Visa Rules

Last updated: 2025-04-29 04:12:47

Tourist Visa 

Indian citizens typically need a Schengen visa to visit Hungary for tourism. This visa allows for short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

To apply for a tourist visa to Hungary, Indian nationals need to provide the following documents:

Required Documents for Hungary Tourist Visa

1. Passports:

• Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and at least 2 blank pages.

• Original old passport booklets if any.

2. Photographs:

• 3 photographs.

• White background; Glossy finish; 80% face covered with a little shoulder visible; Eyes and face clearly visible.

• Dimensions: 45mm x 35mm.

3. Covering Letter:

• A covering letter per individual/family/company addressed to The Visa Officer, Embassy of Hungary, New Delhi.

• The Covering Letter should brief the profile of the applicants and the purpose of travel with travel dates.

• Covering Letter can be on plain paper for individuals and on company letterhead for officials/sponsored applicants.

4. Bank Statements:

• Original 3 months personal and company's bank statements with the seal and signature from the bank.

• Bank statements should be of relevant and active accounts showing proof of funds and income.

• Bank statements should be of a closing date closer to the date of visa application (A4 size preferred).

5. IT Returns:

• Latest 3 years Income Tax Acknowledgement / ITR-V (Saral) of individuals and the company.

Itinerary / Air Tickets:

• Return air tickets with all internal flight/train tickets if any.

• Day-wise itinerary of the tour.

6. Purpose of Travel / Accommodation:

• Proof of accommodation/purpose at the destination/Booking Certificate and payment receipts from the tour operator.

• Hotel vouchers.

7. Supporting Credentials:

Businessmen:

• Proprietorship certificate / Certificate of Registration / Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association/partnership deed.

• NOC from other partners or Directors in case of a partnership.

Employees:

• Leave sanction letter from the company (from the Government body in case of Government employees/public servants).

• Last 3 months' Salary Statements (only for Private firms).

• Company ID card (optional).

• Retirement Certificate or Letter / Copy of Pension Book (for retired employees).

Students:

• Leave sanction letter from the educational institution (for travel during working days).

• Bonafide Certificate from the educational institution (for travel during vacations).

• School/College ID card (optional).

Newly Wed / Honeymooners (if the spouse's name is not endorsed in their passports):

• Marriage Certificate (Original).

• Wedding Invitation card/Photographs (in case the marriage certificate is not ready).

Children traveling unaccompanied by both parents/either parent:

• A notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from both/either of the parents respectively if both/either of them are unaccompanied.

• Passport copies/copy of both/either of the parents.

Travelers unaccompanied by spouses/partners:

• A notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from the unaccompanied spouse.

• Passport copy of the unaccompanied spouse. If not a passport holder, any Govt ID Proof mentioning the spouse's name can be submitted.

8. Additional supporting documents if available:

• FD Receipts from banks.

• Public shares/debentures certificate.

• Asset evaluation report from a CA.

9. Travel Insurance:

• Valid Travel Insurance from the Embassy-approved companies covering the days of travel with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000.

Make sure all documents are prepared and submitted according to the requirements specified by the Embassy of Hungary.

Disclaimers

The above list of documents is the standard requirement for the visa application. The Embassy/Consulate/High Commission/Application Centres reserve the right to request additional documents for verification.

Travelspoc does not guarantee the outcome of any visa application. Decisions on visa applications are at the sole discretion of the respective Embassy/Consulate/High Commission.

Visa Application Centres and Embassy Information

Visa Application Centres: New Delhi, Kolkatta, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Gurgaon, Jalandhar, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Goa, Bangalore, Cochin, Chennai, Hyderabad, Puducherry, Trivandrum 

The Hungarian Embassy

2/50-M Niti Marg,Chanakyapuri, New Delhi – 110-021

Tel: 0091 11 2688 1135

Email: mission.del[at]mfa.gov.hu

 Consulate General of Hungary, Mumbai

TCG Financial Centre, #803, 8th Floor, C53, G Block, BKC, Bandra East, Mumbai 400 098

Tel: (+91-22)-6770-1637

​The official website for Hungary visa information is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade's portal:

Apply For A Visa

The official website for Hungarian tourist visas for Indian citizens is not explicitly a single, direct online application portal. Instead, you'll typically apply through VFS Global, a third-party visa application center. 

If you're applying from India, you can find specific information and begin your application through the VFS Global Hungary Visa Application Center.