Visa Information

Applicable visa fee, in Pound Sterling (£), is as per the current exchange rate and may be subject to change without notice.

VFS service fee (inclusive of VAT) is charged per visa application, in addition to the applicable visa fee. Please note the service is EURO 40, payable in GBP.

All fees can be paid by cash (except in Edinburgh), Credit/Debit card.

Cheque payments and direct bank transfers are not accepted.

All fees are non-refundable.

The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the customer can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission.

Note that applications for Guest Investor Visa must be submitted directly at the Hungarian Embassy

Customers always have to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted.

Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, customers are advised to read the requirements under Overview section in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.

Note for family members of Hungarian nationals applying for Family Reunification, the Marriage/ Birth certificate must be registered in Hungary.

• Employment for the purpose of investment
• Employment
• EU Blue Card
• Family Reunification
• Guest investor
• Guest self-employment
• Guest workers
• Hungarian Card
• Hungarian national interest
• Intra-corporate Transfer
• Medical Treatment
• Official
• Posted work
• Pursuing studies or student mobility
• Research or (long term) mobility of researchers
• Seasonal Employment
• Seeking a job or starting a business
• Traineeship
• Training
• Voluntary service
• White Card

Appeal procedure:

In case of a refusal, the decision may be appealed within 8 days after the decision was delivered and the appeal is to be submitted at the Consular Office of the Hungarian Embassy. An appointment shall be booked via email at visa.lon@mfa.gov.hu. The administrative service fee charged for an appeal is GBP 138.The competent authority (National Directorate General for Aliens Policing) decides on the appeal within 21 days.

Please provide one recent colour photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, meeting the following requirements:

• Taken against a light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clear quality and with the face in focus
• Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the customer wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)
• Photograph attached (glued-paper clipped) to the Visa Application Form

If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here), then the visa application will be considered incomplete and the customer will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.

Applicable visa fee, in Pound Sterling (£), is as per the current exchange rate and may be subject to change without notice.

VFS service fee (inclusive of VAT) is charged per visa application, in addition to the applicable visa fee.

All fees can be paid by Credit/Debit card (American Express not accepted). Cash payment is only accepted in London.

Cheque payments and direct bank transfers are not accepted.

All fees are non-refundable.

Important notice for Family Members of Hungary Citizens:

Please note that the visa procedure concerning family members of Hungarian citizens has changed with effect from 1 January 2019. Family members of Hungarian nationals who need a visa to travel to Hungary based on the 2018/1806/EU Regulation should lodge the application in line with the general Schengen visa procedure. Please note the visa fees must be paid in full.

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the customer can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission.

Both the standard and the supporting documentation have to be recent, i.e. not older than 1 month, and need to be provided for every Schengen visa application.

Customers always have to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted.

Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, customers are advised to read the requirements under Overview section in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.

Please click the appropriate category below for the corresponding checklist.

Important notice for Family Members of Hungary Citizens:

Please note that the visa procedure concerning family members of Hungarian citizens has changed with effect from 1 January 2019. Family members of Hungarian nationals who need a visa to travel to Hungary based on the 2018/1806/EU Regulation should lodge the application in line with the general Schengen visa procedure. Please note the visa fees must be paid in full.

• Tourist
• Visitor Family/Friends
• Visitor Family/Friends (family member of Hungarian Nationals)
• Business
• EEA/EU and Swiss national family member (excluding family member of Hungarian Nationals)
• Sport
• Study or professional training, conference
• Cultural
• Medical Treatment
• Transit
• Other

Please provide one recent colour photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, meeting the following requirements:

• Taken against a light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clear quality and with the face in focus
• Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the customer wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)
• Photograph attached (glued-paper clipped) to the Visa Application Form

If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here), then the visa application will be considered incomplete and the customer will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.

Applicable visa fee, in Pound Sterling (£), is as per the current exchange rate and may be subject to change without notice.

VFS service fee (inclusive of VAT) is charged per visa application, in addition to the applicable visa fee. Please note the service fee increased (GBP 24 to GBP 29) due to COVID.

All fees can be paid by cash (except in Edinburgh), Credit/Debit card.

Cheque payments and direct bank transfers are not accepted.

All fees are non-refundable.

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the customer can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission.

Both the standard and the supporting documentation have to be recent, i.e. not older than 1 month, and need to be provided for every Schengen visa application.

Customers always have to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted.

Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, customers are advised to read the requirements under Overview section in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.

For Minors, please click here.

1. STANDARD DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION
1. Visa application form (original) (see here)
2. Passport (original)

Signed passport, at least 2 blank pages for visa purposes, must be valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area and has to be issued within the last 10 years on the day of leaving the Schengen Area.

Extended passport may still be valid, but when older than 10 years the passport is no longer acceptable; in that case, customer first needs to apply for a new passport.

Photocopies of previous Schengen visas endorsed in an old passport and issued in the last 3 years, if applicable.

3. UK Residence permit

UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card, must be valid for at least 30 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area; C type visitor visa (see here) is not acceptable. Please note if you have the UK resident permit issued before Brexit stating “Resident card of a member of a union citizen” you will also need to provide your EU settlement residency status from here- https://www.gov.uk/view-prove-immigration-status

4. Photograph (original)
2. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION
1. Proof of current occupation
1. Employer letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers employment) and last 3 months payslips
2. Student letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers enrolment)
3. Self- employment letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers self-employment) and obtained from (if applicable):
1. customers accountant: when applicant’s company’s accountancy is done by an external/independent accountant
2. solicitor: when applicant’s company has been registered by a solicitor
3. bank manager: when customers company has a business bank account
4. Companies House: Certificate of Incorporation received upon registering business: if the customers name is not mentioned on certificate, then additional proof demonstrating connection applicant – company should be provided
4. Unemployed/retired
1. Receiving Benefits: recent original letter obtained from local Jobcentre or Pension Service
2. Not receiving Benefits: cover letter explaining customers financial situation
3. Housewife/man (only applicable to married couples): customers may be sponsored by their spouse/registered partner; in these cases the following needs to be provided:
   
   
   1. marriage certificate (original + copy): when this document was issued outside the EU and is not in English or Hungarian, then it should be translated by a certified translator in the UK
   2. spouse/registered partner’s passport (original + copy)
   3. spouse/registered partner’s proof of occupation (as in B.1.a, b or c)
   4. spouse/registered partner’s proof of funds
   5. spouse/registered partner’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming sponsorship
2. Proof of funds
   
   Latest 3 months UK current account bank statements showing customers name, address and an end balance dated within the last month on the visa application submission date; bank balance needs to show a sufficient amount to cover the expenses during the intended stay in the Schengen Area and for the return to the UK or the country of origin/residence (alternatively online bank account printouts are also accepted).
3. Proof of travel (airplane, train, boat, coach, (hired) car)
   
   
   1. Prepaid return travel tickets: mentioning customers name and travel dates to & from the Schengen Area
   2. When travelling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving licence. If the customer is not the driver, then driver’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming joint travel with the customer and travel dates need to be provided too.

