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State Secretary Tristan Azbej Visits Jordan
Today Secretary of State in the Prime Ministry Mr. Tristan Azbej visited projects supported by the Hungary Helps programme and met church leaders in Jordan.
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR VISA APPLICANTS
From December 1st, 2019 customers applying for short-term visas to enter Hungary have to make appointment with the VFS Global Company’s Visa Application Centre located at the Baraka Mall (Level P3) in Sweifieh, Amman, through this website:
https://www.vfsglobal.com/Hungary/Jordan/
Konzinfo Utazom mobilalkalmazás
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Megbízható utazási tanácsok és konzuli információk közvetlenül a telefonján!
A Konzinfo Utazom mobil alkalmazás segíti Önt a külföldre történő utazása felkészülésében, naprakész tájékoztatást ad úticéljáról, a magyar külképviseletek elérhetőségéről, valamint értesítést küld válsághelyzet esetén.
MORE STRINGENT RULES ON PLANTS ENTERING THE EU
The new regulations (applicable from 14 December 2019) require mandatory control of personal luggages and stricter rules for plants and plant products brought in small quantities (consumption quantities). This means some plants, even one crop can only be brought in with a phytosanitary certificate from a third country to the Member States of the European Union.
Plants and plant products brought in without a phytosanitary certificate shall be destroyed by the authority.
For further information visit: https://ec.europa.eu/food/plant/plant_health_biosecurity/legislation/new_eu_rules_en
* The exceptions are the following fruits: pineapples, bananas, dates, durians and coconuts, processed plant products (e.g. dried fruits, preserved vegetables and fruits), furthermore plants, plant products from Switzerland.
Legalisation
Since Jordan has not yet joined the Apostille Convention, the following rules apply for legalisation.
Documents issued by Jordaninan authorities and to be used in Hungary should be legalised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan first. Following the legalisation at the Ministry, the Consular Section of the Embassy of Hungary carries out the diplomatic legalisation of the document.
Documents issued by Hungarian authorities are legalised by the Department of Consular Affairs and Citizenship, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary. Following the legalisation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the documents shall be further legalised by the accredited mission of the target country in Hungary - in case of Jordan: either at the Honorary Consulate of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in Budapest, or at the Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in Vienna.
For further information on legalisation, please visit the following website: https://konzuliszolgalat.kormany.hu/information-on-the-legalisation-procedure-of-documents-to-be-used-abroad
Opening hours
Opening hours
Opening hours of the Consular Section:
Sunday – Wednesday: 9.00 – 16.00
Thursday: 9.00 – 15.00
Friday-Saturday: closed
Collection of passports/visas and other documents:
Sunday, Tuesday: 15.00 – 16.00
Thursday: 14.00 – 15.00
Scholarship Programme for the Hungarian Diaspora
The main aim of the Scholarship Programme for the Hungarian Diaspora is to give support to foreign students with Hungarian identity to pursue their studies in Hungarian higher education institutions.
Detailed information is available here.
“C” type (Schengen) visa application
Important Announcement
Dear Clients!
Please kindly note that starting from 24 February 2025 we accept C type Schengen visa applications through VFS Global. Please kindly book your appointment with the VFS Global on the following link:
https://visa.vfsglobal.com/jor/en/hun
1. Application form for a stay shorter than 3 months (download it here)
2. Required documents, irrespective of the purpose of travel (in English or with official English translation), C-type Visa Checklist
For minors: application form signed by both parents/legal representatives, copy of parent’s ID/passport. If minor travels with one parent: signed authorization letter of the other parent duly legalised, copy of parent’s ID/passport.
3. Purpose of travel
The applicant must be able to prove with any relevant documents the purpose of his/her travel: tourism, business, visiting family or friends, cultural, sports, official visit, medical reasons, study, other (please specify)
4. Appeal against refusal
The applicant has the right to appeal if the visa request is refused, in a written form, within 8 days from receiving the refusal decision, by booking an appointment (https://konzinfobooking.mfa.gov.hu/). The documents supporting the appeal should be submitted in English or with English translation and personally presence at the Embassy of Hungary is madnatory. The fee of appeal should also be paid upon submitting the papers. Please, note that appeal can only be submitted against refusal; requests to change the validity or entry numbers (singe-multiple) of a valid visa cannot be submitted.
