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    Hungary student visa 2026: cost, requirements and how to apply

    The Residence permit for the purpose of studies costs $128 in fees nobody can skip, up to $569 if every situational extra applies.

    By Global Admissions Editorial · Checked against 4 official sources

    How much does a Hungary student visa cost in 2026?

    Applying for a student visa in Hungary on the Residence permit for the purpose of studies costs $128 in fees you cannot skip: Residence permit for studies, lodged at a Hungarian mission ($128). Situational extras (same application filed inside Hungary through Enter Hungary, same application filed in person at a regional directorate, extension for the next year and appeal against a refusal) add up to $441 more. Separately, you must prove you have the money: Hungary publishes no fixed proof-of-funds figure for students. The directorate lists the documents it accepts and leaves the amount to the caseworker, so that number is omitted here rather than guessed. All amounts are US dollars, last checked August 2026.

    Residence permit for the purpose of studies cost breakdown

    Every line the Hungary application puts on your card, in US dollars, as of August 2026.

    Residence permit for studies, lodged at a Hungarian mission$128
    EUR 110, and it buys the type D entry visa too because there is no separate visa application National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing: Procedural fees
    Mandatory total$128
    What the Residence permit for the purpose of studies costs before any optional service.
    Situational extras, only if they apply to you
    Same application filed inside Hungary through Enter Hungary$83
    HUF 26,000, open only to nationals who may enter Hungary visa free National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing: Procedural fees
    Same application filed in person at a regional directorate$125
    HUF 39,000, the counter rate for an in-country application National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing: Procedural fees
    Extension for the next year$83
    HUF 26,000, and an extension can only be filed through Enter Hungary National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing: Procedural fees
    Appeal against a refusal$150
    HUF 47,000, lodged within eight days of the decision National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing: Procedural fees
    If every extra applied$569
    Worst case. Most applicants pay none or one of these.

    Amounts are US dollars. Hungary bills in its own currency, so the exact charge moves with the exchange rate. The native figures are in the notes column where the fee schedule publishes them.

    Things to watch

    • Hungary charges one fee for the whole thing. The residence permit application already contains the entry visa application, so a student applying from abroad pays EUR 110 and nothing more.
    • Holders of a Hungarian State Scholarship such as Stipendium Hungaricum, students with ministerial sponsorship, and Belarusian nationals applying for a study permit pay no administrative fee at all.
    • The card is posted to the address of your educational institution, so there is no separate issue or collection charge.
    • Hungary publishes no fixed proof-of-funds figure for students. The directorate lists the documents it accepts and leaves the amount to the caseworker, so that number is omitted here rather than guessed.
    • USD figures convert at USD 1 = HUF 313.05 and EUR 1 = HUF 364.55, the Hungarian National Bank rates on 28 August 2026.

    Hungary student visa requirements and documents checklist

    8 documents every applicant provides.

    DocumentWho needs itWhat it involves
    Certificate of admission or a student status certificateeveryoneThe purpose of stay is proved by an admission certificate from the institution, a document verifying student status, or other credible means. A residence permit for a preparatory course can only be extended once you have been admitted to a state-recognized higher education institution. source
    Proof that you paid the tuition feeseveryoneThe application has to be accompanied by evidence of payment. This is a separate document from the admission certificate and files are held up without it. source
    Proof of the language ability your course needseveryoneAccepted evidence is a language proficiency certificate, an official diploma showing you studied in a foreign language, or other credible means. There is no single national exam. source
    Proof of means of subsistence, with no fixed sum publishedeveryoneThe directorate lists the accepted documents rather than an amount: a bank certificate in your own name, a notarized undertaking from a family member plus evidence they can afford it, an employer or tax authority income document, or a scholarship certificate. It has to cover living costs, accommodation, healthcare and the trip home. source
    A real Hungarian address declared on the formeveryoneYou state an existing Hungarian address as your accommodation on the application itself. No separate lease or ownership document is attached. source
    Comprehensive health insurance, or proof you can pay for careeveryoneYou satisfy this by holding Hungarian social security cover, by being covered under an international agreement, or by showing your means of subsistence in Hungary can absorb healthcare costs. source
    Proof that you can leave againeveryoneA valid passport plus either a ticket for the return or onward journey, or enough money to pay for it. source
    One facial photograph, plus biometrics within 15 days onlineeveryoneAn Enter Hungary application only counts as received once the fee is paid and your photograph, fingerprints and signature specimen have been recorded within 15 days of submission. The directorate notifies you when the file is treated as received. source

    How to apply for a Hungary student visa

    1. Get admitted and pay the tuition the file has to evidence

      Hungary asks for proof of tuition payment as a mandatory attachment, so the money moves before the immigration process starts rather than after it.

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    2. Apply at the Hungarian mission for your nationality or residence

      There is no separate visa application. The residence permit application already contains the request for the entry visa you need to collect the permit. Some posts accept files through honorary consuls, trade representations or an external service provider, so check with the mission that covers you.

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    3. Pay EUR 110 and give your biometrics

      At a mission the fee is EUR 110, paid in euros or another convertible currency. Applications filed inside Hungary cost HUF 39,000 at a counter or HUF 26,000 through Enter Hungary, but that route is open only to nationals who may enter Hungary visa free.

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    4. Wait for the decision

      The administration period is 15 days, and the authority must decide on the merits within 60 days of submission. Time spent waiting for missing documents is not counted inside that period.

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    5. Collect the type D visa and travel within three months

      The consulate issues a single-entry type D visa allowing a stay of no more than 30 days and valid for three months. If you do not enter Hungary within three months of the approval, the approved permit becomes invalid and the right of entry lapses.

