What exactly is a Hungarian long-term student visa?
A Hungarian long-term student visa is, as mentioned above, intended for students that plan on studying in Hungary for more than 90 consecutive days. Since student visa requirements for Hungary vary, it is important to inquire well in advance about the entry regulations which apply to your home country.
How do I apply for a Hungarian long-term student visa?
Before you can apply for long-term student visas in Hungary, you first need an offer from a Hungarian university. Applications for Hungarian student visas can only be made before departing from the Hungarian Consulate or Embassy that has jurisdiction in your home country.
In order to apply for a Hungarian long-term student visa, you will need to produce the following documents
- Proof of payment of the tuition fees
- An acceptance letter from a Hungarian University
- A passport that is valid for six months beyond your date of entry
- Passport photos no older than six months
- Proof of health insurance
- Proof of address or accommodation in Hungary
- Evidence proving that you have sufficient funds to cover your living expenses while studying in Hungary
- A completed visa application form
- Three stamped envelopes addressed to the applicant
How long does it take to obtain a student visa for Hungary?
Appointment times with the consulates are limited, so you might need to schedule it up to six weeks in advance. After your appointment with the consulate, your visa goes into the processing stage. The processing time for Hungarian student visas is normally a month. But since it can take longer, it is vital to apply as early as possible to avoid unnecessary complications.
What happens when you arrive in Hungary?
After you receive your Hungarian long-term student visa and arrive in the country, you need to apply for a residence permit. This has to be done within 15 days of arriving in Hungary. Both EU and non-EU citizens have to apply for residence permits if they wish to stay in the country for more than 90 days.
How do I apply for a residence permit?
In order to apply for your residence permit, you’ll need to following documents:
- Proof of payment of your tuition fees
- Approval documents of the host university in Hungary
- Proof of health insurance
How we can help you
As a team of immigration lawyers, Hngary.com specialises in assisting young people to obtain their Hungarian long-term student visas. We also offer a variety of other legal assistance services for expatriates in Hungary. Be sure to get in touch with our team today to learn more about our services and pricing.