   When travel tickets have been paid through travel agency, then a receipt, an invoice or a payment confirmation is also required.

4. Proof of accommodation
   
   

   If visiting family or friends in Hungary:

   a proof of sponsorship by means of an official form (certificate of board and lodging) or

   copy of the biodata page of the passport or residence permit of the host in the Member State, copies of both sides of the host’s address card

   and recently issued invitation letter from the host (must be dated and signed)

   proof of (family) relationship

   If staying in a hotel or rental accommodation

   confirmed hotel booking for the full stay in the territory of a Member State and proof of sufficient means to cover accommodation during the intended stay; or

   booking confirmation of a tour or any other appropriate document, such as the list of persons taking part in the tour

5. Travel insurance (all-risk medical travel insurance)
   
   

   The travel insurance – clearly showing the customers name - has to be valid throughout the complete territory of the Schengen Area and must cover the entire period of the customers intended stay in the Schengen Area; the minimum coverage for medical emergency and repatriation (in case of death clause included) must be 30.000 €.

6. (For children under the age of 18)
   

   birth certificate; and

   For minors travelling alone or with only one parent (exceptions are made if one parent has the sole custody or residence order for the child):

   • original passports of both parents, or certified copy of the biodata page of the passports;
   • proof of consent of parental authority or legal guardian; and
   • British school certificate.

   In the case of sole custody, the following documents must be submitted:

   • birth certificate mentioning one parent;
   • death certificate of absent parent; or
   • court ruling.

Please provide one recent colour photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, meeting the following requirements:

• Taken against a light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clear quality and with the face in focus
• Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the customer wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)
• Photograph attached (glued-paper clipped) to the Visa Application Form

If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here), then the visa application will be considered incomplete and the customer will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.

Applicable visa fee, in Pound Sterling (£), is as per the current exchange rate and may be subject to change without notice.

VFS service fee (inclusive of VAT) is charged per visa application, in addition to the applicable visa fee. Please note the service fee increased (GBP 24 to GBP 29) due to COVID.

All fees can be paid by cash (except in Edinburgh), Credit/Debit card.

Cheque payments and direct bank transfers are not accepted.

All fees are non-refundable.

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the customer can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission.

Both the standard and the supporting documentation have to be recent, i.e. not older than 1 month, and need to be provided for every Schengen visa application.

Customers always have to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted.

Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, customers are advised to read the requirements under Overview section in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.

For Minors, please click here.

1. STANDARD DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION
1. Visa application form (original) (see here)
2. Passport (original)

Signed passport, at least 2 blank pages for visa purposes, must be valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area and has to be issued within the last 10 years on the day of leaving the Schengen Area.

Extended passport may still be valid, but when older than 10 years the passport is no longer acceptable; in that case, customer first needs to apply for a new passport.

Photocopies of previous Schengen visas endorsed in an old passport and issued in the last 3 years, if applicable.

3. UK Residence permit

UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card, must be valid for at least 30 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area; C type visitor visa (see here) is not acceptable. Please note if you have the UK resident permit issued before Brexit stating “Resident card of a member of a union citizen” you will also need to provide your EU settlement residency status from here- https://www.gov.uk/view-prove-immigration-status

4. Photograph (original)
2. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION
1. Proof of current occupation
1. Employer letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers employment) and last 3 months payslips
2. Student letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers enrolment)
3. Self- employment letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers self-employment) and obtained from (if applicable):
1. customers accountant: when applicant’s company’s accountancy is done by an external/independent accountant
2. solicitor: when applicant’s company has been registered by a solicitor
3. bank manager: when customers company has a business bank account
4. Companies House: Certificate of Incorporation received upon registering business: if the customers name is not mentioned on certificate, then additional proof demonstrating connection applicant – company should be provided
4. Unemployed/retired
1. Receiving Benefits: recent original letter obtained from local Jobcentre or Pension Service
2. Not receiving Benefits: cover letter explaining customers financial situation
3. Housewife/man (only applicable to married couples): customers may be sponsored by their spouse/registered partner; in these cases the following needs to be provided:
   
   
   1. marriage certificate (original + copy): when this document was issued outside the EU and is not in English or Hungarian, then it should be translated by a certified translator in the UK
   2. spouse/registered partner’s passport (original + copy)
   3. spouse/registered partner’s proof of occupation (as in B.1.a, b or c)
   4. spouse/registered partner’s proof of funds
   5. spouse/registered partner’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming sponsorship
2. Proof of funds
   
   Latest 3 months UK current account bank statements showing customers name, address and an end balance dated within the last month on the visa application submission date; bank balance needs to show a sufficient amount to cover the expenses during the intended stay in the Schengen Area and for the return to the UK or the country of origin/residence (alternatively online bank account printouts are also accepted).
3. Proof of travel (airplane, train, boat, coach, (hired) car)
   
   
   1. Prepaid return travel tickets: mentioning customers name and travel dates to & from the Schengen Area
   2. When travelling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving licence. If the customer is not the driver, then driver’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming joint travel with the customer and travel dates need to be provided too.

   When travel tickets have been paid through travel agency, then a receipt, an invoice or a payment confirmation is also required.

4. Proof of accommodation
   
   

   confirmed hotel booking for the full stay in the territory of a Member State and proof of sufficient means to cover accommodation during the intended stay; or

   booking confirmation of a tour or any other appropriate document, such as the list of persons taking part in the tour

5. Travel insurance (all-risk medical travel insurance)
   
   

   The travel insurance – clearly showing the customers name - has to be valid throughout the complete territory of the Schengen Area and must cover the entire period of the customers intended stay in the Schengen Area; the minimum coverage for medical emergency and repatriation (in case of death clause included) must be 30.000 €.

6. (For children under the age of 18)
   
   • birth certificate; and
     

     For minors travelling alone or with only one parent (exceptions are made if one parent has the sole custody or residence order for the child):

   • original passports of both parents, or certified copy of the biodata page of the passports;
   • proof of consent of parental authority or legal guardian; and
   • British school certificate.

