🇭🇺 Budapest · Before you go

Visa timeline in Budapest

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Hungary rewrote its immigration law from 2024, and permit categories and employer obligations have shifted since. Fees differ by channel: applying through Enter Hungary is cheaper than in person. This is a general guide, not legal advice. Confirm each step with OIF, the National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing before you rely on it.

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