Student visa
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13 Jun 2019
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Student Visa from Nigeria to Hungary
- International students who want to stay in Hungary for more than 90 consecutive days and who are not EU citizens are required to apply for a long-term student visa to stay in the country.
- Student visas requirements for Hungary vary, therefore it's important to inquire well in advance about the entry regulations which apply to your home country.
- To receive a student visa for Hungary, you must first have an offer from a Hungarian university.
- You can only apply for your student visa prior to your departure from the Hungarian Consulate or Embassy that has jurisdiction in your state or country of permanent residence.
- Processing a visa usually takes around one month, but could be longer so make sure you apply as early as possible to avoid any unnecessary complications.
- When the consulates requires an appointment, you may need to schedule it around 4 to 6 weeks in advance because appointment times are limited.
- After the appointment, the visa processing time usually takes an additional 1 to 4 weeks.
- You will need to apply for your residence permit within 15 days of arrival in Hungary.
- This applies to both EU and non-EU citizens planning to stay in Hungary for longer than 90 days.
