Immigration InfoPoint
We would like to draw your attention that the Immigration InfoPoint is avalailable at the Registrar’s Office. Please, turn to our colleague regarding the administration process of residence permit or any questions arising during the procedure on the below contacts or during personal customer service:
Ambrus Orsolya Katalin (+36-72-536-000 ext.: 39502 enterhungary1@aok.pte.hu or orsolya.ambrus@aok.pte.hu)
INFORMATION
regarding residence permits for the purpose of studies and student mobility
1. Information regarding residence permits for the purpose of studies
A third-country national can obtain a residence permit for the purpose of studies who
- enrols or has enrolled a public education institution registered as operating in the public education information system for full-time school education, or according to the working schedule of full-time education, or
- studies within the framework of full-time training at a state-recognized higher education institution or a licensed foreign higher education institution operating in Hungary,
- and wishes to stay in Hungary in order to participate in the preparatory training organized by the higher education institution.
For his/her studies, the student must have adequate language skills, which must be proven with a certificate.
The student shall state his purpose of residence with the admission certificate or student status certificate issued by the educational institution, and in the case of a tuition fee obligation, with a proof of payment.
A student entering without a visa can submit the application for a residence permit during his legal stay in Hungary electronically on the Enter Hungary platform or in person at the regional directorate of the National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (hereinafter: NDGAP) responsible for the place of residence.
If the student cannot travel to Hungary visa-free due to his/her citizenship, (s)he can only submit the application abroad - at the diplomatic or consular foreign mission of Hungary in the country of his/her citizenship or habitual place of residence or at any another places authorized to receive applications.
Please note that according to the new immigration regulations, it is not possible for a student staying in Hungary with a ("C") visa entitling him/her for a stay not exceeding ninety days within the period of one hundred and eighty days to submit his application in Hungary with a leniency application!
The validity period of the residence permit for the purpose of studies is at least 1 year, or if the training programme is shorter than 1 year, it is adjusted to the duration of the training. The residence permit can be issued for a maximum of 3 years. It can be extended for a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 3 years.
The validity period of the residence permit for studies cannot exceed the validity period of the applicant's travel document.
The residence permit document for the purpose of studies is delivered by post to the address of the educational institution.
Extension of the residence permit for the purpose of study
The application for the extension of the residence permit must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the date of expiry of the residence permit. The application submission is available only via the Enter Hungary platform..
In the case of an extension, the student must attach a certificate of academic progress (credit certificate).
The certificate issued by the educational institution must indicate the number of semesters of the training programme, the number of active semesters of the applicant in the relevant training, and which are those semesters (student status certificate for immigration purposes).
The extension of residence permit for the purpose of studies may be refused by the immigration authority or the permit may be revoked if the student fails to obtain a diploma within one and a half times the period of the academic period defined in the training and exit requirements.
If the third-country national received the residence permit for the purpose of participating in preparatory training, the permit can only be extended if he has been admitted to a state-recognized higher education institution or to a foreign higher education institution operating with a license in Hungary, and proves this with a certificate of admission or a student status certificate.
2. Information on student mobility
Student mobility residence permit may be granted to third-country nationals who have a residence permit for the purpose of studies issued by another member state of the European Union, and wish to continue part of their studies in a Hungarian higher education institution, and who are NOT involved in a European Union or multilateral program that includes mobility measures, nor in an agreement concluded between two or more higher education institutes.
If the student is involved in the above agreement, (s)he can receive a Student Mobility Certificate in order to exercise student mobility, if (s)he notifies the immigration authority of his/her student mobility plan and the planned duration of the mobility.
Before starting the procedure, the third-country national must clarify with the sending or hosting educational institution whether (s)he is coming to Hungary as part of a program covered by an EU or multilateral program that includes mobility measures, or an agreement between two or more higher education institutions.
When submitting an application for a student mobility residence permit or submitting a student mobility notification, an agreement concluded with the Hungarian higher education institution or a certificate of admission must be attached.
The student mobility residence permit document and the student mobility certificate are delivered by post to the address indicated on the application form.
