Hungary visa requirements for Thai citizens
Thai citizens need a visa for Hungary and must apply for it before the trip at a consulate or embassy.
- Consular fee
- €90
- Minimum passport validity
- 3 months after departure
How to apply for this visa: the step-by-step process →
How long it takes and how far ahead to book →
If it's refused: grounds and how to appeal →
Last verified: 18 September 2026
How this visa is processed
VFS Global in Bangkok (Chamchuri Square, unit 404, 4th floor, Phayathai Road, Pathumwan), since 7 October 2024
The Embassy of Hungary in Bangkok outsourced type C Schengen visas to VFS Global from 7 October 2024. The centre is in the Chamchuri Square building, unit 404 on the 4th floor, on Phayathai Road, Pathumwan, the same address used by other Schengen consulates in Bangkok, and the appointment is booked on VFS's Hungary portal. Going through an external centre does not change who decides: applications are sent to the Embassy of Hungary in Bangkok itself, which assesses them and, if the file is complete, passes them to the Hungarian immigration authorities. This is worth bearing in mind when reading older information, because until late 2024 the procedure was different and instructions sending you straight to the embassy are still in circulation.
Official application site →Application details verified on 18 September 2026. Sources: bangkok.mfa.gov.hu, the official site of the Embassy of Hungary in Bangkok, "C-visa information" section: the outsourcing of type C Schengen visas to VFS Global from 7 October 2024, the centre's address in Chamchuri Square (unit 404, 4th floor, Phayathai Road, Pathumwan) and the assessment of applications by the embassy itself before transmission to immigration. Checked 18 September 2026.
How many visas are refused in Thailand
In 2025, the consulate of Hungary in Thailand received 2,081 short-stay Schengen visa applications and refused 120, 5.8 % of those decided. That is a rate lower than the average of all Schengen States worldwide, which was 14.6 %.
- Applications
- 2,081
- Refused
- 120
- Refusal rate
- 5.8 %
- Schengen average
- 14.6 %
This is European Commission data by consulate. It counts applications lodged in Thailand, of any nationality.
Source: European Commission, short-stay visa statistics 2025. If it's refused: grounds and how to appeal →
Verified practical details
You'll need to apply for a visa at a consulate or embassy before travelling. Here are the practical details we've verified:
Fee
€90
The €90 is the short-stay Schengen visa fee, set by Article 16 of the Visa Code (Regulation (EC) 810/2009) as amended by Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1415, in force since 11 June 2024. It is not a fee set by Hungary: the same amount is paid at any Schengen consulate. Children from the age of 6 and under 12 pay €45, and children under 6 are exempt. Travellers entering without a visa pay no fee at all.
Processing time
Where the trip requires a Schengen visa, the consulate must decide within 15 calendar days of an admissible application being lodged. That period may be extended to a maximum of 45 calendar days in individual cases, particularly where the application needs closer examination; in justified urgent individual cases the decision is taken immediately (Regulation (EC) 810/2009, Art. 23). An application may not be lodged more than six months before the intended trip and, as a rule, no later than 15 calendar days before it; where the consulate requires an appointment, it is normally given within two weeks of being requested (Art. 9).
Required documents
- A valid passport or travel document, issued within the previous ten years and valid for at least three months beyond the date you plan to leave the Schengen area (Regulation (EU) 2016/399, Art. 6(1)(a))
- A valid visa, if your nationality requires one. It is not needed if you hold a valid residence permit or long-stay visa issued by a Schengen State (Art. 6(1)(b))
- Documents justifying the purpose and conditions of the intended stay: an accommodation booking or a declaration of invitation from your host, and a return or onward ticket (Art. 6(1)(c) and Art. 6(3), which points to the non-exhaustive list in Annex I)
- Proof of sufficient means of subsistence for the whole stay and for the return to your country of origin, or of being in a position to acquire such means lawfully. They are assessed according to the duration and purpose of the stay, by reference to average prices for board and lodging in budget accommodation (Art. 6(1)(c) and 6(4)). Cash, traveller's cheques, credit cards and declarations of invitation or of sponsorship all count as proof (Art. 6(4))
How much money you need to show
€40 for each day of the planned stay
The figure is set by Article 24 of Interior Minister Decree No 9 of 2024.
What each Schengen country asks for →Source: European Commission, Annex 25 to the Practical Handbook for Border Guards (reference amounts notified by each State), version of 8 June 2026. Checked on 1 November 2026.
