Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) — Visiting Family / FriendsVerified 2026-04-30Hungary Visiting Family or Friends Visa (Schengen Short-Stay, Type C)
A Hungary Visiting Family or Friends Visa is a Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) for Indian travellers visiting friends, relatives, or extended family residing in Hungary. Valid up to 90 days within any 180-day period. The Hungarian host must issue a notarized invitation letter — for visits to Hungarian relatives, the invitation must be issued by the Hungarian Office of Immigration and Nationality.
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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
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Starting Fee
₹9,600
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.
Who Can Apply
- Indian travellers visiting friends or extended family residing legally in Hungary
- Visits for family events, weddings, festivals, or general social visits
Not eligible under this visa:
- Visits intended to convert to long-stay residence — apply for Type D Family Reunification
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Fees (in INR)
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Schengen Short-Stay visa fee — adult (Type C, 1–90 days) | ₹9,600 |
| Schengen visa fee — child (6–12 years) | ₹4,800 |
| Schengen visa fee — child below 6 years | ₹0 |
| VFS service fee — with biometrics | ₹2,133 |
| VFS service fee — without biometrics | ₹1,600 |
| Optional courier (mandatory in south & west) | ₹675 |
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.
Documents Required
Personal Documents
- !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
Visiting Family / Friends-Specific Documents
- !Letter of invitation from Hungarian host — issued and certified by Hungarian Office of Immigration and Nationality (for Hungarian-resident family) OR notarized by Hungarian public notary (for friends / non-Hungarian residents)
- !Evidence of the family relationship — public documents issued by Hungarian or Indian authorities
Birth certificates, marriage certificates, etc. Apostille from MEA where applicable.
- !Copy of the host's Hungarian residence permit / EU citizenship proof
- !Host's address proof in Hungary
Travel & Accommodation
- !Confirmed return flight reservation / travel itinerary
Includes onward / return dates and route.
- !Proof of accommodation in Hungary
Hotel reservation with deposit / cancellation fee, or invitation letter from Hungarian host (notarized for visiting friends/family). For multi-Schengen trips: lodging proof for each state.
- !Travel medical insurance — €30,000 minimum coverage
Schengen-approved Indian insurer. Covers accident, illness, medical emergency, and repatriation across all Schengen countries for the full duration of stay.
Financial Documents
- !Original bank account statement of last 3 months
Duly stamped and signed by an authorized bank person.
- !Income Tax Return acknowledgment for the last 2 assessment years
ITR with barcode. For sponsored applicants — sponsor's ITR.
- ○If employed — Salary slips of the last 3 months
Stamped and signed by an authorized person of the employer. Plus employment certificate referring to the leave permission granted.
- ○If self-employed — Certificate of business / company registration
Stamped and signed by an authorized person.
- ○If retired — Pension slips of the last 3 months
Plus property / business income proof if applicable.
- ○If student / sponsored minor — Sponsor's salary slips, bank statements, ITR + educational institution leave letter
Relationship Proof (if applicable)
- ○Spouse-name endorsement on passports OR Marriage Certificate (apostilled by MEA)
Required when spouse travels together. If spouse name not endorsed in BOTH passports, the apostilled marriage certificate is mandatory.
Minor-Specific Documents (if applicable)
- ○Minor with one parent — Notarized consent of the non-travelling parent / guardian
Plus copies of both parents' passports / IDs. Application form must be signed by both parents.
- ○Minor travelling alone — Notarized consent of BOTH parents / guardians
- ○Birth certificate of applicant
Required when parent passport copies are not available.
! = mandatory · ○ = optional / if applicable
🗺️ Step-by-Step Application Process
Confirm Hungary is your main Schengen destination
Apply via Hungary if your itinerary spends most time (or has its main purpose) there. If splitting time evenly, apply through the country of first entry.
Identify the right India jurisdiction
South & west India (Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Cochin, Pune, Goa, Puducherry, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad) → Consulate General Mumbai. Rest of India + Bhutan + Nepal → Embassy New Delhi. Wrong jurisdiction = returned without decision.
Complete the online VFS application form
Use the form for your zone (Mumbai/west has a separate form). Print and sign.
Gather all required documents
Use the checklist for your visa category. Originals where marked (*), with stamps and signatures from the issuing authority where required. Insurance from a Hungary-Embassy-approved Indian insurer only.
Book your VFS appointment
Visit visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/hun/ — book the slot at your jurisdiction's centre.
Submit at VFS + biometrics + pay fees
Attend in person. Pay visa fee (₹9,600 adult / ₹4,800 child 6–12 / ₹0 child <6) + ₹2,133 service fee. Biometrics taken at the centre unless reusable from a prior Schengen application within 59 months.
Wait for the decision (15 calendar days)
Track via VFS website. The Embassy / Consulate may call you for an interview or request additional documents.
Collect your passport from VFS
Once notified, collect from VFS or use courier (mandatory for south & west zone). Verify visa validity dates and entry type before leaving the counter.
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
Schengen Tourist Visa Eligibility Check
Answer 10 quick questions to see your likelihood of approval. This is not a guarantee — final decision is always with the Embassy — but it flags common weak spots so you can address them before applying.
What's the primary purpose of your trip?
How long do you plan to stay?
Have you previously visited any Schengen country?
Have you ever been refused a Schengen (or any country's) visa?
Past refusals must be disclosed — they show up in VIS database across Schengen countries.
Do you have confirmed travel bookings?
Reservations are enough — don't buy tickets until visa approval.
What's your current employment status?
What's your typical 3-month bank balance?
Schengen needs ~₹700/day covered. For a 10-day trip, minimum ₹70,000 stable balance.
How many years of Income Tax Returns (ITR) can you show?
What are your strongest ties to India (return-intent)?
Embassies want evidence you'll come back — not overstay.
Who are you travelling with?
Indicative only — final decision is always with the Embassy.
💡 Pro Tips
- If visiting Hungarian-resident relatives, get the invitation issued by the Hungarian Office of Immigration and Nationality — notary alone may not be enough.
- Public documents (birth / marriage certificates) issued in India should be apostilled by MEA; Hungarian public documents are accepted directly.
- Even if the host is providing accommodation, attach a host's address proof + invitation — VFS will not accept this category without it.
Common Rejection Reasons
- 1.Invitation letter not properly notarized / not issued by Hungarian Immigration Office
- 2.Missing public-document evidence of family relationship
- 3.Insufficient ties-to-India narrative
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.