   In the case of sole custody, the following documents must be submitted:

   • birth certificate mentioning one parent;
   • death certificate of absent parent; or
   • court ruling.
7. Documents proving the purpose of your travel:
   

   Invitation letter to a cultural event as participant or performer, lecturer.

Please provide one recent colour photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, meeting the following requirements:

• Taken against a light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clear quality and with the face in focus
• Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the customer wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)
• Photograph attached (glued-paper clipped) to the Visa Application Form

If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here), then the visa application will be considered incomplete and the customer will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.

Applicable visa fee, in Pound Sterling (£), is as per the current exchange rate and may be subject to change without notice.

VFS service fee (inclusive of VAT) is charged per visa application, in addition to the applicable visa fee. Please note the service fee increased (GBP 24 to GBP 29) due to COVID.

All fees can be paid by cash (except in Edinburgh), Credit/Debit card.

Cheque payments and direct bank transfers are not accepted.

All fees are non-refundable.

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the customer can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission.

Both the standard and the supporting documentation have to be recent, i.e. not older than 1 month, and need to be provided for every Schengen visa application.

Customers always have to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted.

Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, customers are advised to read the requirements under Overview section in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.

For Minors, please click here.

1. STANDARD DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION
1. Visa application form (original) (see here)
2. Passport (original)

Signed passport, at least 2 blank pages for visa purposes, must be valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area and has to be issued within the last 10 years on the day of leaving the Schengen Area.

Extended passport may still be valid, but when older than 10 years the passport is no longer acceptable; in that case, customer first needs to apply for a new passport.

Photocopies of previous Schengen visas endorsed in an old passport and issued in the last 3 years, if applicable.

3. UK Residence permit

UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card, must be valid for at least 30 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area; C type visitor visa (see here) is not acceptable. Please note if you have the UK resident permit issued before Brexit stating “Resident card of a member of a union citizen” you will also need to provide your EU settlement residency status from here- https://www.gov.uk/view-prove-immigration-status

4. Photograph (original)
2. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION
1. Proof of current occupation
1. Employer letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers employment) and last 3 months payslips
2. Student letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers enrolment)
3. Self- employment letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers self-employment) and obtained from (if applicable):
1. customers accountant: when applicant’s company’s accountancy is done by an external/independent accountant
2. solicitor: when applicant’s company has been registered by a solicitor
3. bank manager: when customers company has a business bank account
4. Companies House: Certificate of Incorporation received upon registering business: if the customers name is not mentioned on certificate, then additional proof demonstrating connection applicant – company should be provided
4. Unemployed/retired
1. Receiving Benefits: recent original letter obtained from local Jobcentre or Pension Service
2. Not receiving Benefits: cover letter explaining customers financial situation
3. Housewife/man (only applicable to married couples): customers may be sponsored by their spouse/registered partner; in these cases the following needs to be provided:
   
   
   1. marriage certificate (original + copy): when this document was issued outside the EU and is not in English or Hungarian, then it should be translated by a certified translator in the UK
   2. spouse/registered partner’s passport (original + copy)
   3. spouse/registered partner’s proof of occupation (as in B.1.a, b or c)
   4. spouse/registered partner’s proof of funds
   5. spouse/registered partner’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming sponsorship
2. Proof of funds
   
   Latest 3 months UK current account bank statements showing customers name, address and an end balance dated within the last month on the visa application submission date; bank balance needs to show a sufficient amount to cover the expenses during the intended stay in the Schengen Area and for the return to the UK or the country of origin/residence (alternatively online bank account printouts are also accepted).
3. Proof of travel (airplane, train, boat, coach, (hired) car)
   
   
   1. Prepaid return travel tickets: mentioning customers name and travel dates to & from the Schengen Area
   2. When travelling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving licence. If the customer is not the driver, then driver’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming joint travel with the customer and travel dates need to be provided too.

   When travel tickets have been paid through travel agency, then a receipt, an invoice or a payment confirmation is also required.

4. Proof of accommodation
   
   

   confirmed hotel booking for the full stay in the territory of a Member State and proof of sufficient means to cover accommodation during the intended stay; or

   booking confirmation of a tour or any other appropriate document, such as the list of persons taking part in the tour

5. Travel insurance (all-risk medical travel insurance)
   
   

   The travel insurance – clearly showing the customers name - has to be valid throughout the complete territory of the Schengen Area and must cover the entire period of the customers intended stay in the Schengen Area; the minimum coverage for medical emergency and repatriation (in case of death clause included) must be 30.000 €.

6. (For children under the age of 18)
   
   • birth certificate; and
     

     For minors travelling alone or with only one parent (exceptions are made if one parent has the sole custody or residence order for the child):

   • original passports of both parents, or certified copy of the biodata page of the passports;
   • proof of consent of parental authority or legal guardian; and
   • British school certificate.

   In the case of sole custody, the following documents must be submitted:

   • birth certificate mentioning one parent;
   • death certificate of absent parent; or
   • court ruling.
7. Documents proving the purpose of your travel:
   
   • an official document of the medical institution confirming the necessity of medical care in that institution;
   • proof of pre-payment of medical treatment; or
   • proof of sufficient financial means to pay for the entire medical treatment.

Please provide one recent colour photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, meeting the following requirements:

• Taken against a light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clear quality and with the face in focus
• Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the customer wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)
• Photograph attached (glued-paper clipped) to the Visa Application Form

If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here), then the visa application will be considered incomplete and the customer will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.

Applicable visa fee, in Pound Sterling (£), is as per the current exchange rate and may be subject to change without notice.

VFS service fee (inclusive of VAT) is charged per visa application, in addition to the applicable visa fee. Please note the service fee increased (GBP 24 to GBP 29) due to COVID.

All fees can be paid by cash (except in Edinburgh), Credit/Debit card.

Cheque payments and direct bank transfers are not accepted.

All fees are non-refundable.

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the customer can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission.

Both the standard and the supporting documentation have to be recent, i.e. not older than 1 month, and need to be provided for every Schengen visa application.

Customers always have to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted.

Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, customers are advised to read the requirements under Overview section in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.

For Minors, please click here.

1. STANDARD DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION
1. Visa application form (original) (see here)
2. Passport (original)

Signed passport, at least 2 blank pages for visa purposes, must be valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area and has to be issued within the last 10 years on the day of leaving the Schengen Area.

Extended passport may still be valid, but when older than 10 years the passport is no longer acceptable; in that case, customer first needs to apply for a new passport.

