Student Residence Permit
Hungary
Last updated: December 25, 2025
1-3 years
$78-$127
2-4 months
Medium
About this Visa
This visa lets you study full-time at a Hungarian university or school for 1-3 years. It's for students from outside the EU. You can work part-time while studying and travel freely around Europe. Hungary is affordable and welcoming to students. Anyone from any country can apply (no banned nationalities). You must be accepted to a school first, then apply for the visa.
Key Benefits
- Work 30 hours per week during studies; full-time for 90 days during breaks
- Travel freely in 26 Schengen countries
- 9-month grace period after graduation to find employment
- Eligible for permanent residency after 3 years of continuous residence
- Path to Hungarian citizenship after 8 years with minimal absences
- Access to Hungarian healthcare system
- Can participate in European student exchange programs like Erasmus+
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Accepted to Hungarian school or university
- Age 18 or older (parental permission if younger)
- No criminal convictions in Hungary
- Not banned from Hungary or Europe
- Have health insurance
- Can support yourself financially (€8,000+/year)
- Speak sufficient Hungarian or English for your program
- Not an asylum seeker or refugee applicant
Financial Requirement
Need approximately €8,000-€10,000 per year. Proof required: bank statements showing this amount.
Documents
- University acceptance letterProof of enrollment at Hungarian institution
- Proof of tuition paymentBank transfer or receipt showing tuition paid
- Address in HungaryRental contract or landlord letter
- Health insuranceAny international or Hungarian health coverage
- Bank statements3 months of recent statements showing available funds
- Valid passportMust be valid for 6+ months beyond planned departure
- Recent color photographOne passport-style photo
- Proof of incomeYour employment letter or parent's income documentation
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.