Hungary
General visa requirements for travelling to Hungary. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
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Transit visa (Airport Transit Visa (Type A) - Common EU List)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 1 days
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days
- Fee
- EUR 80
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Required for nationals of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, and Sri Lanka
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Visa history
Exempt if holding a valid Schengen visa, residence permit from a Schengen state, or valid visa/residence permit from the US, Canada, Japan, or UK
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: 35x45mm, white background, taken within last 3 months
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: No
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Schengen Visa Application Form (Type A); Form url: https://visa.vfsglobal.com
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, bank transfer, card; Amount: EUR 80
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather Documents - Collect passport, confirmed onward flight ticket, and photo.
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Online application
Complete Application - Fill out the Schengen visa application form selecting airport transit as purpose.
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Document submission
Submit Application - Submit application at Hungarian Embassy/Consulate or VFS Global center.
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Fee payment
Pay Fee - Pay the EUR 80 visa fee.
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Processing wait
Wait for Processing - Processing typically takes 15 calendar days.
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Visa collection
Collect Visa - Collect passport with transit visa sticker.