Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) - Business
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days (can extend to 45-60 days)
- Fee
- EUR 80
- 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
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Purpose of visit
Travel purpose must be business meetings, conferences, trade fairs, negotiations, or other commercial activities (not employment)
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Financial
Must demonstrate minimum EUR 40 per day of stay
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), company sponsorship letter, personal assets; Minimum amount: EUR 40 per day
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Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: Yes; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: Yes
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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, corporate housing arrangement, invitation letter specifying accommodation; 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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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Must be from a registered Hungarian company, include company registration details, purpose of visit, and duration of stay
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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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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, bank transfer, card (varies by application center); Amount: EUR 80
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather Required Documents - Collect all required documents including invitation letter from Hungarian business partner, employer letter, financial proof, and travel insurance.
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Online application
Complete Application Form - Fill out the Schengen visa application form online or manually.
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Appointment booking
Book Appointment - Schedule an appointment at VFS Global or Hungarian Embassy/Consulate.
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Fee payment
Pay Visa Fee - Pay the EUR 80 visa application fee.
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Document submission
Submit Application - Attend appointment and submit all documents in person.
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Biometrics
Provide Biometrics - Fingerprints and digital photo captured at the application center.
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Processing wait
Wait for Processing - Standard processing is 15 calendar days; may extend to 45-60 days.
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Visa collection
Collect Visa - Collect passport with visa sticker or receive via courier.