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Hungary Residence permit for studies — preparatory course

10 facts quoted from the official source

Preparatory course organised by a recognised higher-education institution

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
children
from the official record
Requirements
5
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Admission or enrolment at an education institutionparticipate in a preparatory courseAct XC of 2023 — Studies and student mobility
  • Financial meanssufficient resourcesAct XC of 2023 — Studies and student mobility
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Accommodationplace of accommodation in HungaryAct XC of 2023 — Studies and student mobility
  • Health insuranceaccess to comprehensive health insurance servicesAct XC of 2023 — Studies and student mobility
  • Passport or travel documentvalid travel documentAct XC of 2023 — Studies and student mobility
Also stated by the source
  • Family membersshall not be granted a residence permit for the purpose of family reunificationAct XC of 2023 — Studies
  • Purpose or legal basisparticipate in a preparatory courseAct XC of 2023 — Studies and student mobility
  • Work rights during studymaximum thirty hours weeklyAct XC of 2023 — Studies
Family

Who you can bring

children
  • Family membersshall not be granted a residence permit for the purpose of family reunificationAct XC of 2023 — Studies
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Duration and validityminimum 1 yearAct XC of 2023 — Studies
  • Renewal and extensionextended for minimum 1, maximum 3 yearsAct XC of 2023 — Studies
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Hungary?
The official source states: Preparatory course organised by a recognised higher-education institution
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: sufficient resources It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: children.
04Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: access to comprehensive health insurance services
05Do I need to show accommodation in Hungary?
The official source states: place of accommodation in Hungary

Every answer is quoted from the official oif.gov.hu page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 10 points against the official source; 10 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source oif.gov.huLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Hungary government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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