HOW TO APPLY FOR A RESIDENCE PERMIT?
When you arrive in Hungary you hold a VISA which is valid for 30 days. Soon after your arrival you shall apply for a residence permit at the Immigration Office (IO). An appointment will be arranged for you and assistance will be given to you in this issue. You will be informed in an email about the steps to take.
The following documents are required to apply for a residence permit for the purpose of studies (please visit this page):
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Documents |
Provider |
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Valid passport and entry visa |
provided by the student |
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1 ID photo |
provided by the student |
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Residence Permit application form |
provided by the International Relations Office, completed by the student |
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Document confirming your student status |
provided by the Dean's Office |
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Address Card application form |
provided by the International Relations Office, completed by the student, stamped and signed by the UNI-Hotel management |
WHAT TO DO IF THE RESIDENCE PERMIT IS ABOUT TO EXPIRE?
If your residence permit is going to expire in 30 - 45 days, you should go to the Immigration and Asylum Office to apply for its renewal.
Documents you have to submit:
- passport, current residence permit, accommodation reporting sheet
- application form (ask it from the Immigration Office)
- student status certificate (ask it from the Dean's Office)
- transcript (ask it from the Dean's Office)
- Final Letter of Admission
- a brand new ID photo (3x4 cm), with white background
- bank account statement about the past 3 months to certify you have an income every month
- a statement on voluntary leave (ask it from the Immigration Office)
WHAT IS THE ADDRESS OF THE IMMIGRATION OFFICE IN MISKOLC AND WHICH ARE THE OPENING HOURS?
Address: H-3526 Miskolc, Hatvanötösök útja (street) 2.
Opening hours:
- Monday: 08:30-12.00 and 13:00-16:00
- Tuesday: closed
- Wednesday: 08:30-12.00 and 13:00-17:30
- Thursday: closed
- Friday: 08:30-12:30
WHAT TO DO IF I FORGOT TO CHECK THE VALIDITY OF MY RESIDENCE PERMIT AND IT HAS ALREADY EXPIRED?
Go to the Immigration and Asylum Office as soon as possible, submit your application for the renewal of your residence permit, inform the International Relations Office.
HOW CAN I INVITE MY RELATIVES TO MISKOLC, E.G. FOR MY DEGREE AWARDING CEREMONY?
According to the relevant rules of the Immigration and Asylum Office (more info), but if you turn to the relevant officer of International Relations Office, you can get a certificate stating the date of your expected graduation ceremony, so it can facilitate sending invitations to your family members.
WHAT KIND OF RESIDENCE PERMIT CAN I APPLY FOR?
As a student, you should apply for a residence permit for the purpose of studies. For more information visit (this page).
CAN I WORK DURING MY STUDIES?
Yes: "Third-country citizens with residence permits for study purposes can pursue income earning activities in full time for no more than 24 hours a week during a term and for no more than ninety days or sixty six working days outside the terms."
WHAT TO DO IF THE PASSPORT AND/OR THE RESIDENCE PERMIT IS LOST?
Go to the Immigration and Asylum Office as soon as possible, and inform the International Relations Office as well.
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF CHANGING ACCOMMODATION?
With the filled /signed accommodation reporting sheet (a blank one can be provided by the International Relations Office), you should report your new address to the Immigration and Asylum office in 3 working days.