Photocopies of previous Schengen visas endorsed in an old passport and issued in the last 3 years, if applicable.

3. UK Residence permit

UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card, must be valid for at least 30 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area; C type visitor visa (see here) is not acceptable. Please note if you have the UK resident permit issued before Brexit stating “Resident card of a member of a union citizen” you will also need to provide your EU settlement residency status from here- https://www.gov.uk/view-prove-immigration-status

4. Photograph (original)
2. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION
1. Proof of current occupation
1. Employer letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers employment) and last 3 months payslips
2. Student letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers enrolment)
3. Self- employment letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers self-employment) and obtained from (if applicable):
1. customers accountant: when applicant’s company’s accountancy is done by an external/independent accountant
2. solicitor: when applicant’s company has been registered by a solicitor
3. bank manager: when customers company has a business bank account
4. Companies House: Certificate of Incorporation received upon registering business: if the customers name is not mentioned on certificate, then additional proof demonstrating connection applicant – company should be provided
4. Unemployed/retired
1. Receiving Benefits: recent original letter obtained from local Jobcentre or Pension Service
2. Not receiving Benefits: cover letter explaining customers financial situation
3. Housewife/man (only applicable to married couples): customers may be sponsored by their spouse/registered partner; in these cases the following needs to be provided:
   
   
   1. marriage certificate (original + copy): when this document was issued outside the EU and is not in English or Hungarian, then it should be translated by a certified translator in the UK
   2. spouse/registered partner’s passport (original + copy)
   3. spouse/registered partner’s proof of occupation (as in B.1.a, b or c)
   4. spouse/registered partner’s proof of funds
   5. spouse/registered partner’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming sponsorship
2. Proof of funds
   
   Latest 3 months UK current account bank statements showing customers name, address and an end balance dated within the last month on the visa application submission date; bank balance needs to show a sufficient amount to cover the expenses during the intended stay in the Schengen Area and for the return to the UK or the country of origin/residence (alternatively online bank account printouts are also accepted).
3. Proof of travel (airplane, train, boat, coach, (hired) car)
   
   
   1. Prepaid return travel tickets: mentioning customers name and travel dates to & from the Schengen Area
   2. When travelling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving licence. If the customer is not the driver, then driver’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming joint travel with the customer and travel dates need to be provided too.

   When travel tickets have been paid through travel agency, then a receipt, an invoice or a payment confirmation is also required.

4. Proof of accommodation
   
   

   confirmed hotel booking for the full stay in the territory of a Member State and proof of sufficient means to cover accommodation during the intended stay; or

   booking confirmation of a tour or any other appropriate document, such as the list of persons taking part in the tour

5. Travel insurance (all-risk medical travel insurance)
   
   

   The travel insurance – clearly showing the customers name - has to be valid throughout the complete territory of the Schengen Area and must cover the entire period of the customers intended stay in the Schengen Area; the minimum coverage for medical emergency and repatriation (in case of death clause included) must be 30.000 €.

6. (For children under the age of 18)
   
   • birth certificate; and
     

     For minors travelling alone or with only one parent (exceptions are made if one parent has the sole custody or residence order for the child):

   • original passports of both parents, or certified copy of the biodata page of the passports;
   • proof of consent of parental authority or legal guardian; and
   • British school certificate.

   In the case of sole custody, the following documents must be submitted:

   • birth certificate mentioning one parent;
   • death certificate of absent parent; or
   • court ruling.
7. Documents proving the purpose of your travel:
   

   (delegations travelling on the basis of an official invitation addressed to the government of the third country concerned, to participate in meetings, consultations, negotiations or exchange programs, as well as in events held in the territory of a Member State by intergovernmental organizations):

   • a letter issued by an authority of the third country concerned confirming that the applicant is a member of the official delegation travelling to a Member State to participate in the above-mentioned events, accompanied by a copy of the official invitation from the intergovernmental organization in the Member State; or
   • a verbal note.

Please provide one recent colour photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, meeting the following requirements:

• Taken against a light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clear quality and with the face in focus
• Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the customer wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)
• Photograph attached (glued-paper clipped) to the Visa Application Form

If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here), then the visa application will be considered incomplete and the customer will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.

Applicable visa fee, in Pound Sterling (£), is as per the current exchange rate and may be subject to change without notice.

VFS service fee (inclusive of VAT) is charged per visa application, in addition to the applicable visa fee. Please note the service fee increased (GBP 24 to GBP 29) due to COVID.

All fees can be paid by cash (except in Edinburgh), Credit/Debit card.

Cheque payments and direct bank transfers are not accepted.

All fees are non-refundable.

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the customer can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission.

Both the standard and the supporting documentation have to be recent, i.e. not older than 1 month, and need to be provided for every Schengen visa application.

Customers always have to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted.

Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, customers are advised to read the requirements under Overview section in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.

For Minors, please click here.

1. STANDARD DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION
1. Visa application form (original) (see here)
2. Passport (original)

Signed passport, at least 2 blank pages for visa purposes, must be valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area and has to be issued within the last 10 years on the day of leaving the Schengen Area.

Extended passport may still be valid, but when older than 10 years the passport is no longer acceptable; in that case, customer first needs to apply for a new passport.

Photocopies of previous Schengen visas endorsed in an old passport and issued in the last 3 years, if applicable.

3. UK Residence permit

UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card, must be valid for at least 30 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area; C type visitor visa (see here) is not acceptable. Please note if you have the UK resident permit issued before Brexit stating “Resident card of a member of a union citizen” you will also need to provide your EU settlement residency status from here- https://www.gov.uk/view-prove-immigration-status

4. Photograph (original)
2. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION
1. Proof of current occupation
1. Employer letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers employment) and last 3 months payslips
2. Student letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers enrolment)
3. Self- employment letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers self-employment) and obtained from (if applicable):
1. customers accountant: when applicant’s company’s accountancy is done by an external/independent accountant
2. solicitor: when applicant’s company has been registered by a solicitor
3. bank manager: when customers company has a business bank account
4. Companies House: Certificate of Incorporation received upon registering business: if the customers name is not mentioned on certificate, then additional proof demonstrating connection applicant – company should be provided
4. Unemployed/retired
1. Receiving Benefits: recent original letter obtained from local Jobcentre or Pension Service
2. Not receiving Benefits: cover letter explaining customers financial situation
3. Housewife/man (only applicable to married couples): customers may be sponsored by their spouse/registered partner; in these cases the following needs to be provided:
   
   
   1. marriage certificate (original + copy): when this document was issued outside the EU and is not in English or Hungarian, then it should be translated by a certified translator in the UK
   2. spouse/registered partner’s passport (original + copy)
   3. spouse/registered partner’s proof of occupation (as in B.1.a, b or c)
   4. spouse/registered partner’s proof of funds
   5. spouse/registered partner’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming sponsorship
2. Proof of funds
   
   Latest 3 months UK current account bank statements showing customers name, address and an end balance dated within the last month on the visa application submission date; bank balance needs to show a sufficient amount to cover the expenses during the intended stay in the Schengen Area and for the return to the UK or the country of origin/residence (alternatively online bank account printouts are also accepted).
3. Proof of travel (airplane, train, boat, coach, (hired) car)
   
   
   1. Prepaid return travel tickets: mentioning customers name and travel dates to & from the Schengen Area
   2. When travelling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving licence. If the customer is not the driver, then driver’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming joint travel with the customer and travel dates need to be provided too.