5. General information for entering Hungary
Hungary joined the Schengen Area on 21st December 2007. From that time, visas and residence permits issued by one of the Schengen Member States are valid also for Hungary, and visas/residence permits issued by Hungarian authorities are – as a general rule – also valid for the entire Schengen Area.
As of December 19th 2011, 26 states are part of the Schengen Area: 22 states of the 27 members of the European Union (Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden) as well as Norway, Iceland, Switzerland and Lichtenstein. (For the time being, five member states of the European Union, i.e. Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Ireland, Romania do not issue Schengen visas.)
SHORT TERM SCHENGEN VISA FOR EU/EEA CITIZEN FAMILY MEMBERS
Documents required from family members of EU/EEA citizens
Third country national family members of EU/EEA* citizens travelling together with their EU/EEA national family member or travel in order to join the EU/EEA national family member in Hungary can apply for a visa free of charge.
Please note, that following documents are needed in original and copy as well!
- Personal appearance due to biometric (fingerprint) enrollment above the age of 12;
- Completed and signed application form. (See ablove)
- 1 passport photo (white background) - not older than 6 months;
- Valid passport (NOTE: the passport shall contain at least two blank pages, issued within 10 years before the submission of the visa application and it’s validity shall extend at least three months after the intended date of departure from the Schengen area);
- A certificate proving lawful stay, if the applicant is not a citizen of Jordan.
- The EU/EEA citizen’s passport or ID;
- Proof of family relationship (certificate of birth, marriage or civil partnership).
- Proof of joint transportation - traveling together with an EU/EEA family member - (flight/bus/train ticket, car documents).
Please note, that the Consulate can request further documents or certificates in addition to the ones already attached to the application!
Applicants not accompanied by their EU/EEA national family member or not travelling to Hungary to join their EU/EEA national family member, are required to apply according to the regular Schengen visa procedures.
*EU/EEA = European Union / European Economic Area (includes Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway and Switzerland)
„D” type visa application – application for residence permit
The new law on D type visa applications will come into force on January 1, 2024.
- D type visa applications made before January 1, 2024 will be suspended between January 1 and February 29, 2024.
- Between January 1 and February 29, 2024 no residence visa applications can be accepted.
- The validity period of residence cards that will expire between January 1 and February 29, 2024 will be extended to April 30, 2024. (not valid for travelling)
- All D type visa appointments created previously for the period between January 1 and February 29, 2024 will be automatically canceled by the system.
UPDATE: Exceptionally we can accept ALL student resident permit applications, such as self-paid students and scholarship students of Stipendium Hungaricum, Erasmus, Scholarship Programme for Christian Young People (SCYP), etc. For appointments, kindly visit: https://konzinfobooking.mfa.gov.hu/home
Those applicants who already submitted their applications before 31 December 2023 and have not received any decisions yet, the submitted applications must be revoked and a new application must be submitted. https://konzinfobooking.mfa.gov.hu/home
Rules for a stay longer than 90 days (long-term) are laid down by the national law of the EU member state concerned. In Hungary, the National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (OIF, Országos Idegenrendészeti Főigazgatóság) deals with matters relating to the entry, stay and settlement of foreign nationals; all these duties are performed with nationwide jurisdiction in 7 regional directorates and 24 branch offices.
- You can book an appointment for D type visa application in our online system: https://konzinfobooking.mfa.gov.hu/home
- The application forms, the complete list of required documents and any further information on residency in Hungary is available on OIF’s website: http://oif.gov.hu/index.php?lang=en
- Irrespective of the purpose of stay, you are kindly requested to provide (in English or with official English translation) upon application:
- Passport
- Application form + appendix relevant to the purpose of stay, duly completed and signed
- One recent passport-size photo not older than 6 months
- Travel insurance (covering at least 1 month period)
- Proof of stay/accommodation (covering at least 1 month period)
- Proof of financial capability for covering all the cost of living in Hungary; e.g. original bank statement from the last 6 months
For minors: application form signed by both parents/legal representatives, copy of parent’s ID/passport. If minor travels with one parent: signed authorization letter of the other parent duly legalised, copy of parent’s ID/passport.
