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RESIDENCE VISA, RESIDENCE PERMIT,
Entry for Long Stay (exceeding 90 days)
Foreign nationals wishing to pursue studies in Hungary are required to apply for entry for a long
stay (exceeding 90 days) for the purpose of studies in their home countries and enter the country
on the entry permit issued by the Hungarian Embassy or Consulate (you can find the list of
Hungarian embassies and consulates at the following web-site: http://www.mfa.gov.hu ).
The entry permit is valid for a single entry and up to 30 days of stay in Hungary. Within
ONE MONTH upon arrival, you will have to register your address and submit your
application for the residence permit to the Immigration Office in Budapest.
The following documents are required for the application for the entry permit:
• A wholly and legibly completed Application for residence permit for the purpose of studies (you
can obtain an application form from the Hungarian embassy in your country or download it
from the Internet at http://www.mfa.gov.hu)
a valid passport ( valid for at least eighteen months at the time of submitting the application)
two passport size color photos (not older than six months)
Letter of Acceptance from the University
proof of payment of the tuition fee
proof of financial means ensuring livelihood in Hungary (bank statement about the balance of
your credit card, cash, or a declaration by the parents that they will provide the funds for all
your expenses in Hungary)
an application fee of EUR 60
the Hungarian Embassy may ask for your flight reservation and air ticket
the address of your residence in Hungary (you should write the address of Star City Hotel,
Budapest 1078, István u. 14.) at which you can stay for the first couple of days, on arrival in
response to this question on the application form unless you have already made arrangements
for a permanent place of residence in Budapest.
To receive the registration certificate, you have to turn to the:
IMMIGRATION OFFICE (Client’s office II):
Address: 11 th district Budafoki út 60. (entrance from Sztregova street)
From Móricz Zsigmond tér, bus No.33 or No.33/A 5 th bus stop-Hengermalom utca.
OPENING HOURS OF THE IMMIGRATION OFFICE
(residence permit application)
MONDAY: 8 30 –13 00
TUESDAY: 13 00 –18 00
WEDNESDAY: 8 30 –12 00
THURSDAY: 8 30 –13 00
FRIDAY: 8 30 –12 00