Hungary is a country in Central Europe.It borders on Romania, Austria, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine, Serbia and Croatia. A small state in the length of the country lies on the Middle Danube plain. Almost in the center of its territory crosses the Danube, and in the east flows the river Tisa.
Since 2007, Hungary has become a part of the Schengen zone countries, so to visit it you need to issue a visa granting the right to visit the countries of the European Union.
Requirements for issuing a visa
Visa to Hungary is independently issued through visa centers and embassies. But for self-submission, you need to know the order of this process and what documents are required for this.
A visa to Hungary is independently issued with the following set of documents:
- International passport.
- Color photo.
- A completed application form with the signature of the applicant.
- Reference from the workplace indicating the average monthly salary and position.
- Medical insurance.
- Copies of the pages of the civil passport with the applicant's data.
In some cases, a number ofadditional documents. For example, to enter the territory of Hungary citizens who have not reached the age of majority, it is necessary to submit a photocopy of the birth certificate, a certificate from the place of study, a statement from the person sponsoring the trip, a power of attorney for the child's escort, notarized.
But it is better to obtain a list of the necessary documents at the Embassy of Hungary, since the conditions of entry may vary.
Types of visas
Transit visa to Hungary, category "A",issued in the case when the main purpose of the trip is a transit passage through the checked zone of the airport and departure to other countries. The validity period of such a visa is no more than three days.
A visa to Hungary is independently issued if there are travel tickets and a valid invitation allowing entry into the state adjacent to the route.
Tourist visa to Hungary, category "C",is issued for short-term business or tourist trips to this country, in the event that their goal is not to make a profit in the Hungarian territory. Tourist permit has a validity period of 90 days from the date of receipt. Provides for a single entry and stay in the country for no more than 14 days.
Long-term multiple entry visa, category “D”, gives the right to stay in the country for more than three months.
A visa to Hungary is independently issued within four to seven days. An interview is not required.
Features of entry to Hungary
Foreign citizens at the entrance to the HungarianWhen passing through customs inspection, the Republic must be obliged to indicate the presence of valuables in their baggage. And not only orally, but also in writing, when filling out a customs declaration.
Imported into Hungary without reference and certificatecan be a sum of money not exceeding 1 thousand euros. When importing a larger amount, it is recommended to fill out a declaration. Also, a foreign citizen can take out of the country material values, the value of which does not exceed 1.2 thousand euros. Mail can be sent value, worth no more than 50 euros.