   When travel tickets have been paid through travel agency, then a receipt, an invoice or a payment confirmation is also required.

4. Proof of accommodation
   
   

   confirmed hotel booking for the full stay in the territory of a Member State and proof of sufficient means to cover accommodation during the intended stay; or

   booking confirmation of a tour or any other appropriate document, such as the list of persons taking part in the tour

5. Travel insurance (all-risk medical travel insurance)
   
   

   The travel insurance – clearly showing the customers name - has to be valid throughout the complete territory of the Schengen Area and must cover the entire period of the customers intended stay in the Schengen Area; the minimum coverage for medical emergency and repatriation (in case of death clause included) must be 30.000 €.

6. (For children under the age of 18)
   
   • birth certificate; and
     

     For minors travelling alone or with only one parent (exceptions are made if one parent has the sole custody or residence order for the child):

   • original passports of both parents, or certified copy of the biodata page of the passports;
   • proof of consent of parental authority or legal guardian; and
   • British school certificate.

   In the case of sole custody, the following documents must be submitted:

   • birth certificate mentioning one parent;
   • death certificate of absent parent; or
   • court ruling.
7. Documents proving the purpose of your travel:
   

   Study or professional training:

   • a certificate of enrolment at an educational establishment (school, university, college, etc.) for the purposes of attending vocational or theoretical courses for basic and further training;
   • student card or certificate of the courses to be attended;
   • documents in relation to accommodation, or proof of sufficient means to cover the accommodation; and
   • internship agreement, if relevant.

   Conference:

   Recently issued (within 30 days of appointment) proof of accreditation / participation in the sports event or contract with the Hungarian sport club, or the certificate issued by the delegating sport club / Olympic committee / Ministry of Sport, etc.

Please provide one recent colour photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, meeting the following requirements:

• Taken against a light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clear quality and with the face in focus
• Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the customer wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)
• Photograph attached (glued-paper clipped) to the Visa Application Form

If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here), then the visa application will be considered incomplete and the customer will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.

Applicable visa fee, in Pound Sterling (£), is as per the current exchange rate and may be subject to change without notice.

VFS service fee (inclusive of VAT) is charged per visa application, in addition to the applicable visa fee. Please note the service fee increased (GBP 24 to GBP 29) due to COVID.

All fees can be paid by cash (except in Edinburgh), Credit/Debit card.

Cheque payments and direct bank transfers are not accepted.

All fees are non-refundable.

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the customer can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission.

Both the standard and the supporting documentation have to be recent, i.e. not older than 1 month, and need to be provided for every Schengen visa application.

Customers always have to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted.

Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, customers are advised to read the requirements under Overview section in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.

For Minors, please click here.

1. STANDARD DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION
1. Visa application form (original) (see here)
2. Passport (original)

Signed passport, at least 2 blank pages for visa purposes, must be valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area and has to be issued within the last 10 years on the day of leaving the Schengen Area.

Extended passport may still be valid, but when older than 10 years the passport is no longer acceptable; in that case, customer first needs to apply for a new passport.

Photocopies of previous Schengen visas endorsed in an old passport and issued in the last 3 years, if applicable.

3. UK Residence permit

UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card, must be valid for at least 30 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area; C type visitor visa (see here) is not acceptable. Please note if you have the UK resident permit issued before Brexit stating “Resident card of a member of a union citizen” you will also need to provide your EU settlement residency status from here- https://www.gov.uk/view-prove-immigration-status

4. Photograph (original)
2. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION
1. Proof of current occupation
1. Employer letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers employment) and last 3 months payslips
2. Student letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers enrolment)
3. Self- employment letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers self-employment) and obtained from (if applicable):
1. customers accountant: when applicant’s company’s accountancy is done by an external/independent accountant
2. solicitor: when applicant’s company has been registered by a solicitor
3. bank manager: when customers company has a business bank account
4. Companies House: Certificate of Incorporation received upon registering business: if the customers name is not mentioned on certificate, then additional proof demonstrating connection applicant – company should be provided
4. Unemployed/retired
1. Receiving Benefits: recent original letter obtained from local Jobcentre or Pension Service
2. Not receiving Benefits: cover letter explaining customers financial situation
3. Housewife/man (only applicable to married couples): customers may be sponsored by their spouse/registered partner; in these cases the following needs to be provided:
   
   
   1. marriage certificate (original + copy): when this document was issued outside the EU and is not in English or Hungarian, then it should be translated by a certified translator in the UK
   2. spouse/registered partner’s passport (original + copy)
   3. spouse/registered partner’s proof of occupation (as in B.1.a, b or c)
   4. spouse/registered partner’s proof of funds
   5. spouse/registered partner’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming sponsorship
2. Proof of funds
   
   Latest 3 months UK current account bank statements showing customers name, address and an end balance dated within the last month on the visa application submission date; bank balance needs to show a sufficient amount to cover the expenses during the intended stay in the Schengen Area and for the return to the UK or the country of origin/residence (alternatively online bank account printouts are also accepted).
3. Proof of travel (airplane, train, boat, coach, (hired) car)
   
   
   1. Prepaid return travel tickets: mentioning customers name and travel dates to & from the Schengen Area
   2. When travelling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving licence. If the customer is not the driver, then driver’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming joint travel with the customer and travel dates need to be provided too.

   When travel tickets have been paid through travel agency, then a receipt, an invoice or a payment confirmation is also required.

