Hungary · Student
Hungary Student permit
First stay: 3 yrs
Residence permit for studies
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Key facts
Student permit is a student route for Hungary. You can work locally. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- Government fees
- €110 ≈ $120 · +2 more
- First stay
- 3 yrs
Cost, time and long term
Government fees€110 ≈ $120 · +2 more
- EUR 110 (≈ $120)Procedural fee for a residence permit and entry visa when applying at a diplomatic mission.
- HUF 39,000 (≈ $120)Procedural fee for a residence permit applied for in person in Hungary.
- HUF 26,000 (≈ $80)Procedural fee for a residence permit applied for through the Enter Hungary platform in Hungary, and for extensions.
RenewalRenewable
The permit is valid up to 3 years per grant and can be extended for 1 to 3 years.
Permanent residenceTime here doesn't count
A national residence card cannot be granted to someone whose current permit is for study or training.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Time on this route doesn't count toward permanent residence
- Needs a place at a school or university in Hungary
- Not open to EU, EEA or Swiss passports
What you'll need
Who can apply3
- Applicants have a learning relationship in a full-time public education system.
- Alternatively, applicants study full-time at a state-recognized or authorized institution.
- Alternatively, applicants attend a preparatory course organized by the higher education institution.
What you must show1
- Means can be shown by bank statement, family support declaration, income certificate or scholarship; no fixed euro figure.
Steps1
- A study permit extension is filed while the permit is valid.
After you arrive1
- The holder resided in Hungary on the permit at least 90 days in any 180-day period.
When you become tax resident
How Hungary decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Foreign-source income
15% worldwide
Hungarian resident individuals pay a flat 15% personal income tax on all income, earned in Hungary or abroad; income taxable abroad under a double taxation convention (typically except dividends) is exempt in Hungary, and tax paid abroad on dividends is deductible from the 15% dividend tax.
All tax rules for Hungary Tax records checked
Full official text
Available for full-time students at eligible public education or state-recognized higher-education institutions, including preparatory course students. 1
What you must show and pay
- A fee of EUR 110 (≈ $120) · Procedural fee for a residence permit and entry visa when applying at a diplomatic mission. 1 2
- A fee of HUF 39,000 (≈ $120) · Procedural fee for a residence permit applied for in person in Hungary. 1 2
- A fee of HUF 26,000 (≈ $80) · Procedural fee for a residence permit applied for through the Enter Hungary platform in Hungary, and for extensions. 1 2
Requirements
- Applicants have a learning relationship in a full-time public education system. 1
- Alternatively, applicants study full-time at a state-recognized or authorized institution. 1
- Alternatively, applicants attend a preparatory course organized by the higher education institution. 1
- Means can be shown by bank statement, family support declaration, income certificate or scholarship; no fixed euro figure. 1
- A study permit extension is filed while the permit is valid. 1
- The holder resided in Hungary on the permit at least 90 days in any 180-day period. 1
Stay
- Validity at least 1 year (or training length if shorter), at most 3 years per grant, extendable for 1 to 3 years; mobility permits up to 360 days.
- First stay: 12 to 36 months, decided case by case.
- Visa validity: 3 months. Validity is the window to use the visa, not the length you may stay.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Nationality
Short-stay visa obligations depend on nationality; residence permit subtypes can impose nationality restrictions. Not open to: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia.
Work
May work up to 30 hours per week during the study period, and full-time outside it for at most 90 days a year.
Family
Student permit holders cannot sponsor family reunification; only a child born in Hungary during the permit gets one.
Official sources
- Residence of the student, pupil · National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (OIF) · checked 2026-10-10
- Procedural fees · OIF · checked 2026-10-10
- National residence card · OIF · checked 2026-10-10
Student permit and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student permit | – | 3 yr, renewable | Yes |
| Student permit Portugal | Needs income of €920+ a month ≈ $1,030 | 3 yr, renewable | Yes |
| Internship permit Spain | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| D3 study visa Georgia | – | 1 yr, renewable | No |
| Student visa Italy | Needs savings of €10k+ a year ≈ $11k | – | Yes |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Student permit?
A fee of EUR 110 (≈ $120). Procedural fee for a residence permit and entry visa when applying at a diplomatic mission. A fee of HUF 39,000 (≈ $120). Procedural fee for a residence permit applied for in person in Hungary. A fee of HUF 26,000 (≈ $80). Procedural fee for a residence permit applied for through the Enter Hungary platform in Hungary, and for extensions.
How long can I stay on the Student permit?
Validity at least 1 year (or training length if shorter), at most 3 years per grant, extendable for 1 to 3 years; mobility permits up to 360 days.
Can I work on the Student permit?
Yes. May work up to 30 hours per week during the study period, and full-time outside it for at most 90 days a year.
Can I bring my family on the Student permit?
Student permit holders cannot sponsor family reunification; only a child born in Hungary during the permit gets one.
Who can apply for the Student permit?
Short-stay visa obligations depend on nationality; residence permit subtypes can impose nationality restrictions. Not open to: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia.
Does the Student permit lead to permanent residence in Hungary?
Time on the Student permit doesn't count toward permanent residence in Hungary.
How are Student permit holders taxed in Hungary?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Student permit. The standard rules apply: Hungarian resident individuals pay a flat 15% personal income tax on all income, earned in Hungary or abroad; income taxable abroad under a double taxation convention (typically except dividends) is exempt in Hungary, and tax paid abroad on dividends is deductible from the 15% dividend tax.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-12 against 3 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- Residence of the student, pupil · National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (OIF) · checked 2026-10-10
- Procedural fees · OIF · checked 2026-10-10
- National residence card · OIF · checked 2026-10-10
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