Hungary family visit visa: requirements, fee and processing time
This page covers the Hungary family visit visa — used for visiting relatives or a partner, including family members of EU/EEA/Swiss citizens. Every field below is taken from our editor-verified country record and reflects what the Hungary consular network publishes for applicants of any nationality. You apply in the country where you legally reside, so exact centres and service fees can differ locally.
Where to apply for a Hungary family visit visa
VFS Global UK on behalf of the Embassy of Hungary, London, using the dedicated EU/EEA/Swiss family member checklist. Family members of Hungarian nationals use the ordinary visiting-family category instead.
Required documents
- Completed visa application form
- Valid passport with a photocopy of the biometric page
- One recent passport photo
- Proof of the family relationship (marriage, birth or partnership certificate)
- Passport or ID of the EU/EEA/Swiss sponsor
- Evidence the sponsor is exercising treaty rights (work, study or residence)
- Proof of dependency for dependent relatives
- Travel medical insurance
- Proof of the applicant's UK residence status
- Cover letter explaining the family link and travel plans
Turn this list into a tick-off checklist on the checklist page, which also flags which items are mandatory and which are only advisable.
Fees, reductions and exemptions
- EU/EEA/Swiss family memberFree— Directive 2004/38/EC, free and expedited by law
- Family member of a Hungarian citizen€90— Processed as an ordinary visiting-family Schengen visa
- Child 6-11€45— Reduced fee
- VFS UK service fee€30— Applies even where the consular fee is waived
Free of charge under Directive 2004/38/EC for family members of EU/EEA/Swiss citizens exercising free movement. Family members of Hungarian nationals pay the standard EUR 90 Schengen fee unless another exemption applies.
Booking an appointment
Book online through the VFS Hungary UK portal and attend for biometrics. Post-Brexit, a UK residence card issued as an EEA family member no longer removes the need for an entry visa.
Practical tips
Select the 'family member of an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen' category when booking with VFS - choosing the ordinary tourist category triggers the EUR 90 fee and the wrong checklist.
What is unusual about the Hungary process
The Embassy specifically warns that UK residence cards issued to EEA family members no longer exempt the holder from needing a Hungarian entry visa.
Official sources
If you are applying from the United Kingdom
- London — Consulate General of Hungary in London35 Eaton Place, London SW1X 8BYAll Hungarian visa categories; book through the official consular appointment portal.
Applying from somewhere else? Use the consulate that covers your country of legal residence — the requirements above still apply.
Updated today against official Hungary consular sources. Requirements can change without notice — always confirm before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Hungary family visit visa cost?
- For a Hungary family visit visa, there is no consular fee. Reduced or waived amounts apply to: EU/EEA/Swiss family member — free; Family member of a Hungarian citizen — €90; Child 6-11 — €45; VFS UK service fee — €30. Free of charge under Directive 2004/38/EC for family members of EU/EEA/Swiss citizens exercising free movement. Family members of Hungarian nationals pay the standard EUR 90 Schengen fee unless another exemption applies. Visa application centres such as VFS Global, BLS, TLScontact or Capago charge their own service fee on top.
- How long does a Hungary family visit visa take to process?
- A decision on a Hungary family visit visa typically takes around 15 days from the appointment date, though peak season, additional document requests and consulate workload can extend this. Apply as early as the rules allow.
- Where do I apply for a Hungary family visit visa?
- VFS Global UK on behalf of the Embassy of Hungary, London, using the dedicated EU/EEA/Swiss family member checklist. Family members of Hungarian nationals use the ordinary visiting-family category instead. You always apply through the mission or application centre that covers your country of legal residence.
- What documents are required for a Hungary family visit visa?
- The Hungary consular network lists: Completed visa application form; Valid passport with a photocopy of the biometric page; One recent passport photo; Proof of the family relationship (marriage, birth or partnership certificate); Passport or ID of the EU/EEA/Swiss sponsor; Evidence the sponsor is exercising treaty rights (work, study or residence); Proof of dependency for dependent relatives; Travel medical insurance; Proof of the applicant's UK residence status; Cover letter explaining the family link and travel plans. Some items are mandatory and others only advisable — the EU Visa Compass checklist tool flags which is which.
- How do appointments work for a Hungary family visit visa?
- Appointment model: Outsourced center. Book online through the VFS Hungary UK portal and attend for biometrics. Post-Brexit, a UK residence card issued as an EEA family member no longer removes the need for an entry visa.
- Can I apply for a Hungary family visit visa from the United Kingdom?
- Yes. We list 1 submission point in the UK for Hungary, with addresses and notes, on this page. If you live elsewhere, use the consulate covering your country of residence — the requirements themselves stay the same.
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