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Nepal 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 (~NPR 14,950). Apply via VFS Global New Delhi (Hungarian Embassy in Delhi serves Nepal). Hungary has STRICT rejection patterns for South Asians.
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; Citizenship cert + PAN; Biometrics at VFS Delhi.
Visa types (1)
Schengen Type C visa. Fee: EUR 90 (~NPR 14,950). Apply via VFS Global New Delhi (Hungarian Embassy in Delhi serves Nepal). Hungary has STRICT rejection patterns for South Asians.
Common rejection reasons
Common Schengen rejections for Nepalese (Hungary high rejection rate): (1) Insufficient funds; (2) Weak ties to Nepal; (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.
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