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Hungary:
Visas, Document Requirements & Certified Translation
Your comprehensive guide to Hungarian residency and short-stay visas. Document requirements, financial proofs, and MEA Apostille & Certified Translations accepted by Hungarian consulates. In-country submissions to the OIF require certified Hungarian translations.
Family Reunification Visa (OIF)
"Bring your family members to live with you in Hungary."
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Aligned with the sponsor's residency card validity.
Core Eligibility Criteria
- check_circleSponsoring approval issued by the National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (OIF).
- check_circleSponsor residency permit and passport photocopy.
- check_circleSponsor income proof and registered lease contract.
- check_circleOriginal Marriage/Birth Certificate - Apostille valid within 3 months.
- check_circlePassport Office PCC - valid for 6 months (Apostille valid within 3 months).
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General Visa Documents
- checkOIF approval notification copy.
- checkApplicant passport copy.
- checkSponsor residency permit & passport copy.
Translations & Legalization
Original Marriage/Birth Certificate
ApostilleCertified Translation
Original certificate with Hague Apostille. Certified translation to Hungarian (OFFI) is required for OIF submissions, while consulates accept English or Hungarian.
Passport Office PCC (Police Clearance)
ApostilleCertified Translation
PCC valid for 6 months, apostilled. Certified translation to Hungarian (OFFI) is required for OIF submissions, while consulates accept English or Hungarian.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need Certified Translations to Hungarian?
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Yes, if you are submitting documents in Hungary (to the OIF for residency cards), they must be translated to Hungarian by OFFI (the National Translation Bureau). Hungarian consulates abroad, however, widely accept supporting documents in English or Hungarian.
Do Hungarian consulates require Apostille?
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Yes. All certificates must be legalized with a Hague Apostille in your country of origin before translation.