :
- Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background are recognizable.
- Clear share quality and with the face in focus.
- Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
- Full face, non-smiling (without sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background).
- Please stick the Photograph on the Visa Application Form.
Note : Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented does not meet these requirements, your application will be considered incomplete. A photo booth is available at the centre to help you click photographs meeting these requirements
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Processing Time
Applications accepted at the Hungary Visa Application Centre will be submitted on the next working day to the Embassy of Hungary for a decision.
The visa processing time is a minimum of 15 calendar days, provided that a complete file is submitted. Please note: the process may take longer in certain cases.
All visa decisions are solely at the discretion of the Embassy of Hungary, UAE.
Minors (Short Stay upto 90 days)
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Overview
You will have to provide evidence that the applicant falls under this category. Kindly refer to the documents required page for more information.
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Visa Fees
Children between 6-12 years AED 172 For each application Cape Verde 258 Cape Verde Children between 6-12 years 129 Service Fees AED 104.10 For each application (all applicable taxes included) Please Note:
Please be informed that the fees charged by the Embassy or VFS Global are based on the current exchange rate in local currency and may be subject to change without prior notification.
Applicant shall be charged a service fee of AED 104.10 (all applicable taxes included) per application in addition to the visa fees.
All fees are non-refundable.
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Documents Required
- Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here
- Duly filled application form
- A valid passport, not older than 10 years – Passport should be valid for at least 90 days beyond your return date. At least 2 empty pages should be available in your passport
- Both, your passport and your residence permit in UAE must be valid for at least three months beyond the returning date of your trip.
- One recent colour, passport size photo in white background
- Original birth certificate. Full birth certificates issued outside the EU must be duly translated into English and legalised by The Embassy of the Republic of Hungary / Embassy of the origin country in UAE.
- Letter of consent for travel date, date of return, etc from the other parent. if only one parent is present when applying for a visa along with the child at the Hungary visa application centre. Passport copies of both parents must be provided. Or sole custody agreement in case of single parents.
- Fully booked and paid return flight tickets;
- Fully booked and paid hotel reservation OR a letter of invitation in original by your host in Hungary, signed by him/her and with a photocopy of his/her valid I.D. and his/her residence permit in Hungary if non-EU-citizen;,
- An original reference letter only by school or University. The letter should be addressed to ‘ The Embassy of the Republic of Hungary, Abu Dhabi’
- Travel insurance covering the intended period of stay with a minimum coverage of EURO 30,000 for emergency hospital and return expenses.
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A photocopy of the documentation
- All supporting documents must not be older than 1 month
- Up-to-date personal bank account statement for the last 6 months - original and stamped from the bank. (dependents can produce the full documents of their sponsor)
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Photo Specifications
Please provide one recent photograph of yourself (not more than 6 months old). The photographs should be in colour and :
- Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background are recognizable.
- Clear share quality and with the face in focus.
- Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
- Full face, non-smiling (without sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background).
- Please stick the Photograph on the Visa Application Form.
Note : Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented does not meet these requirements, your application will be considered incomplete. A photo booth is available at the centre to help you click photographs meeting these requirements
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Processing Time
Applications accepted at the Hungary Visa Application Centre will be submitted on the next working day to the Embassy of Hungary for a decision.
The visa processing time is a minimum of 15 calendar days, provided that a complete file is submitted. Please note: the process may take longer in certain cases.
All visa decisions are solely at the discretion of the Embassy of Hungary, UAE.
Family Reunification
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Overview
Applicant going for family reunification purpose need to apply for the given category.
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Visa Fees
Visa fee will be AED 420.
No visa fee waiver for this category of travel except for holders of diplomatic and service passports.
Please note:
- VFS Global service charge per applicant is AED 157.50 (inclusive of 5% VAT) payable in Cash or by Card.
- Please note fee are not refundable.
Please be informed that the fees charged by the Embassy or VFS Global are based on the current exchange rate in local currency and may be subject to change without prior notification.
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Documents Required
Click here for Family reunification visa checklist
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Photo Specifications
Photo requirements for visa applications
1 photo must be:
- no more than six months old
- in colour
- sized as for passports (35-40 mm wide)
- sharp, clear and of good quality
- full-face (showing the entire head and the top of the shoulders)
- White Background photo is required
- without a head-dress, except for religious reasons taken directly from the front
- Glasses are permitted, provided that that the eyes remain clearly visible and there is no reflection in the lenses.
- Head-dress is permitted only for religious reasons, provided that all facial details are still clearly visible and the head-dress does not cast any shadow over the face.
- The photograph for visas must satisfy the requirements listed above. If those are not met, the applicant will be asked to present new photos.
Examples of acceptable photos:
Examples of non-acceptable photos
- disturbing background
- shadow over the face
- hair covers half the face
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Processing Time
Applications accepted at the Hungary Visa Application Centre will be submitted on the next working day to the Embassy of Hungary for a decision.
