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Leading the EV revolution

• Alongside the more than 700 automotive companies, Hungary is the only country to host EV focused producti­on units of 3 premium car manufacturers (BMW, Mercedes, Audi) in Europe besides Germany
• As of 2023 Hungary has the 4th largest battery manufacturing capacity globally and will have the 2nd largest capacity as soon as all production plants (Samsung SDI, SK Innovation, CATL, GS Yuasa, Toray, Sunwoda, Huayou Cobalt, EVE Power) will be operational in the coming years

Providing outstanding services

• In the business service sector more than 150 companies (BlackRock, Morgan Stanley, IBM, Citi, MetLife, Google, Diligent, ExxonMobil, Cloudera, Oracle) employ more than 70,000 people due to the highly skilled, multilingual, and educated workforce at a competitive cost
• These companies focus on complex and high value added activities (R&D and innovation, software development, AI, data science, cloud, cyber security) as well as accounting, HR, and payroll

Doing Business in Hungary – Investment and Trade

Throughout the world, Hungary is known for her extensive list of Nobel Prize laureates, Rubik’s Cube (also known as the Magic Cube) or her delicious cuisine and wines. No wonder we are proud, when seeing you write with a ballpoint pen (invented by László Bíró in 1931), taking your Vitamin C pills (Albert Szent-Györgyi, 1932), or lighting a candle with a safety match (János Irinyi, 1836). These are just a few examples that Hungary has proved her talent for centuries, and Hungarians do magical things today as well. Introducing our revolutionary thinking, great inventions, and acknowledged results is a great pleasure and a strong commitment of ours.

However, we are also proud of present times not only our past. Due to the efforts and developments of the last decade, the economic growth in Hungary stepped into a balanced stage (4,6% vs 3,6% EU average in 2022). The vulnerability of the country decreased dramatically since 2010, and based on the disciplined fiscal policy, the sustainably low budget deficit, decreasing debt ration, phasing out of FX loans as well as many other accomplishments, all three major credit rating agencies upgraded Hungarian government bonds to investment grade. Besides the flat personal income tax rate being 15%, Hungary also introduced a flat tax in corporate income tax rate at 9% thus making Hungary the most competitive country in terms of taxes on corporate turnover among OECD countries. All the above enabled the Hungarian economy and business environment to be among the most resilient ones during the COVID-pandemic.

Multinational companies and startups alike tend to establish their businesses in Budapest and Hungary, among many other reasons due to the excellent quality and quantity of talent pool, the country’s central location in the European Union accessing a market of 450 million people. Over the last 25 years numerous international companies have based their manufacturing or service operations, as well as research and development centres in Hungary.

Bilateral business relations are flourishing, 1700 US-owned companies have established a presence in our country employing more than 100,000 employees. These businesses benefit from the advantageous location, the safe legal environment, the highly skilled workforce, and the advanced business infrastructure. As of 2023, the Hungarian Government has signed strategic cooperation agreements with 14 US companies. Proving the resilience of our business relations, during the pandemic 22 US companies initiated FDI projects supported by the Hungarian Government in the fields of technology, manufacturing, as well as the food industry. US businesses such as Coca-Cola, BlackRock, Morgan Stanley, Citibank, IBM, ExxonMobil, Ford, Dana, BorgWarner, Eaton, Arconic and Howmet Aerospace all utilize the unique talent pool, the favourable business environment as well as the support from the Government to grow bigger in headcount and introduce new, higher value added workflows.

INVESTING IN HUNGARY

The Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency – HIPA offers high quality professional services for investors supporting the Government’s investment promotion targets. HIPA seeks and maintains contacts with potential foreign investors, helping them to prepare and implement strategic investment decisions, providing applicable incentive packages, as well as post-decision support and encouraging their intention to re-invest. HIPA also offers company and sector-specific consultancy, recommends locations, and organises site visits. Furthermore, the Agency acts as a mediator between large international companies and Hungarian firms to facilitate supplier relationships, organising supplier training, and maintaining active contact with trade associations, particularly in the automotive and electronics sectors.

