• Which Schengen Member States' embassy or consulate do you need to contact in order to apply for a visa?
    • At the embassy or consulate of the country you are visiting within the Schengen zone
    • If you are visiting multiple states within the Schengen zone, you will have to apply at the embassy or consulate at the country where you will be spending the most time, if your stay is equally divided between countries, seek out the embassy or consulate of the country which you will be entering first
  • Who is eligible to apply for a visa at the Consulate General of Hungary Chicago?
    • A Non-US or Hungarian citizen who legally resides in the United States, has a valid I-55 or other documents granting him/her permanent resident status
  • How to apply for the visa?
    • According to regulations all visa application must be done in person
    • Minors under the age of 12 can be represented by both parents or legal guardians
    • Once a visa applicant has provided us with all biometric data such as 10 fingerprints, he or she will not be required to provide it again up to 59 months, in case he or she would like to apply for another visa. In all cases, please contact the Consulate General of Hungary Chicago for further instructions.

 

  • We will not accept any applications submitted by mail without a prior approval from the Consulate

 

  • Required documents
    • Completed visa application form
    • 1 passport sized photo
    • Visa fee
    • Copy of USA visa or I-55
    • Valid fligth reservations
    • Proof of booked accomodation (all countries visited)
    • Travel insurance
    • Proof of employment
    • Most recent bank statements (cannot be older than 1 month)
    • Copies of previous visas if applicable

 

  • IMPORTANT! There might be more documents the applicants needs to provide depending on the purpose of the visit or other circumstances.

 

  • How long does the process take?
    • According to visa regulations, the process should take 15 days from the day of submitting the application