Treatment in Hungary

If you want to go to Hungary for medical treatment and stay there for less than 90 days, you must apply for a short-term Type C visa.

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Required documents:

• The visa application form to Hungary

- The visa application form must be signed and filled out correctly, without passes, with an exact indication of the length of stay.

• Passport and a copy of the main page

- The passport must be valid for at least three months from the date of departure from the Schengen area

- Must be issued within the last 10 years

- Must have at least 2 blank pages

• A copy of previous Schengen visas

- You must also present a copy of all Schengen visas that you received earlier.

• A copy of your national identity card and residence permit/visa (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

- A copy of the documents must be provided together with other documents.

- The required validity period of these documents is three months after the date of your trip to Hungary.

• Photos

- A Single-color photo (with the size 3. 5 x 4. 5)

• Travel insurance (medical)

- Travel insurance must be valid for the entire period of stay in the territory of all member states of the Schengen area, covering the costs of medical treatment and transfer to the homeland (upon repatriation) with a minimum amount of 30,000 euros.

- The Hungarian consulate provides a corridor for a period of two weeks with single-entry visas in the case of medical insurance for this period (the period of stay in the Schengen area remains unchanged).

Information about your place of stay in Hungary

- If accommodation is provided by the organization, then the official invitation must include the name, address and contact details of the hotel.

- In other cases, you must specify the hotel reservation (full name of the applicant, length of stay and hotel contacts).

• Flight booking

- When booking a ticket, you must specify the exact date of entry to the Schengen area and the date of departure from it.

Civil status confirmation

• Civil status evidence includes:

- Marriage certificate

- Children's birth certificate

- Death certificate of the spouses (or one of them), etc.

• The proof of professional status

For example:

- Employment contract

- Certificate from the place of work

- Extract from the trade and company register

- Certificate of school attendance

- Pension certificate.

• Livelihoods

- The confirmation of the availability of sufficient financial resources for the period of stay, for example, bank statements for the last 3-6 months.

For minors:

If the child is traveling with one of the parents:

- Then there must be an official letter of permission issued by a notary in English from the other parent.

In the absence of one of the parents (divorce, death, etc.):

- Then you must present the appropriate official certificate (namely divorce, death, etc.).

If it is not possible to present, the above:

- Then you must present the appropriate official document. All documents must be submitted with a notarized translation into English. In addition, you must present a copy of your parents ' identity card along with the official permit letter.

For children who go to school:

- You must provide a letter of recommendation to the relevant school

- The letter must contain the address and contacts of the school, the signature and seal of the responsible person, as well as a link to the embassy (if not in English - with a notarized translation into English)

- Child's birth certificate (if not in English - with a notarized translation into English)

Documents which are confirmed the child's travel expenses covered by the parent or official guardian and their financial viability:

If the child is traveling with one of the parents:

- Work certificate and bank certificate + statement (3-6 months)

- Copies of identity cards

In case of traveling with both parents:

- It is recommended to provide work certificates for both parents.

- Document on diagnosis and treatment from a doctor in Hungary:

• A description of where and how the treatment will be performed, as well as the cost of treatment.

- Document from a medical institution in Hungary:

• About the dates of hospitalization of the patient (dates of entry and exit from the hospital)
• What treatment procedure the patient will undergo and the cost of treatment.
• Additional documents may be required at the embassy.

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What is the processing time for a medical visa to Hungary?

The term for applying for a medical visa to Hungary is 3-20 business days. This depends on the country of visa application.

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What is the fee for a medical visa to Hungary?

When applying for a Schengen visa, each person must pay a visa fee. This fee is non-refundable regardless of the result of obtaining a visa. The cost of a Schengen visa is from 35 to 80 euros, but free of charge for children up to six years old.

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Where can I apply for a medical visa to Hungary?

You can apply for a visa for treatment in Hungary at Visa Application Centers, embassies or consulates of Hungary, depending on which institution accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If they are not available in your country, you need to contact the nearest embassy or Consulate at your place of stay.