Health insurance
Mandatory to apply for the Schengen visa: minimum coverage of €30,000, valid across the whole Schengen area and for the entire length of the stay (Regulation (EC) 810/2009, Art. 15).
Which policies meet the €30,000 requirement →
When travel insurance is mandatory → Travel insurance policies ↓How long you can stay
Schengen rule: a maximum stay of 90 days within any 180-day period across the whole Schengen area.
Calculate your available Schengen days →More Hungary rules
They don't depend on your passport, so they are on the Hungary page:
Official portal: https://oif.gov.hu. Destination data verified on 28 August 2026. Sources: nav.gov.hu (National Tax and Customs Administration: alcohol, tobacco and other-goods allowances); kijev.mfa.gov.hu (Hungarian Embassy in Kyiv, reproducing NAV's official criterion on the >22%/≤22% spirits threshold: 1L/2L); oif.gov.hu (National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing: authority responsible for residence matters); travel-europe.europa.eu/etias (ETIAS "not operational" status) (checked 28 August 2026).
Insurance for the Schengen visa
The consulate asks for a policy with at least €30,000 of medical cover, valid across the whole Schengen area and for the entire stay. Check those terms in the policy before you pay.
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Things to see and do in Hungary
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This pair in context
In the other direction, citizens of Hungary can enter Thailand visa-free. See the Hungary → Thailand page.
Of the 11 passports from South-eastern Asia that VisaRadar tracks, for travel to Hungary 4 enter visa-free and 7 need a visa. Same result as Thailand: Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines and Vietnam.
With a passport from Thailand, in the rest of Eastern Europe you can enter Russia visa-free; you need a prior authorisation or a visa on arrival for Moldova and Ukraine; you need a visa for Belarus, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania and Slovakia.
A passport from Thailand ranks 113 of 199 in the VisaRadar passport ranking and reaches 74 of 198 destinations without applying for a visa in advance.
Counts from the same requirements matrix behind this page's verdict, using the UN M49 subregions.
Frequently asked questions
Do Thai citizens need a visa for Hungary?
Yes. You must apply for the visa in advance at the relevant consulate or embassy.
How long does it take to get the entry permit?
Where the trip requires a Schengen visa, the consulate must decide within 15 calendar days of an admissible application being lodged. That period may be extended to a maximum of 45 calendar days in individual cases, particularly where the application needs closer examination; in justified urgent individual cases the decision is taken immediately (Regulation (EC) 810/2009, Art. 23). An application may not be lodged more than six months before the intended trip and, as a rule, no later than 15 calendar days before it; where the consulate requires an appointment, it is normally given within two weeks of being requested (Art. 9).
What minimum passport validity is required?
At least 3 months of validity beyond the date you plan to leave the Schengen area, and issued within the previous ten years (Regulation (EU) 2016/399, Art. 6(1)(a)).
Do I need travel insurance to apply for the Schengen visa?
Yes, to apply for the visa: travel medical insurance with a minimum coverage of €30,000, valid across the whole Schengen area and for the entire length of the stay, is mandatory (Regulation (EC) 810/2009, Art. 15).
Where is the Hungarian visa lodged in Thailand now?
At the VFS Global centre in Bangkok, in Chamchuri Square, since 7 October 2024. Before that date the procedure was different.
Does VFS Global decide my visa?
No. VFS collects the file; the Embassy of Hungary in Bangkok assesses it and then passes it to the Hungarian immigration authorities if it is complete.
It is the same address as for other Schengen visas. Does the same appointment work?
No. The building is shared, but each country has its own portal and its own appointment. Hungary's is booked on VFS's Hungary portal.
How much money do Thai passport holders need to enter Hungary?
The reference amount is €40 for each day of the planned stay. The figure is set by Article 24 of Interior Minister Decree No 9 of 2024.
How many Schengen visas do the consulates of Hungary refuse in Thailand?
In 2025, the consulate of Hungary in Thailand received 2,081 short-stay Schengen visa applications and refused 120, 5.8 % of those decided. That is a rate lower than the average of all Schengen States worldwide, which was 14.6 %.
What do Thai passport holders need for the countries near Hungary?
With a passport from Thailand, in the rest of Eastern Europe you can enter Russia visa-free; you need a prior authorisation or a visa on arrival for Moldova and Ukraine; you need a visa for Belarus, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania and Slovakia.
Related pages
See Hungary requirements for other passports →
Informational only. Always verify requirements with the official embassy or consulate before you travel.