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    6. Collect the residence permit card at your university

      A study residence permit is posted to the address of the educational institution, so the card is handed over there rather than at an immigration office. Do not start a second application online after applying at a consulate.

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    Hungary student visa processing time

    The procedural administration period is 15 days, and the authority decides on the merits within 60 days of the application being submitted. Deficiency periods and other procedural steps fall outside that count.

    National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing: Residence of the student, pupil · checked August 2026

    Hungary student visa work rights, dependants and what comes after

    Work rights

    During the study period a student residence permit allows employment of up to thirty hours a week. Outside the study period you may work full time for a maximum of ninety days in a year.

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    Dependants

    A study residence permit does not open family reunification. Hungary will not grant a family reunification permit to relatives of someone who holds or is applying for a study permit, a student mobility permit or a student mobility certificate. The one exception is a child born in Hungary while the permit is valid.

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    After graduation

    Graduates can apply for a residence permit for seeking a job or starting a business, valid for a maximum of nine months and not extendable. It has to be filed through Enter Hungary at least 15 days before the study permit expires, because you must still hold a valid study permit when you apply.

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    Language requirement

    Applicants must have the linguistic knowledge their studies require, proved by a language certificate, a diploma showing study in a foreign language, or other credible means. Hungary sets no single national test for this.

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    Hungary student visa requirements for Indian students

    The full Hungary visa guide for Indian students, with the fee in your currency.

    Your state decides between New Delhi and Mumbai

    The consulate general in Mumbai takes D applications from Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Goa, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Telangana, Daman and Diu, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Every other state and union territory goes to the embassy in New Delhi.

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    The file is lodged at VFS, the interview is at the embassy

    You request an appointment by email, submit the application and biometrics at the VFS office in New Delhi and pay the fee there by card, then attend a consular interview at the embassy the next working day. Bring a full photocopy set including every passport page.

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    The employment route out of India is closed at the mission

    Under Government Decree 450/2024, employment and guest-worker residence permits are limited to nationals of listed countries. The embassy states India is not among them and issues no appointments for employment D visa applications for an indefinite period.

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    Hungary student visa requirements for Sri Lankan students

    The full Hungary visa guide for Sri Lankan students, with the fee in your currency.

    You file in Colombo but New Delhi decides

    Sri Lankan applicants request the appointment from the embassy in New Delhi, then lodge the D application and give biometrics at the VFS office in Colombo. Any consular interview is held online with New Delhi rather than in person.

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    The employment route out of Sri Lanka is closed at the mission

    Government Decree 450/2024 limits employment and guest-worker residence permits to nationals of listed countries, and the embassy states Sri Lanka is not among them.

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    Hungary student visa requirements for Nepali students

    The full Hungary visa guide for Nepali students, with the fee in your currency.

    New Delhi only takes your file if you are lawfully in India

    Hungary has no mission in Nepal. The embassy in New Delhi accepts D applications from Nepali nationals staying legally in India, so lawful presence in India is a precondition rather than a convenience.

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    The employment route out of Nepal is closed at the mission

    Government Decree 450/2024 limits employment and guest-worker residence permits to nationals of listed countries, and the embassy states Nepal is not among them.

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    Hungary student visa requirements for Bangladeshi students

    The full Hungary visa guide for Bangladeshi students, with the fee in your currency.

    The employment route is closed to Bangladeshi nationals

    Government Decree 450/2024 restricts residence permits for employment and guest work to nationals of listed countries, and Hungarian missions state Bangladesh is not among them. Plan on a study permit standing on its own rather than converting to work from abroad.

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    United States
    From $535 all-in
    United Kingdom
    From $1,760 all-in
    Canada
    From $175 all-in
    Australia
    From $2,250 all-in
    Germany
    From $190 all-in
    France
    From $183 all-in

    FAQ

    Frequently asked questions

    How much is the Hungary student visa fee?
    The Residence permit for the purpose of studies application charge is $128 (Residence permit for studies, lodged at a Hungarian mission). That is also the all-in mandatory total. Optional extras add up to $441 on top.
    How much proof of funds do you need for the Residence permit for the purpose of studies?
    Hungary publishes no fixed proof-of-funds figure for students. The directorate lists the documents it accepts and leaves the amount to the caseworker, so that number is omitted here rather than guessed. That is money you show, not money you pay. It is separate from the $128 in fees.
    Can you work on a Hungary student visa?
    During the study period a student residence permit allows employment of up to thirty hours a week. Outside the study period you may work full time for a maximum of ninety days in a year. Source: National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing: Residence of the student, pupil (August 2026).
    How long does a Hungary student visa take?
    The procedural administration period is 15 days, and the authority decides on the merits within 60 days of the application being submitted. Deficiency periods and other procedural steps fall outside that count. Source: National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing: Residence of the student, pupil (August 2026).
    Can you bring your family on a Hungary student visa?
    A study residence permit does not open family reunification. Hungary will not grant a family reunification permit to relatives of someone who holds or is applying for a study permit, a student mobility permit or a student mobility certificate. The one exception is a child born in Hungary while the permit is valid. Source: National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing: Residence of the student, pupil (August 2026).
    What's not included in the Residence permit for the purpose of studies fee?
    Tuition, living costs and the money you have to show in your account are separate from the fees on this page. Use our cost-of-study calculator at /tools/cost-calculator for a complete budget.
    When are these fees due?
    Application and biometric fees are paid before submission. Health surcharges (UK IHS, Australian OSHC) are paid as part of the visa application. Some fees (Anmeldung in Germany, OFII in France) are paid after arrival.

    Official sources

    Last verified August 2026.