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Applying for a Hungary short-stay visa from Japan
This guide covers the Schengen visa (Type C) application process for residents of Japan visiting Hungary for a short stay, centred on direct reception at the Embassy of Hungary in Tokyo (Mita). The embassy's official page specifies the photograph directly: 3.5×4.5 cm, colour, plain background, taken within the last 6 months.
Last Updated: 2026-08-15
Quick requirements
- Who this is for: residents of Japan who need a Schengen visa (Type C) for a short stay in Hungary (up to 90 days in any 180-day period). Long-stay national visas (Type D) are out of scope.
- Where to apply: the Embassy of Hungary in Tokyo (Mita) receives applications directly (no external visa centre). Lodgement is by appointment via the consular booking system (konzinfobooking.mfa.gov.hu).
- Photo: one photograph, 3.5×4.5 cm, colour, plain background, taken within the last 6 months (specified on the embassy's official page).
- Lodgement window: from 6 months to 15 days before the intended date of departure. Processing can take two weeks or longer, so the embassy recommends applying early.
- Fee: paid by credit card at the counter on the day of application (PIN required — check in advance). Follow the embassy's instruction for the amount in JPY.
- Residence card: your Japanese residence card and a copy are required (valid for at least 3 months beyond your return to Japan).
Where to apply and booking
Hungary short-stay Schengen visa applications from Japan are handled at the counter of the Embassy of Hungary in Tokyo (Mita). No external reception service (visa centre) is used — the embassy receives applications directly.
Lodgement is by appointment. Book a slot online through the embassy's dedicated booking page (konzinfobooking.mfa.gov.hu) and arrive at your appointment time (the embassy has no waiting room, so punctuality matters).
If Hungary is your main destination (the country of longest stay or the main purpose of the trip) on a multi-country Schengen itinerary, you apply at the Hungarian embassy.
Preparing the photograph (3.5×4.5 cm)
The embassy's Schengen visa application page (Japanese) lists among the required documents: "写真 1枚 (3.5cm ｘ 4.5cm) カラー、背景無、半年以内に撮影されたもの" — one photograph 3.5×4.5 cm (width 35mm × height 45mm, the standard passport-photo portrait format), colour, plain background, taken within the last six months.
The background must be plain (no colour is specified), the photo in colour and recent. Use a frontal, full-face photograph without shadows or retouching.
When you lodge the application in person, fingerprints and a facial image are captured as biometric data. This is separate from the photograph attached to the application file described above.
Required documents and fee
The embassy's document list includes: your passport (valid for at least 3 months beyond the date you leave the Schengen area, with at least 2 blank visa pages) and a copy of the data page; the application form (download); one photograph; your Japanese residence card and a copy (valid for at least 3 months beyond your return to Japan); and proof of status such as an employment certificate.
The visa fee is paid by credit card at the counter on the day of application (have your PIN ready). The fee is not refunded if the visa is refused.
Lodgement is accepted from 6 months to 15 days before departure. Processing can take two weeks or longer in some cases, so apply with plenty of time.
Where to apply for a Hungary short-stay Schengen visa from Japan
The authoritative source is the Embassy of Hungary in Tokyo's Schengen visa application page (Japanese): one photo ({commonWidthCm}×{commonHeightCm} cm, colour, plain background, within 6 months), appointment system (konzinfobooking.mfa.gov.hu), lodgement from 6 months to 15 days before departure, fee by credit card at the counter, and the residence card with copy. No English version of the page exists — the Japanese page is authoritative. Re-check the embassy page before you submit.
shoumei.org helps users prepare photo files based on publicly available requirements. It does not submit visa applications, and it is not an official government service, Schengen authority, embassy, consulate, VFS Global, TLScontact, or BLS International service. Please verify the latest requirements with the official embassy, consulate, or visa application center before submitting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What photo size does the Hungary visa require?
The Embassy of Hungary in Tokyo specifies one photograph of 3.5×4.5 cm (width 35mm × height 45mm portrait — the standard passport-photo size), colour, plain background, taken within the last 6 months.
How do I book the appointment?
Book online through the embassy's dedicated page konzinfobooking.mfa.gov.hu, then visit the embassy (Mita, Tokyo) at your appointment time.
How much is the fee and how do I pay?
The fee is paid by credit card at the embassy counter on the day of application (PIN required). Follow the embassy's instruction for the current amount in yen.
When can I apply?
From 6 months to 15 days before your intended departure. Processing can take two weeks or longer, so the embassy recommends applying early.
Do I need my residence card?
Yes. Your Japanese residence card and a copy are required, valid for at least 3 months beyond your return to Japan.
Official and submission sources
- 在日ハンガリー大使館 — シェンゲンビザ申請方法（日本語・2026-08-15 再取得: 「写真 1枚 (3.5cm ｘ 4.5cm) カラー、背景無、半年以内に撮影されたもの」。申請は大使館窓口で予約制・予約専用ページ konzinfobooking.mfa.gov.hu・受付は6か月前から15日前まで・申請料は当日窓口クレジットカード払い・在留カードとその写し必要・英語版ページなし〔404〕で日本語ページが正本） (used for: photo requirements, photo copy count, application channel, appointment system, visa fee, jurisdiction notes, residence card notes) Checked: 2026-08-15
- ハンガリー外務貿易省 領事サービス（konzuliszolgalat.kormany.hu）— Short term stay（国家要件: passport-size colour photo 6か月以内 + 本人来館時に生体情報採取） (used for: photo requirements, biometrics notes) Checked: 2026-08-15
- European Commission — Applying for a Schengen visa (used for: biometrics notes, processing time) Checked: 2026-08-15
shoumei.org helps users prepare photo files based on publicly available requirements. It does not submit visa applications, and it is not an official government service, Schengen authority, embassy, consulate, VFS Global, TLScontact, or BLS International service. Please verify the latest requirements with the official embassy, consulate, or visa application center before submitting.
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