The key investment sectors:

• AUTOMOTIVE
• BATTERY
• BSC
• ELECTRONICS
• FOOD INDUSTRY
• ICT
• LIFE SCIENCES
• LOGISTCS
• MEDTECH

TRADING IN HUNGARY

The Hungarian Export Promotion Agency – HEPA offers high quality professional services for exporters and fostering bilateral international trade relations. The main goal of HEPA is to support Hungarian enterprises, which are capable of exporting goods and services and find adequate international business partners for them. Following the EU, the United States is the second largest export market for Hungarian companies. Between 2010-2022 bilateral trade grew altogether with 135,8%. In 2022 Hungary's exports to America reached USD 5.3 billions, increasing 173.6% in twelve years.

The key exporting industries:

• AGRICULTURE
• CONSTRUCTION AND ENVIRONMENT
• FOOD
• HEALTH
• ICT

Registering foreign life events within the Hungarian Civil Registry is done by the Government Office of the Capital City of Budapest.

You can initiate the registration of a life event with a registrar in Hungary relative to your residence, or a competent consular officer abroad.
You can find which consular district your state belongs to here (USA only).

Please note that appointments are required for all consular and visa matters. We cannot accept walk-in applications.

Appointments can be booked directly through our online booking system. https://konzinfobooking.mfa.gov.hu

You can find more information about the registration processes on the following pages. These services include registration of foreign birth(s), marriage(s), and/or death(s) within the Hungarian registry.

Foreign life event registration in Hungary:

• Birth
• Marriage
• Divorce
• Death
• Obtaining birth, marriage, divorce or death certificates from Hungary

Proof of Hungarian citizenship is required for registrations. The following documents are accepted as proof:

- a valid Hungarian passport, or expired within one year
- valid Hungarian identity card,
- a certificate of citizenship, not older than 3 years, or
- a certificate of naturalization

If the applicant does not have any of the documents listed above, (at least one of the parents in case of an underage child), verification of citizenship is required in order to prove the existence of Hungarian citizenship, prior to registration in Hungary.

Government Office of the Capital City of Budapest availability:

Address: 1105 Budapest, Kőrösi Csoma Sándor út 53-55.
E-mail: hazaianyakonyv@bfkh.gov.hu
Phone: (1) 323-3176, (1) 323-3162
Fax: (1) 323-3180
Office hours: Tuesday 8.30am-12.00pm

Who can initiate the registration and how?

The first step in proving the Hungarian citizenship of a minor child is the registration of the child’s foreign birth.

Due to certain legal declarations - e.g. determination of the child's name and place of residence - the presence of both parents is mandatory, and at least one of the parents must prove his or her Hungarian citizenship.

Please note that appointments are required for all consular and visa matters. We cannot accept walk-in applications.

Appointments can be booked directly through our online booking system. https://konzinfobooking.mfa.gov.hu

The application can only be submitted in person. Mailed-in applications will be sent back without further consideration.

If one of the parents has sole legal custody, they must be prepared to credibly prove this fact.

What forms do I need to fill out?

You can find the necessary application forms, with complementary English translations, at the bottom of this page. Only the Hungarian forms will be accepted.

When filling out the forms, please use a blue ink pen, all CAPITAL letters, and do not sign anything in advance. You may also fill out the form electronically.

Full names must be written everywhere, in the Hungarian name order (Last name, First name, Middle name). Example: John T. Smith must be written as Smith John Thomas.

When referring to cities in the United States, please also specify the state. Do not use abbreviations.

Select option a) (mailing to Consulate) as the place of delivery of the certificate and write "Consulate General of Hungary, New York." This will allow the consular office to mail you the issued birth certificate to the U.S. address you provided.

What fees are involved?

Birth registration is free of charge.

What other supporting documents do I need to submit?

For the application, both parents must present a government-issued valid picture ID, preferably passport.

The consular office cannot accept the application if the child’s original, foreign birth certificate is not presented. Please note that we do not keep any original documents; we just merely have to see them.

