Student Visa

EU & EEA countries

Students coming from EU & EEA countries do not need a student visa but have to apply for a registration certificate within 90 days after their arrival in Hungary.

Other countries

International students who want to stay in Hungary for more than 90 consecutive days and who are not coming from EU & EEA countries are required to apply for a long-term student visa to stay in the country. Student visa requirements for Hungary vary, therefore it’s important to enquire well in advance about the entry regulations which apply to your home country.

ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS REGARDING RESIDENCE PERMITS OR VISAS

Semmelweis Medical Services Ltd., with the assistance of a legal partner, provides administrative support to Semmelweis University students in connection with their residence permits. The service aims to help students navigate the administrative process and includes:

For students who require a visa, liaising with their country’s embassy in Hungary to assist with arranging the necessary documents and legal representation in this matter.
Preparing the documents required to apply for a residence permit for study purposes and for its annual renewal.

This service is subject to a fee and is not provided free of charge. Please contact us by email for information about the applicable fees.

Semmelweis Medical Services Ltd. has no influence over ongoing proceedings, including their processing times or outcomes.

Documents required for your student visa for Hungary are:

Proof of having paid the tuition fee
An acceptance letter from Semmelweis University regarding your admission
Passport valid at least 6 months beyond your date of entry
Copy of the photograph page of your passport
Passport photo no more than 6 months old
Proof of health insurance
Proof of address or housing in Hungary
Proof of sufficient funds to cover living expenses in the form of bank assurance/statement
Visa application form
3 stamped envelopes addressed to the applicant

When the consulates require an appointment, you may need to schedule it around 4 to 6 weeks in advance because appointment times are limited. After the appointment, the visa processing time usually takes an additional 1 to 4 weeks.

Residence permit

You will need to apply for your residence permit within 15 days of arrival in Hungary.
This applies to both EU and non-EU citizens planning to stay in Hungary for longer than 90 days.

To apply for a residence permit, EU and EEA citizens need to submit the following documents:

Proof of payment of tuition fees
Approval document of the host university in Hungary
Proof of health insurance

For more information, visit the Consular Services
or the National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing website.