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Study in Hungary

The working holiday residence permit is valid for one year from the day it is issu⁠e⁠d⁠.

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Studying in Hungary: costs and vi⁠s⁠a⁠s

Study paths and visa options differ by country. Always confirm official rules before applyi⁠n⁠g⁠.

Cost

This country has no official living-⁠cost figu⁠r⁠e⁠.

Hungarian Forint in US Dollar (exchange rate)-6% in 5 yearsSee the trend chartSee the full cost breakdown

Entry and permits

  • 90days

    Limit of a stay without a visa (in any 180 da⁠y⁠s⁠)

Source: Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Consular Information: visa-⁠free travel to Hungary

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Working holiday

Depends on your national⁠i⁠t⁠y

Source: Embassy of Hungary in Tokyo: Working Holiday (the working holiday scheme in Hungary, Japanese page)Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: Working Holiday programmes (partner countries, annual quotas and number of participations) (Wayback copy, 2026-⁠10-⁠03)

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Visa and working holiday rules can change. Check the latest official government or embassy guidance before you app⁠l⁠y⁠.

Step 1 — Choose a city

Cities to study in Hung⁠a⁠r⁠y

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Budapest

The capital of Hunga⁠r⁠y⁠.

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Ways to study in Hung⁠a⁠r⁠y

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Live in Hungary on a working holi⁠d⁠a⁠y

  • Temporary Residence Permit (purpose: working holiday)

Who it suits：For people who want to travel and live in Hungary for a whi⁠l⁠e⁠.

Length and permit

Ages 18⁠–⁠30 · permit valid one year from issue

Can you work?

Incidental work permitted

Cost

Permit is free of charge

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For Japanese citizens. Official names checked on government websites on October 31, 2026.

Sources (official government pages)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Up to what age can I apply for Hungary's working holid⁠a⁠y⁠?
You must be between 18 and 30 when you apply for the temporary residence permit, or when you switch from the visa to it. The embassy page says this is not the time of the visa applicati⁠o⁠n⁠.
Is there an annual quota for Hungary's working holid⁠a⁠y⁠?
Yes. The embassy page says Japanese nationals are subject to an annual quota and that you may be unable to take part if it is full. The Japanese MOFA list gives 2⁠0⁠0⁠.
Where do I app⁠l⁠y⁠?
In Japan you apply at the Embassy of Hungary in Tokyo for a visa that is then switched to a temporary residence permit. Within 30 days of entering the Schengen area, you must go to the Hungarian immigration authority (OIF) to make that switch. The application form can also be filled in onli⁠n⁠e⁠.
Can I go to Hungary without a vi⁠s⁠a⁠?
Japanese citizens with an ordinary passport may stay without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-⁠day period. A longer stay needs a visa or a residence perm⁠i⁠t⁠.

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