4. Proof of accommodation
   
   

   confirmed hotel booking for the full stay in the territory of a Member State and proof of sufficient means to cover accommodation during the intended stay; or

   booking confirmation of a tour or any other appropriate document, such as the list of persons taking part in the tour

5. Travel insurance (all-risk medical travel insurance)
   
   

   The travel insurance – clearly showing the customers name - has to be valid throughout the complete territory of the Schengen Area and must cover the entire period of the customers intended stay in the Schengen Area; the minimum coverage for medical emergency and repatriation (in case of death clause included) must be 30.000 €.

6. (For children under the age of 18)
   
   • birth certificate; and
     

     For minors travelling alone or with only one parent (exceptions are made if one parent has the sole custody or residence order for the child):

   • original passports of both parents, or certified copy of the biodata page of the passports;
   • proof of consent of parental authority or legal guardian; and
   • British school certificate.

   In the case of sole custody, the following documents must be submitted:

   • birth certificate mentioning one parent;
   • death certificate of absent parent; or
   • court ruling.

Documents proving the purpose of your travel:

Recently issued (within 30 days of appointment) proof of accreditation / participation in the sports event or contract with the Hungarian sport club, or the certificate issued by the delegating sport club / Olympic committee / Ministry of Sport, etc.

Please provide one recent colour photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, meeting the following requirements:

• Taken against a light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clear quality and with the face in focus
• Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the customer wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)
• Photograph attached (glued-paper clipped) to the Visa Application Form

If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here), then the visa application will be considered incomplete and the customer will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.

Applicable visa fee, in Pound Sterling (£), is as per the current exchange rate and may be subject to change without notice.

VFS service fee (inclusive of VAT) is charged per visa application, in addition to the applicable visa fee. Please note the service fee increased (GBP 24 to GBP 29) due to COVID.

All fees can be paid by cash (except in Edinburgh), Credit/Debit card.

Cheque payments and direct bank transfers are not accepted.

All fees are non-refundable.

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the customer can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission.

Both the standard and the supporting documentation have to be recent, i.e. not older than 1 month, and need to be provided for every Schengen visa application.

Customers always have to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted.

Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, customers are advised to read the requirements under Overview section in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.

For Minors, please click here.

1. STANDARD DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION
1. Visa application form (original) (see here)
2. Checklist of required documents (see here)
3. Passport (original)

Signed passport, at least 2 blank pages for visa purposes, must be valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area and has to be issued within the last 10 years on the day of leaving the Schengen Area.

Extended passport may still be valid, but when older than 10 years the passport is no longer acceptable; in that case, customer first needs to apply for a new passport.

Photocopies of previous Schengen visas endorsed in an old passport and issued in the last 3 years, if applicable.

4. UK Residence permit

UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card, must be valid for at least 30 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area; C type visitor visa (see here) is not acceptable. Please note if you are a resident in UK under the EU Settlement scheme, share code to prove your immigration status must be provided following this link - https://www.gov.uk/view-prove-immigration-status

5. Photograph (original)
2. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION
1. Proof of current occupation
1. Employer letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers employment) and last 3 months payslips
2. Student letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers enrolment)
3. Self- employment letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers self-employment) and obtained from (if applicable):
1. customers accountant: when applicant’s company’s accountancy is done by an external/independent accountant
2. solicitor: when applicant’s company has been registered by a solicitor
3. bank manager: when customers company has a business bank account
4. Companies House: Certificate of Incorporation received upon registering business: if the customers name is not mentioned on certificate, then additional proof demonstrating connection applicant – company should be provided
4. Unemployed/retired
1. Receiving Benefits: recent original letter obtained from local Jobcentre or Pension Service
2. Not receiving Benefits: cover letter explaining customers financial situation
3. Housewife/man (only applicable to married couples): customers may be sponsored by their spouse/registered partner; in these cases the following needs to be provided:
   
   
   1. marriage certificate (original + copy): when this document was issued outside the EU and is not in English or Hungarian, then it should be translated by a certified translator in the UK
   2. spouse/registered partner’s passport (original + copy)
   3. spouse/registered partner’s proof of occupation (as in B.1.a, b or c)
   4. spouse/registered partner’s proof of funds
   5. spouse/registered partner’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming sponsorship
2. Proof of funds
   
   Latest 3 months UK current account bank statements showing customers name, address and an end balance dated within the last month on the visa application submission date; bank balance needs to show a sufficient amount to cover the expenses during the intended stay in the Schengen Area and for the return to the UK or the country of origin/residence (alternatively online bank account printouts are also accepted).
3. Proof of travel (airplane, train, boat, coach, (hired) car)
   
   
   1. Prepaid return travel tickets: mentioning customers name and travel dates to & from the Schengen Area
   2. When travelling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving licence. If the customer is not the driver, then driver’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming joint travel with the customer and travel dates need to be provided too.

   When travel tickets have been paid through travel agency, then a receipt, an invoice or a payment confirmation is also required.

4. Proof of accommodation
   
   

   a proof of sponsorship by means of an official form (certificate of board and lodging) or

   copy of the biodata page of the passport or residence permit of the host in the Member State, copies of both sides of the host’s address card

   and recently issued invitation letter from the host (must be dated and signed)

   proof of (family) relationship (if applicable)

5. Travel insurance (all-risk medical travel insurance)
   
   

   The travel insurance – clearly showing the customers name - has to be valid throughout the complete territory of the Schengen Area and must cover the entire period of the customers intended stay in the Schengen Area; the minimum coverage for medical emergency and repatriation (in case of death clause included) must be 30.000 €.

6. Documents proving the purpose of your travel
   
   

   Recently issued (within 30 days of appointment) invitation letter by the host organization, confirmation on participation issued by the host organization, and/or a certification issued by the delegating organization; receipt of the payment of the registration fee

7. In case of minor applying
   
   

   a) birth certificate; and

   For minors travelling alone or with only one parent (exceptions are made if one parent has the sole custody or residence order for the child):

   b) original passports of both parents, or certified copy of the biodata page of the passports;

   c) proof of consent of parental authority or legal guardian; and

   d) British school certificate.

   In the case of sole custody, the following documents must be submitted:

   a) birth certificate mentioning one parent;

   b) death certificate of absent parent; or

   c) court ruling.

Please provide one recent colour photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, meeting the following requirements:

• Taken against a light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clear quality and with the face in focus
• Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the customer wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)
• Photograph attached (glued-paper clipped) to the Visa Application Form

If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here), then the visa application will be considered incomplete and the customer will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.

Applicable visa fee, in Pound Sterling (£), is as per the current exchange rate and may be subject to change without notice.

