- Visa
- Schengen short-stay visa (Type C)
- Where to apply
- Lodge the application at a VFS Global Hungary visa application centre in India. The decision is taken by the Embassy of Hungary in New Delhi or the Consulate General of Hungary in Mumbai, depending on where you live; VFS has no role in the decision.
- Visa fee
- INR 9,600 for adults, INR 4,800 for children aged 6 to 12, no fee under 6. VFS service fee of INR 2,133 with biometrics (INR 1,600 without) is charged on top.
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days. Apply no later than 15 calendar days and no earlier than six months before the trip.
- Stay allowed
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Insurance
- Overseas travel medical insurance valid for all Schengen countries with cover of at least EUR 30,000 for accident, illness and medical emergency is required.
Source: VFS Global overview and tourist visa checklist (Mumbai) supplied for India, 2026 edition. Last checked 2026-11. Rules change, so confirm on the official page before you apply.