VISA INFORMATION FOR

STUDENTS ACCEPTED AT HUNGARIAN UNIVERSITIES

 

Dear Student, congratulation on getting accepted/receiving the scholarship! Please find below some basic information about the visa process.

  • Since D-type visas are processed over a longer time, please submit your application as soon as possible in order to arrive in Hungary on time (start of the fall semester of the academic year 2019/2020).
  • You will need to appear in person at our Embassy's Consular Section in Doha.
  • You are going to apply for a D-type visa, not for a short term C-type Schengen visa.
  • Visa fees do not apply for Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship recipients but do apply for other students.
  • Please note that our Consular Section handles D-type applications only for Hungary. We do not represent Denmark and Latvia in D-type (long term) visa cases, only in C-type (short term Schengen) visa cases. Long-term visa applications for these countries should be submitted at their respective embassies in one of the nearest countries.

 

Please bring all the necessary supporting documents with you, including:

  1. One recent passport photo
  2. Passport: must be valid for at least 3 additional months beyond the date of expiry of the residence permit
  3. Documents related to studies:
    • certificate of admission or document to verify the applicant’s student status from higher education institution ("Letter of Acceptance")
    • only in case of Stipendium Hungaricum recipients: letter of award issued by Tempus Foundation
    • school attendance certificate from secondary education establishment
    • proof of payment of the fee charged by the higher education institution
    • language certificate in proof of language proficiency
  4. Documents of accommodation:
    • certified copy of title deed issued within 30 days to date or
    • residential lease contract or document on accommodation by courtesy or
    • statement on boarding (dormitory) services or
    • completed accommodation registration form signed by landlord or
    • hotel reservation for at least 3 weeks
  5. Documents evidencing subsistence:
    • certificate on the payment of scholarship grant
    • if supported by a family member, statement of support and document in proof of ability to provide support
    • bank statement
    • other proof on payment of regular income
    • any other document
  6. Documents evidencing comprehensive sickness insurance cover (valid for Schengen countries)
  7. Filled and signed application forms (download below)

 

Downloads (both documents are required!):

 

Appointment, working hours and visa fee:

  • E-mail for appointment:
  • Working hours: Monday and Thursday between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM
    • Please respect the working hours. If you arrive outside of working hours or without appointment, we won't be able to serve you.
    • The Consulate is closed on Hungarian and Qatari public holidays. Hungarian public holidays this summer: June 9-10th, August 19-20th.
  • Address: Doha, West Bay, Zone 66. Saha 83. Building No.: 15. - see the map under "Contact us"
  • Fee:
    • the visa fee is 257 QAR
    • free for Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship recipients
    • payment by card only