✈️ 1. Visit Visa (Schengen Type C – Short Stay)
Purpose:
- Tourism
- Visiting family or friends
- Up to 90 days
Documents Required:
- Schengen visa application form
- Valid passport (3 months beyond return date)
- Two recent passport-size photos (white background)
- Cover letter (travel purpose, itinerary)
- Flight reservation
- Hotel booking or invitation letter from Hungarian host (official invitation through immigration office preferred)
- Travel insurance (min €30,000 coverage)
- 6-month bank statement (signed and stamped)
- Employment letter or business documents (NTN, SECP, salary slips)
- FRC if visiting family
- CNIC + passport copy
- Visa Fee: €80 + VFS Fee
💼 2. Business Visa (Schengen Type C – Short Stay)
Purpose:
- Business meetings, trade shows, training sessions, or conferences
Additional Documents:
- Invitation letter from Hungarian company (stating purpose, duration, financial responsibility)
- Letter from Pakistani employer/business (on letterhead)
- Business documents: Chamber certificate, NTN, SECP
- Bank statement of business account
- Trade history proof (invoices, contracts)
- Hotel and flight booking
- All documents required for a visit visa
🏠 3. Family Reunion Visa (National Type D – Long Stay)
Purpose:
- Joining spouse, child, or parent legally residing in Hungary
Documents Required:
- Long-stay (Type D) visa application form
- Valid passport
- Marriage certificate / Birth certificate (attested + translated to Hungarian or English)
- FRC from NADRA
- Invitation from family member in Hungary
- Proof of accommodation in Hungary
- Sponsor’s residence permit or ID card
- Proof of sponsor’s income/job contract
- Police clearance certificate
- Medical certificate
- Travel insurance
- Visa Fee: €110–€150
📌 Apply for a residence permit at the Hungarian Immigration Office after arrival.
🎓 4. Student Visa (National Type D – Study Visa)
Purpose:
- Higher education at a Hungarian university or institution
Documents Required:
- Admission letter from Hungarian educational institution
- Proof of paid tuition fee
- Academic documents (attested)
- Proof of financial means (~€7,000+ bank balance or sponsor affidavit)
- Proof of accommodation (dorm contract or rent agreement)
- Police clearance certificate
- Medical certificate
- Health insurance
- Passport + 2 photos
- Visa application form (D Type)
- Visa Fee: €110–€150
📌 After arrival, register for a residence permit (student card) at the immigration office in Hungary.
👷 5. Work Permit Visa (National Type D – Employment Visa)
Purpose:
- Employment in Hungary with a valid job contract
Steps:
- Employer in Hungary applies for a work permit on your behalf
- Once approved, you apply for a Type D Visa at the Hungarian Embassy in Islamabad
Documents Required:
- Valid job contract from Hungarian company
- Labor Department approval / work permit
- Application form (Type D)
- Proof of qualifications (translated & attested)
- Work experience letters, CV
- Proof of accommodation
- Police clearance certificate
- Medical certificate
- Health insurance
- Passport + photos
- Visa Fee: €110–€150
📌 After arrival, apply for a residence permit at Hungarian Immigration.
🏢 Where to Apply (Pakistan):
- Via VFS Global – Hungary (Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad)
- Hungary Visa – VFS Pakistan
💶 Visa Fees Summary:
| Visa Type | Fee (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Visit/Business (C) | €80 |
| Family/Study/Work (D) | €110–€150 |
| VFS Service Fee | ~€30 (PKR equivalent) |
⏳ Processing Time:
| Visa Type | Duration |
|---|---|
| Visit/Business | 15–30 working days |
| Student/Family/Work | 30–60 days (may take longer) |
✅ Tips for Pakistani Applicants:
- Documents must be translated into Hungarian or English (attested)
- All certificates must be verified by MOFA Pakistan
- Apply 3 months in advance to avoid delays
- Do not buy tickets before visa decision
- Book appointments early through VFS