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Hi Everyone,

I am from india, solo traveller.

My Hungary Schengen visa was recently refused under the reason:

"Justification for the purpose and conditions of the intended stay was not provided."

I'm planning to reapply and wanted to check if anyone here has successfully obtained a Schengen visa for attending Ozora Festival.

Did you mention Ozora as the main purpose of travel in your cover letter and itinerary? Did you submit the Ozora invitation letter and show the festival campsite as your main accommodation during your stay?

Would appreciate hearing from anyone who has gone through a similar application.

Hi everyone,

I applied for a Hungary Schengen tourist visa from India for travel from 25 July to 10 August 2026. My itinerary included Budapest/Hungary, Bratislava, Vienna and Prague. I also submitted an invitation letter and ticket for O.Z.O.R.A. Festival in Hungary, which mentions entry and camping rights.

My visa was refused by the Consulate General of Hungary, Mumbai. Only refusal reason No. 2 was ticked: “Justification for the purpose and conditions of the intended stay was not provided.”

No other reasons were ticked — no issue was marked regarding funds, travel insurance, documents, or intention to leave Schengen.

Documents submitted:

- Cover letter

- Day-wise itinerary

- Flight reservation: BLR–Budapest and Prague–BLR

- Hotel/hostel bookings for Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna and Prague

- Travel insurance

- Bank statements

- Salary slips

- ITR acknowledgements

- Employment/appraisal documents

- O.Z.O.R.A. invitation letter and ticket confirmation

I did not submit an employer NOC/leave approval letter.

I’m confused about what to do next. Should I:

1. Appeal the Hungary refusal?

2. Reapply through Hungary with a stronger itinerary and clearer Ozora camping/accommodation explanation?

3. Apply through Austria instead by making Austria the main destination?

Has anyone faced a similar rejection from Hungary, especially for a festival-based trip? Any advice on how to strengthen the reapplication would really help.

Thank you.

Hi everyone,

I applied for a Hungary Schengen tourist visa from India for travel from 25 July to 10 August 2026. My itinerary included Budapest/Hungary, Bratislava, Vienna and Prague. I also submitted an invitation letter and ticket for O.Z.O.R.A. Festival in Hungary, which mentions entry and camping rights.

My visa was refused by the Consulate General of Hungary, Mumbai. Only refusal reason No. 2 was ticked: “Justification for the purpose and conditions of the intended stay was not provided.”

No other reasons were ticked — no issue was marked regarding funds, travel insurance, documents, or intention to leave Schengen.

Documents submitted:

Cover letter

Day-wise itinerary

Flight reservation: BLR–Budapest and Prague–BLR

Hotel/hostel bookings for Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna and Prague

Travel insurance

Bank statements

Salary slips

ITR acknowledgements

Employment/appraisal documents

O.Z.O.R.A. invitation letter and ticket confirmation

I did not submit an employer NOC/leave approval letter.

I’m confused about what to do next. Should I:

Appeal the Hungary refusal?

Reapply through Hungary with a stronger itinerary and clearer Ozora camping/accommodation explanation?

Apply through Austria instead by making Austria the main destination?

Has anyone faced a similar rejection from Hungary, especially for a festival-based trip? Any advice on how to strengthen the reapplication would really help.

Thank you.