Applying for an airport transit visa in Hungary

Do I need an airport transit visa?

Whether you need an airport transit visa depends on a number of things, including your nationality.

Check whether you need a visa

Which documents do I need to apply for a visa?

1. A completed and signed airport transit visa application form.
   Fill out the airport transit visa application form
2. All the documents on the checklist.
   See the checklist for applying for an airport transit visa

How much does a visa cost?

When you apply for a visa at a Dutch embassy or consulate, you must pay a fee. You can find the fee on the fees page. If you apply through an external service provider, such as a visa agency, you will have to pay an extra fee to the provider.

The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:

• children under 6 years;
• school pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training;
• researchers* travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research or participating in a scientific seminar or conference;
• representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations.

*as defined in point (2) of Article 3 of Directive (EU) 2016/801 of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 1 )

How long does it take?

You can apply for a visa up to 6 months before you travel. If you are a seafarer, you can apply for a visa 9 months before you travel. In most cases, you'll be informed within 45 days whether your application has been successful.

If you’ve applied for a visa for the Netherlands, you can track the status of your application online.

How will my application be assessed?

Your application will be checked in the Schengen Information System (SIS II). In addition, your application details will be checked and saved in the Visa Information System (VIS).