Who needs a residence permit?
All non-Hungarian citizens with the exception of EU/EEA citizens have to have a residence permit if they wish to stay in Hungary for more than 90 days.
Where can I apply for a residence permit?
In Canada, you can apply in Ottawa. You must appear in person, as your biometrics (photo and fingerprints) will be taken on site.
If you are a Canadian or the citizen of another Schengen visa-exempt country, you can apply for residence permit in Hungary directly at National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing. For more information: Országos Idegenrendészeti Főigazgatóság
How much is the fee of the residence permit visa application?
Residence permit application fee is 160 CAD. All visa fees are payable by credit/debit card only. We do not accept cash and cheques.
How do I get my residence permit?
If your application is approved, you will have to collect the residence permit itself in Budapest. We will affix a "type D" visa in your passport which you can use to enter Hungary (the Schengen area). If you are not able to collect your passport at the Embassy, please provide a prepaid, trackable self-addressed envelope.
Where do I find detailed information on the different types of residence permits, forms, lists of supporting documents etc.?
At the website of the Országos Idegenrendészeti Főigazgatóság (National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing).
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Extension of Hungarian national permanent residency card issued on the basis of national economy interest considerations:
The Embassy in Ottawa is the only competent Hungarian mission in Canada to receive such applications for extension. Decision on extension is made by Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (OIF) in Budapest.
Requirements:
- Current PR card and;
- Valid passport/ID;
- Proof of legal stay/residence in Canada and;
- Payment of Visa fee and;
- Application form (www.oif.gov.hu);
- Appointment booking: https://konzinfobooking.mfa.gov.hu/home
I am a diplomat, or work for an international organization enjoying diplomatic immunities, to be posted in Hungary.
Please contact us at consulate.ott@mfa.gov.hu.