The visa processing time is a minimum of 2 weeks to 6 months, provided that a complete file is submitted.
Please note: the process may take longer in certain cases.
All visa decisions are solely at the discretion of the Embassy of Hungary, UAE.
Study
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Overview
Applicant going for study purpose need to apply for the given category.
Important Notice for D-Type Resident Permit (Study Visa) Applicants
Application Timeline for Study Visas
In accordance with recent regulations, applications for the D-Type Resident Permit Study Visa should be submitted no more than three months prior to the start date of your studies in Hungary. This ensures that your visa is processed in alignment with the academic year and immigration policies.
- Submission Deadline: Applications must be submitted no more than three months before the university's start date in Hungary.
- Visa Validity: The visa granted will be valid for 30 days within 90 days from approval, with immediate effect.
- Visa for Parents: Parents or legal guardians wishing to accompany the student can only apply for their visa after the student's D-Type Resident Permit has been approved by the Hungarian Embassy.
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Visa Fees
Visa fee will be AED 420.
No visa fee waiver for this category of travel except for holders of diplomatic and service passports.
Please note:
- VFS Global service charge per applicant is AED 157.50 (inclusive of 5% VAT) payable in Cash or by Card.
- Please note fee are not refundable.
Please be informed that the fees charged by the Embassy or VFS Global are based on the current exchange rate in local currency and may be subject to change without prior notification.
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Documents Required
Click here for Study visa checklist
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Photo Specifications
Photo requirements for visa applications
1 photo must be:
- no more than six months old
- in colour
- sized as for passports (35-40 mm wide)
- sharp, clear and of good quality
- full-face (showing the entire head and the top of the shoulders)
- White Background photo is required
- without a head-dress, except for religious reasons taken directly from the front
- Glasses are permitted, provided that that the eyes remain clearly visible and there is no reflection in the lenses.
- Head-dress is permitted only for religious reasons, provided that all facial details are still clearly visible and the head-dress does not cast any shadow over the face.
- The photograph for visas must satisfy the requirements listed above. If those are not met, the applicant will be asked to present new photos.
Examples of acceptable photos:
Examples of non-acceptable photos
- disturbing background
- shadow over the face
- hair covers half the face
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Processing Time
Applications accepted at the Hungary Visa Application Centre will be submitted on the next working day to the Embassy of Hungary for a decision.
The visa processing time is a minimum of 2 weeks to 6 months, provided that a complete file is submitted.
Please note: the process may take longer in certain cases.
All visa decisions are solely at the discretion of the Embassy of Hungary, UAE.
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Download Forms
Visa Application Form in English,
Visa Application Form in Hungarian AND Student Appendix 13
Employment
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Overview
Applicant going for Employment purpose to apply for the given category.
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Visa Fees
Visa fee will be AED 420.
No visa fee waiver for this category of travel except for holders of diplomatic and service passports.
Please note:
- VFS Global service charge per applicant is AED 157.50 (inclusive of 5% VAT) payable in Cash or by Card.
- Please note fee are not refundable.
Please be informed that the fees charged by the Embassy or VFS Global are based on the current exchange rate in local currency and may be subject to change without prior notification.
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Documents Required
Click here for Employment visa checklist
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Photo Specifications
Photo requirements for visa applications
1 photo must be:
- no more than six months old
- in colour
- sized as for passports (35-40 mm wide)
- sharp, clear and of good quality
- full-face (showing the entire head and the top of the shoulders)
- White Background photo is required
- without a head-dress, except for religious reasons taken directly from the front
- Glasses are permitted, provided that that the eyes remain clearly visible and there is no reflection in the lenses.
- Head-dress is permitted only for religious reasons, provided that all facial details are still clearly visible and the head-dress does not cast any shadow over the face.
- The photograph for visas must satisfy the requirements listed above. If those are not met, the applicant will be asked to present new photos.
Examples of acceptable photos:
Examples of non-acceptable photos
- disturbing background
- shadow over the face
- hair covers half the face
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Processing Time
Applications accepted at the Hungary Visa Application Centre will be submitted on the next working day to the Embassy of Hungary for a decision.
The visa processing time is a minimum of 2 weeks to 6 months, provided that a complete file is submitted.
Please note: the process may take longer in certain cases.
All visa decisions are solely at the discretion of the Embassy of Hungary, UAE.
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Download Forms
Visa Application Form in English,
Visa Application Form in Hungarian AND Employment Appendix 9
Researcher
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Overview
Applicant going for Researcher purpose need to apply for the given category.
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Visa Fees
Visa fee will be AED 420.
No visa fee waiver for this category of travel except for holders of diplomatic and service passports.
Please note:
- VFS Global service charge per applicant is AED 157.50 (inclusive of 5% VAT) payable in Cash or by Card.
- Please note fee are not refundable.
