It has become more difficult to get a tourist visa to Hungary

The Hungarian government has approved new rules for obtaining tourist visas. The procedure has become much more complicated due to additional requirements. This was announced by the visa application center, which is engaged in issuing visas to Hungary, VFS Global.

Major changes in requirements:

• The VC must provide not only insurance, but also a receipt confirming the payment. This is due to the fact that cases of registration of fake health insurance have become more frequent.
• You will also need a certificate from your employer. It should contain the dates of the vacation and confirmation that the employee retains his workplace. This requirement is aimed at excluding illegal migration.
• You need to attach to the application a bank statement with information about all account movements over the past six months. This requirement also applies to the Hungarian Digital Nomad program.

In addition, now you will definitely have to pay in advance for airfare and hotel accommodation. This must be confirmed by a check, paper or electronic, or by an invoice or cash receipt.

How to get a tourist visa to Hungary

You need to apply for a Schengen tourist visa C to Hungary if this country is your main purpose of your visit within the Schengen area. Or if it is the country where you will spend the most time. If you plan to spend the same number of days in several countries, then you need to apply for a visa at the embassy or visa application center of the country you will enter first.

You can apply up to 6 months before the expected date of entry. The easiest way to enroll in the VC is by writing to the mail: app.hun@vfsglobal.com

When the exact date of recording is known, you need to come to the VC with a statement, photos and a statement. You also need to bring all the documents with you, taking into account the new rules. A response can be expected up to 15 calendar days (including weekends). Citizens of Ukraine and Belarus can count on urgent consideration.

Depending on the age and nationality of the applicant, you will need to pay a consular fee from 35 to 90 euros. The fee of the visa application center in 2024 is 14.5 euros. However, the consular fee does not need to be paid for visas for children under 6 years of age and several other categories of applicants.