Visa and residence permit

    Arrival Information

    At Customs you have to choose whether to pass through the green channel -Nothing to Declare-or through the red channel -Goods to Declare-. If
    you are carrying more than the permitted duty or tax-free allowance, you have to pass through the red channel. You are normally allowed to import
    some of your personal belongings. Your local Hungarian Embassy or Consulate will be able to advise you on what you can and cannot bring to
    Hungary.

    Documents you need to have while you are in Hungary

    1., For European Economic Area (EU, Norway, Iceland, Lichtenstein and Switzerland) nationals

       * your valid passport or official identification card issued by your home country;


    In case your stay exceeds 90 days you will need the following:

       * registration certificate (Contact the Centre for External Relations or your Centre International Office for help)
       * your valid passport or official ID;
       * student registration certificate from the university (a certificate issued by your Centre International Office or Erasmus coordinator) stating you
    are a legitimate student at the University of Debrecen
       * lease contract of the apartment signed by the all the owners, tenants, and beneficiaries to the flat, and by two witnesses;
       * for dorm-residents: a contract signed by you and a representative of the dormitory;
       * in case you are the owner: no additional documents are needed;
       * a certificate about your financial assets for the period of your stay in Hungary by any of the following means:
         - recent bank account statement, receipt of deposit, or currency exchange are also acceptable
         - certificate about the amount of scholarship you get in Hungary;
       * proof of medical insurance coverage from your home country (E 111 card , European Health Insurance card or other insurance certificate);
       * fee stamps worth 1,000 HUF (available at any post office, -Illetékbélyeg- in Hungarian).


    2., Non EEA  Citizens of the following countries without visa requirement:

    Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, The Bahamas, Barbados, Brasilia, Brunei, Canada,  Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Darussalam, El
    Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Mauritius Mexico, Monaco, New-Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, San Marino,
    Saint Kitts and Nevis, The Seychelles, Singapore, South-Korea, Uruguay, USA, Venezuela, and Vatican, Hong-Kong and Macao.

    In case your stay exceeds 90 days you will need a residence permit

       * your valid passport;
       * 1 recent ID photo (preferably not older than 3 months)
       * student registration certificate from the university (a certificate issued by your Centre International Office or Erasmus coordinator) stating you
    are a legitimate student at the University of Debrecen
       * lease contract of the apartment signed by the all the owners, tenants, and beneficiaries to the flat, and by two witnesses, with the addresses of
    the witnesses as well);
       * a certified copy of the deed of ownership of the apartment (not older 30 days)
       * for dorm-residents: a contract signed by you and a representative of the dormitory;
       * in case you are the owner: only the deed of ownership is needed;
       * a certificate about your financial assets for the period of your stay in Hungary by any of the following means:
         - bank account statement of balance, preferably for the last 6 months, currency exchange or deposit receipts are also acceptable
         - certificate about the amount of scholarship you get in Hungary;
       * proof of medical insurance coverage;
       * flight itinerary, or proof of sufficient funds for your return home;
       * fee stamps worth 18,000 HUF for first time applicants, 6,000 HUF for extension (available at any post office -Illetékbélyeg- in Hungarian).


    3., Non EEA nationals other than the above with visa requirement

    Please note that you will have to apply for a visa at the Hungarian Embassy prior to your first trip to Hungary, for contact information of consulates
    please refer to the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at
    http://www.kulugyminiszterium.hu/kum/en/bal/missions/missions_abroad/embassies_consulates/

    Once you entered Hungary you will need to pick up your residence permit at the Immigration Office with the following documents:

    your valid passport;
    a Visa obtained from the consulate
    ID photo stamped on the backside by the consulate
    a address registration form

    All changes in accommodation are to be reported within 3 working days.

    The Centre for External Relations or the Centre International Offices will aid you in obtaining and submitting the necessary documents.

    Office of Immigration and Nationality
    Address: 149 Sámsoni út, Debrecen;
    Tel: (+36) 52/503-840
    Office hours:
    8.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
    1.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. on Tuesdays
    1.00 p.m. - 5.30 p.m. on Thursdays.

    If your passport is lost or stolen contact the Office of Immigration and Nationality in Debrecen for temporary documents, otherwise you will not be
    allowed to leave the territory of Hungary!
          
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