Quick answer
The Hungary Business Visa is a Schengen short-stay visa [C16] allowing stays up to 90 days [C5]. To apply from the UK, you must hold a valid passport and UK residence permit valid at least 30 days beyond your return [C86][C106]. The visa fee is €90/£80 plus a VFS service fee of £25 [C48][C51], payable by credit/debit card or cash (London only) [C52]. Processing takes a minimum of 15 calendar days [C72]; apply up to 6 months before travel [C75]. Required documents include a completed application form [C81], valid passport [C103], UK residence permit [C103], recent photo [C103], employer letter and payslips [C107], bank statements [C108], round-trip travel tickets [C109], accommodation proof [C111], travel insurance (€30,000 coverage) [C112], and a business invitation letter from the Hungarian host company [C158][C137]. All documents must be recent (within 1 month) [C62]; originals are presented, photocopies submitted [C63]. Personal attendance is mandatory [C64]; children under 18 must be accompanied by both parents [C65].
Key facts
| Maximum stay | Up to 90 days per entry[5] |
Requirements
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Requirements in detail
Passport must have at least 2 blank pages, be valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended departure date, and not be older than 10 years. Non-Jordanian applicants also need a legal residence permit valid for at least 1 month after return.
Medical travel insurance covering all Schengen countries with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000.
Hotel booking, or if staying with a host: approval of landlord and copy of landlord's ID/passport. For family/friend invitation, additional documents like lease contract may be required.
If staying with a host, provide: ID/passport of inviting person, lease contract, landlord approval letter, and host's residence proof. For Hungarian passport holders, an official invitation from Directorate-General for Aliens Policing is required.
Original bank statement for the last 6 months (in English) showing sufficient funds to cover all trip costs. Also required: a signed proof of finance (e.g., letter of guarantee) if someone else is sponsoring.
For employed persons: employment letter with official English translation. For business owners: company registration certificate. For students: school/university enrolment letter.
For business trips: provide invitation letter from company, conference, or event including full address, contact, and cost sponsor if applicable.
Evidence of family or financial ties (e.g., family booklet, property documents, job contract) to ensure return after the trip.
For minors: application form signed by both parents, copy of parents' IDs. If traveling with one parent: signed and legalized authorization letter from the other parent. If traveling alone: both parents' signed authorization.
Documents you'll need
Standard
- Completed and signed Schengen visa application form [C81]
- Original passport (plus copy) – issued within last 10 years, 2 blank pages, valid 90 days beyond return [C103]
- UK residence permit (original + copy) – valid at least 30 days beyond return; if pre-Brexit, also provide EU settlement share code [C106]
- One recent passport-size photo (not older than 6 months, white background) [C103]
Supporting
- Employer letter (original, less than 1 month old, on headed paper, signed, confirming employment and purpose of trip) [C107]
- Last 3 months payslips [C107]
- Latest 3 months UK bank statements (showing sufficient funds) [C108]
- Prepaid return travel tickets (air, train, ferry, etc.) [C109]
- Proof of accommodation – hotel booking or host invitation with landlord approval [C111]
- Travel insurance – minimum €30,000 coverage for entire Schengen area [C112]
Business-specific
- Business invitation letter from Hungarian host company (stating purpose, dates, and who covers expenses) [C158][C137]
- If self-employed: certificate of incorporation / trade license [C107]
This list adjusts automatically based on your nationality and category.
How to apply
- 1
Check eligibility: ensure you hold a valid UK residence permit (not a C-type visa) and a passport meeting validity requirements [C86][C103].
- 2
Prepare documents: gather all required documents listed above, ensuring they are recent (within 1 month) and in English or Hungarian [C62][C60].
- 3
Complete the Schengen visa application form: download from VFS website, fill out accurately, and sign [C81].
- 4
Book an appointment: schedule an appointment online at a VFS Hungary visa application centre (London, Edinburgh, or Manchester) [C78].
- 5
Attend the appointment in person: bring original documents and photocopies; pay the visa fee (€90/£80) and VFS service fee (£25) by card or cash (London only) [C48][C51][C52][C64].
- 6
Submit biometrics and application at the centre [C27].
- 7
Wait for processing: minimum 15 calendar days; track your application online [C72].
- 8
Receive decision: if approved, check visa sticker for validity dates and number of entries. If refused, you may appeal within 8 days [C31][C32].
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This page reflects Hungary's officially published requirements as of the dates above. It is not legal advice, and final approval is solely at the discretion of Hungary's immigration authorities. For a case-specific compliance check against your own documents, try VisaBook free.