If a certificate was not originally issued in Hungarian, English, German, or French, we will require an official Hungarian translation by the Hungarian Office for Translation and Attestation. We also accept translations authenticated by other Hungarian consuls.

Occasionally, US birth certificates are handwritten. In such cases, a Hungarian translation may be required.

The parents also must prove that the child was born in wedlock. Therefore, a Hungarian marriage certificate must be presented with the application. If the parents got married abroad and their marriage is not yet registered in Hungary, this registration must also be initiated. More information can be found here.

If the child was born out of wedlock, a paternity acknowledgment must be made. You can find the fee for this procedure here.

What given name(s) can I request for my child?

If your child has multiple first and middle names, then - as a general rule - you can only choose two. For example: Emma Olivia Sophia Smith -> Hungarian name can be either Smith Emma Olivia or Smith Olivia Sophia or Smith Emma Sophia). If no choice is made, then the first two given names will be registered (Emma Olivia)

If the name has a Hungarian equivalent suitable for registration, this can be registered upon special request. For example: the equivalent of George is György. This can be requested even if the child has a Hungarian name in the foreign birth certificate, but without an accent mark. For example: Istvan can be requested as István.

Why is it necessary to indicate my child's address in the application?

With a birth registration, a child is automatically registered into the Hungarian Civil Registry based on the Hungarian or foreign address provided by the parent. The child’s address must be the same as one or both of the parents’ registered addresses. If a parent is registered under a Hungarian address but wishes to register the child under a foreign address, then they must first initiate an address change request.

If you provide a foreign address, then the consular office can mail the residential address card (lakcímkártya) to your U.S. address. If you provide a Hungarian address, the competent authority will mail the residential address card to that address.

Forms

• Birth registration form
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• Address registration form (Hungarian address)
• Address registration form (foreign, non-Hungarian address)
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• Paternity acknowledgement form 

Who can initiate the registration and how?

Hungarian law stipulates that all foreign life events of a Hungarian citizen (marriage, divorce, etc.) must be registered in Hungary. You can initiate the registration of your foreign marriage if at least one of the spouses can prove their Hungarian citizenship.

Due to certain legal declarations - e.g. determination of marital name and last name of future children - the presence of both spouses is required.

Please note that appointments are required for all consular and visa matters. We cannot accept walk-in applications.

Appointments can be booked directly through our online booking system. https://konzinfobooking.mfa.gov.hu

The application can only be submitted in person. Mailed-in applications will be sent back without further consideration.

What fees are involved?

Marriage registration is free of charge.

What forms do I need to fill out?

You can find the necessary application form, with a complementary English translation, at the bottom of this page. Only the Hungarian form will be accepted.

When filling out the form, please use a blue ink pen, all CAPITAL letters, and do not sign anything in advance. You may also fill out the form electronically.

Full names must be written everywhere, in the Hungarian name order (Last name, First name, Middle name). Example: John T. Smith must be written as Smith John Thomas.

When referring to cities in the United States, please also specify the state. Do not use abbreviations.

Select option a) (mailing to Consulate) as the place of delivery of the certificate and write "Consulate General of Hungary, New York." This will allow the consular office to mail you the issued birth certificate to the U.S. address you provided.

What other supporting documents do I need to submit?

For the application, both spouses must present a government-issued valid picture ID, preferably passport.

The consular office cannot accept the application if the original foreign marriage certificate is not presented. Please note that we do not keep any original documents; we just merely have to see them.

Please note that marriage certificates that only contain the names of the spouses will be deemed insufficient. More information is required (such as DOB, place of birth, parents’ names) so the two spouses can be successfully identified, i.e. more detailed (long-form) marriage certificate or marriage license. Non-secular marriage certificates are also insufficient proof of marriage.

If a certificate was not originally issued in Hungarian, English, German, or French, we will require an official Hungarian translation by the Hungarian Office for Translation and Attestation. We also accept translations authenticated by other Hungarian consuls

Occasionally, US marriage certificates are handwritten. In such cases, a Hungarian translation may be required.

If the Hungarian spouse’s previous marital status was divorced or widowed, then a Hungarian certificate proving this fact must be presented. If the Hungarian spouse’s previous divorce has not yet been registered in Hungary, then this must first be initiated.

