Okay, here’s my experience about how to buy a Hungarian visa online, hope it helps.
So, I wanted to go to Hungary, but getting a visa seemed like a huge hassle. I started looking into it and realized I needed a Schengen Visa since I planned to stay for just a short visit. My nationality is one of those that requires it. The whole process looked pretty daunting at first.
I started by googling around, trying to figure out what I needed to do. There’s a ton of info out there, but it’s all scattered and confusing. I found out that Hungary is in this thing called the Schengen Area, which means you can travel to other countries in that area with the same visa. Cool, right?

My Application Process
- Gathering Documents: First, I had to collect a bunch of documents, like my passport, a recent photo, proof of my travel plans (like a flight itinerary), and proof that I had enough money to support myself during my trip, and travel insurance. This part took a while because I had to get some of these things notarized and all that jazz.
- Filling Out the Application: Then, I had to fill out this long application form online. It asked for a bunch of personal details, my travel history, and the purpose of my trip. I made sure to double-check everything because I didn’t want any mistakes to delay the process.
- Scheduling an Appointment: I learned that I needed to go through this company called VFS Global. They handle visa applications for a bunch of countries. I went to their website and booked an appointment at their application center. It took a little while to find a time that worked for me, but I finally got it scheduled.
- Going to the Appointment: On the day of the appointment, I went to the VFS Global center with all my documents. I had to wait in line for a bit, but eventually, I got called up to a counter. The person there reviewed my application, took my fingerprints, and collected the visa fee. They told me it would take a few weeks to process.
- Waiting Game: This was the hardest part! Just waiting and hoping everything went okay. I kept checking the status of my application online, but there wasn’t much to see.
- Visa Approved! Finally, after what felt like forever, I got an email saying my visa was approved! I had to go back to the VFS Global center to pick up my passport, and there it was, my shiny new Hungarian Schengen Visa!
Honestly, the whole process was a bit of a pain, but it was worth it in the end. Just be patient, make sure you have all the right documents, and follow the instructions carefully. Now I just need to finish planning the rest of my trip!