RESIDENCE PERMIT FOR THE PURPOSE OF STUDY


A residence permit for the purpose of study may be issued to a third-country national:
  • who has been admitted to or accepted by a public education institution registered in the public education information system for pursuing full-time course of study in the regular school system or in daytime courses of study under a student relationship in Hungary; or
  • who is pursuing full-time education and training in a State-recognised institution of higher education or a foreign higher education institution authorised to operate in the territory of Hungary in daytime courses of study; and/or
  • who seeking residence in Hungary so as to attend a course in a higher education institution, which may cover a preparatory course prior to such education;

IT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW that the holder of this type of permit is entitled to a visa-free entry and stay in the territory of the Schengen Member States for a period not exceeding ninety days within a period of one hundred and eighty days!

IT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW that the holder of this type of permit is entitled to engage in gainful activity as well as to establish an employment status.

Given that this type of permit affects the majority of our customers, and that obtaining this type of permit is particularly difficult, please be sure to consult with our experts before embarking on the permitting process alone!

If you want to be sure and want your application to be judged quickly and positively by the authority, contact our team of experts!

CONDITIONS:

  • proof of adequate language skills for continuing studies,
  • proof of payment of any tuition fees,
  • Valid passport,
  • permission for return or onward travel (contact our experts for more information!),
  • proof of accomodation in Hungary (contact our experts for more information!),
  • proof of livelihood (contact our experts for more information!),
  • a business health insurance policy entitling you to full healthcare (our office can help you obtaining it)

FEES AND COSTS

Our office undertakes to obtain a residence permit for the purpose of employment for our clients as a complete service.

Full management of obtaining the residence permit for the purpose of study: EUR 400.

This price includes the fee for the necessary amount of personal consultations, which is essential to describe the process and the documents to be obtained, the preparation of the application and all its annexes, and the personal and legal representation throughout the application process.

EXPECTED COSTS:

The procedure is subject to a fee, the amount of which is HUF 18,000

Expected translation cost: 30,000 HUF (this amount may vary depending on the amount of documents required).

Cost of passport photo: 500 HUF

Cost of title deed: 1500 HUF

In most cases, there are no costs in addition to the above, so you don’t have to expect any notary or other costs!

The application for the residence permit for the purpose of study shall be submitted to the consulate officer or other place authorized to receive the application for a residence permit in the country of the applicant's permanent or habitual residence or nationality.

If the residence permit for the purpose of study is granted, it shall at the same time authorize the issue of a visa entitling the holder to get the residence permit and shall inform the consulate officer thereof. A visa entitling the holder to get the residence permit shall be issued by a consulate officer.

The residence permit for the purpose of study is valid for at least one year, however, if the training is shorter than one year, it is adapted to the duration of the training and it can be extended from time to time by at least two years.

The period of validity of a residence permit for the purpose of study may not exceed the period of validity of the applicant's travel document!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS REGARDING A RESIDENCE PERMIT FOR THE PURPOSE OF STUDY

Yes, you are entitled to work or to perform any income-generating activity with a residence permit for the purpose of study, subject to certain restrictions (contact our experts!).

Yes, you are entitled to a visa-free entry and stay in the Schengen Member States for a period not exceeding ninety days within one hundred and eighty days with a residence permit for the purpose of study.

We would like to draw the attention of our clients to the fact that the immigration procedures have rather strict rules, and that in case when it turns out during any procedure that the client has been illegally in the country for even a short period of time, the next procedure will have significantly worse chances to be evaluated positively! That is why it is essential to submit a complete, well-thought-out application in full compliance with the relevant legislation at the time of the first application, in which our experts can help. If you have any questions about your residence, residence permit or your future application, please feel free to contact our team!

If you have any questions about your residence permit or permanent residence permit, contact our team!