Why is it necessary to indicate my address in the application?

If the Hungarian spouse is not yet registered in the Hungarian Civil Registry (magyar személyiadat- és lakcímnyilvántartás), then this registration will automatically happen with the marriage registration. The consular office will mail the newly issued residential address card (lakcímkártya) to your U.S. address.

Forms

• Marriage registration form
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Who can initiate the registration and how?

Hungarian law stipulates that all foreign life events of a Hungarian citizen (marriage, divorce, etc.) must be registered in Hungary. You can initiate the registration of your foreign divorce if you are able to prove your Hungarian citizenship.

Please note that appointments are required for all consular and visa matters. We cannot accept walk-in applications.

Appointments can be booked directly through our online booking system. https://konzinfobooking.mfa.gov.hu

The application can only be submitted in person. Mailed-in applications will be sent back without further consideration.

 What fees are involved?

Divorce registration is free of charge.

What forms do I need to fill out?

You can find the necessary application form, with a complementary English translation, at the bottom of this page. Only the Hungarian form will be accepted.

When filling out the form, please use a blue ink pen, all CAPITAL letters, and do not sign anything in advance. You may also fill out the form electronically.

Full names must be written everywhere, in the Hungarian name order (Last name, First name, Middle name). Example: John T. Smith must be written as Smith John Thomas.

When referring to cities in the United States, please also specify the state. Do not use abbreviations.

What other supporting documents do I need to submit?

For the application, the applicant must present a government-issued valid picture ID, preferably Hungarian passport.

A copy of the Hungarian marriage certificate must also be presented. If the marriage happened abroad and it has not yet been registered in Hungary, this registration must also be initiated.

The consular office cannot accept the application if the original foreign divorce judgment– which contains the exact date of absolute divorce – is not presented. An authenticated Hungarian translation of the judgment is mandatory. 

Official Hungarian translations can be prepared by the Hungarian Office for Translation and Attestation. Our office is also able to authenticate translations presented by the client.

Once my marriage is registered, will I automatically get back my maiden name?

No. Modifying a registered name must be requested separately. A registered married name can be modified while the marriage is still valid, or after its dissolution.

Forms

• Divorce registration form
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Who can initiate the registration and how?

Please note that appointments are required for all consular and visa matters. We cannot accept walk-in applications.

Appointments can be booked directly through our online booking system. https://konzinfobooking.mfa.gov.hu

The application can be initiated by a relative of the deceased. The application can be submitted in-person or by mail.

What forms do I need to fill out?

You can find the necessary application form at the bottom of this page.

When filling out the form, please use a blue ink pen, all CAPITAL letters, and do not sign anything in advance. You may also fill out the form electronically.

Full names must be written everywhere, in the Hungarian name order (Last name, First name, Middle name). Example: John T. Smith must be written as Smith John Thomas.

When referring to cities in the United States, please also specify the state. Do not use abbreviations.

Select option a) (mailing to Consulate) as the place of delivery of the certificate and write "Consulate General of Hungary, New York." This will allow the consular office to mail you the issued birth certificate to the U.S. address you provided.

 What fees are involved?

Death registration is free of charge.

What other supporting documents do I need to submit?

For the application, the applicant must present a government-issued valid picture ID, preferably Hungarian passport.

A document certifying the deceased's Hungarian citizenship must be presented. If the deceased had a valid passport or identity card, those documents must be handed over for the purpose of invalidation.

A copy of the deceased’s Hungarian birth and marriage certificate must be presented, if available.

Marital status at the time of death must be proven, unless the deceased was single – never married.

The consular office cannot accept the application if the original foreign death certificate is not presented. Please note that we do not keep any original documents; we just merely have to see them.
 

Forms

• Death registration form
  Our office does not have a translation of this form. Should you require assistance, please let us know.

Information on the processing of your personal data:

Providing your personal data required by the harmonised application form (Annex I of the Visa Code), as well as providing your photograph and your fingerprints are mandatory for the examination of your visa application. Failure to provide such data will result in the application being inadmissible.

