Long-Term National (Type D) — StudyVerified 2026-04-30Hungary Study Visa (Long-Term Type D / Residence Permit)
The Hungary Study Visa (Long-Term Type D / Residence Permit for the Purpose of Study) is for Indian students enrolled in long-term courses at Hungarian universities, polytechnics, or approved institutions — typically Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, or extended diploma programmes lasting >90 days. Hungary's Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship makes Hungary a popular destination for Indian students. Apply via VFS at the correct India jurisdiction; the deciding office is the Hungarian National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing.
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Hungary — Full Schengen member · Two India jurisdictions
One Hungary visa = all 29 Schengen countries. But the right Indian jurisdiction is non-negotiable.
Hungary processes Indian applications through TWO offices: the Embassy in New Delhi for north India, and the Consulate General in Mumbai for south & west (Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Cochin, Pune, Goa, Puducherry, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad). Submit to the wrong one and your file is returned without a decision. All applications go via VFS Joint Visa Application Centre.
29 Schengen countries
Full Schengen member — Hungary visa unlocks the whole zone during validity, not just Hungary.
15 calendar days
Minimum processing. Apply at least 15 days before travel; max six months in advance.
VFS Joint Centre
All submissions via VFS — biometrics required on long-term D visas (₹1,920 extra service fee).
Which office decides your Hungary visa?
Embassy New Delhi
North India — Delhi NCR, Punjab, Haryana, HP, J&K, UP, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Bihar, Jharkhand, MP, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Odisha, the Northeast, Bhutan, Nepal.
Consulate Mumbai
South & west — Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Sri Lanka.
Photo size note: Hungary needs passport-size 35–40mm wide, white background — slightly different from the typical 35×45mm Schengen photo. Use a Hungary-spec photo to avoid rejection.
Note: SureshotVisa handles Hungary Tourist, Business, Conference, Cultural & Sports, Educational Training, Medical, Family-of-EU-Citizen, Visiting Family/Friends, Airport Transit short-stay visas — plus long-term D visas for Study, Family Reunification, Research, Official, Medical, Voluntary Service. Work / employment / EU Blue Card / Hungarian Card / Intra-Corporate Transfer / Seasonal / Guest Self-Employment pages are informational only — those need a Hungarian-side employer or licensed Hungarian immigration lawyer.
Processing
15 calendar days standard processing at the deciding office (Embassy of Hungary, New Delhi for north India; Consulate General of Hungary, Mumbai for south & west)
Stay Duration
Course duration (typically 1–5 years), as approved
Starting Fee
₹11,740
Apply At
13 VFS centres
Special Instructions — Read Before Applying
These requirements apply to ALL Hungary visa types. Violations mean your application will be rejected — read each one carefully.
- 1Hungary processes Indian applications through TWO offices: Embassy of Hungary, New Delhi (north India) and Consulate General of Hungary, Mumbai (south & west: Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Sri Lanka). Applying at the wrong jurisdiction means your file gets returned without decision.
- 2All applications submit through VFS Joint Visa Application Centre — biometrics are mandatory on long-term D applications (₹1,920 separate service charge).
- 3Photo specification: 35–40mm wide passport-size, color, white background, no head-dress (except religious), no glasses reflection — slightly different from the typical 35×45mm Schengen photo.
- 4Apply at least 15 calendar days before travel; max 6 months before. Files with less than 15 days' lead may be returned without decision.
- 5Travel medical insurance must be from a Hungary-Embassy-approved Indian insurer with €30,000 minimum coverage and Schengen-wide validity (accident + illness + medical emergency + repatriation).
- 6Passport must be valid at least 3 months beyond intended stay (D visas need ≥18 months), have at least 2 blank pages, and have been issued within the previous 10 years. Handwritten passports issued after 1 April 2010 are NOT accepted; passports with manual corrections in the bio-data page are NOT accepted.
- 7ALL documents marked with (*) must be in ORIGINAL — photocopies are not enough.
- 8Sri Lanka nationals must apply at the German Embassy Colombo (which issues Hungary visas on Hungary's behalf), not at India centres.
- 9The mere possession of a Hungary visa does NOT confer automatic right of entry — the Schengen Border Officer at first point of entry can still refuse admission if doubts arise about the visit's purpose.
- 10All educational certificates (10th, 12th, Bachelor's, etc.) must be apostilled by MEA where required by the Hungarian institution.
- 11Birth certificate must be in English with MEA Apostille Attestation.
- 12Application form is the long-term Residence Permit form + Appendix 9.13 (Study) — different from the short-stay Schengen form.
- 13Holder MUST apply for a Hungarian residence permit on arrival — the entry D visa alone is not the long-term permit.
Who Can Apply
- Indian students with confirmed admission to a Hungarian higher-education institution
- Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship holders
- PhD researchers, exchange students on programmes >90 days
Not eligible under this visa:
- Courses ≤90 days — apply for Educational Training (Type C) instead
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Fees (in INR)
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hungary Long-Term National D visa fee | ₹11,740 |
| VFS biometrics service charge — D visa | ₹1,920 |
Visa fees are set by the Embassy of Hungary in INR and are non-refundable regardless of outcome. Children under 6 are visa-fee-exempt; school pupils, students, postgraduates, researchers attending scientific events, family members of EU/EEA citizens, and accompanying teachers may also be visa-fee-exempt — confirm at submission. Diplomatic and service passport holders are exempt from the visa fee. Long-term D visas carry a separate ₹1,920 biometrics service charge on top of the visa fee. Stipendium Hungaricum scholars get the visa-fee waived in many cases — confirm with the awarding institution.