Please be informed that the fees charged by the Embassy or VFS Global are based on the current exchange rate in local currency and may be subject to change without prior notification.
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Documents Required
Click here for Researcher visa checklist
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Photo Specifications
Photo requirements for visa applications
1 photo must be:
- no more than six months old
- in colour
- sized as for passports (35-40 mm wide)
- sharp, clear and of good quality
- full-face (showing the entire head and the top of the shoulders)
- White Background photo is required
- without a head-dress, except for religious reasons taken directly from the front
- Glasses are permitted, provided that that the eyes remain clearly visible and there is no reflection in the lenses.
- Head-dress is permitted only for religious reasons, provided that all facial details are still clearly visible and the head-dress does not cast any shadow over the face.
- The photograph for visas must satisfy the requirements listed above. If those are not met, the applicant will be asked to present new photos.
Examples of acceptable photos:
Examples of non-acceptable photos
- disturbing background
- shadow over the face
- hair covers half the face
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Processing Time
Applications accepted at the Hungary Visa Application Centre will be submitted on the next working day to the Embassy of Hungary for a decision.
The visa processing time is a minimum of 2 weeks to 6 months, provided that a complete file is submitted.
Please note: the process may take longer in certain cases.
All visa decisions are solely at the discretion of the Embassy of Hungary, UAE.
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Download Forms
Visa Application Form in English,
Visa Application Form in Hungarian AND Researchers Appendix 8
Investment, Property Related and Firm Establishment People
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Overview
Applicant going for Investment, Property Related and Firm Establishment People- need to apply for the given category.
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Visa Fees
Visa fee will be AED 420.
No visa fee waiver for this category of travel except for holders of diplomatic and service passports.
Please note:
- VFS Global service charge per applicant is AED 157.50 (inclusive of 5% VAT) payable in Cash or by Card.
- Please note fee are not refundable.
Please be informed that the fees charged by the Embassy or VFS Global are based on the current exchange rate in local currency and may be subject to change without prior notification.
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Documents Required
Click here for Investment, Property Related and Firm Establishment People
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Photo Specifications
Photo requirements for visa applications
1 photo must be:
- no more than six months old
- in colour
- sized as for passports (35-40 mm wide)
- sharp, clear and of good quality
- full-face (showing the entire head and the top of the shoulders)
- White Background photo is required
- without a head-dress, except for religious reasons taken directly from the front
- Glasses are permitted, provided that that the eyes remain clearly visible and there is no reflection in the lenses.
- Head-dress is permitted only for religious reasons, provided that all facial details are still clearly visible and the head-dress does not cast any shadow over the face.
- The photograph for visas must satisfy the requirements listed above. If those are not met, the applicant will be asked to present new photos.
Examples of acceptable photos:
Examples of non-acceptable photos
- disturbing background
- shadow over the face
- hair covers half the face
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Processing Time
Applications accepted at the Hungary Visa Application Centre will be submitted on the next working day to the Embassy of Hungary for a decision.
The visa processing time is a minimum of 2 weeks to 6 months, provided that a complete file is submitted.
Please note: the process may take longer in certain cases.
All visa decisions are solely at the discretion of the Embassy of Hungary, UAE.
White Card
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Overview
Applicant going as a Digital Nomad needs to apply for this visa category.
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Visa Fees
Visa fee will be AED 420.
No visa fee waiver for this category of travel except for holders of diplomatic and service passports.
Please note:
- VFS Global service charge per applicant is AED 157.50 (inclusive of 5% VAT) payable in Cash or by Card.
- Please note fee are not refundable.
Please be informed that the fees charged by the Embassy or VFS Global are based on the current exchange rate in local currency and may be subject to change without prior notification.
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Documents Required
Click here for White Card Visa checklist
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Photo Specifications
Photo requirements for visa applications
1 photo must be:
- no more than six months old
- in colour
- sized as for passports (35-40 mm wide)
- sharp, clear and of good quality
- full-face (showing the entire head and the top of the shoulders)
- White Background photo is required
- without a head-dress, except for religious reasons taken directly from the front
- Glasses are permitted, provided that that the eyes remain clearly visible and there is no reflection in the lenses.
- Head-dress is permitted only for religious reasons, provided that all facial details are still clearly visible and the head-dress does not cast any shadow over the face.
- The photograph for visas must satisfy the requirements listed above. If those are not met, the applicant will be asked to present new photos.
Examples of acceptable photos:
Examples of non-acceptable photos
- disturbing background
- shadow over the face
- hair covers half the face
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Processing Time
Applications accepted at the Hungary Visa Application Centre will be submitted on the next working day to the Embassy of Hungary for a decision.
The visa processing time is a minimum of 2 weeks to 6 months, provided that a complete file is submitted.
Please note: the process may take longer in certain cases.
All visa decisions are solely at the discretion of the Embassy of Hungary, UAE.