The authorities responsible for processing the data in Hungary are: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, H-1027 Budapest, Bem rkp. 47., https://konzinfo.mfa.gov.hu/en/embassies#hungarian-embassies-abroad, E-mail: konz@mfa.gov.hu; National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing, H-1117 Budapest, Budafoki út 60, http://www.bevandorlas.hu, E-mail: migracio@oif.gov.hu

Contact details of the data protection officers: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, H-1027 Budapest, Bem rkp. 47., DPO: Viktor Vincze dr. E-mail: adatvedelem@mfa.gov.hu; National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing, H-1117 Budapest, Budafoki út 60, General DPO: Gabriella Pálfy dr. Pol. Lt. Col. E-mail: adatvedelem@oif.gov.hu.

The legal basis for the collection and processing of your personal data is set out in Regulation (EC) No 767/2008 (VIS Regulation), Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 (Visa Code) and Council Decision 2008/633/JHA. The data will be shared with the relevant authorities of the Member States and processed by those authorities for the purposes of making a decision on your visa application.

Biometric data, data provided in the visa application form, as well as information on the decision  taken on your application (granting, refusal, annulment, revocation or extention of a visa)  will be entered and stored in the Visa Information System (VIS) for a maximum period of five years. During this period competent visa authorities may consult the VIS for the purpose of examining applications and decisions related thereto.

The authorities responsible for carrying out checks at external borders and within the national territories have access to search the VIS for the purpose of verifying the identity of the person, the authenticity of the visa or whether the person meets the requirements for entering, staying in or residing within the national territories. Asylum authorities only have access to search the VIS for the purpose of determining the EU State responsible for the examination of an asylum application. In specific cases, national authorities and Europol may request access to data entered into the VIS for the purposes of preventing, detecting and investigating terrorist and criminal offences.

Your personal data might be transferred or made available to a third country or to an international organisation only in exceptional cases, in accordance with Article 31 of the VIS Regulation.[1]. You can contact the authority responsible for processing the data (see contact details above) to obtain further information on these conditions and how they are met in your specific case.

Under the General Data Protection Regulation[2] and the VIS Regulation[3], you are entitled to obtain access to your personal data, including a copy of your stored data, as well as the name of the Member State which transmitted it to the VIS. You may also request that your personal data which are inaccurate or incomplete be corrected or completed, that the processing of your personal data be restricted under certain conditions, and that your personal data recorded unlawfully be deleted.

You may address your request for access, rectification, restriction or erasure directly to the authority responsible for processing the data (see contact details above). Further details on how you may exercise these rights, including the related remedies according to the national law of the Member State concerned, are available on its website and can be provided upon request.

You may also address your request to any other Member State. The list of competent authorities and their contact details is available at: https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/board/members_en

You are also entitled to file a complaint with the national data protection authority of the Member State of the alleged infringement, or of any other Member State, if you consider that your data have been unlawfully processed. The data protection authority of Hungary is: Hungarian National Authority for Data Protection and Freedom of Information, H-1055 Budapest, Falk Miksa utca 9-11; E-mail: ugyfelszolgalat@naih.hu, Website: http://www.naih.hu

Please contact the competent visa authority for information on the processing of other personal data that may be necessary for the examination of your application.

Hogyan kezdeményezhetem az okirat beszerzését?

Anyakönyvi kivonat beszerzését kérheti személyesen az Önhöz legközelebb eső külképviseleten. 

Főkonzulátusunkon valamennyi ügyintézéshez előzetes időpontfoglalás szükséges. Az időpontfoglalás nélkül érkező ügyfeleket nem áll módunkban fogadni!  

Az alábbi linken tudnak időpontot foglalni: https://konzinfoidopont.mfa.gov.hu/home 

Mennyi az anyakönyvi kivonat beszerzésének díja?

Az ejárás díjmentes. 

Milyen anyakönyvi kivonatokat szerezhetek be?