VFS service fee (inclusive of VAT) is charged per visa application, in addition to the applicable visa fee. Please note the service fee increased (GBP 24 to GBP 29) due to COVID.

All fees can be paid by cash (except in Edinburgh), Credit/Debit card.

Cheque payments and direct bank transfers are not accepted.

All fees are non-refundable.

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the customer can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission.

Both the standard and the supporting documentation have to be recent, i.e. not older than 1 month, and need to be provided for every Schengen visa application.

Customers always have to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted.

Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, customers are advised to read the requirements under Overview section in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.

For Minors, please click here.

1. STANDARD DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION
1. Visa application form (original) (see here)
2. Passport (original)

Signed passport, at least 2 blank pages for visa purposes, must be valid for at least 30 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area and has to be issued within the last 10 years on the day of leaving the Schengen Area.

Extended passport may still be valid, but when older than 10 years the passport is no longer acceptable; in that case applicant first needs to apply for a new passport.

Photocopies of previous Schengen visas endorsed in an old passport and issued in the last 3 years, if applicable.

3. UK Residence permit

UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card, must be valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area; C type visitor visa (see here) is not acceptable. Please note if you have the UK resident permit issued before Brexit stating “Resident card of a member of a union citizen” you will also need to provide your EU settlement residency status from here- https://www.gov.uk/view-prove-immigration-status

4. Photograph (original).
2. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION
1. Proof of current occupation
1. Employer letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers employment) and last 3 months payslips
2. Student letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers enrolment)
3. Self- employment letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers self-employment) and obtained from (if applicable):
1. customers accountant: when applicant’s company’s accountancy is done by an external/independent accountant
2. solicitor: when customers company has been registered by a solicitor
3. bank manager: when customers company has a business bank account
4. Companies House: Certificate of Incorporation received upon registering business: if the customer’s name is not mentioned on certificate, then additional proof demonstrating connection customer – company should be provided
4. Unemployed/retired
1. Receiving Benefits: recent original letter obtained from local Jobcentre or Pension Service
2. Not receiving Benefits: cover letter explaining customers financial situation
3. Housewife/man (only applicable to married couples): customers may be sponsored by their spouse/registered partner; in these cases the following needs to be provided:
   
   
   1. marriage certificate (original + copy): when this document was issued outside the EU and is not in English or Hungarian, then it should be translated by a certified translator in the UK
   2. spouse/registered partner’s passport (original + copy)
   3. spouse/registered partner’s proof of occupation (as in B.1.a, b or c)
   4. spouse/registered partner’s proof of funds
   5. spouse/registered partner’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming sponsorship
2. Proof of funds
   
   Latest 3 months UK current account bank statements showing customers name, address and an end balance dated within the last month on the visa application submission date; bank balance needs to show a sufficient amount to cover the expenses during the intended stay in the Schengen Area and for the return to the UK or the country of origin/residence (alternatively online bank account printouts are also accepted).
3. Proof of travel (airplane, train, boat, coach, (hired) car)
   
   
   1. Prepaid return travel tickets: mentioning customers name and travel dates to & from the Schengen Area
   2. When travelling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving licence. If the customers is not the driver, then driver’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming joint travel with the customer and travel dates need to be provided too.

   When travel tickets have been paid through travel agency, then a receipt, an invoice or a payment confirmation is also required.

4. Proof of accommodation
   
   

   a proof of sponsorship by means of an official form (certificate of board and lodging) or

   copy of the biodata page of the passport or residence permit of the host in the Member State, copies of both sides of the host’s address card

   and recently issued invitation letter from the host (must be dated and signed)

   proof of (family) relationship

5. Travel insurance (all-risk medical travel insurance)
   
   

   The travel insurance – clearly showing the customers name - has to be valid throughout the complete territory of the Schengen Area and must cover the entire period of the customers intended stay in the Schengen Area; the minimum coverage for medical emergency and repatriation (in case of death clause included) must be 30.000 €.

6. (For children under the age of 18)
   

   birth certificate; and

   For minors travelling alone or with only one parent (exceptions are made if one parent has the sole custody or residence order for the child):

   • original passports of both parents, or certified copy of the biodata page of the passports;
   • proof of consent of parental authority or legal guardian; and
   • British school certificate.

   In the case of sole custody, the following documents must be submitted:

   • birth certificate mentioning one parent;
   • death certificate of absent parent; or
   • court ruling.

Please provide one recent colour photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, meeting the following requirements:

• Taken against a light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clear quality and with the face in focus
• Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the customer wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)
• Photograph attached (glued-paper clipped) to the Visa Application Form

If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here), then the visa application will be considered incomplete and the customer will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.

Applicable visa fee, in Pound Sterling (£), is as per the current exchange rate and may be subject to change without notice.

VFS service fee (inclusive of VAT) is charged per visa application, in addition to the applicable visa fee. Please note the service fee increased (GBP 24 to GBP 29) due to COVID.

All fees can be paid by cash (except in Edinburgh), Credit/Debit card.

Cheque payments and direct bank transfers are not accepted.

All fees are non-refundable.

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the customer can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission.

Both the standard and the supporting documentation have to be recent, i.e. not older than 1 month, and need to be provided for every Schengen visa application.

Customers always have to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted.

Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, applicants are advised to read the requirements under Overview section in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.

For Minors, please click here.

1. STANDARD DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION
1. Visa application form (original) (see here)
2. Passport (original)

Signed passport, at least 2 blank pages for visa purposes, must be valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area and has to be issued within the last 10 years on the day of leaving the Schengen Area.

Extended passport may still be valid, but when older than 10 years the passport is no longer acceptable; in that case the customer first needs to apply for a new passport.

Photocopies of previous Schengen visas endorsed in an old passport and issued in the last 3 years, if applicable.

