As a Bangladeshi citizen, you are required to obtain a visa to visit Hungary. Hungary is a member of the Schengen Area, so a Hungarian visa allows you to travel to other Schengen countries as well. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the visa application process:

Types of Visas:

  1. Short-Term Visa (Type C): For stays up to 90 days within a 180-day period, suitable for tourism, business, or family visits.

  2. Long-Term Visa (Type D): For stays exceeding 90 days, applicable for purposes like study, employment, or family reunification.

Application Process:

For Short-Term Visas:

  1. Application Submission: Submit your application to the Embassy of Switzerland in Dhaka, which handles Schengen visa applications for Hungary.

  2. Appointment Booking: Schedule an appointment through the embassy's official website.

  3. Document Preparation: Gather necessary documents, including a completed application form, passport-sized photos, valid passport, travel insurance, flight reservations, proof of accommodation, and financial means.

  4. Biometric Data: Provide fingerprints and, if required, attend an interview.

  5. Fee Payment: Pay the visa fee, approximately BDT 9,500.

For Long-Term Visas:

  1. Application Submission: Submit your application to the Hungary Visa Application Center in Dhaka.

  2. Appointment Booking: Email the Honorary Consulate of Hungary in Dhaka to schedule an appointment.

  3. Document Preparation: Prepare documents relevant to your visa type, such as admission letters for students or employment contracts for workers.

  4. Biometric Data: Provide biometric information during your appointment.

  5. Fee Payment: Pay the visa fee, approximately BDT 13,242, plus any additional service charges.

Required Documents:

  • Valid Passport: Must have at least two blank pages, be issued within the last 10 years, and valid for at least three months beyond your intended departure from the Schengen area.

  • Application Form: Completed and signed.

  • Photographs: Two recent passport-sized photos with a white background.

  • Travel Insurance: Coverage of at least €30,000, valid throughout the Schengen area.

  • Flight Reservations: Proof of round-trip bookings.

  • Proof of Accommodation: Hotel bookings or an invitation letter from a host in Hungary.

  • Financial Means: Bank statements from the last three months, proof of employment, or sponsorship letters.

  • Additional Documents: Depending on the visa type, such as admission letters for students or employment contracts for workers.

Processing Time:

  • Short-Term Visas: Typically processed within 10 to 15 working days.

  • Long-Term Visas: May take 15 to 30 working days.

Important Considerations:

  • Accuracy: Ensure all information is accurate and documents are complete to avoid delays.

  • Translations: Documents not in English or Hungarian may require official translations.

  • Legalizations: Some documents might need to be notarized or legalized.

  • Travel Insurance: Must cover medical emergencies and repatriation.

Embassy and Visa Application Center Contacts:

  • Embassy of Switzerland in Dhaka: Handles short-term Schengen visa applications for Hungary.

  • Hungary Visa Application Center in Dhaka: Processes long-term visa applications.

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