{"about":"Student visa facts for Hungary, as read on official pages. Each statement names its source and the day it was checked. Information, not legal advice; the visa authority decides.","publisher":"ForiForeign","page":"https://foriforeign.com/study-in/hu/student-visa","destination":{"code":"HU","name":"Hungary"},"visa":"Residence permit for the purpose of studies","authority":"National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (OIF), Hungary","official_portal":"https://enterhungary.gov.hu/","last_checked":"2026-10-06","facts":[{"key":"admission_document","label":"The admission document you need first","text":"Proof of full-time studies at a state-recognised higher-education institution, or a preparatory course organised by one.","source_url":"https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/residence-of-the-student-pupil","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"documents","label":"Documents the official page lists","text":"","source_url":"https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/residence-of-the-student-pupil","checked_at":"2026-09-15","list":["Valid travel document","One facial photograph","Admission certificate or student status verification","Proof of language knowledge","Proof of financial means","Health insurance evidence","Parental consent for minors","Hungarian address declared on the form (no separate document)"]},{"key":"funds","label":"Money you must show","text":"Show means for subsistence, accommodation, return travel and healthcare, e.g. bank statements, income letters or scholarship certificates. No minimum amount stated.","source_url":"https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/residence-of-the-student-pupil","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"tuition_evidence","label":"Proof of tuition","text":"No tuition-payment proof is listed on the OIF student factsheet.","source_url":"https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/residence-of-the-student-pupil","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"application_fee","label":"What the application costs","text":"EUR 110 at a Hungarian mission (includes entry visa). Inside Hungary: HUF 26,000 via Enter Hungary or HUF 39,000 in person.","source_url":"https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/procedural-fees","checked_at":"2026-09-15","amount":110,"currency":"EUR"},{"key":"health","label":"Health insurance","text":"Comprehensive health insurance covering all healthcare services, or proof you can cover the costs. No minimum cover amount stated.","source_url":"https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/residence-of-the-student-pupil","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"language","label":"Language","text":"Applicants must have the language knowledge needed for their studies and submit proof.","source_url":"https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/residence-of-the-student-pupil","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"where_to_apply","label":"Where you apply","text":"From abroad (visa required): Hungarian mission in your nationality or residence country. Already in Hungary: online via Enter Hungary.","source_url":"https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/residence-of-the-student-pupil","checked_at":"2026-09-15","mode":"mixed"},{"key":"biometrics","label":"Fingerprints and photo","text":"Facial photo and fingerprints are taken for the biometric residence permit.","source_url":"https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/residence-of-the-student-pupil","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"processing_time","label":"How long the decision takes","text":"Decision within 60 days of submission (15-day procedural administration period stated).","source_url":"https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/residence-of-the-student-pupil","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"tb_or_medical","label":"Medical examination","text":"No medical test is stated on the OIF student factsheet.","source_url":"https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/residence-of-the-student-pupil","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"police_certificate","label":"Police certificate","text":"No criminal record certificate is listed on the OIF student factsheet.","source_url":"https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/residence-of-the-student-pupil","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"translation","label":"Translations","text":"Documents not in Hungarian need a certified Hungarian translation; some bank or income documents may be accepted in English or German.","source_url":"https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/information-on-recertification-and-translation-of-authentic-instruments","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"legalisation","label":"Legalisation of documents","text":"Foreign public documents need Hungarian diplomatic recertification, or an apostille (with QR code) if the issuing country is in the Apostille Convention.","source_url":"https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/information-on-recertification-and-translation-of-authentic-instruments","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"work_rights","label":"Working while you study","text":"Students may work up to 30 hours a week during studies and full-time up to 90 days a year outside study periods.","source_url":"https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/residence-of-the-student-pupil","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"dependants","label":"Family members","text":"Family reunification permits are not granted to family of study-permit holders (except a child born during the valid permit).","source_url":"https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/residence-of-the-student-pupil","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"on_arrival","label":"After you arrive","text":"Enter on the single-entry D visa (stay up to 