Applying for Hungarian Visa

Students that will be spending a semester in Hungary must apply for a student visa.  It is recommended that students apply for a long-stay multiple entry visa.  Visa applications and supporting documents may be mailed to the Hungarian Consulate in New York.  The application and processing fee is free for students.

Required Documents

• Passport.  Must be signed and valid for at least 3 months from the date of intended departure from Hungary
• Two passport size photographs (available at Padnos International Center for $2)
• Completed Residence Permit application
• Supporting documents of the purpose of stay (acceptance letter from University of Debrecen)
• Supporting documents of the accommodation (letter needed from University of Debrecen)
• Document certifying subsistence in Hungary (bank statement, declaration from parents stating they assume coverage of all costs of the stay in Hungary, document certifying the scholarship)
• Letter from University of Debrecen stating that you are exempt from the payment of school fees or that you have already paid the tuition fees
• Health insurance
• Contact information in the United States (address, phone number, e-mail)

The documents listed above should be submitted by US Postal Service with your passport.  It is best to insure your package in the event that your mail is lost or stolen.  You must also include a self addressed stamped envelope (preferably insured) in order for your passport and visa to be returned to you.  Applications, required documents, and passports may be mailed to the Hungarian Consulate in New York.  Please allow a minimum processing time of 15 business days.

Hungarian Consulate General

223 East 52nd Street,

New York, N.Y. 10022-6301

Residency applications can be found at www.bmbah.hu/.  You can access the application through administration, standard forms, application for residence permit for the purpose of studies.  The Consulate General’s website has additional information regarding the application procedure and requirements.  http://www.mfa.gov.hu/kulkepviselet/US/en/

Please check regularly as requirements may change.

Applying for Polish Visa

Students that will be spending a semester in Poland must apply for a student visa.  It is recommended that students apply for a long-stay multiple entry visa.  Visa applications and supporting documents may be mailed to the Polish Consulate in Chicago.  The visa processing fee is free for citizens of the United States. 

Required Documents

• Passport.  Must be signed and valid for at least 3 months from the date of intended departure from Poland, with at least one blank visa page.
• Visa Application Form filled out and signed by the applicant.  All entries of the form should be properly filled out (no blanks).
• Two passport size photographs (available at Padnos International Center for $2)
• Notarized copy of a US Permanent Resident Card (green card) or other document confirming status in the US (drivers license is acceptable)
• Bank statement – 3 most recent statements
• Confirmation letter from health insurance company stating coverage with a minimum of 30,000 EURO (equivalent in USD) for trips outside the US
• Reference letter from employer
• Letter of acceptance from a Polish university/language school/college (a copy of this letter is sufficient, you should keep the original to present to customs upon arrival if asked to do so)

The documents listed above should be submitted by US Postal Service with your passport.  It is best to insure your package in the event that your mail is lost or stolen.  You must also include a self addressed stamped envelope (preferably insured) in order for your passport and visa to be returned to you.  Applications, required documents, and passports may be mailed to the Polish Consulate in Chicago.  Please allow a minimum processing time of 15 business days.

Polish Consulate Chicago

1530 N. Lake Shore Drive

Chicago, IL 60610

Visa applications and additional information can be found on the Consulate’s website at www.polishconsulatechicago.org  Please check regularly as requirements may change.