3. UK Residence permit

UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card, must be valid for at least 30 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area; C type visitor visa (see here) is not acceptable. Please note if you have the UK resident permit issued before Brexit stating “Resident card of a member of a union citizen” you will also need to provide your EU settlement residency status from here- https://www.gov.uk/view-prove-immigration-status

4. Photograph (original)
2. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION
1. Proof of current occupation
1. Employer letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers employment) and last 3 months payslips
2. Student letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers enrolment)
3. Self- employment letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers self-employment) and obtained from (if applicable):
1. customers accountant: when customers company’s accountancy is done by an external/independent accountant
2. solicitor: when customer company has been registered by a solicitor
3. bank manager: when customers company has a business bank account
4. Companies House: Certificate of Incorporation received upon registering business: if customers name is not mentioned on certificate, then additional proof demonstrating connection customer – company should be provided
4. Unemployed/retired
1. Receiving Benefits: recent original letter obtained from local Jobcentre or Pension Service
2. Not receiving Benefits: cover letter explaining customers financial situation
3. Housewife/man (only applicable to married couples): customers may be sponsored by their spouse/registered partner; in these cases the following needs to be provided:
   
   
   1. marriage certificate (original + copy): when this document was issued outside the EU and is not in English or Hungarian, then it should be translated by a certified translator in the UK
   2. spouse/registered partner’s passport (original + copy)
   3. spouse/registered partner’s proof of occupation (as in B.1.a, b or c)
   4. spouse/registered partner’s proof of funds
   5. spouse/registered partner’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming sponsorship
2. Proof of funds
   
   Latest 3 months UK current account bank statements showing customers name, address and an end balance dated within the last month on the visa application submission date; bank balance needs to show a sufficient amount to cover the expenses during the intended stay in the Schengen Area and for the return to the UK or the country of origin/residence (alternatively online bank account printouts are also accepted).
3. Proof of travel (airplane, train, boat, coach, (hired) car)
   
   
   1. Prepaid return travel tickets: mentioning customers name and travel dates to & from the Schengen Area
   2. When travelling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving licence. If the customer is not the driver, then driver’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming joint travel with the customer and travel dates need to be provided too.

   When travel tickets have been paid through travel agency, then a receipt, an invoice or a payment confirmation is also required.

4. Proof of accommodation
   
   

   confirmed hotel booking for the full stay in the territory of a Member State and proof of sufficient means to cover accommodation during the intended stay; or

   booking confirmation of a tour or any other appropriate document, such as the list of persons taking part in the tour

5. Travel insurance (all-risk medical travel insurance)
   
   

   The travel insurance – clearly showing the customers name - has to be valid throughout the complete territory of the Schengen Area and must cover the entire period of the applicant’s intended stay in the Schengen Area; the minimum coverage for medical emergency and repatriation (in case of death clause included) must be 30.000 €.

6. (For children under the age of 18)
   

   birth certificate; and

   For minors travelling alone or with only one parent (exceptions are made if one parent has the sole custody or residence order for the child):

   • original passports of both parents, or certified copy of the biodata page of the passports;
   • proof of consent of parental authority or legal guardian; and
   • British school certificate.

   In the case of sole custody, the following documents must be submitted:

   • birth certificate mentioning one parent;
   • death certificate of absent parent; or
   • court ruling.

Please provide one recent colour photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, meeting the following requirements:

• Taken against a light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clear quality and with the face in focus
• Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the customer wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)
• Photograph attached (glued-paper clipped) to the Visa Application Form

If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here), then the visa application will be considered incomplete and the customer will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

IMPORTANT NOTICE: as of 01 January 2019, family members* of Hungarian citizens who wish to travel to Hungary with their family member, should apply for a visitor/tourist etc purpose visa according to the rules of the general Schengen visa procedure**, if they wish to stay there for less than 90 days within any 180 days period.

If you fall under the abovementioned category, please return to the home page and select the applicable visa type depending on the purpose of your visit in order to see the required documentation for your visa application. You will need to provide all the necessary documentation as described on each visa category and pay the applicable visa fee in order to submit your application.

The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the customer can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission.

Both the standard and the supporting documentation have to be recent, i.e. not older than 1 month, and need to be provided for every Schengen visa application.

Customers always have to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted.

Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, applicants are advised to read the requirements under Overview section in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.

For Minors, please click here.

1. STANDARD DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION
1. Visa application form (original) (see here)
2. Passport (original)

Signed passport, at least 2 blank pages for visa purposes, must be valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area and has to be issued within the last 10 years on the day of leaving the Schengen Area.

Extended passport may still be valid, but when older than 10 years the passport is no longer acceptable; in that case the customer first needs to apply for a new passport.

Photocopies of previous Schengen visas endorsed in an old passport and issued in the last 3 years, if applicable.

3. UK Residence permit

UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card, must be valid for at least 30 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area; C type visitor visa (see here) is not acceptable. Please note if you have the UK resident permit issued before Brexit stating “Resident card of a member of a union citizen” you will also need to provide your EU settlement residency status from here- https://www.gov.uk/view-prove-immigration-status

4. Photograph (original)
2. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION
1. EEA/EU and Swiss national’s passport or ID card (original to be seen)
2. Proof of relation to EEA/EU and Swiss national: marriage/birth certificate (original to be seen), if not in English or Hungarian, then translation by a certified translator in the UK of the same is required
3. Proof of cohabitation in UK (for applicant and EEA/EU and Swiss national family member)
4. Proof of joint travel (travel tickets show names of both the customer and EEA/EU and Swiss national family member)
• (For children under the age of 18)
  

  birth certificate; and

  For minors travelling alone or with only one parent (exceptions are made if one parent has the sole custody or residence order for the child):

• original passports of both parents, or certified copy of the biodata page of the passports;
• proof of consent of parental authority or legal guardian; and
• British school certificate.

In the case of sole custody, the following documents must be submitted:

• birth certificate mentioning one parent;
• death certificate of absent parent; or
• court ruling.

Every customer can submit his/her Schengen visa application up to 6 months before the intended travel date to the Schengen Area.

The minimum processing time of a visa application is 15 working days, so customers are advised to leave enough time - between the appointment date and travel date - for the Mission to process their visa application; no guarantees can be given on the visa application’s return date as delays may occur.

In order to avoid any delays in the visa application process, it is paramount that the visa application is complete and its documents submitted are as per the Mission’s requirements (see Documents Required for the different visa categories).

Customers also need to be aware that, especially during busy season around Easter, Summer holidays (July and August) and Christmas, the appointments (see Schedule an Appointment) are being booked very quickly as the Mission only processes a fixed amount of visa applications on a daily basis.

Furthermore applicants need to consider that VFS/Mission’s closures and holidays (see Public Holidays/Closures) may extend the visa application processing time.

Therefore, VFS recommends all customers:

1. to book their appointment as soon as they know they’ll be travelling
2. to ensure that their visa application’s documentation meets the Mission’s requirements
3. to leave enough processing time for the Mission

Customers submitting their visa application in our satellite centre in Edinburgh, need to calculate 2 extra days to their minimum processing time as their visa application will first be dispatched to the VFS London office, from where it is forwarded to the Mission in London the following day.

The Mission may always request for additional information/documents or invite customers for an interview during the visa application process and this may cause delays in the visa process, which customers accept responsibility for.