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India passport holders: Single entry for Hungary. Fee: EUR 90 (~USD 104.66). Processing: 15-21 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Schengen Type C visa. Fee: EUR 90 (~INR 8,550). Apply via VFS Global India. Hungary has stricter approach for South Asians but is otherwise straightforward Schengen processor.
Visa types: Schengen C (90/180): Tourist, Business, Family, Cultural, Transit; Hungarian National D (>90 days): Work (White Card 2024 for digital nomads, Hungarian Card), Study, Family. Strong scrutiny for first-time applicants.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Schengen C: Validity 6 months to 5 years. Max Stay: 90 days within 180-day period.
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 Schengen application; 35x45mm biometric photo; Travel insurance (EUR 30,000+); Flight booking; Hotel reservation / Sponsor's invitation; Bank statement (3-6 months, EUR 50/day); Employment letter; ITR; Aadhaar + PAN; Biometrics at VFS India.
Visa types (1)
Schengen Type C visa. Fee: EUR 90 (~INR 8,550). Apply via VFS Global India. Hungary has stricter approach for South Asians but is otherwise straightforward Schengen processor.
Common rejection reasons
Common Schengen rejections for Indians: (1) Insufficient funds; (2) Weak ties to India; (3) Hungary seen as cheap Schengen entry — onward movement suspicion; (4) Past Schengen overstays; (5) Inadequate insurance; (6) Strict cover letter requirements; (7) Inconsistent itinerary; (8) Hungarian labor migration concerns for Punjab/Gujarat applicants.
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