Kizárólag olyan magyar anyakönyvi kivonat beszerzését lehet kezdeményezni, amely Magyarország jelenlegi területén történt anyakönyvi eseményt rögzít. A kötelező állami anyakönyvezés 1895 óta létezik, ezt megelőzően az anyakönyvi eseményeket az egyházközségek jegyezték fel.

Minden anyakönyvi esemény vonatkozásában szükségesek a következő adatok pontos ismerete:

• Születési név
• Születés pontos helye és időpontja (év, hónap, nap), Budapest esetén a kerület megjelölése
• Édesanya leánykori neve
• Édesapa neve
• Házasság esetén a házasságkötés pontos helye és időpontja (év, hónap, nap), Budapest esetén a kerület megjelölése.

 Milyen formanyomtatványt kell kitöltenem?

A kitöltendő formanyomtatványokat letöltheti innen:

születési
házassági
halotti

Kérjük, a kérelmet géppel vagy kék tollal, nyomtatott nagybetűkkel töltse ki. Jelölje meg, hogy milyen célból kéri az anyakönyvi kivonat beszerzését. A kérelmet majd a konzuli tisztviselő előtt szükséges aláírni. 

Milyen mellékleteket kell magammal hoznom?

Saját okirat, vagy kiskorú gyermek esetén: Érvényes személyazonosító okmánnyal igazolnia kell magát.

Nem saját okirat esetén:

• Szükséges bemutatni a kérelmezés indokául szolgáló okiratot (például a rokonságot igazoló anyakönyvi kivonat, folyamatban lévő jogvitáról szóló okirat stb.).
• Az anyakönyvi kivonat érintettjének meghatalmazást szükséges készíteni. A meghatalmazást vagy saját maga kézzel írja és aláírja, vagy pedig más által írt meghatalmazást aláírja és az aláírást két tanú hitelesíti az aláírásával. A meghatalmazást eredeti példányban szükséges megküldeni.
• Meghalt személy esetén a halálesetet igazoló dokumentum (anyakönyvi kivonat) másolat szükséges.

Obtaining Certificates from Hungary

How can I apply for a certificate?

The request for obtaining a Hungarian vital statistics certificate may be submitted in person at the Consulate. 

Please note that appointments are required for all consular and visa matters. We cannot accept walk-in applications.

Appointments can be booked directly through our online booking system. https://konzinfobooking.mfa.gov.hu

What is the cost of a certificate?

Obtaining certificates from Hungary is free of charge. 

What kind of certificates can be obtained from Hungary?

Only Hungarian certificates of vital statistics events, that took place in the present-day territory of Hungary. The state civil registry was introduced in Hungary in 1895.
In each case, accurate knowledge of the following is required:

• Birth name
• Place and date of birth (yyyy, mm, dd), with the district in case of Budapest
• Mother's maiden name
• Father's name
• In the case of wedding certificates, the place and date of marriage (yyyy, mm, dd), with the district in case of Budapest

 What form should I fill out?

Forms are available for download here:

• birth
• marriage
• death

 Please fill the form out with a blue ink pen, in block capitals. Indicate the aim of obtaining the certificate. The application must be signed in front of the consular officer.

 What other documents are necessary to bring to the appointment?

In case of your own document or minor child: You will need to provide a valid ID.

If you are applying for someone else’s certificate:

• It is necessary to present the document on which the application is based (e.g., certificate of relationship, etc.).
• Written authorization is required from the person concerned in the certificate to be obtained. The authorization is (1) either handwritten and signed by the person himself or herself, or (2) it is written by someone else but signed by the person concerned in the certificate to be obtained and authenticated by two witnesses. Original authorization is required.
• In the case of a deceased person, a copy of the certificate of death (certificate of registration) is required.

Dear Client,

Please be informed that we can only accommodate Visa-clients with appointments! We cannot accept walk-in Visa applications, not even during the office hours.

You can make an appointment on the following link: https://konzinfobooking.mfa.gov.hu 

Should you accept the appointment, you are also accepting the following:

You understand that it is the applicant’s responsibility to come well prepared for the appointment; this includes all the necessary completed application form(s) and supporting documents. In case you do not come prepared with all the required documents, we cannot accept your application and you will need to request a new appointment.

