Hungary student visa

Hungary Student Visa

Your gateway to a land of opportunity

From securing your university offer to obtaining your Hungarian student visa – supervised by a licensed immigration consultant, with full support until your residence card is issued.

Dependant visa

Available

Language requirement

Usually IELTS 5.5 to 6

Typical processing

4 to 8 weeks

Approximate fee

Around €110

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Your Route to Hungary

Who Qualifies for a Hungarian Student Visa?

    • A formal letter of acceptance from an accredited Hungarian university
    • A language certificate appropriate to your programme (English or Hungarian)
    • Proof of funds covering living and tuition costs
    • Valid health insurance recognised across the Schengen Area
    • Translated academic transcripts and certificates
    • A clean criminal record

Why Hungary Is a Smart Choice

    • Tuition lower than in most of Western Europe
    • Medicine, dentistry, engineering and management taught in English
    • Permission to work part-time while studying
    • Affordable living costs in cities such as Budapest, Debrecen and Szeged
    • Free movement throughout the Schengen Area
    • A defined route from student residence to work residence after graduation

Full Document Checklist

    • Long-stay visa application form (D visa)
    • Valid passport
    • Biometric photograph
    • University letter of acceptance
    • Receipt for tuition paid (in full or in part)
    • Proof of funds (bank statement or bank letter)
    • Valid health insurance
    • Evidence of accommodation in Hungary
    • Certified translations of academic certificates and transcripts
    • A well-written statement of purpose (SOP)

What Happens After You Graduate?

    • A residence permit for job-seeking or for starting a business, open to graduates of Hungarian higher education
    • A work residence permit once a Hungarian employer makes you a job offer
    • The EU Blue Card route for graduates in qualifying, higher-paid roles
    • Time spent lawfully in Hungary counting towards long-term residence, under the rules in force at the time
    • Freedom to travel across the Schengen Area for as long as your permit is valid
    • The option to bring a spouse and children on dependant permits

Post-study routes and their conditions change from year to year. We confirm the rules that apply to your programme and nationality before you commit to an application.

Costs, Stated Plainly

Visa processing fee

110€

Residence card on arrival

85€

Tuition · non-medical

5000€

Tuition · medical

14000€

How We Work With You

  1. 1We assess your situation and choose the right route

  2. 2We sign a formal agreement and open your file

  3. 3We prepare and translate your documents and book the embassy appointment

  4. 4Your visa is issued, and we help with arrival and settling in

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I study without an IELTS certificate?

Some universities offer an online interview in place of a language certificate, or you can begin with a language course.

Yes — part-time work is permitted alongside your studies.

Yes, though it requires a separate application and proof of sufficient funds.

If you find employment and convert your permit to a work residence, the route to long-term residence opens up.

Do You Meet These Requirements?

Have your chances of a Hungarian visa assessed free of charge. A careful review before you apply can prevent a refusal — and the cost of starting again.

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