The student mobility residence permit and the student mobility certificate are valid for a maximum of 360 days, but cannot exceed the validity period of a residence permit issued by the member state of the European Union.
The student mobility residence permit and the student mobility certificate cannot be extended.
3. Other information
If the applicant is a minor, it must be proven that his parent or legal representative consented to his stay in Hungary. The parental consent must be included in a private or public instrument with full probative force, be accompanied by a translation into Hungarian or English language.
If the application for the residence permit or the mobility permit was submitted by the student at a foreign mission, the visa entitling him/her to receive the residence permit will be issued by the consular officer.
Please note that if the student does not enter Hungary within 3 months from the issuance of the residence permit and does not begin the authorized stay, the authorized residence permit becomes invalid and his/her right to entry and stay ceases.
A third-country national with a residence permit for the purpose of studies, a student mobility residence permit, or a student mobility certificate can perform work up to thirty hours a week during the school term, and can work full-time up to ninety days a year outside the school term.
Please note that third-country nationals with a residence permit issued in the national interest may apply for an extension of their residence permit for the purpose of studies.
4. Further stay of students with a residence permit valid on 1 January 2024
Third-country nationals with a residence permit valid on 1 January2024 can apply for the issuance of residence permits under one of the legal titles of the new legislation,Act XC of 2023 on the general rules for the entry and residence of third-country nationals (hereinafter: Act XC of 2023).
Given that the purpose of studies is defined in the previous immigration legislation, Act II of 2007 on the entry and residence of third-country nationals (hereinafter: Act II of 2007), students with a residence permit issued for the purpose of studies can still apply for a residence permit for the purpose of studies provided that they meet the conditions.
A student with a residence permit not for academic purposes (but e.g. for other purposes), who in the meantime has successfully completed preparatory training and been admitted to a higher education institution, may also apply for a residence permit for the purpose of studies.
The application can be submitted at least 45 days before the expiry date of the residence permit.
Please note that due to the late submission of the application for the residence permit, an application for justification cannot be submitted beyond the period of validity of the residence permit.
If the applicant is residing in Hungary (s)he can only submit the application electronically, on the platform of Enter Hungary. Upon application submission the procedural fee for the issuance of a residence permit must be paid.
FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE NECCESSARY PROCEDURES
1. First year students – Third- country nationals (non EU, non EEA, non Hungarian):
After arriving to Hungary you shall receive an e-mail notification from the Central Registrar’s Office (1-3 Dohány utca, Pécs) when your residence permit card is ready for pick up. Please wait for the e-mail patiently, do not go there before you receive the notification. Please be aware that your residence permit card is only valid with your passport, so you should always keep them together.
You do not have to worry if your residence permit card is not ready yet and you cannot get it immediately after your arrival. There are many problems with the quality of the photos and the fingerprints, which the embassies take of you in your home country. It is often necessary to repeat them here in Pécs at the Immigration Office (National Directorate General for Aliens Policing at 3. Csend utca Pécs 7623) or on designated appointments occasionally at the Central Registrar’s Office. After the repeated biometric identification, your residence permit card will be ready in about 10-14 days. If your visa expires during this time you can get a Temporary Residence Permit Certificate at the Immigration Office (without appointment).
Please be aware that you have to report your Hungarian address at the Immigration Office by filling an accommodation report form, which you can get at the Registrar’s Office or request it as a pdf file in an e-mail (enterhungary1@aok.pte.hu or orsolya.ambrus@aok.pte.hu ). After filling this form, please have your landlord’s signature on it and your signature must also be indicated. If you are staying in a dormitory you must have an offical seal and signature on the form. You have to take this form with a valid rental/dormitory contract and your passport along with you to the Immigration Office, where you shall receive your address certificate equipped with a QR code immediately.
2. First year students from the EU and EEA nationals (EU+ Norway, Iceland, Lichtenstein, Schwitzerland), non Hungarian:
After arriving to Hungary you have 93 days to register at the National Directorate General for Aliens Policing (Immigration Office). After the application procedure you will get a Registration Certificate (the permit to stay longer than 90 days) by post to your Hungarian address from the Immigration Office and about 4 weeks later the Goverment Office in Budapest will post you your Hungarian address card. The two cards belong together and are only valid with your ID card or passport. The registration certificate shall be valid indefinitely.