Please be aware that you need to submit your application minimum 15 days (maximum 6 months) before your travel.

Please note that when first time applying for a Schengen Visa, electronic collection of biometric data (fingerprints, photo, signature) is mandatory. Therefore, the Visa-issuing authority cannot waive the obligation of personal submission for applicants whose biometric data was not collected in the last five years.

Traveling to Hungary as a foreign national

Please be advised that travel regulations may change before your intended travel date. Please make sure you confirm the up-to-date travel regulations before your travel.

Below you can find a list of necessary supporting documents for a Schengen (C) visa.

• Completed application form
• With 1 passport photo.
• Valid passport, Your passport
• must have been issued within the past 10 years,
• must have 2 blank pages, and
• must be valid for at least 3 months after the end of your visit.
• Proof of legal residence in the USA with valid visa or green card. The US visa or green card should be valid at least three months beyond intended departure from the territory of the Member State back to the USA. In case of F1 visa: please also bring your I-20 form with a valid travel endorsement signature.
• Proof of travel arrangements. Purchased and confirmed travel ticket(s) with the passenger’s name listed, departure date, arrival date and return date. Full itinerary must be shown, especially if traveling to multiple countries.
• Proof of accommodations. Purchased hotel reservation(s) or other proof of accommodations with applicant’s full name and hotel address listed. If visiting other countries: your reservation(s) has to cover your entire stay within the Schengen States.
  • Please note: if the traveler will be staying with an individual in Hungary, then a signed invitation letter with the exact address and specific dates must be shown as proof of accommodations. (Owner of residence must include a picture of their Hungarian ID and their Hungarian residential address card with their invitation letter).
• Proof of current employment or school admission: signed enrollment and/or employment verification letter, must be recent and signed by the employer or the school.  
• Proof of travel purpose: e.g. conference invitation letter / workshop invitation letter / acceptance to study abroad /personal invitation. 
• Health insurance/travel insurance (US health insurance is not acceptable)

Applicants shall prove that they are in possession of adequate and valid travel medical insurance to cover any expenses that might arise in connection with injury, sickness, accident, including visits that result in hospitalization, medical evacuation and also repatriation of mortal remains. The insurance should be valid throughout the territory of the Schengen States. The minimum coverage is EUR 30 000.

• Proof of financial means  for the intended journey, in the form of bank account statements for the last three months, min. 1000 USD/month. If the expenses are covered by someone else, we need a signed statement of financial support. If the supporter is your relative (parent, husband, wife), you must present your birth or marriage certificate, and the copy of supporter’s ID card.
  • Pre-paid self-addressed envelope with tracking number, in case you would like to have your passport mailed back to you. Sender and recipient has to be both the applicant.

We can only submit your application for processing if you have all of the above mentioned documentation. Further documents may be requested by the consul. PLEASE NOTE: Schengen visa applications are processed within and up to 15 calendar days after they are successfully submitted.

The application fee can be paid by debit or credit card only (Visa or MasterCard).

Dear Client,

Please be informed that we can only accommodate Visa clients with appointments. We cannot accept walk-in Visa applications, not even during office hours.

You can make an appointment and inquire about application forms at the following email address: visa.ny@mfa.gov.hu    

Please be informed, that the following applications can only be submitted electronically (via Enter Hungary) from 1 January 2023:

- registration certificate,

- residence card,

- permanent residence card,

- long-term residence card,

- issuance and extension of residence permit,

- national and EC permanent residence permits,

- notification of place of accommodation  

Please be informed that preferred employers, legal representatives and legal entities acting as representatives may also submit applications by electronic means only, except for applications which can only be submitted in person in all cases (applications submitted within Hungary with the indication of special circumstances and applications for residence permits which can be submitted at diplomatic missions). We would also like to inform you that the request for the official endorsement of the invitation letter and the request for a residence permit for the purpose of visiting cannot be submitted from January 1, 2023.

In all cases clients are advised to check the website of the National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing beforehand.