Extension of residence permit
The application for extension of the residence permit shall be submitted in person at the regional directorate responsible for the place where the place of accommodation is located, 30 days before it expires at the latest, with the necessary documents attached or it can be submitted upon registration on the electronic platform of the immigration authority for procedure initiation. For more details on electronic administration, please click here. At the time of submitting the application the applicant shall produce his/her valid travel document.
The extension of the residence permit may be granted only if the conditions set out in the law are met and the residence of the third-country national has exceeded 90 days within any 180 days prior to the submission of the application for a residence permit.
Therefore, we kindly ask residence permit holders to apply for the extension of their residence permit in time and in Hungary, and then travel with the new residence permit. In case the residence permit expires while the holder is in Jordan, he/she has to apply again for a new D type visa (not exempted from visa fees).
Diplomatic legalisation
Since Jordan has not yet joined the Apostille Convention, the following rules apply for diplomatic legalisation.
Documents issued by Jordaninan authorities and to be used in Hungary should be legalised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan first. Following the legalisation at the Ministry, the Consular Section of the Embassy of Hungary carries out the diplomatic legalisation of the document.
Documents issued by Hungarian authorities are legalised by the Department of Consular Affairs and Citizenship, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary. Following the legalisation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the documents shall be further legalised by the accredited mission of the target country in Hungary - in case of Jordan: either at the Honorary Consulate of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in Budapest, or at the Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in Vienna.
You can book an appointment for diplomatic legalisation in our online system: https://konzinfobooking.mfa.gov.hu/home
For further information on diplomatic legalisation, please visit the following website: https://konzinfo.mfa.gov.hu/en/legalisation-procedure-documents-be-used-abroad
Authentication-legalisation
Signature
Some documents to be used in Hungary might need further authentication/legalisation by the Hungarian consular officer. Legalisation of signature means that the client has to sign the document in front of the consul or the signature shall be acknowledged by the client as his/her own signature. During the process, the consular officer does not examine the content of the document and is not responsible for it.
If the client is representing a legal entity or any other organization without legal personality, he/she must be able to prove the right to represent that specific entity with a document not older than 30 days, which also certifies that the company is registered by the commercial court.
Copy
The consul can also create authenticated copy or copies of documents. During authentication, the consular officer is not responsible for neither the content, nor the authenticity of the document, he/she only certifies that the copy of the document is identical with the original one presented in front of him/her.
Translation
The consul can further certify that a translation is in full conformity with the attached document. Legalised translations made by the consular officer can be used in procedures before any Hungarian authority.
You can book an appointment for legalisation in our online system: https://konzinfobooking.mfa.gov.hu/home
Other consular services
https://konzinfo.mfa.gov.hu/ugyintezes-a-konzulnal#ugyintezes-kulfoldon
Clients can visit our Consulate by booking an appointment in our online system: https://konzinfobooking.mfa.gov.hu/home
STUDY HUNGARIAN AT THE UNIVERSITY OF JORDAN
In cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary and the University of Jordan, you can now study „Hungarian as a foreign language” at the Faculty of Foreign Languages.
This is a good opportunity for those interested in Hungarian language and culture, especially for students who apply for Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship. Scholarship holders in the first year of their studies are required to attend the course of „Hungarian as foreign language” offered by their host university, and to pass an exam at the end of the second semester.
For further information and registration, please contact Hungarian lector, Mr Krisztián Faluhelyi: k.faluhelyi@ju.edu.jo.
STIPENDIUM HUNGARICUM SCHOLARSHIP - VISA PROCESS
STIPENDIUM HUNGARICUM
Applicants who were awarded the Scholarship should follow these essential steps in order to complete the visa application process:
1. First and most importantly, applicants are required to accept (or decline) the scholarship offer in the DreamApply system. We kindly ask all applicants to start the visa process with this step, since host institutions issue the “Letter of Admission” upon this requirement.
2. Complete and sign the application form, then scan the form, the copy of your passport and the documents mentioned in Point 4, and send them via email to stipendium.amm@mfa.gov.hu.
