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Bangladesh passport holders: Single entry for Hungary. Fee: EUR 90 (~USD 104.66). Processing: 15 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Schengen (C) visa: EUR 90 (~BDT 10,800). Apply via VFS Global Dhaka (Hungarian Embassy New Delhi processes).
Visa types: Schengen C visa: Tourist, Business, Family/Friends Visit, Transit, Cultural/Sports, Medical. National D visa: Student, Worker, EU Blue Card, Family Reunification, Long-term Residence, Researcher, Self-employment, Investor (Golden Visa restarted 2024).
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Schengen C Validity: 6 months to 5 years. Max Stay: 90/180 Schengen rules.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Fine EUR 50-1,200 + 1-5 year ban across all 29 Schengen states; SIS alert
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (3+ months beyond stay, 2 blank pages); Online application; Appointment at VFS Global Dhaka; 35x45mm biometric photo; Travel medical insurance (EUR 30,000+); Flight booking; Hotel reservation OR Letter of Invitation (notarized); Bank statement (HUF 1,000/day proof ≈ EUR 3); Employment letter; For Student: admission + funding proof.
Visa types (5)
Schengen (C) visa: EUR 90 (~BDT 10,800). Apply via VFS Global Dhaka (Hungarian Embassy New Delhi processes).
Hungary Schengen C Business Visa. Apply if Hungary is main destination or first Schengen entry point. Important sectors: automotive (Audi, Mercedes plants), pharmaceuticals.
Schengen Airport Transit Visa (Type A) - required for Bangladeshi passport holders changing planes airside at a Hungary airport en route to a non-Schengen third country. Keeps you airside; does not permit entry into Hungary or the Schengen Area.
Hungary National D Student Visa. Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme is SIGNIFICANT for BD students — Bangladesh has dedicated quota (~150-200 scholarships annually) covering tuition + monthly stipend + accommodation contribution.
Hungary work routes: Single Permit (employer-sponsored, standard) or White Card (digital nomad visa for remote workers, since 2022). White Card requires monthly income proof EUR 3,000+ and remote employment with non-Hungarian company.
Common rejection reasons
Common Schengen rejections: (1) Hungary moderately strict on BD applications; (2) Insufficient HUF 1,000/day (~EUR 3) funds proof - low threshold but documents needed; (3) Weak ties to BD; (4) Notarized invitation issues; (5) For Investor Visa (Golden): investment verification; (6) Travel insurance below EUR 30,000.
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