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Hungary Working Holiday for Colombians (2026)

Plan your Working Holiday visa application for Hungary: review Colombia’s programme, organise your budget and know what to confirm before travelling.

Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.

Hungary at a glance

Age when applying
Confirm before turning 30Learn moreReferences: COHU1 COHU3
Annual quota
Up to 100 participants per yearLearn moreReferences: COHU1
Application dates
Confirm the age requirement with the official authorityLearn moreReferences: COD-HU-BOGOTA COD-HU-PERMIT
Language requirement
Confirm the age requirement with the official authorityLearn moreReferences: COD-HU-BOGOTA COD-HU-PERMIT
Length of stay
Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: COHU1 COHU2
Visa fee
Confirm the age requirement with the official authorityLearn moreReferences: COD-HU-BOGOTA COD-HU-PERMIT
Funds for your stay
Living funds and return ticketLearn moreReferences: COHU1
Passport and nationality
Valid Colombian passportLearn moreReferences: COHU2

Source research for Colombian citizens. Annual quotas do not show remaining places. Confirm every requirement with the authority before applying.

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Working Holiday in Hungary for Colombians (2026)

Requirements, application steps and travel preparation.

Step 1

Check requirements and prepare your language skills

Age when applying

Confirm before turning 30

The embassy says not yet 30; Colombia’s announcement says 18–30. Prepare before 30 and confirm the cutoff. The filter does not reject on this discrepancy.

References: COHU1 COHU3

Passport and nationality

Valid Colombian passport

OIF requires at least one year of validity counted from 30 days after filing. Confirm the calculation with the consulate.

References: COHU2

Documents and previous participation

No dependants or previous participation

Includes holiday-purpose declaration, criminal-record, health, funds and insurance evidence. Confirm the final file.

References: COHU1

Resolve the age interpretation

The embassy says not yet 30; the Colombian announcement says 18–30. Prepare before 30 and confirm with the mission without making that precaution a verified cutoff.

References: COD-HU-BOGOTA COHU3

Prepare return travel and full cover

Arrange a return ticket, maintenance and insurance valid for the whole stay. This page publishes no minimum funds amount.

References: COD-HU-BOGOTA

Language courses · commercial service

Prepare your language skills before travelling.

Through ViveCampus, you can get quotes for language courses with international-student discounts. Offers may vary by your country of origin and destination. Request a personalized quote to confirm available discounts and the final price. Booking a course does not guarantee a visa.

Step 2

Apply for the Working Holiday visa

Annual quota

Up to 100 participants per year

An annual ceiling, not remaining places.

References: COHU1

Application dates

The embassy announces no annual window. Arrange filing with the competent mission; the quota of 100 does not establish appointments or places.

References: COD-HU-BOGOTA COD-HU-PERMIT

Visa fee

The programme guide requires payment but does not set the amount here. Confirm the charge applicable to this permit through the linked consular tariff.

References: COD-HU-BOGOTA COD-HU-PERMIT

How to prepare your application

Arrange the application with the competent Hungarian mission. The permit application includes the visa to receive it; then check the postal delivery address.

References: COD-HU-BOGOTA COD-HU-PERMIT

  1. Confirm the age cutoff with the embassy before paying for documents.
  2. Gather passport, return ticket, funds, insurance and criminal-record evidence.
  3. Ask the responsible Hungarian consulate how to file for the temporary WHS permit.
  4. Distinguish the entry visa from the residence permit. Read each document’s dates before travelling.
Read official instructions

We do not handle visa applications or receive application documents. Do not send personal documents to this website.

Step 3

If my visa is approved

Wait for a written decision. Before booking, check your entry deadline and the conditions of the permit you receive.

Length of stay

Up to 12 months

It cannot be extended or changed to another permit purpose within Hungary under these conditions.

References: COHU1 COHU2

Step 4

Get ready for my trip

Funds for your stay

Living funds and return ticket

The embassy requires a return ticket and means for the full stay. Confirm the amount and evidence; do not assume a balance replaces the ticket.

