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🇭🇺 Hungary Schengen visa from Pakistan: document checklist

What Hungary asks people living in Pakistan to bring for a short-stay (tourist or family visit) Schengen visa, in plain English, with where to apply.

The Hungary checklist for Pakistan

1. Application

1. 1.1Completed and signed visa application formFill it in, then sign it in every place marked. Each traveller, including children, needs their own form. Your name and dates must match your passport, flight reservation and hotel bookings exactly.
2. 1.2Passport, plus your old passportsValid at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen area, issued within the last 10 years, with at least 2 blank pages. Bring your previous passports and copies of the data page and any old visas.
3. 1.3Recent photo, 3.5 x 4.5 cmTaken in the last 6 months, white background, face filling 70–80% of the photo, eyes and features clearly visible. Head coverings only for religious reasons.
4. 1.4Copy of your CNICProves you live in Pakistan. If you are not a Pakistani citizen, bring proof of legal residence in Pakistan valid at least 3 months after the visa ends.

2. Your trip

1. 2.1Flight reservationA return reservation between Pakistan and the Schengen area. If you visit more than one country, add the trains or flights between them. Don’t buy a ticket before the visa is decided.
2. 2.2Accommodation for the whole stayHotel bookings with full address and contact details covering every night, or, if you stay with family or friends, their invitation or the country’s official sponsorship form.
3. 2.3Travel medical insuranceAt least €30,000, valid in all Schengen countries for the whole trip, covering emergency treatment, hospital care and repatriation. Bring the policy certificate, not a quote.

3. Ties and finances

1. 3.1Family Registration Certificate (FRC)Issued by NADRA in English, showing your immediate family. It proves your family ties to Pakistan.
2. 3.2Bank statements, last 6 monthsPersonal account, signed and stamped by the bank, showing regular income and enough money for the trip. Cash is not accepted as proof of funds.
3. 3.3NTN certificateYour National Tax Number certificate from FBR, or proof that you are exempt.
4. 3.4Income tax returns, last 2 yearsFBR acknowledgement of the tax returns you filed for the last two tax years. If you have none, bring other proof of income or assets.

4. Your situation

1. 4.1Employer leave letterEmployeesOn company letterhead, recently dated: approved leave dates, your position, salary, how long you have worked there, the purpose of the trip and an HR contact number.
2. 4.2Payslips, last 3 monthsEmployeesSigned or stamped by your employer.
3. 4.3Employment contractEmployeesA copy of your contract or appointment letter.
4. 4.4NOC from your departmentGovernment employeesGovernment employees: a No Objection Certificate from your department stating the exact travel dates.
5. 4.5Company registration certificateBusiness ownersFor business owners and the self-employed, plus partnership deed or articles of association and chamber of commerce membership if you have them.
6. 4.6Pension statements, last 6 monthsRetiredFor retired applicants.
7. 4.7Proof of studiesStudentsUniversity enrolment letter and a copy of your student card. Some embassies also ask for a university NOC with the exact travel dates.
8. 4.8Sponsor’s documentsStudents and dependantsIf someone else pays for your trip: their sponsorship letter, bank statements for 6 months and proof of your relationship (FRC or civil status papers).
9. 4.9Invitation from your hostFamily or friend visitsFor family or friend visits: the host’s invitation or sponsorship form in the destination country’s official format, and a copy of the host’s ID or residence permit. Visiting your spouse: Nikah Nama and the NADRA Marriage Registration Certificate in English.
10. 4.10Freelance income proof, last 6 monthsFreelancersPayout history from Payoneer, your bank or the platform you work on, matching the foreign remittances in your bank statement. Add your NTN and tax return showing this income.

Before you fly: Pakistan asks departing travellers for a polio vaccination certificate. Get it from your nearest government health centre.

Source: Schengen visa checklist, Embassy of Hungary in Islamabad, and the common list used by Schengen embassies in Pakistan. Lists change, so check the official page before you apply.

Common questions

Where do I apply for a Hungary Schengen visa from Pakistan?

Embassy of Hungary in Islamabad. Book through the embassy. Only original documents are accepted.

Which documents do all Schengen embassies in Pakistan ask for?

Your CNIC, NADRA Family Registration Certificate in English, bank statements for the last 6 months signed and stamped by the bank, your NTN certificate and FBR acknowledgements of your last two tax returns, plus a flight reservation, hotel bookings and travel medical insurance of at least €30,000.

Do I need to buy a flight ticket before applying?

No. A flight reservation is enough. Avoid paying for a full ticket before your visa is decided.

Should I pay an agent for an appointment?

No. Booking is free on the official website, and embassies in Pakistan warn against agents selling appointments or documents.

How much does VisaQube cost in Pakistan?

PKR 9,999 per person, one fixed price with no hidden extras. The visa fee and visa-centre charges are separate and paid to them directly.

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