13% of the 16,251 Schengen applications made to Hungary from India in 2025 were refused — moderate by Schengen standards.
Hungary centres on Budapest, a grand riverside capital where thermal baths steam under Belle Époque domes and ruined buildings have become legendary bars. Beyond the city lie wine regions and a proud, singular language and cuisine.
Applying from India · the real numbers
Moderate- 16,251
- Applications
- 86.3%
- Approved
- 13%
- Refused
Handled by VFS Global. Consulates in Mumbai, New Delhi.
2025 figures · European Commission DG HOME (applications made in India). Across all applicants — not a forecast for your file.
Don't-miss places
- Hungarian Parliament BuildingBudapest
- Szechenyi Thermal BathsBudapest
- Fisherman's Bastion & Buda CastleBudapest
- Chain Bridge over the DanubeBudapest
- Lake BalatonCentral Hungary
- Eger wine region & castleEger
Things to do
- Soak in the Széchenyi thermal baths
- Cross the Chain Bridge over the Danube
- Party in a Budapest ruin bar
- Taste wine in Eger or Tokaj
What to eat
- Goulash (gulyás)
- Chicken paprikash
- Chimney cake (kürtőskalács)
- Lángos
- Tokaji dessert wine
The culture
Goulash, chimney cake, and paprika in everything. Thermal bathing is a centuries-old ritual. Hungarians are warm, proud of their unique language, and serious about their wine and coffee houses.
When to go
Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct for pleasant weather; the thermal baths are especially magical steaming in winter.
Good to know
- Capital
- Budapest
- Language
- Hungarian
- Currency
- Hungarian forint (HUF)
- Flight from India
- ~9-11 hrs (1 stop typical)
- Ideal trip length
- 3-5 days
Did you know? Budapest sits on over 100 thermal springs and is often called the 'City of Spas'.
Budapest is a rising favourite for value-focused travellers. Check your readiness early so a great-value trip doesn't hit a paperwork snag.
Photo: Hungarian Parliament Building 2023-9 · Pierre Blaché · CC0 via Wikimedia Commons