Study Permit for Hungary
To obtain a study permit for Hungary, one must plan on studying at an accredited secondary or higher education academic institution on a full-time basis. In addition to this, financial and living means must be shown. The entire process is quite strict and not an easy one for most students. Family members who are accompanying a main member on, for example, a work permit, and are planning on studying in school or university, must obtain a study permit.
Permit Type:
Study permit (residence permit)
Who makes use of this permit?
- Third country nationals/citizens who wish to reside in Hungary for the purpose of studying in an accredited secondary or higher education academic institution on a full-time basis,
- Participation in a preparation course of an accredited higher education institution.
Please note: If the permit was issued for the purpose of preparatory course it can only be extended if the person gains acceptance to a higher education institution.
Are you eligible?
To support the purpose of residence (for a study permit), you will need to provide sufficient proof in form of either acceptance certificate from the academic institute, or in another credible way. Proper language knowledge also needs to be certified (language of the studies, so not necessarily Hungarian) by way of language exam documentation or an affidavit of completed previous studies in that language.
Sufficient funds for the time of stay must also be demonstrated (e.g. certificate of scholarship money, bank account balance, regular bank transfers from abroad from family members – in this latter case family relationship may also need to be verified). Appropriate all-around health insurance coverage is also essential to your application. Finally, proper accommodation at a Hungarian residential address (rental agreement, statement from owner entitling to stay free of charge, proof the student himself/herself owns residential property in Hungary.
What can you do with this permit?
You may work part time while studying (no separate work permit needed as long as the study relationship exists). Part time = as a main rule, up to 24 hours per week during the academic year, in school breaks it may be longer hours
How long does this permit take to be issued?
Within 60 days (The permit may be issues quicker should there be no further information required).
How can we help?
We have different packages to assist with the process of the application for a study permit. If you are unsure of what exactly you need please feel free to contact us and we will advise which of the 3 packages below are best suited to you and your needs.
Basic:
- Assistance with the immigration process.
- Representing the client with a power of attorney
- Advising on supplementing documents.
- Processing official translations if required by the authority.
Intermediary :
Preparation for studying in Hungary.
- Assisting in finding the right school
- Facilitation of admin activities in regard to academic permit requirements.
- Facilitation of admin in regard to sourcing suitable insurance options
- Assistance in sourcing accommodation.
- Assistance with the immigration process.
- Representing the client with a power of attorney
- Advising on supplementing documents.
- Processing official translations if required by the authority
Comprehensive
- Assisting in finding the right school
- Facilitation of admin activities in regard to academic permit requirements.
- Facilitation of admin in regard to sourcing suitable insurance options
- Assistance in sourcing accommodation.
- Assistance with the immigration process.
- Representing the client with a power of attorney
- Advising on supplementing documents.
- Processing official translations if required by the authority
This package includes assistance throughout the school year in areas such as the facilitation and representation with academic offices, utilities, and property search should they wish to pursue it.
Validity of the permit:
- If studies/course is shorter than 2 years, the duration of the studies.
- If the studies/course is longer than 2 years, the permit is valid for a period between 1 and 2 years and then can be extended.
When the validity of the residence permit is determined, the validity of the passport is taken into account as well. The period of stay specified in the residence permit is determined in such a way that the travel document has to be valid for a minimum of 3 months after the residence permit has expired.
We can also assist with packages for picking the best school for your child/ren, housing and accommodation, personal help for a year, communication with parents and many other immigration services.