Most international students applying to Study abroad do not know the difference between a residence permit and a student visa. One of the major difference between the two documents is the rights associated with it, while a student visa to study in Budapest,Hungary has a validity of 30 days, students are required to report their arrival to the country and change their visa to a residence permit which on first issuance is between 1-2 years with an option of renewal based on the length of your studies.
What is a Residence Permit?
A residence permit for the purpose of study may be issued to a third-country national:
· admitted to or accepted by a public education institution registered in the public education information system for pursuing full-time course of study in the regular school system or in daytime courses of study under a student relationship in Hungary, or
· for pursuing full-time education and training in a State-recognised institution of higher education or a foreign higher education institution authorised to operate in the territory of Hungary in daytime courses of study, or
· seeking residence in Hungary so as to attend a course in an establishment of higher education, which may cover a preparatory course prior to such education, and
Who is able to verify the linguistic knowledge required for the pursuit of studies.
What is a Student Visa?
A Hungarian student visa is the first travel document that you may be issued when you intend to Study in Budapest, Hungary, it is usually valid for 30days and students are required to change their status on arrival, if you fail to report your arrival or change your visa to a residence permit and it expires you may be asked to leave the country.
One of the major difference in rights between the student visa and residence permit for the purpose of studies is “Student Jobs!” you cannot work with a student visa but you can work with the residence permit for the purpose of studies and also travel to back to your home country on vacation or other European countries for sight seeing
Summary of Major Difference
- Studies
- Travel
- Rights
- Work (Student Jobs only)
What do I need to Apply for a Residence Permit?
If you wish to know what documents the embassy requires from you.
Step 1: Download the Study in Budapest mobile app on Apple IOS and Google Playstore
Step 2: Click on Visa Requirements
What do I need to apply for a Student Visa?
If you wish to know what documents the embassy requires from you.
Step 1: Download the Study in Budapest mobile app on Apple IOS and Google Playstore
Step 2: Click on Visa Requirements
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