Non-EEA students - Visa/residence permit
Residence Permit for the Purpose of Study for non-EEA nationals
Updated: 14.02.2023.
Before you arrive in Hungary
You need to obtain a residence permit for the purpose of study if you are a student from the non-European Economic Area (non-EEA) and you wish
- to study in a registered secondary or Hungarian higher educational institution.
- to participate in a preparatory course for higher education organized by a higher educational institution, and it certifies that you have the knowledge of language necessary for your studies.
If you are coming from a visa waiver country, you can apply for the Residence Permit for the Purpose of Study before (and at the nearest Hungarian consulate of your current residence - it is highly recommended) or after you arrive in Hungary.
If you are coming from a country that is under visa obligations according to the Schengen acquis, you need to apply for the Residence Permit for the Purpose of Study and with this, also a residence permit visa (D-visa), before you come to Hungary.
(Details: When the regional directorate grants the issuance of the residence permit, it permits the issuance of the residence permit visa simultaneously and notifies the consular officer. The D-visa is issued, based on the decision of the regional directorate, by the consular officer.)
With the residence permit visa (D-visa), you can enter Hungary only once and you are allowed to stay with this document in Hungary only for 30 days (during this period you have to register your accommodation in Hungary and receive your residence permit card).
Residence permit application in your country
You need to submit the residence permit application at the Hungarian Consulate or at other locations authorized to receive residence permit applications which operates in the country of your permanent residence or nationality. The decision on residence permit with study purposes will be made within 30 days. Please note that due to the increased number of applications before the start of the semester, the waiting time can exceed 30 days.
After you arrive in Hungary
If you are staying in Hungary for more than 30 days (all non-EEA students: students from visa-waiver countries and students from countries with visa obligations), you need to register your accommodation in Hungary and apply for (if you came without a visa) OR receive (if you came with a D-visa) the residence permit. You can do both on the EnterHungary website (for students who came without visa) or personally in the office of the National Directorate-General for Alines Policing (with D visa). Since 2023. 01. 01. all applications (except the ones submitted at the consulate/embassy) must be submitted online, personally visiting the National Directorate-General for Aliens Polcing for submitting applications is only possible in special and vis maior cases, and an equity request is needed.
For assistance with the residence permit application, see the "Guide to the application for the residence permit for the purpose of study" document under the Downloads menu.
(1/A) Application for residence permit, if you have already applied for the residence permit at the Hungarian Consulate in your home country
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Required documents, if you have already applied for the residence permit at the Hungarian Consulate in your home country (and you have a D-visa) |
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„Data sheet for the issuance of the residence permit” also called “Adatlap a tartózkodási engedély kiadásához” in Hungarian |
Please download it and fill it in! |
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Copy of valid passport and visa |
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1 passport-size colour photo |
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Certificate of Acceptance or Certificate of school attendance |
You can receive the Certificate of school aatendance at Quaestura Office or in person from your faculty coordinator. |
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Certificate of accommodation |
Dormitory certificate (stamped and signed by the management); or Proof of student hostel(stamped and signed by the management); or Lease Contract, which should contain your and your landlord’s personal data (ID Card /Passport number, mother’s maiden name), the exact address (postal code, city, street/square/road, house number, floor number, door number), period of stay (definite/indefinite time) and signatures of two witnesses.
