According to the Visa Codex of the EU all visa applicants in the Gulf Region have to present themselves in person for the collection of biometric data (fingerprints) as of 2^nd October, 2012.

Certain categories of applicants are exempt from the requirement to give fingerprints, including:

• Children under the age of 12;
• Persons for whom fingerprinting is physically impossible. A medical certificate stating impossibility to take fingerprints of applicant has to be presented;
• Heads of State and members of national governments, and members of their official delegations when invited for an official purpose by Hungary or an International Organization;
• Monarchs and high ranking members of the royal family, when invited for an official visit by a Hungarian or an International Organization.

The visa section of the Embassy is not entitled to grant additional exemptions.

For more information on the visa process please visit the following link: VIS information