FAMILY REUNIFICATION,

MARRIAGE VISA

The spouse and the family members of a Hungarian citizen can apply for family reunification. However, this kind of application are often rejected. Due to the big numbers of the marriage of convenience the Authorities scrutinize this type of application thoroughly.

There are plenty of delusions and misbeliefs on family reunification visa and marriage visa. Lot of applications are rejects because the errors. Always consult with some expert before you submit your application.

MISTAKES, DELUSIONS AND MISBELIEFS

1. "AFTER THE MARRIAGE THE SPOUSE AUTOMATICALLY WILL GET A VISA....."

The most common misbelief. If the applicant cannot meet the criteria of the residence permit his or her application will be rejected.

Which are the basic criterias of a successful application:

A. Proofing financial sufficiency

The applicant hast to have enough money or income to cover the costs of his or her life in Hungary. At least 200 000 HUF income or 3-4 million HUF saving is needed.

Lots of applications are rejected because the applicant thought that he or she would cover the expenses by working in Hungary. This case however you have to

apply for Residence Permit for the Purpose of Employment.

A family member can support the applicant in Hungary but in this case the solvency of him will be checked.

B. Proofing the Accommodation

It coud be verified by rent contract, real estate purchase contract or a contract on accommodation by courtesy

C. Health Insurance

The health services of the applicant has to be covered. The health insurance policy has to cover expenses up to 30,000 euros, the sum depending on the residing days, and also it has to be valid in all Schengen countries. The health insurance policy must be purchased before picking up the visa and if your visa is refused you can cancel it!

2. "AFTER THE MARRIAGE EVERYBODY CAN SUBMIT THE APPLICATION IN HUNGARY....."

Only those can apply in Hungary who legally entitled.

3. "WE WILL WORK IN GERMANY (AUSTRIA, GREAT BRITAIN, ETC) WE JUST APPLY HUNGARY BECAUSE MY SPOUSE IS HUNGARIAN...."

If somebody wants to live and work outside of Hungary he or she has to apply for residency on that very country. It does not matter what is your spouse citizenship.

4. "NOT USING THE RIGHT VISA APPLICATION FORM .."

Family reunification is one of the most complicated part of the immigration law. It is difficult to find out whether someone has to apply for Residence Permit for the Purpose of Family Reunification, Residence Card for Third-country National Family Member of Hungarian Citizen, Residence Card for Third-country National Family Member of EEA Citizen. Always check it, whether you apply with the correct application form.