Hungary business visa
Heading to Hungary to close a deal, work a trade-fair stand or run a few days of business training? The visa you need is the Schengen short-stay (Type C, uniform visa). It is meant for Indian passport holders travelling for meetings, negotiations, conferences, trade fairs or short business training, and it allows a stay of up to 90 days within any 180-day period. During that window you can move freely across the whole Schengen area. What it does not permit is paid employment.
Which mission you apply to depends on your itinerary. Use Hungary's mission when Hungary is your main destination — or, when no single country dominates the trip, when it is your first point of entry into the Schengen area. In India, every application is lodged through VFS Global, and jurisdiction is split: the Embassy of Hungary in New Delhi handles most of northern, central and eastern India, while the Consulate General of Hungary in Mumbai handles the western and southern states.
Who this visa is for
- ✓Indian passport holder travelling to Hungary mainly for business — meetings, negotiations, conferences, trade fairs or short training — and not for paid employment.
- ✓Hungary is your main destination in the Schengen area, or your first point of entry when there is no single main destination.
- ✓The trip does not exceed 90 days within any 180-day period.
- ✓You hold a genuine invitation from a business partner or entity registered in Hungary.
- ✓You can show sufficient funds for the visit and clear ties to India (employment, business, family) indicating intent to return.
Visa options for Hungary
Single-entry business visa (Type C)
Permits one entry into the Schengen area for a specific business trip; once you exit, the visa is used up even if unused days remain.
Multiple-entry business visa (Type C)
Allows several entries within the validity period for repeat business travel, subject to the 90-days-in-180 limit.
Long-validity multiple-entry (1, 2 or 5 years)
Issued to frequent, established business travellers with a clean prior Schengen visa history; each stay is still capped at 90 days in any 180.
Documents typically required
- ✓Completed and signed Schengen (Type C) visa application form.
- ✓Passport issued within the last 10 years, valid at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen area, with at least two blank pages.
- ✓Two recent colour photographs, 3.5 x 4.5 cm, on a white background, taken within the last 3 months.
- ✓Invitation letter from the Hungarian business partner or company, signed and stamped by an authorised signatory, stating the purpose and duration of the visit and details of accommodation.
- ✓Proof of business relations between the Indian and Hungarian companies, such as a reference letter or evidence of prior dealings.
- ✓Employment / covering letter from your Indian employer, signed and stamped by an authorised person, confirming your position, leave approval and purpose of travel.
- ✓Company registration and GST documents of the Indian company (and of the Hungarian counterpart where relevant).
- ✓Travel medical insurance covering the entire Schengen area for the whole stay, with a minimum cover of EUR 30,000.
- ✓Flight tickets and proof of accommodation in Hungary (hotel reservation or the address given in the invitation).
- ✓Recent personal bank statements and income-tax returns showing sufficient funds for the trip.
Your exact checklist depends on your profile — we confirm it during your case analysis. Every visa decision rests with the embassy or consulate.
If this is your first Schengen application, you will give fingerprints in person at the VFS Global centre; biometrics already on file can be reused for up to five years. Book your appointment at the VFS centre that covers where you live in India.
Frequently asked questions
Do you guarantee the visa?
No one can guarantee a Schengen visa — the decision rests solely with the Consulate of Hungary. What we can promise is an honest read of your case and the strongest application it will support. Over the last two to three years, our applications have carried a success rate of about 97%.
How long does a Hungary business visa take to process?
The consulate usually decides within around 15 days of your biometric appointment. Extra checks or peak-season volumes can stretch that to 45 days, so give yourself plenty of runway before your travel dates.
Can I travel to other Schengen countries on a Hungary business visa?
Yes. A Type C Schengen visa lets you move across all Schengen countries for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. The catch is where you apply: it must be through Hungary when Hungary is your main destination, or your first point of entry when no single destination stands out.
Where do I submit my Hungary visa application in India?
At a VFS Global centre. Jurisdiction is split — the Embassy of Hungary in New Delhi covers most of northern, central and eastern India, and the Consulate General of Hungary in Mumbai covers the western and southern states. Book at the VFS centre that serves where you live.