Update of reference amounts for the crossing of the external borders, as referred to in Article 6(4) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council on a Union Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code)
Date: 2018-03-12
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: EU visa policy, Hungary, Schengen Agreement, border control, external border of the EU, foreign national, residence permit








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12.3.2018   


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Official Journal of the European Union


C 93/4





Update of reference amounts for the crossing of the external borders, as referred to in Article 6(4) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council on a Union Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code)
(2018/C 93/04)
The publication of reference amounts for the crossing of the external borders, as referred to in Article 6(4) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on a Union Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (1), is based on the information communicated by the Member States to the Commission in conformity with Article 39 of the Schengen Borders Code.
In addition to the publication in the Official Journal, a monthly update is available on the website of the Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs.
HUNGARY

Replacement of the information published in OJ C 247, 13.10.2006.

According to Article 25 of Decree of the Minister of Justice and Law Enforcement No 25 of 2007 implementing Act I of 2007 on the Admission and Residence of Persons with the Right of Free Movement and Residence and Act II of 2007 on the Admission and Right of Residence of Third-Country Nationals, the reference amount for the means of subsistence is 10 000 HUF per each entry for the third-country nationals and for the family members of EEA citizens or Hungarian citizens who are third-country nationals and subject to visa requirement.
Under Article 5 of the Aliens Act (Act XXXIX of 2001 on the Entry and Stay of Foreigners), the means of subsistence required for entry and stay may be certified by the presentation of:






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Hungarian currency or foreign currency or non-cash means of payment (e.g. cheque, credit card, etc.),










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a valid letter of invitation issued by a Hungarian national, an alien holding a residence permit or settlement permit or a legal entity if the person inviting the alien declares to cover the costs of the accommodation, lodging, health care and return (repatriation). The official consent of the aliens policing authority shall be attached to the letter of invitation,










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confirmation of board and lodging reserved and paid in advance by means of a travel agency (voucher),










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any other credible proof.





List of previous publications







 



OJ C 247, 13.10.2006, p. 19.










 



OJ C 153, 6.7.2007, p. 22.










 



OJ C 182, 4.8.2007, p. 18.










 



OJ C 57, 1.3.2008, p. 38.










 



OJ C 134, 31.5.2008, p. 19.










 



OJ C 37, 14.2.2009, p. 8.










 



OJ C 35, 12.2.2010, p. 7.










 



OJ C 304, 10.11.2010, p. 5.










 



OJ C 24, 26.1.2011, p. 6.










 



OJ C 157, 27.5.2011, p. 8.










 



OJ C 203, 9.7.2011, p. 16.










 



OJ C 11, 13.1.2012, p. 13.










 



OJ C 72, 10.3.2012, p. 44.










 



OJ C 199, 7.7.2012, p. 8.










 



OJ C 298, 4.10.2012, p. 3.










 



OJ C 56, 26.2.2013, p. 13.










 



OJ C 98, 5.4.2013, p. 3.










 



OJ C 269, 18.9.2013, p. 2.










 



OJ C 57, 28.2.2014, p. 1.










 



OJ C 152, 20.5.2014, p. 25.










 



OJ C 224, 15.7.2014, p. 31.










 



OJ C 434, 4.12.2014, p. 3.










 



OJ C 447, 13.12.2014, p. 32.










 



OJ C 38, 4.2.2015, p. 20.










 



OJ C 96, 11.3.2016, p. 7.










 



OJ C 146, 26.4.2016, p. 12.










 



OJ C 248, 8.7.2016, p. 12.










 



OJ C 111, 8.4.2017, p. 11.










 



OJ C 21, 20.1.2018, p. 3.






(1)  See the list of previous publications at the end of this update.