Confirm that Hungary is the correct country for your application.Apply through the country where you will stay the longest or where the main purpose of a business trip takes place. For equal leisure stays, apply through the first country you will visit. Applications may be filed up to 180 days before entry; applying about three months ahead is generally recommended.
Original signed passport
- Submit the original signed passport and any old passports containing previous visas.
- Remove all passport covers.
Application forms
- Provide the completed and signed forms required by the country handling your application.
Passport photographs
- Two recent color photographs, 45 mm x 35 mm, on a white background and taken within the last three months.
- Avoid white clothing, eyeglasses, jewelry, and visible teeth. Eyebrows and ears should be visible.
Employment or business evidence
- Employees: employment certificate on company letterhead stating position, hiring date, salary, and HR or signatory contact details, plus approved leave of absence.
- Licensed professionals should include a copy of their professional ID.
- Self-employed applicants: mayor's permit and DTI registration, or SEC registration and GIS.
Income tax return
- Latest ITR with BIR stamp.
- Self-employed applicants should include pages showing net income and total revenue.
Bank documents
- Original bank certificate and statements covering the past six months, issued within one month of biometrics.
- For Portugal and Greece, the bank certificate and statements must be valid within seven days of the biometrics schedule. Portugal applications are processed by the Greece Embassy.
Travel insurance
- Travel insurance with at least PHP 2.5 million in medical coverage for the complete trip.
- Italy applications require an additional 15 days of coverage.
Travel arrangements
- Flight reservation or confirmation.
- Confirmed hotel bookings.
- Detailed day-to-day itinerary.
Inviter or sponsor documents
- Support or invitation letter from the host with the inviter's contact details.
- Copy of the inviter's ID or passport when applicable.
PSA certificates
- Marriage certificate for married applicants and birth certificate for minor applicants.
- Certificates should have been issued within the last year.
Biometrics
- Personal appearance is required for biometrics.
Business trips
- Submit the tourist visa requirements plus an endorsement letter from the employer or company.
- Include an invitation from the overseas counterpart.
Families and minor applicants
- Proof of family ties when traveling together.
- For minors: school registration or proof of enrollment, PSA birth certificate, and an Affidavit of Support and Consent when not traveling with either or both parents.
Schengen area countries
- Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.
Confirm current official requirements before applying.A Schengen visa is normally valid for the travel dates declared in the application unless a longer validity is approved. Document acceptance and visa decisions remain with the relevant authorities.