How to get a Hungary visa from Ghana

• This is the type of visa issued to persons who intend to visit Hungary for tourism purposes.
• You can also visit family and friends while on this visa.
• All visitors to Hungary must carry a valid passport.
• Applicants seeking this visa need to submit an invitation letter from a family member or host living in Hungary.
• This letter should clearly state the address and contact details of the host, as well as your relationship with them.
• During the visa application, you will need to provide proof of sufficient funds to last the duration of your stay.
• The Hungary tourist visa is valid for only 90 days.
• You are advised to exit the country before your visa expires.
• This visa does not serve study purposes. You cannot be enrolled in any of the institutions of learning in the country.

• This is the type of visa issued to Ghanaians traveling to Hungary for business purposes.
• You will need to provide an invitation letter from the Hungarian company you will be visiting.
• This letter will also contain their detailed address, accompanied with the date and actual purpose of your trip.
• If the intention is to attend a meeting or seminar, confirmation or invitation from the conference organizer/institution is required.
• If you are employed, you will have to present a certificate from your employer stating or allowing your business travel.
• Your bank statement from the last 6 months is needed.
• Proof of the incentive to return to your country should be provided.
• Self-employed people will submit proof of business registration.
• You cannot be gainfully employed while you are in the country with this visa.
• It must be made clear whether your trip will be sponsored by the employer or the local company.

• International students who want to stay in Hungary for more than 90 consecutive days and who are not EU citizens are required to apply for a long-term student visa to stay in the country.
• Student visas requirements for Hungary vary, therefore it's important to inquire well in advance about the entry regulations which apply to your home country.
• To receive a student visa for Hungary, you must first have an offer from a Hungarian university.
• You can only apply for your student visa prior to your departure from the Hungarian Consulate or Embassy that has jurisdiction in your state or country of permanent residence.
• Processing a visa usually takes around one month, but could be longer so make sure you apply as early as possible to avoid any unnecessary complications.
• When the consulates requires an appointment, you may need to schedule it around 4 to 6 weeks in advance because appointment times are limited.
• After the appointment, the visa processing time usually takes an additional 1 to 4 weeks.
• You will need to apply for your residence permit within 15 days of arrival in Hungary.
• This applies to both EU and non-EU citizens planning to stay in Hungary for longer than 90 days.

• If you’re planning on taking a job in Hungary, you need to get a work permit first.
• Since Hungary has joined the European Union, its rules and regulations regarding labour mobility are changing as they come into line with EU directives.
• Most non-EU citizens require a work visa and permit in order to go and work in Hungary.
• Normally, most of the necessary bureaucracy is handled by the employer offering the job.
• The company is required to provide various documents to the immigration authorities, such as proof of qualifications and health certification.
• The application process for a Hungarian work visa could take up to 25 days.
• The work permit and the working visa are issued for two years.
• Both of these documents can be renewed if the employee wishes to extend his/her stay in Hungary and continues to fulfill the application requirements.

The Hungarian Forint is the official currency of Hungary.

Yes. The Hungarian Embassy of Ghana is located in Accra.

Hungary is generally a very safe country. However, there is a considerable rate of petty crimes, particularly in Budapest. The most common form of crime you'll probably encounter is pick-pocketing or bag snatching.

Yes. Hungary is one of the 26 Schengen countries.