Prolongation of residence for citizens of visa required countries to Hungary
Students who come from countries which require visa to Hungary, and are continuing their studies at CEU, have two possibilities:
1. Let their residence permit expire and leave Hungary. When they return for the next academic year, they need to obtain a new visa and new residence permit (see section for new arrivals or contact the Student Life Office).
OR
2. Apply to extend the validity of their current residence permit 30 days before its expiration date. The cost related to the procedure is 10,000 HUF in duty stamps (as of May 20, 2011).
If you choose the prolongation option, here is a list of documents that you need to prepare in order to apply for extension of your residence permit. The Student Life Office is ready to check the collected forms. Please note: when applying for residence permit all required documents should be submitted to the Immigration Office at the same time.
| Required documents for the extension of current residence permit: | Available at: |
| Application Form | Student Life Office or here |
| Student's Declaration | Student Life Office or here |
Certificate of Enrollment at CEU OR Confirmation of Acceptance | Student Records Office OR Admissions Office (Send request to: admissions [at] ceu [dot] hu) |
| Your latest bank statement indicating an account balance, sufficient to cover living expenses | Your bank (either in Hungary or abroad) |
| “Accommodation Reporting Form” signed by Dormitory or your landlord | Student Life Office |
| For Dormitory Students: Certificate of Accommodation | Dormitory (Send request to: Edina Varga, VargaE [at] ceu [dot] hu) |
| For Off-campus Students: rental contract in Hungarian (one original and one copy) | Blank contracts are available at the Student Life Office |
| For Off-campus Students: “certificate of property ownership” (in Hung: tulajdoni lap) one original and one copy (issued within the last 30 days) | Landlord or Land Registry Office |
| Duty Stamps (in Hung: illetekbelyeg) 10.000 HUF (as of May 20, 2011) | Post office |
| Passport (valid for at least 18 months at the time of application) | |
| Copy of personal data (and visa/residence permit) in passport | |
| Proof of health insurance in Hungary (original and photocopy) All students who receive financial aid from CEU are covered by the CEU Generali Providencia Health Plan for which they need to register upon arrival. Students who are not covered can purchase this Plan for 30.000 HUF/5 months period. | Student Life Office |
| Two passport size photos |
If you have any questions please write to residenceinfo [at] ceu [dot] hu