Documents Required
Personal Documents (apostilled where applicable)
- !Hungary Schengen Visa Application Form
Filled and signed by the applicant. Use the form for your jurisdiction (Mumbai/west zone has its own form).
- !Two recent passport-size photographs (35×40mm, white background)
Color, full-face, no head-dress except religious, taken within the last 6 months.
- !Valid passport
Validity ≥3 months beyond intended stay, 2 blank pages, issued within the previous 10 years. Front and back side photocopies of the bio-data page also required.
- ○Previous (old) passports if any
With prior Schengen / other visas — strengthens the file. Failure to provide may result in refusal.
- !Cover letter explaining travel purpose, dates, and itinerary
Study-Specific Documents
- !Application form for Residence Permit + Appendix 9.13 (Study)
Filled and signed. Available from the Hungarian National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing.
- !Certificate of admission / Letter of acceptance from the Hungarian institution
- !Document verifying student status (study programme schedule)
- !Language proficiency certificate (IELTS / TOEFL / Hungarian B1+)
Required if instruction language is not the applicant's mother tongue.
- !Proof of tuition fee payment
- !Educational transcripts (10th, 12th, Bachelor's etc.) + most recent ones apostilled
- !Birth certificate in English with MEA Apostille Attestation
- !CV in English
- !Signed motivation letter in English
- !Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
Recent — issued within the previous 6 months.
Subsistence (Financial Coverage)
- ○Scholarship payment certificate (if applicable, e.g. Stipendium Hungaricum)
- !Sponsor's bank statement of last 6 months
Plus declaration of financial support + proof of family relationship + sponsor's income certificate.
Hungarian Accommodation
- !Proof of accommodation in Hungary (institute dormitory / hostel certificate / rental contract / notarized accommodation letter)
Healthcare
- !Comprehensive healthcare insurance acceptable to Hungary
Hungarian social-security card OR business health insurance with proof of payment OR bank account balance for healthcare costs.
Other
- !Statement undertaking voluntary exit when residence permit expires
- !Valid travel insurance for the journey + initial stay
- ○Both parents' notarized consent (if applicant is a minor travelling alone)
! = mandatory · ○ = optional / if applicable
🗺️ Step-by-Step Application Process
Secure admission to Hungarian institution
Receive offer of admission / acceptance letter. Pay tuition deposit where required.
Apostille Indian educational documents + birth certificate via MEA
Use VFS Attestation services or directly via MEA.
Identify the right India jurisdiction (Embassy Delhi or Consulate Mumbai)
South & west India → Mumbai; rest → Delhi.
Fill the Residence Permit application form + Appendix 9.13 (Study)
Different from the short-stay Schengen form.
Book VFS appointment for Type D Study visa + biometrics
Long-term D visas mandate fresh biometrics (₹1,920 service charge).
Submit at VFS + pay fees
Visa fee ₹11,740 + ₹1,920 biometrics + standard VFS service charges.
Wait for decision (30–60 days typical)
The Hungarian National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing decides.
Travel to Hungary within 30 days of D visa issue + apply for residence permit on arrival
The D entry visa is not the long-term permit — apply for the residence permit immediately upon arrival in Hungary.
Download Official Forms
Official forms are hosted by VFS Global — we don't host third-party forms ourselves, so you always get the latest version.
📋 How to download from VFS:
- Click the form name below — opens VFS Switzerland page
- Select the visa category you're applying for (e.g. Tourist, Business, Student)
- Scroll down to the "Download Form" section at the bottom
- Click the PDF icon next to the form name → saves to your device
Hungary Schengen Visa Application Form (Short-Stay, Type C)
Fill online via VFS Hungary, then download, print, and sign. Separate forms exist for Mumbai/west zone and the rest.
Hungary Long-Term Residence Permit Application + Appendix
For D visa categories. Each sub-category has its own appendix (9.6 Employment, 9.13 Study, 9.23 Family Reunification, etc.). Source: National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing of Hungary.
Schengen-approved Indian Insurance Companies (Hungary-accepted)
Travel medical insurance must be from this approved Indian-insurer list — €30,000 minimum coverage.
VFS Application Centres
Visa Eligibility Check
Answer 10 questions to see your likelihood of approval. Embassies look for the same core factors across visa types — financial strength, clear purpose, genuine intent to return.
How clear is your purpose of visit?
How long is your planned stay?
Travel history to developed countries?
Any previous visa refusals?
Employment / income source?
3-month average bank balance?
Income Tax Returns history?
Travel bookings status?
Ties to India (reasons you'll return)?
Travelling with?
Indicative only — final decision is always with the Embassy.
💡 Pro Tips
- Stipendium Hungaricum awardees get a streamlined process — coordinate with the awarding Hungarian institution from day one.
- Apply 8–12 weeks before semester start. Hungarian universities typically have Sept and Feb intakes.
- Apostille Indian educational certificates first — Hungary is strict on document chain.
- Build a clear ties-to-India narrative in the motivation letter: post-study return plans, family commitments, etc.
Common Rejection Reasons
- 1.Vague motivation letter or unclear post-study plan
- 2.Insufficient financial-coverage proof (scholarship + sponsor combination weak)
- 3.Educational documents not apostilled
- 4.Language proficiency certificate missing
- 5.Wrong India jurisdiction
Frequently Asked Questions
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Source & Disclaimer
Data on this page is sourced from the official VFS Global Hungary website and Embassy of Hungary. Last verified 2026-04-30. Always verify with the official embassy before applying — fees and requirements change without notice.