Chinese Visa Policy and Requirements for Citizens of Hungary

Chinese Visa Policy and Requirements for Citizens of Hungary

1. Chinese Diplomatic Missions in Hungary

Chinese Embassy in Budapest

📍 Address: Szabadság tér 7, 1054 Budapest, Hungary

📞 Contact: +36-1-473-3888 | 📧 chinaemb_hu@mfa.gov.cn

🌐 Website: http://hu.china-embassy.gov.cn

🕒 Visa Hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–12:00 (submissions); 15:00–16:00 (collection).

Emergency Hotline: +36-30-692-0610 (after-hours consular assistance).

2. Hungarian Diplomatic Missions in China

Location	Address	Contact
Beijing	No. 10, Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District	+86-10-6532-1431
Shanghai	17th Floor, Shanghai Centre, 1376 Nanjing West Road	+86-21-6279-7788
Guangzhou	19th Floor, Tianyu Tower, 208 Tianhe Road	+86-20-3813-2200
Hong Kong	2401 Hutchison House, 10 Harcourt Road	+852-2521-8577

Note: Hungarian missions assist with Hungarian visas only; Chinese visa applications go through Chinese authorities.

3. Chinese Visa Types for Hungarians

Visa	Purpose	Key Documents
L (Tourist)	Sightseeing/visits	Hotel bookings, flight itinerary.
M (Business)	Trade/conferences	Chinese company invitation.
Z (Work)	Employment	Work permit (Z permit), health certificate.
X1 (Study)	Long-term study (≥6 months)	University admission letter (JW201 form).
Q2 (Family Visit)	Short-term visits (≤180 days)	Relative’s invitation + relationship proof.

4. Application Process

Step 1: Online Appointment

🔗 https://www.visaforchina.org (select “Hungary”).

📝 Fill out Form V.2013; print confirmation.

Step 2: Document Checklist

✅ Passport (valid ≥6 months).

✅ Visa application form (signed).

✅ 1x photo (48x33mm, white background).

✅ Type-specific documents (e.g., invitation, work permit).

Step 3: Submission

📍 Chinese Embassy/CVASC (Budapest): Szabadság tér 7.

🕒 Hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–15:00.

Step 4: Fees (HUF)

Type	Fee
Single-entry	18,000
10-year multiple-entry	90,000

Step 5: Collection

⏳ Processing: 4–5 days (expedited: 1–3 days, extra fee).

📨 Collect in person or via mail (postage extra).

5. Key Tips

⚠️ Photo Rules: Clear face, no headgear (except religious).

📅 Validity: 30–180 days (check visa sticker).

🔄 Extensions: Apply at Chinese PSB before expiration.

🌍 Transit Visa: 24/72/144-hour 免签 for eligible travelers (check https://www.china-embassy.org).