Organization : Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary
Facility : Apply for Visa
Country : Hungary
Website : http://www.mfa.gov.hu/
Apply for Visa :
Applications for visa and residence/work permit for Hungary can be filed at the Hungarian Embassy in the candidate’s country of permanent residence.
Related : bmbah Citizenship Verification Hungary Office of Immigration & Nationality : www.statusin.org/11659.html
Citizens from Kenya must have a visa to go to Hungary and to the other Schengen countries. You can apply for a visa for Hungary at the Hungarian Embassy in Nairobi : Hungarian Embassy Kabarsiran Ave. (off James Gichuru), Lavington Nairobi
In Case of Real Emergency after Office Hours, the Embassy can be reached through the following mobile numbers : 00+ 254 (0) 738 150 391 or 254 706-233-1767 (Not for Visa & Administrative Affairs)
Opening hours : The opening hours for visa applications are Tuesday and Thursday from 9 am to 12.30 pm.
Visa fee : The visa fee is 60 euro. Plus 40 Euros for the courier service – for sending the passport back to the visa applicant after issuing the visa (the 40 euros fee is to be paid by those applicants who can not or do not want to collect their visa in person at the Embassy)
Polite Notice :
On the 5th April 2010 a new Visa regulation came into force for all Schengen Member States. If you want to apply for a Schengen visa, please consider the following :
1. All visa applications have to be submitted at least 15 calendar days before the date of the intended departure.
2. An application submitted less than 15 calendar days before the intended departure may be accepted, but the applicant should bear in mind that the final decision might be taken after the intended date of departure.
3. Visa applications cannot be submitted earlier than three months before the start of the intended visit.
4. It is the applicant’s responsibility to take the necessary precautions to respect the deadlines where an appointment system is in place.
5. Normal processing time for visa applications can take up to 15 calendar days.
6. When further scrutiny is needed, the deadline may be extended up to a maximum of 30 calendar days.
Exceptionally, where additional documentation is required, the deadline may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days after the application has been considered admissible.
Important Notice :
In order to serve you better and swifter, all visa applications must be submitted by appointment only. Appointments can be made by mail : Mission.nai [AT] mfa.gov.hu.
Appointments must be made at least 15 days before departure. The visa days are Tuesdays and Thursdays only 9.00 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.
Validity of the visa : A Schengen visa is valid for maximum 90 days in a 6 months period and is valid for travel to all the Schengen member states. However, you may be asked to justify your visit to another member state than the country who issued your visa.
Entries : A visa can have one, two or multiple entries depending if you need to travel outside the Schengen area and back again during your visit. If you apply for two or several entries, this must be justified.
Visa processing time : According to the common Visa Code , the processing time for an admissible visa application must not exceed 15 calendar days. This period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days in cases where additional documentation or scrutiny is needed.
Application Forms : When applying for a Schengen visa you must fill in a Schengen visa application form. Here you can download the Schengen visa application form in English
Requirements for short term (Schengen) visa application :
** Short term visa application takes a minimum of 15 working days to process.
** Short term visa application handling fee is payable in EURO, on application, and is non-refundable. This fee is 60 Euros.
** Documents to submit are stated overleaf.
If the visa is granted, for collection of the passport, presentation of the airline ticket and the health insurance is imperative. Please provide photocopies of these as well.
There is no legal right to a visa. A visa is not a guarantee to access the Schengen Territory. The final authorisation remains the decision of the immigration officers at the point of entry.