EEA nationals have to submit the application for Registration Certificate electronically upon registration on the Enter Hungary electronic platform (https://enterhungary.gov.hu) for procedure initiation. There is a 1000 HUF procedural fee, which you have to pay via the Enter Hungary payment system.
You need to collect the following documents for procedure initiation (The Registrar’s Office can give you assistance):
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Student status certificate of active status (not older than 30 days)- The Registrar’s Office can give you one
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Health insurance card ( blue or silver one from your home country or a private health insurance policy valid in Hungary)
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if you do not have a valid health insurance you need to upload a 3-month bank history
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Personal ID card or valid passport
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Rental contract or dormitory contract signed by your landlord and you
After receiving your registration certificate and your address card--- if you want to change your address, you do not have to apply for a new registration certificate ( it is issued for your first Hungarian address and cannot be changed). You just have to go to the nearest Government Office (1. Szántó Kovács János utca Pécs OR 1. Kossuth tér Pécs) and report your new address there. They will give you a new address card immediately.
3. Higher-year students, who already have a valid residence permit card – Third- country nationals (non EU, non EEA, non Hungarian):
If you already have a residence permit card, you have to initiate the extension process at least 30 days before the expiry date, not later.
You have to submit the application for „Residence permit extension for study purposes” electronically upon registration on the Enter Hungary electronic platform (https://enterhungary.gov.hu).
The Registrar’s Office can give you personal assistance during the application procedure on the following link: https://aok.pte.hu/en/egyseg/570/szolgaltatasok/347
You need to collect the following documents for procedure initiation:
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copy of your valid passport ( all pages)
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copy of your residence permit card
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face photo ( homogenic background, no glasses, no teeth visible)
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if you are eligible for Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship: Letter of Award
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If your are eligible for Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship but your rental fee is higher than the amount of your scholarship: 3- month bank statement, or a certificate of bank balance (not older than 30 days)
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Letter of Excuse ( if your residence card expires within 30 days)
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Bank statement ( 3-month bank history or certficate of your saving--- not older than 30 days)
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Student status certificate of active status with the list of previous active/passive semesters. The Immigration Office must see the expected closing date of your training programme
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Credit certificate of your progress
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Rental contract or dormitory contract
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Address card/ address certificate with a QR code
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Insurance card/policy if you have. if you don’t have an insurance you need a higher amount on your bank account to cover occasional medical costs
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You have to print the first page of the application form, put a coloured photo on it, sign under the photo in the frame with blue ink without touching the lines
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Procedural fee: 23000 HUF ( to be paid via the Enter Hungary system)
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if you have Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship you are exempt of paying the procedural fee
4. Change of accommodation for third-country nationals: The Registrar’s Office can give you personal assistance.
It is free of charge.
After signing the new contract of your change of accommodation you have 3 days to report it to the Immigration Office on the Enter Hungary electronic platform (https://enterhungary.gov.hu).
You need to collect the following documents for procedure initiation:
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copy of your passport
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copy of your residence permit card
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Rental contract/ dormitory contract
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If you received your residence permit in a different region of Hungary, you also need a student status certificate of your active status to prove your purpose here
5. Change of accommodation for EU and EEA nationals:
If you have a registration certificate and a Hungarian address card, you just have to go to a local Government Office ( (1. Szántó Kovács János utca Pécs OR 1. Kossuth tér Pécs) and report your new address there. They will give you a new address card immediately. Only your address card will have to be changed, your registration certificate will remain the same.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE IN THE PROCEDURE OF STUDY RELATED RESIDENCE PERMIT EXTENSION
The Medical School and the Faculty of Pharmacy provide administrative support to our students participating in our foreign language programs through Enter Hungary’s online interface of the National Directorate General of Immigration in submitting their requests for the extension of their residence permit for study purpose. The assistance is available only in submitting the application!
Please read carefully the detailed information about the service HERE.
How can I use the service?
The service can only be requested by completing and submitting the Form on this link or by using the below QR code:
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