Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) - Tourism
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days (can extend to 45-60 days)
- Fee
- EUR 80 (adults), EUR 40 (children 6-12), free (under 6)
- Validity
- 90 days within any 180-day period
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Citizens of countries listed in EU Regulation 2018/1806 Annex I (visa-required countries)
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Purpose of visit
Travel purpose must be tourism, leisure, or visiting friends/family
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Financial
Must demonstrate minimum EUR 40 per day of stay in Hungary
Minimum funds: EUR 40 per day
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: 35x45mm, white background, face covers 80% of photo, taken within last 3 months
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements (last 3 months), personal assets, property ownership; Minimum amount: EUR 40 per day
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: All Schengen member states; Minimum coverage: EUR 30,000
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel booking, rental agreement, invitation from host; Must cover full stay: Yes
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: Yes
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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; Form url: https://visa.vfsglobal.com
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Travel itinerary
Provide an itinerary showing travel dates, destinations and planned accommodation.
Must include addresses: Yes; Must include dates: Yes
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, bank transfer, card (varies by application center); Amount: EUR 80 (adults), EUR 40 (children 6-12), free (under 6)
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather Required Documents - Collect all required documents including passport, photos, insurance, financial proof, accommodation proof, and flight reservations. Allow approximately 2 weeks for document collection.
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Online application
Complete Online Application Form - Fill out the Schengen visa application form online or download and complete it manually.
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Appointment booking
Book Appointment at VFS Global or Embassy - Schedule an appointment at the nearest VFS Global Visa Application Centre or Hungarian Embassy/Consulate. Book at least 6-8 weeks before planned departure.
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Fee payment
Pay Visa Application Fee - Pay the visa application fee of EUR 80 (adults) at the time of application submission.
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Document submission
Submit Application and Documents - Attend the appointment in person and submit all required documents along with the completed application form.
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Biometrics
Provide Biometrics - Provide fingerprints and a digital photo at the application center. Biometrics are stored in the Visa Information System (VIS) for 59 months.
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Processing wait
Wait for Processing - Standard processing takes 15 calendar days. May extend to 45-60 days during peak seasons or for complex cases.
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Visa collection
Collect Passport with Visa - Collect your passport with the visa sticker from the application center or embassy, or receive it by courier if that option was selected.