Hungary Visa RequirementsFor Cameroon passport holders
Cameroonian citizens need a Schengen visa to visit Hungary, applied through a Schengen member embassy in Cameroon.
Cameroon passport holders require a visa to enter Hungary.
Confirm which Schengen embassy in Yaounde (typically France or Germany) processes Hungarian Schengen visa applications for Cameroon. Submit the Schengen application form, valid passport, two photos, confirmed flights, hotel bookings, travel insurance, bank statements, and employment proof. The fee is EUR 80 (approximately $87 USD). For Stipendium Hungaricum or other student visa inquiries, contact the Hungarian embassy online at mfa.gov.hu.
Hungary is part of the Schengen Area. Your stay counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period for the entire Schengen zone. Learn more about Schengen rules →
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
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Cameroon to Hungary: What You Need to Know
Hungary is a Schengen Area member, so Cameroonian passport holders must obtain a Schengen C visa allowing stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Hungary does not have a standalone embassy in Cameroon. Applicants are directed to apply through the French Embassy or German Embassy in Yaounde, depending on which country represents Hungary for Schengen visa purposes in Cameroon.
Budapest has grown as a tourist and student destination, with several Cameroonian students enrolled in Hungarian universities, sometimes on Hungarian government scholarships (Stipendium Hungaricum). For student visas, a separate national D visa process applies through Hungarian missions.
For standard Schengen tourist or business visas, the standard 90-day C visa applies through the representative Schengen embassy in Yaounde.
Practical Tips
Budapest offers relatively affordable prices compared to other Western European capitals, which is attractive for Cameroonian tourists. If you are applying under a Hungarian government scholarship, the university and Hungarian authorities will typically guide you through the student visa process separately. Always confirm your Schengen processing embassy before booking appointments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Cameroonian citizens need a visa for Hungary?
Yes. Hungary is a Schengen Area member. Cameroonian passport holders must obtain a Schengen C visa before traveling. Stays are limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Where do Cameroonians apply for a Hungarian Schengen visa?
Hungary has no embassy in Cameroon. Apply at the French Embassy or German Embassy in Yaounde, confirming which one processes Hungarian Schengen applications from Cameroon.
Are there Hungarian government scholarships for Cameroonian students?
Yes. The Stipendium Hungaricum program offers scholarships to African students including Cameroonians. For student visas, a separate national D visa process applies through the Hungarian consular network.
What is the Schengen visa fee for Hungary?
The standard Schengen visa fee is EUR 80, approximately $87 USD. This applies to all Schengen members including Hungary.