Category: Humanitarian / Refugee / Asylum Visa
Overview: Provides international protection in Hungary for individuals fleeing persecution or serious harm in their home country, seeking refugee or subsidiary protection status according to international and national law.
Eligibility: For individuals with a well-founded fear of persecution (race, religion, nationality, political opinion, social group) or at risk of serious harm in their home country, as per Geneva Convention and EU directives.
Processing Time: ~180 days
Visa Duration: 60 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: Yes
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://www.oif.gov.hu/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&layout=item&id=1067&Itemid=255&lang=en
Summary: This visa offers international protection in Hungary for those fleeing persecution or serious harm. Key eligibility includes fearing persecution based on specific grounds or risk of serious harm. Main benefit is legal protection and temporary residence.