Hungary
Central Europe · Schengen area
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Fees & exemptions
- Adult Schengen visa fee
Short-stay C visa
€90 - Child 6-11Reduced
Reduced consular fee
€45 - Child under 6Free
Exempt
Free - EU/EEA/Swiss family memberFree
Directive 2004/38/EC
Free - VFS UK service feeService fee
Charged in GBP at booking
+€30 - Optional premium services
SMS alerts, courier return, prime-time slots
€20
EUR 90 adult Schengen fee, EUR 45 for children 6-11, free under 6, plus a VFS UK service fee in GBP.
Where to apply
VFS Global Visa Application Centre in the UK on behalf of the Embassy of Hungary, London (100 Brompton Road, SW3 1ER), which retains the decision.
Appointment system
Book a biometric appointment through VFS Global's Hungary UK portal. Optional paid add-ons include SMS updates, courier passport return and prime-time slots. The Embassy does not take walk-ins for Schengen visas.
Required documents
- Completed and signed Schengen visa application form
- One recent 35x45mm photo
- Valid passport plus a photocopy of the biometric page, valid 3+ months beyond the stay with 2 blank pages
- Proof of UK residence status for non-UK nationals
- Travel medical insurance with EUR 30,000 Schengen cover
- Proof of accommodation or invitation letter
- Round-trip flight reservation
- Bank statements showing sufficient funds
- Proof of employment or income
- Cover letter with purpose and itinerary
Editor tips
Book early for summer travel and note the operation is cashless - card or postal order only, with the consular fee paid at the appointment rather than in advance.
Country-specific quirks
Hungarian short-stay processing in the UK moved from direct embassy submission to VFS Global on 24 February 2025, so older guidance pointing to the Embassy counter is out of date.
Who can apply where
Your nationality decides whether you need a visa; where you legally live decides where you apply. Applications for Hungary are handled by its embassy, consulate or visa centre covering your country of residence — you cannot normally apply in a country you are only visiting.
- If you are not a citizen of the country you apply from, bring your residence permit or long-stay visa — it usually has to stay valid for at least 3 months after your return.
- Visiting several Schengen countries? Apply to your main destination, or — if you split time evenly — to the country you enter first.
- Some passports are visa-exempt for short stays and only need ETIAS travel authorisation instead of a visa; long-stay and work permits are still required for everyone.
- Fees, document lists and appointment systems are set per consulate, so the local Hungary mission for your region always overrides anything on this page.
Where to submit if you apply from the UK
Addresses where applicants of any nationality living in the United Kingdom hand in Hungary visa documents and give biometrics. Applying from elsewhere? Use the official links below to find the Hungary mission covering your country of residence.
- LondonConsulateConsulate General of Hungary in London
35 Eaton Place, London SW1X 8BY
All Hungarian visa categories; book through the official consular appointment portal.
Always cross-check requirements on the official page for your jurisdiction — details can vary by country of residence.
Where to apply
VFS Global Visa Application Centre in the UK on behalf of the Embassy of Hungary, London (100 Brompton Road, SW3 1ER), which retains the decision.
Appointment system
Book a biometric appointment through VFS Global's Hungary UK portal. Optional paid add-ons include SMS updates, courier passport return and prime-time slots. The Embassy does not take walk-ins for Schengen visas.
Who can apply where
Your nationality decides whether you need a visa; where you legally live decides where you apply. Applications for Hungary are handled by its embassy, consulate or visa centre covering your country of residence.
Applicants of any nationality living in the United Kingdom hand in Hungary visa documents and give biometrics at these addresses.
- LondonConsulateConsulate General of Hungary in London
35 Eaton Place, London SW1X 8BY
All Hungarian visa categories; book through the official consular appointment portal.
Book your travel to use for supporting documents for Hungary
Most consulates ask for a flight itinerary and confirmed accommodation. Search Budapest and attach the confirmations to your application.
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