This page provides general information about visa requirements for Hong Kong residents to travel to Hungary. For residents outside Hong Kong, please consult the relevant embassy/consulate nearest to you. As the application requirements might change from time to time, you are advised to check with the relevant consulate if you are in doubt or require further details.
Moreover, please note that application has to be submitted by hand to the consulate. Electronic submission will not be accepted.
Consulate General of the Republic of Hungary in Shanghai
Haitong Securities Tower, 689 Guangdong Road
28th Floor, #2811, Shanghai
Tel: 86-21-6341-0564
Fax: 86-21-6341-0574
E-mail: sgh.missions@kum.hu
Website: http://shanghai.hungary-china.com/index.php?id=2
Requirements:
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HKSAR Passport Holder
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BNO Passport Holder
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HK Certificate of Identity Holder
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Application to be submitted
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HKSAR Passport Holders can travel visa free for 90 days for business or pleasure
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As of 19 January 2007 BNO Passport Holders can travel visa free for 90 days for business or pleasure
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In person
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No. of copies of application form(s) to be completed
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1
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No. of photos required
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1
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Usual time taken to process application
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2 - 3 weeks
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Supporting documentation required
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- Copy of Accommodation booking
- Letter from employer (for those on vacation)
- Travel insurance certificate
- Fees for short term visa (90 days) application: EUR$60
- Letter from company certifying the visit
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General information for entering Hungary
From December 21, 2007 Hungary is a member of the Schengen Area, and applies the Schengen legislation in full. From December 21, 2007, all together 24 states are part of the Schengen Area. These are: 22 of the 27 member states of the European Union (Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden) as well as Norway and Iceland. Whereas several members of the European Union, i.e. Bulgaria, Cyprus, Ireland, Romania and the United Kingdom still do not participate in the Schengen cooperation.
Significant changes subsequent to Hungary's Schengen-membership are that:
- visas and residence permits issued by one of the Schengen States are valid also for Hungary, and on the other hand
- visas issued by Hungarian representations abroad and residence permits issued by Hungarian national authorities are also valid for the entire Schengen Area.
The visa sticker, which looks the same for all Schengen States, bears the words "valid for Schengen States". Alphanumeric codes also indicate the country in which the visa was issued.
The Schengen visa and entry regulations are only applicable for a stay not exceeding 90 days. Rules for a long stay exceeding 90 days are laid down by the national law of the member states concerned.