- Only scanned documents in pdf. format can be accepted!
- Documents should be scanned separately and named according to their content.
- Please mention your name in the subject of your e-mail.
We kindly request making an appointment only after sending all the necessary documents in the above mentioned format via email! Incomplete emails and attachments may not be accepted.
3. Book an appointment at our Consulate through the online appointment system /Jordan → Visa application (long-term; residence permit – D)/
4. Visit the Consulate (24 Hani Al-Akasheh Street, Abdoun, Amman 11181) at the time you have reserved, bring the confirmation of your online appointment and the following original documents:
- Application form (form + Appendix 14) completed and signed;
- Letter of Award of the Tempus Public Foundation;
- Letter of Admission of the host institution;
- Valid passport - the passport validity must exceed the planned stay in the Schengen area by at least 3 months and must have been issued within the past 10 years;
- One passport size photo – with white background that shows face features completely, not older than 6 months;
- Travel insurance covering at least one month from the planned departure to Hungary;
- Proof of accommodation: e.g. confirmation of dormitory acceptance, lease agreement, hotel booking, etc.
- The English version of all educational degrees (Tawjihi, BA/Bsc, MA/Msc diplomas + transcripts)
- Bank statement:
For those who pursue Bachelor and Master studies:
- parent/guardian’s certified bank statement from the last 6 months (original, in English)
- commitment letter from the parent/guardian to support the student during the time of his/her studies in Hungary (original, in English);
- copy of the passport or ID of the parent/guardian;
For those who pursue PhD studies: personal certified bank statement (original, in English)
Note: students/applicants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parents/legal guardians to apply for a visa.
The visa is free of charge.
The Consular Section is looking forward to receiving you.
CURRENT ENTRY RULES TO HUNGARY
On 7 March 2022, Government Decree No. 77 of 2022 (III. 4.) on the termination of certain safety measures against the coronavirus pandemic entered into force, which repealed Government Decree No. 408 of 2020 (VIII. 30.) on travel restrictions during the period of state of epidemiological preparedness.
In accordance with this, it is possible to enter the territory of Hungary by public road, railway, water and air traffic – regardless of citizenship and protection against the coronavirus –, but other general conditions of entry (e.g. a valid travel document) must be provided.
(However, airlines may request the PCR test for travelling, so we kindly ask you to contact the airline companies directly for further information.)
https://www.police.hu/en/content/for-the-attention-of-travelers
Stipendium Hungaricum visa application process 2022
Applicants who were awarded the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship should follow these essential steps in order to complete the visa application process:
1. First and most importantly, applicants are required to accept (or decline) the scholarship offer in the DreamApply system. We kindly ask all applicants to start the visa process with this step, since host institutions can issue the “Letter of Admission” upon this requirement.
2. Complete and sign the application form, then scan the form, the copy of your passport and the documents mentioned in Point 4, and send them via email to stipendium.amm@mfa.gov.hu.
- Only scanned documents in pdf. format can be accepted!
- Documents should be scanned separately and named according to their content.
- Please mention your name in the subject of your e-mail.
We kindly request making an appointment only after sending all the necessary documents in the above mentioned format via email! Incomplete emails and attachments may not be accepted.
3. Book an appointment at our Consulate through the online appointment system /Jordan → Visa application (long-term; residence permit – D)/
4. Visit the Consulate (24 Hani Al-Akasheh Street, Abdoun, Amman 11181) at the time you have reserved, bring the confirmation of your online appointment and the following original documents:
- Application form (form + Appendix 14) completed and signed;
- Letter of Award of the Tempus Public Foundation;
- Letter of Admission of the host institution;
- Valid passport - the passport validity must exceed the planned stay in the Schengen area by at least 3 months and must have been issued within the past 10 years;
- One passport size photo – with white background that shows face features completely, not older than 6 months;
- Travel insurance covering at least one month from the planned departure to Hungary;
- Proof of accommodation: e.g. confirmation of dormitory acceptance, lease agreement, hotel booking, etc.
