How to start the VISA application?
You can only enter Hungary if you follow the procedures and provide the necessary documents. You need to start the visa application process early on so that you can enter Hungary and start your semester on time. Read the information below to find out more and check your inbox and our website regularly!
Are you from a VISA free country?
Please find the list of countries that do not need a visa to Hungary on the following link
Please note that the provided list is only for information purposes. It is highly recommended that you contact the Embassy of Hungary accredited to your country before the intended departure in order to get a confirmation.
If you are travelling to Hungary from a visa-free country, you will be able to use the visa waiver certificate that you will receive in a separate email from Tempus Public Foundation. However, to ensure that you have a smooth travel to Hungary (especially if you have one or more transit flights), we recommend you to contact the Hungarian Embassy accredited to your country for further info and apply for a type-D visa. The D visa allows foreigners to enter the country and collect their residence permit card in Hungary.
If you need a VISA…
You need to follow these steps:
Only after you have accepted your scholarship offer in the Dream Apply application system by the specified deadline can you start the visa application process. You will need your Letter of Award for this process.
Book an appointment at the respective Hungarian consulate as soon as possible so that your application can be processed in time (it may take up to 30 days until a visa is issued).
Documents you’ll need:
The visa process and the list of the necessary documents may vary from country to country.
IMPORTANT TO KNOW
The visa application has to be submitted to the Hungarian Consulate in the country where the permanent or temporary residence of the applicant is located or in the country of the applicant’s nationality. For more information, please consult the website of the Consular Services.
More unique cases
In the case of certain countries, the exemption from the visa requirement applies only to holders of biometric passports. For further information, please check the country list at the above link.
Scholarship holders taking part in online education while not residing in Hungary are not entitled to receive the monthly stipend, accommodation contribution and medical insurance, as these allowances are intended to contribute to their costs of living in Hungary.
If you are travelling to Hungary from a visa-free country, you will be able to use the visa waiver certificate that you will receive in a separate email from Tempus Public Foundation. However, to ensure that you have a smooth travel to Hungary (especially if you have one or more transit flights), we recommend applying for a type-D visa. The D visa allows foreigners to enter the country and then apply for a residence permit.
VISA for family members
As stated in the Operational Regulations of the Stipendium Hungaricum Programme, the scholarship contributes to the living expenses of the scholar. It does not provide visas, supplementary benefits or administrative services to the persons accompanying them or to their family members. The legal entity of the scholarship agreement shall be the scholarship holder exclusively.
Please note that there are strict provisions in force regarding the residence permit for family reunification. For further information in this regard, please visit the following website.