Flight reservation
On the official checklist
The tourist checklist asks for a travel itinerary showing your travel dates together with a return flight reservation or a ticket. A reservation is accepted; a paid ticket is not demanded.
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Schengen area
Hungary visa checklist for Indian applicants
Indian passport holders need a Schengen short-stay visa to visit Hungary as tourists. Applications are lodged at VFS Global centres in India and decided by the Hungarian Embassy or Consulate General. The consulate checks that the itinerary is believable, that accommodation is genuinely arranged and that the applicant has steady income and ties to India.
- Visa
- Schengen short-stay visa (Type C)
- 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
Documents to prepare
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.
- 1
Application form
Fully completed and signed by the applicant; for minors, signed by both parents.
- 2
Photograph
One recent colour photo, white background, 3.5 cm by 4.5 cm.
- 3
Passport
Valid at least 3 months after the intended stay, issued within the last 10 years, with 2 blank pages. Handwritten passports issued after 1 April 2010 are not accepted.
- 4
Accommodation proof
Hotel reservation with a deposit paid or a cancellation fee attached, or a travel agency certificate for a prepaid tour.
- 5
Travel itinerary and flight
Itinerary with travel dates plus a return flight reservation or ticket.
- 6
Salary slips
Last three months, from the employer.
- 7
Bank statement and ITR
Original personal bank statement for the last three months and barcoded income tax returns for three years.
- 8
Pension or business proof
Pension slips for the last three months if retired; certificate of registration if self-employed.
- 9
Travel medical insurance
Valid across the Schengen area, minimum cover EUR 30,000.
- 10
Proof of residence in the consular jurisdiction
Mumbai checklist: evidence of living in the jurisdiction for at least six months, such as a rental agreement, bank statement or electricity bills.
- 11
Previous passports and visas
Copies of old passports and earlier Schengen or other visas.
- 12
Documents for minors
Notarised consent of the non-travelling parent or parents and copies of the parents' identity documents.
Travel medical 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.
Hotel booking
On the official checklist
Independent travellers must show an accommodation reservation on which a deposit has been paid or a cancellation fee applies; package travellers show the travel agency's certificate of the prepaid programme. The consulate may ask for proof of payment before issuing the visa.
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Hungary visa FAQ
Does Hungary ask for a flight reservation for a tourist visa?
Yes. The tourist checklist lists a travel itinerary with travel dates that includes a return flight reservation or ticket. A held reservation meets the wording; you do not have to buy the ticket before the decision.
What kind of hotel booking does Hungary accept?
For an individual trip the checklist asks for a reservation where a deposit has been paid or a cancellation fee would apply. The Consulate General may also ask for proof of payment for accommodation in Hungary while processing the file.
When should I book my flight and hotel for a Hungary visa?
Applications can be lodged from six months down to 15 calendar days before travel, and processing takes 15 calendar days. Arrange the reservation and accommodation shortly before your VFS appointment so the dates are current and still valid when the file is examined.
Do I have to prove I live in the consulate's jurisdiction?
The Mumbai checklist asks for proof that you have lived in the consular jurisdiction for at least six months, for example a rental agreement, bank statements, salary slips or electricity bills.
Sources and accuracy
VFS Global overview and tourist visa checklist (Mumbai) supplied for India, 2026 edition. Last checked 2026-11. We are not a government body and this page is general information, not visa advice. Consulates change their lists without notice, so always confirm on the official page before you apply.
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