How to get a Hungary visa from Thailand
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Thai passport holders travelling to Hungary.
Visa types & fees
3 visa options for travelling to Hungary.
Business visa
Processing time15 Days
Validity90 Days
Student visa
Processing time1-4 Weeks
ValidityMore than 90 Days
Tourist visa
Processing time15 Days
Validity90 Days
Application requirements
Documents Thai applicants need to provide.
- A completed and signed Hungary visa application form.
- A passport valid for at least three months after your return date from the country and must have at least two blank pages.
- Two recently taken passport photographs taken against a light background.
- A copy of your return ticket reservation.
- Travel medical insurance up to 30,000 € to cover your stay in Hungary and other Schengen area you intend to visit.
- A cover letter stating your purpose of visit and duration of stay in Hungary.
- Flight itinerary reservation. This should contain the entry and exit dates and your flight number.
- Proof of accommodation or hotel reservation for your entire duration of stay in the country.
- Children birth certificates, marriage certificate or spouse death certificate to show proof of civil status.
- Proof of sufficient funds to cover the entire duration of stay in the country.
- Flight return ticket.
- Minors traveling alone are required to submit a consent letter signed both parents stating that they are aware of the applicant's trip.
- A copy of the minor’s birth certificate is required.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- The Hungarian tourist visa is a visa issued to foreigners visiting Hungary for tourism purposes and visitation.
- Thailand citizens visiting Hungary for tourism, visitation, and other recreational purposes can apply for the Hungarian tourist visa.
- A completed and signed tourist visa application form is required.
- A recently taken passport-sized photograph taken against a light-colored background is required.
- A passport with at least six months validity and blank pages for entry and exit stamps.
- Proof of paid tourist visa application fee.
- Travel medical insurance of up to 30,000 euros to cover your entire duration of stay in Hungary and other Schengen area.
- A cover letter stating the purpose of your visit and duration of stay in Hungary must be provided.
- Proof of civil status (marriage certificate or children's birth certificate).
- A certificate of good conduct.
- An invitation letter from a friend or family in Hungary. The letter should contain the residential address and contact details of the host.
- Proof of sufficient financial means to cover your duration of stay in the country.
- Proof of accommodation or hotel reservations in Hungary.
- The currency restriction for entry and exit in Hungary is 10,000 Euros.
- Applicants who wish to stay with their hosts must submit a document stating that the host is capable and willing to cover their expenses while in the country.
- Copies of your flight itinerary, This should contain your entry and exit dates, flight number, and location of stay.
- Employed applicants are expected to submit a letter from their employer stating their current job position, job description and expected date of resumption.
- Employed applicants are also required to show a bank statement of the last six months, certificate of income tax returns, employment contracts and No-objection certificate from your employer.
- Self-employed applicants are required to submit a copy of their business license, their company's bank statement of the latest six months and income tax returns.
- If you are retired, a copy of your pension statement of the latest six months is required.
Business visa
- The Hungarian business visa is a visa issued to foreigners visiting Hungary to sign business deals, for conferences and for business meetings.
- Thais visiting Hungary on a business visa can attend seminars, trade fairs, conferences and business exhibitions.
- A completed and signed Hungary business visa application form.
- A passport not more than 10 years with a validity period of six months and two blank pages for visa stamps is required.
- A passport-sized photograph not more than three months, 35mmx45mm in size and taken against a light coloured or grey background is required.
- A letter of invitation from the Hungarian company is required. The letter should contain the purpose of your visit to the country and must be written in the Hungarian language.
- A cover letter from the applicant employee is needed. The letter should be written on the company's letterhead, contain the company's seal and must be addressed to the Hungarian embassy.
- The cover letter should include the applicant's personal details, the purpose of visit and the duration of stay in Hungary and his present job position in the company.
- A document stating if the Hungarian business partner or the applicant employee is responsible for the traveling expenses must be provided.
- Round trip flight tickets.
- Proof of accommodation or hotel reservations in the country is needed.
- Medical travel insurance of up to 30,000 euros to cover your entire duration of stay in Hungary.
- Employment letter or a copy of your business license to show proof of employment.
- Bank statements of the past three months or a copy of your passbook to show proof of financial status.
- Self employed applicants are required to show evidence of business registration and business license.
Student visa
- Hungary student visa is a visa issued to foreigners who intend to study in Hungary.
- An international passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry and blank pages for visa stamps is required.
- A duly completed and signed visa application form.
- Proof of paid tuition fees.
- An acceptance letter from the university regarding your admission is required. The letter should state your course of study and the duration of your course of study.
- Passport photographs not more than 6 months with a white background.
- A copy of the photograph page of your passport is required.
- Proof of health insurance valid for the duration of your stay in Hungary.
- Proof of housing valid through your study year.
- Bank statements to show proof of financial status.
- Flight return ticket.
- Sponsored applicants or applicants on Scholarship are required to submit a letter to this effect.
Where to apply
Hungary embassy & visa application centers in Thailand.
Bangkok
AddressPark Ventures Ecoplex 14th Floor (Unit Nos. 1401, 1411-1412) 57 Thanon Witthayu (Wireless Road) Lumpini, Pathumwan Bangkok 10330 Thailand
Phone(+66) (2) 118 9600, (+66) (81) 875 4610
Email[email protected]
Websitehttp://bangkok.mfa.gov.hu/
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hungary a safe country to visit
Hungary is generally a very safe country for vacation and tourism. However, there is a considerable rate of petty crime, particularly in Budapest. The most common form of a crime you'll probably encounter is pickpocketing or bag snatching. Foreigners are advised to be extra careful when moving around with their valuables and a huge sum of money.
What is Hungary known for
Hungary has one of the best thermal spring cultures in Europe. The country boasts no less than 1,500 spas typically featuring Roman, Greek and Turkish architecture. Hungary has a long tradition of classical music with famous composers like Béla Bartók, Zoltán Kodály and Franz Liszt.
What are Hungary's main exports
Hungary's main exports are machinery and transport equipment, consumer goods, agricultural products, chemicals, apparel, textiles, iron and steel, and wine. Germany is Hungary's most important trading partner.
What is Hungary known for producing
Hungary's main crops are wheat, corn, sunflower, potato, sugar beet, canola and a wide variety of fruits (notably apple, peach, pear, grape, watermelon, plum etc.). Hungary has several wine regions and the country is among others producing the worldwide famous white dessert wine Tokaji and the red Bull's Blood.
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