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Completed form of “Notification of Accomodation” |
Please download and print out the form, then fill it and ask your dormitory /landlord/ agent to sign it! Then scan it and upload to the EnterHungary website. |
(1/B) Application for residence permit, if you apply for a residence permit for the first time at the National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing
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Required documents, if you apply for a residence permit for the first time at the National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing |
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Please download and fill them in! |
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Valid passport |
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1 passport-size colour photo |
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Certificate of Acceptance or Certificate of school attendance |
You can receive the Certificate of Acceptance at Quaestura Office or in person from your faculty coordinator. |
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Certificate of accommodation |
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Completed form of “Notification of Accomodation” |
Please download and print out the form, then fill it and ask your dormitory /landlord/ agent to sign it before you go to the Office! |
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Certificate of the financial conditions |
Scholarship, bank account statement, or a bank account statement of your parents and a declaration from your parents that they support you financially, etc. |
| Certificate of payment of the tuition fee | |
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Certificate of health insurance |
Any health insurance valid in the territory of EU |
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Completed form of “Declaration to undertake voluntary leave” |
Download it, print it and fill it in! |
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Completed form of “Declaration” on how you would like to receive your residence permit |
Download it, print it and fill it in! |
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Fee: In case of a new request:
In case of extension:
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The costs of the procedure is payable by way of electronic payment instrument (bank card) or in the form of bank deposit (using the cheque supplied by the regional directorate). In respect of yellow cheques, in the “comment” box the client’s name and date of birth, and the case type “Application for Residence Permit” shall be indicated. Please note, that scholarship holders are exempted from the application fee! (Individuals who have the right to free movement and residence, as well as citizens of third countries who study in Hungary with a Hungarian government scholarship or with a regular study allowance from the minister responsible for education are exempt from paying administration service charges according to point 2) c) of paragraph 5 of the Decree 28/2007 /31.05/ of the Ministry of Justice and Law Enforcement on the charges of administration related to the entry and residence of individuals who have the right to free movement and residence, as well as the citizens of third countries.) |
Validity of the Residence Permit
The residence permit for the purpose of study is issued
- If the study program is shorter than two years, the duration for which the permit is issued adapts.
- If the study program takes 2 years or more, then the permit is issued for at least one and the maximum of two years which can be extended by one and the maximum of two years.
Extension of the residence permit
When your residence permit is about to expire, you need to apply for the extension of your residence permit.
How to apply?
You need to submit your request online at the Enter Hungary platform at latest 30 days prior to the expiration of the right of residence. Please note, that for you to get the permit extension, you had to spend more than 90 days in Hungary in the 180 days prior to the application!
When you apply for the extension of a residence permit, you need to present a valid passport (it must cover the period of authorized stay at most); the former residence card and former address card issued by the authority; and the same document as in the case of the first application (see the list above). In case your address didn’t change, it is enough if you present the former address card and make a declaration that your accommodation did not change. Please note that the lease agreement must cover the period of your stay in Hungary at most. (When you sign the lease agreement, please be thoughtful your contract shall be contained the opportunity for an extension.
Reporting obligations of the third country nationals (non-EEA) living in Hungary)
If you are a non-EEA student and you plan to stay in Hungary longer than 30 days, you are required to register your accommodation and any consequent changes online on the EnterHungary website within 3 days of taking up residence.
NOTE! The QR code received upon accommodation registration has the function of an address card. It has to available at all times and by presented to the authorities if requested.
HOW TO APPLY?
You have to apply online on the EnterHungary website.
This procedure is free of charge.
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REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: |
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“Notification of Accomodation” |
Please download it, print it, fill it out and ask your dormitory /landlord/ agent to sign, then upload it to the Enter Hungary website. |
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Valid passport |
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Certificate of accommodation |
Dormitory certificate (stamped and signed by the management); or Proof of student hostel (stamped and signed by the management); or Lease Contract, which should contain your and your landlord’s personal data (ID Card /Passport number, mother’s maiden name), the exact address (postal code, city, street/square/road, house number, floor number, door number), period of stay (definite/indefinite time) and signatures of two witnesses. |
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Former “Address card” as the evidence of the registration of the accommodation issued by the authority. |
If you already registered your accommodation, please take with you the “Address card” as the evidence of the registration of the accommodation issued by the authority. |
Before you leave Hungary
You are not allowed to stay longer in Hungary until you have a valid residence permit. When your residence permit expires, you need to leave Hungary.
Downloads
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Handout - Residence Permit for the Purpose of Studies for Non-EEA Nationals (without D-visa) |
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Handout - Residence Permit for the Purpose of Studies for Non-EEA Nationals (with D-visa) |
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Handout - Extension for a Residence Permit |
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Application for Residence Permit for the Purpose of Study |
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Data sheet for the issuance of the residence permit |
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Declaration to undertake voluntary leave |
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“Declaration” on how you would like to receive your residence permit |
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Guide to the application for the residence permit for the purpose of study |