References: COHU1

Travel insurance

Insurance throughout the stay

Valid medical insurance is required throughout the authorised stay. Confirm cover with the authority.

References: COHU1

My preparation checklist

Mark what you have reviewed. This helps you organise your trip; it is not a requirements assessment.

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These marks are not saved or sent. Reloading clears them.

Step 5

Start my Working Holiday in Hungary

Work conditions

Maximum 3 months per employer

Employment is incidental and cannot be permanent. The employer limit is not the total stay limit.

References: COHU1

Entry and permit delivery in Hungary

  1. Distinguish visa and permit

    If issued a D visa to receive the permit, check its three-month validity, single entry and stay of up to 30 days.

    References: COD-HU-PERMIT

  2. Arrange postal delivery

    The permit is sent to the application address. Ensure you can receive it; collection in person is exceptional.

    References: COD-HU-PERMIT

  3. Track time with each employer

    Do not take permanent employment or spend more than three months with the same employer.

    References: COD-HU-BOGOTA

  4. Plan departure

    Maintain insurance and observe the permit expiry; it cannot be extended or used to change residence purpose inside Hungary.

    References: COD-HU-BOGOTA COD-HU-PERMIT

Your first days

  • Plan your transfer and keep your accommodation address available offline.
  • Before accepting a job, check the contract, work conditions and relevant local formalities.
  • If studying, confirm your timetable and location with the school. Save support contacts and review your budget.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I apply after turning 30?

The embassy says not yet 30; Colombia’s announcement says 18–30. Prepare before 30 and confirm the cutoff. The filter does not reject on this discrepancy.

References: COHU1 COHU3

Can I work beyond three months for one employer?

Employment is incidental and cannot be permanent. The employer limit is not the total stay limit.

References: COHU1

Are funds to buy return travel enough?

The embassy’s Colombian page requires a return ticket. Do not substitute an alternative from another agreement without mission confirmation.

References: COD-HU-BOGOTA

Is the D visa the one-year permit?

No. OIF distinguishes the single-entry D visa, valid for three months with up to 30 days’ stay, from the corresponding temporary permit.

References: COD-HU-PERMIT

Where do I receive the permit card?

OIF posts the document to the application’s delivery address. Collection in person is exceptional if you prove you cannot receive it there.

References: COD-HU-PERMIT

Can I extend the year or change residence purpose?

The Colombian guidance does not allow extending beyond 12 months or seeking another permit or visa; OIF confirms the permit cannot be extended.

References: COD-HU-BOGOTA COD-HU-PERMIT

Authorities and guidance

Official contacts for preparing your trip

Confirm the contact channel before sending information or attending. An embassy does not always receive visa applications.

Hungarian consular section in Bogota

Ask about age, appointments and the WHS file. Do not send personal documents to this website.

Carrera 7 #75-51, Edificio Terpel, Oficina 301, Bogotá

consulate.bog@mfa.gov.hu

Official information

Official sources

Independent information. We are not a government agency and do not provide immigration or legal advice. Confirm current rules and availability with the issuing authority.

Source research recorded on 16 October 2026. The site owner reviewed this content and its translations. Check current requirements with the official authority.

  1. Embajada de Hungría en Bogotá - WHS

    Source checked: 2026-10-16

  2. Hungría - permiso temporal

    Source checked: 2026-10-16

  3. Cancillería - acuerdo Colombia–Hungría

    Source checked: 2026-10-16

  4. Embajada de Hungría - contacto en Bogotá

    Source checked: 2026-10-16

  5. Hungría en Bogotá - tarifas desde agosto de 2026

    Source checked: 2026-10-16

  6. Hungarian Embassy Bogotá · Colombian Working Holiday

    Source checked: 2026-10-18

  7. Hungarian immigration · Temporary residence permit

    Source checked: 2026-10-18

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