- The English version of all educational degrees (Tawjihi, BA/Bsc, MA/Msc diplomas + transcripts)
- Bank statement:
For those who pursue Bachelor and Master studies:
- parent/guardian’s certified bank statement from the last 6 months (original, in English)
- commitment letter from the parent/guardian to support the student during the time of his/her studies in Hungary (original, in English);
- copy of the passport or ID of the parent/guardian;
For those who pursue PhD studies: personal certified bank statement (original, in English)
Note: students/applicants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parents/legal guardians to apply for a visa.
Visa fees: the visa is free of charge for Scholarship holders.
5. Visa applications of people accompanying students
If family members/friends wish to accompany you on your journey to Hungary and travel with you at the same time, they must apply for a C type (Schengen) visa at Baraka Mall, by following the general rules and steps of the visa application: https://amman.mfa.gov.hu/eng/page/c-type-schengen-visa-application
Only students applying for D type visa can visit the Embassy!
6. General information on D type visa and residence permit
The Consular Section is looking forward to receiving you.
VISA PROCESS 2024 – STIPENDIUM HUNGARICUM SCHOLARSHIP HOLDERS
Applicants who were awarded the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship should follow these essential steps in order to complete the visa application process:
1. First and most importantly, applicants are required to accept (or decline) the scholarship offer in the DreamApply system. We kindly ask all applicants to start the visa process with this step, since host institutions can issue the “Letter of Admission” upon this requirement.
2. Complete and sign the application form, appendix, then scan the form, the copy of your passport and the documents mentioned in Point 4, and send them via email to stipendium.amm@mfa.gov.hu.
- Only scanned documents in pdf. format can be accepted!
- Documents should be scanned separately and named according to their content.
- Please mention your name in the subject of your e-mail.
- Due to the large size of attachments, please make sure to send the documents in seperate emails.
We kindly request making an appointment only after sending all the necessary documents in the above mentioned format via email! Incomplete emails and attachments may not be accepted. Any booked appointments prior sending the whole required documents via email might result in cancelling your appointment.
3. Book an appointment at our Consulate through the online appointment system /Jordan → Visa application (long-term; residence permit – D)
4. Visit the Consulate (24 Hani Al-Akasheh Street, Abdoun, Amman 11181) at the time you have reserved, bring the confirmation of your online appointment and the following original documents:
- Application form (form + Appendix 13) completed and signed;
- Letter of Award of the Tempus Public Foundation;
- Letter of Admission of the host institution;
- Valid passport - the passport validity must exceed the planned stay in the Schengen area by at least 3 months and must have been issued within the past 10 years;
- One passport size photo – with white background that shows face features completely, not older than 6 months;
- Travel insurance covering at least one month from the planned departure to Hungary;
- Proof of accommodation: e.g. confirmation of dormitory acceptance, lease agreement, hotel booking, etc.
- The English version of all educational degrees (Tawjihi, BA/Bsc, MA/Msc diplomas + transcripts) (not verified)
- Bank statement (there is no specific balance you should have – it should be able to prove that your long-term stay, accomodation, health insurance, everyday life, etc is financially supported, apart from the scholarship):
- English Langguage certificate (TOEFL, IELTS) (Applicable only for Jordanian citizens)
For those who pursue Bachelor and Master studies:
- Personal certified bank statement or parent/guardian’s certified bank statement from the last 6 months (original, in English)
- commitment letter from the parent/guardian to support the student during the time of his/her studies in Hungary (original, in English);
- copy of the passport or ID of the parent/guardian;
For those who pursue PhD studies: personal certified bank statement (original, in English)
Note: students/applicants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by both parents/legal guardians to apply for a visa.
Visa fees: the visa is free of charge for Scholarship holders.
5. Visa applications of people accompanying students
If family members/friends wish to accompany you on your journey to Hungary and travel with you at the same time, they must apply for a C type (Schengen) visa at BLS: https://amman.mfa.gov.hu/eng/page/c-type-schengen-visa-application
Only students applying for D type visa can visit the Embassy!
6. General information on D type visa and residence permit
You can find useful, general information on your D visa here.
As the visa process may take 3-6 weeks, sometimes even longer, we highly recommend buying your travel tickets AFTER receiving your visa. The Embassy cannot take any responsibility for problems/issues resulted from too early ticket purchase.
The Consular Section is looking forward to receiving you.