Visa/Residence Documents

This section provides information about visa application and residence requirements in Hungary for all CEU students. Please review the table below and select the category which applies to your circumstances.

According to Hungarian law all international students must fulfill all requirements for residency in Hungary: failure to do so will result in the termination of enrollment.

 Citizens of EEA member statesCitizens of other visa free countries to Hungary.  List of countries: see hereCitizens of visa required countries to Hungary
New arrivalsCitizens of EEA member states, starting studies at CEU—see hereCitizens of visa free countries, starting studies at CEU—see hereCitizens of visa required countries to Hungary, starting studies at CEU—see here
Continuing students—see hereCitizens of EEA member states, continuing (Master’s or PhD) studies at CEU—see hereCitizens of visa free countries, continuing studies (Master’s or PhD) at CEU—see hereCitizens of visa required countries to Hungary, continuing (Master’s or PhD) studies at CEU—see here
Family members—see here   

If you have any questions or need assistance, do not hesitate to contact us:
residenceinfo [at] ceu [dot] hu

For questions or consultation contact:
Richard Kartosonto, Student Life Officer
Student Services Center, Nador u.9. Ground floor
E-mail:kartoson [at] ceu [dot] hu

Immigration Office information:
Address: 1117 Budapest, Budafoki ut 60. 

Regular office hours:
Monday: 8.30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 1:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon (on this day the office is open only for international students)
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Transportation:
From “Deak ter” take tram No. 47 or 49 to “Moricz Zsigmond korter”.
From “Moricz Zsigmond korter” take bus No. 33 to “Hengermalom ut” stop.
See map how to get to the Immigration office