30 days, valid 3 months) to receive the residence permit.","source_url":"https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/residence-of-the-student-pupil","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"post_study","label":"After your studies","text":"Graduates holding a study permit may apply for a job-seeking or business-start permit, valid up to 9 months, not extendable.","source_url":"https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/residence-permit-for-the-purpose-of-seeking-a-job-or-starting-a-business","checked_at":"2026-09-15"}],"fees":[{"kind":"government_fee","label":"Visa fee (government)","amount":110,"currency":"EUR","period":null,"up_to":false,"text":"EUR 110 at a Hungarian mission (includes entry visa). Inside Hungary: HUF 26,000 via Enter Hungary or HUF 39,000 in person.","source_url":"https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/procedural-fees","checked_at":"2026-09-15"}],"how_to_apply":[{"key":"how_application","label":"How the application is lodged","text":"From abroad, the student lodges the signed residence permit form at the Hungarian mission; in Pakistan study appointments are booked through Gerry's Visa Services. Enter Hungary online is used only for applications and extensions inside Hungary.","source_url":"https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/residence-of-the-student-pupil","checked_at":"2026-10-06","portal_url":"https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/residence-of-the-student-pupil","portal_name":"Residence permit application form of the National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing, lodged via Gerry's Visa Services (VFS Global) for the Embassy of Hungary in Islamabad","form_name":"Application form for residence permit with Appendix 13"},{"key":"how_payment","label":"How the fee is paid","text":"The fee is paid in Pakistani rupees in cash on the day of submission at Gerry's Visa Services or the embassy. Nothing should be paid in advance.","source_url":"https://iszlamabad.mfa.gov.hu/en/consular-fees","checked_at":"2026-10-06"},{"key":"how_interview","label":"Interview","text":"The Islamabad embassy checklist counts the sponsor's bank statements from the date of the applicant's interview, so expect an interview when lodging the application.","source_url":"https://islamabad.mfa.gov.hu/en/residence-permit-for-study-purpose","checked_at":"2026-10-06"},{"key":"how_tracking","label":"Following your application","text":"No online tracker is given for applications lodged abroad. The embassy asks applicants not to chase by phone or email and contacts them when the decision is ready.","source_url":"https://islamabad.mfa.gov.hu/en/d-type-long-term-residence-permit","checked_at":"2026-10-06"},{"key":"how_processing_time","label":"Processing time, as the application page states it","text":"The immigration authority decides on a study residence permit within 60 days of submission. Time spent supplying missing documents is not counted.","source_url":"https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/residence-of-the-student-pupil","checked_at":"2026-10-06"},{"key":"how_decision_and_passport","label":"The decision and your passport","text":"When the process ends, the embassy sends back the decision with the passport and original documents. If approved, a single entry D visa to collect the residence permit is placed in the passport.","source_url":"https://islamabad.mfa.gov.hu/en/d-type-long-term-residence-permit","checked_at":"2026-10-06"},{"key":"how_additional_documents","label":"If more documents are asked for","text":"The immigration authority may ask for further documents to clarify the case. The applicant supplies them within the set period, and that time is not counted in the processing time.","source_url":"https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/residence-of-the-student-pupil","checked_at":"2026-10-06"}],"steps":[{"n":1,"title":"Get admission or student status proof","detail":"Obtain proof of full-time studies at a state-recognised Hungarian higher-education institution (or its preparatory course).","source_url":"https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/residence-of-the-student-pupil"},{"n":2,"title":"Prepare funds, insurance and language proof","detail":"Gather bank statements or scholarship proof, comprehensive health insurance, proof of language knowledge, passport and one facial photo.","source_url":"https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/residence-of-the-student-pupil"},{"n":3,"title":"Translate and legalise documents","detail":"Attach certified Hungarian translations; foreign public documents need an apostille or Hungarian diplomatic recertification.","source_url":"https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/information-on-recertification-and-translation-of-authentic-instruments"},{"n":4,"title":"Apply at the Hungarian mission","detail":"If you need a visa and are outside Hungary, apply at the Hungarian mission in your country of nationality or habitual residence; pay EUR 110.","source_url":"https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/procedural-fees"},{"n":5,"title":"Give photo and fingerprints","detail":"A facial photograph and fingerprints are taken for the biometric residence permit.","source_url":"https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/residence-of-the-student-pupil"},{"n":6,"title":"Wait for the decision","detail":"The authority decides within 60 days of submission.","source_url":"https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/residence-of-the-student-pupil"},{"n":7,"title":"Collect D visa and travel","detail":"On approval a single-entry D visa (stay up to 30 days, valid 3 months) is issued to enter Hungary and receive the permit.","source_url":"https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/residence-of-the-student-pupil"}],"not_stated_on_the_official_pages":[],"applicant_country_pages":[{"country":"PK","name":"Pakistan","page":"https://foriforeign.com/study-in/hu/student-visa/from/pakistan"}]}