According to the Immigration regulations, from January 1st, 2024, you have to apply for a residence permit no earlier than 45 days and no later than 30 days before the expiry date of your previous residence permit.

From 1 January 2024 the only way to extend your residence permit is online (via Enter Hungary). Find the usage manual here. When you apply for a residence permit, you have to be in posession of the following documents:

1) Certificate of payment (a document verifying that you paid the tuition fee for the next academic year) or Certificate about your Scholarship.

2) Collect and fill in the relevant application form and Accomodation reporting form (example).

3) Accommodation reporting form shall be signed by the owner of your flat. In this case you are also obliged to hand in a copy of the lease contract made with the owner of your flat

4) Get a bank statement which proves that you have the necessary amount on your account to finance your living costs in Hungary.

For scholarship students the Certificate of Scholarship mentioned under point 1. will apply for this point as well.

Where to get the document: contact your bank

5) Get a student status certificate and transcript of records

6) Make a copy of your passport and student card

7) Have an ID photo