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Short-stay visas (Type C)

Hungarian Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C)

For tourism or short trips, this uniform visa allows visits to Hungary of up to 90 days in any 180-day period and is valid for travel across the entire Schengen Area.

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Official name
Uniform Schengen Visa (Type C)
Route type
Short-stay
Length of stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Fee
€90 adult / €45 child (6–11)
Shared Schengen visa fee (European Commission, since 11 June 2024)

Who can apply

  • Third-country nationals who need a visa for a short visit to Hungary
  • Visitors coming for tourism, family visits, business or similar short stays of 90 days or fewer

How it works

The Schengen short-stay visa lets you travel across the Schengen countries — including Hungary — for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Apply to the consulate of your main destination (or, if there is no single main destination, the country of first entry).

Frequently asked questions

  • No — the short-stay Schengen visa (Type C) is uniform across all 29 Schengen countries. You apply through Hungary when it is your main destination, but the visa lets you travel across the whole Area.

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