Should you accept the appointment, you are also accepting the following: it is the applicant’s responsibility to come well prepared for the appointment; this includes all the necessary completed application form(s) and necessary supporting documents. In case you do not have all the required documents, we cannot accept your application, and you will need to request a new appointment.

Please find below the list of necessary supporting Documents for D visa application.

Please make sure that all of the submitted documents are printed one-sided.

I. General requirements:

• Fully completed residence permit application form (signed by the applicant, only Hungarian and English version accepted).
• Valid passport (which must be valid for at least 3 months after returning from Hungary, issued within the last 10 years and containing 2 empty pages).
• 1 passport-size color photo (US standard size, not older than 6 months).
• Original US passport or valid US alien registration card (residence permit, green card) or valid US resident visa (except B1/B2 visa).
• Airplane ticket reservation. (Purchased and confirmed flight ticket(s) with the passenger’s full legal name and departure date.)
• Adequate and valid travel medical insurance to cover any expenses which might arise in connection with injury, sickness, accident, including visits which result in hospitalization, medical evacuation and repatriation of mortal remains. The insurance should be valid throughout the territory of the Schengen Zone. The minimum coverage has to be EUR 30 000. If applicant will be insured under Hungarian health insurance for the duration of their studies while in Hungary, they still have to present proof of sufficient health/travel insurance that covers the applicant for at least one week after their arrival
• Supporting documents for accommodation.

Housing confirmation or hotel reservation(s) with applicant’s full name listed.

• Confirmation of financial resources (the last 3 months of bank statements).

Proof of sufficient means of subsistence for the intended stay, in the form of: bank account statements of the last three months, ending balance at least 1000USD. If the expenses are covered by someone else, we also need a signed statement of financial support.

• Pre-paid self-addressed envelope with tracking number, in case you would like to have your passport mailed back to you. (Sender and recipient has to be both the applicant.)

Please note that the consul may request the presentation of further documents.

All documents to be presented in connection with the visa application shall be original.

The application fee can be paid by debit or credit card only (Visa or MasterCard).

Az Európai Parlament tagjainak választásán az választó és választható, aki Magyarországon lakóhellyel rendelkezik.

Az Európai Parlament tagjainak választásán az a magyar állampolgár is választó, aki

a) Magyarországon élő, lakcímmel nem rendelkező választópolgár,

b) az Európai Unió területén kívüli lakóhellyel rendelkezik.

A választópolgár az Európai Uniónak csak egy tagállamában gyakorolhatja választójogát.

Az Európai Parlament tagjainak választása (a továbbiakban: EP választás) Magyarországon 2024. június 9-én, vasárnap kerül lebonyolításra.

A külképviseleten a magyarországi szavazás napján, helyi idő szerint 6 és 19 óra között lehet szavazni. Azokon a külképviseleteken, ahol az időeltolódás a közép-európai időhöz képest -1 vagy -2 óra, a helyi idő szerinti 6 óra és a közép-európai idő szerinti 19 óra között lehet szavazni. Az amerikai kontinensen létesített külképviseleteken a magyarországi szavazást megelőző napon (2024. június 8., szombat), helyi idő szerint 6 és 19 óra között lehet szavazni.

Ha Ön rendelkezik Magyarországon bejelentett lakóhellyel és a szavazás napján (2024. június 9-én, illetve az amerikai kontinensen 2024. június 8-án) külföldön tartózkodik, lehetősége van arra, hogy valamely magyar külképviseleten (nagykövetségen vagy főkonzulátuson vagy konzulátuson) adja le szavazatát az Európai Parlament tagjainak választásán.

Kérelmét benyújthatja május 31-ig

• online a valasztas.hu-n,

• személyesen vagy kézbesítési meghatalmazott útján bármely külképviseleten vagy magyarországi választási irodában.

A kérelem benyújtásának szabályairól részletes tájékoztatást itt talál.

Figyelem! 2024. június 9-én a külképviseleteken a helyi önkormányzati választás jelöltjeire és a nemzetiségi önkormányzati választás jelöltjeire NEM lehet szavazni, kizárólag az Európai Parlament tagjainak választásán adhatja le szavazatát.