Who needs a residence permit?
All non-Hungarian citizens with the exception of EU/EEA citizens have to have a residence permit if they wish to stay in Hungary for more than 90 days.
Where can I apply for a residence permit?
You must appear in persona t the Embassy of Hungary in Pretoria , as your biometrics (photo and fingerprints) will be taken on site.
How do I get my residence permit?
If your application is approved, you will have to collect the residence permit itself in Budapest. We will affix a "type D" visa in your passport which you can use to enter Hungary (single entry visa, valid to the territory of Hungary ).
Which documents do I need to submit?
Due to we are only an intermediary entity regarding to this type of application, we suggest to check the website of the Competent Authority ( National Directorate – General for Aliens Policing ) as the decision will be made by them.
http://www.bmbah.hu/index.php?lang=hu
http://www.bmbah.hu/index.php?lang=en
General requirements:
- Fully completed residence permit application form (signed by the applicant, only Hungarian and English version accepted). + relevant Appendix (depends on the purpose of stay in Hungary)
- Valid passport (which must be valid for at least 3 months after returning from Hungary, issued within the last 10 years and containing 2 empty pages).
- 2 passport-size, color photos, taken in front of a white background ( no glasses, no visible teeth, not older than 6 months).
- Proof of comprehensive health insurance ( covering the whole period of stay).
- Supporting documents for accommodation.
- Confirmation of financial resources (the last 6 months of bank statements).
