Schengen
Budapest
Hungary
Overview
Thermal baths, the Danube divide between Buda and Pest, ruin bars, and grand Habsburg architecture. Budapest is Eastern Europe's hidden gem.
Best Time
April to October
Currency
Hungarian Forint (HUF)
Language
Hungarian (English in tourist areas)
Region
Schengen
Visa Requirements
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Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) Visa ā required for Indian passport holders
Required: Yes
Processing Time: 15 working days (apply via VFS Global Hungary, up to 6 months before travel)
Validity: Up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the Schengen Area
Fee: EUR 90 (approx. INR 8,500) + VFS service charges
Requirements:
- Valid passport (3+ months beyond stay, issued within last 10 years, 2 blank pages)
- Completed Schengen visa application form
- 2 recent biometric photographs (35x45mm, white background)
- Confirmed return flight tickets
- Detailed day-wise travel itinerary
- Hotel reservations for entire stay
- Travel insurance covering EUR 30,000 in all Schengen states
- Last 6 months bank statements + ITR (last 3 years)
- Employment / business proof (NOC / leave letter)
- Biometric appointment at VFS
Note: Visa requirements are specific to Indian passport holders. Please verify current regulations with the embassy before travel.
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