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How to get a Hungary visa from Philippines
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Filipino passport holders travelling to Hungary.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to Hungary.
Business visa
Processing time15 days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$70
Tourist visa
Processing time15 days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$70
Application requirements
Documents Filipino applicants need to provide.
- A completed visa application form.
- The form should be signed in necessary spaces.
- An International passport which has a validity of 6 months from the time of exit from the country.
- The passport should have at least two blank pages.
- Two recent passport-sized photographs to be taken on a white background.
- The passport should be at least 6 months old and should follow the photo specification for the visa application.
- Proof of sufficient funds for the duration of your stay in the country.
- This should be in the form of your bank statement from 3 months prior to the period of visa application.
- Return ticket to Philippine.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
- Valid travel insurance.
- Proof of accommodation.
Visa type details
Business visa
- The business visa is issued to foreigners visiting Hungary for business purposes such as attending business meetings, conferences, seminars, negotiating and signing business contracts with other business partners or companies in Hungary.
- An invitation letter from the host's company in Hungary clearly stating the contact information and address of the company.
- The invitation letter must indicate the type of business to be carried out in Hungary, the purpose of visit and duration of stay in Hungary.
- An approval letter from the applicant’s employer in Philippine stating awareness of the business travel.
- If there were previous trade relations between the two companies, proof of such events must be provided
- A business bank statement for the last 6 months is required.
- Salary slip of the last three months from the employer duly stamped and signed by an authorized person
- Income tax return acknowledgment for the last two assessment years.
- Certificate of registration in the case of the self-employed duly signed and stamped by an authorized person
- Travel medical insurance must be valid for the whole duration of stay in Hungary is required.
- Regarding the applicant’s expenses during stay in Hungary, either the employer or the partner company must state coverage of expenses on the letter or invitation.
Tourist visa
- This visa is for applicants who wish to travel to Hungary for tourism and sightseeing purposes.
- This visa can also be used to visit family and friends.
- If you are visiting a friend or relative, an invitation letter from your host in Hungary is to be submitted.
- The address and a valid means of identification of your host in the country must be included in the letter.
- Children under the age of 18 should have the original copy of their birth certificate.
- Receipt of your payment of visa application fees should be presented during the visa application process.
- This visa is not to be used for study purposes.
- This visa is also not to be used to work or attend to business needs.
- The applicant is to leave the country on or before the expiration of this visa.
- This visa is processed within 15 and 20 days.
- The visa fee is $70.
Where to apply
Hungary embassy & visa application centers in Philippines.
Manila
Address8th Floor, Del Rosario Law Centre 21st Drive corner 20th Drive, BGC, Taguig 1630 Metro
Phone(+63) 917 824 38 65
Email[email protected]
Websitemanila.mfa.gov.hu
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Frequently asked questions
What is the official language in Hungary
The official language in Hungary is Hungarian and it is the most widely spoken language. Other minority spoken languages are German, Croatian, Romani, Slovakia, Romani, Serbian and Slovene.
What is Hungary's official currency
Hungary's official currency is the Hungarian Forint(HUF). Some stores allow tourists to pay in Euros and you exchange your money in the banks because Hungarian banks offer very good exchange rates.
What should I not do in Hungary
In Hungary, it is considered rude to clink your wine glasses so try as much as possible not to.
Is the tap water clean enough for drinking in Hungary
The tap water in major cities like Budapest is very safe for drinking. In other minority cities, it is best to avoid tap water.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Hungary visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.