Central Europe

Hungary visa requirements

Travellers from 93 of 198 countries can visit Hungary easily: no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

What 198 passports need to visit Hungary

Find your own passport in the list below for the exact rule.

No visa needed82 of 198 passportsJust show your passport at the border.
Free to visit, live and work11 of 198 passportsVisit, live and work freely.
Visa needed105 of 198 passportsApply at the embassy or consulate.

Types of Hungary visa

Tourist visits8 optionsYou may visit Hungary without a visa if you qualify for an exemption. Otherwise, apply for a short-stay Schengen visa.
Airport transit2 optionsMost travellers can change flights at one Hungarian airport without a visa if they stay in the international transit area for less than one day. Some passport holders need an airport transit visa.
Business visits2 optionsShort business visits use the Schengen short-stay rules. Eligible travellers can visit without a visa; others need a Schengen visa.
Study and school trips3 optionsStudy visits can use a Schengen visa, with the application fee waived. Longer study stays generally need a long-stay visa or residence permit. Some school groups can enter without a visa.
Work permissions4 optionsEuropean single market citizens can work in Hungary without a visa. Hungary also permits visa-free nationals to work during their visa-free stay. Other work routes have separate conditions.
Family visits and residence3 optionsQualifying family members of European single market citizens can enter Hungary without a visa using a family residence card. Longer residence generally follows national visa or residence permit rules.
Exceptional visa at the border1 optionsA visa at Hungary's border is an exceptional option for urgent, unforeseeable situations. It is not a routine way to arrange a holiday.

Find your passport

198 of 198 passports

Who can visit easily, by part of the world

For each part of the world: how many countries' travellers can come easily. Easy means no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

Europe43 of 45 countries
Americas26 of 35 countries
Oceania10 of 14 countries
Asia12 of 50 countries
Africa2 of 54 countries

Planning a trip? Read the Hungary guide

Questions

How many passports can enter Hungary without a visa?

93 of 198 passports can enter without applying before travel.

What is the most common entry rule for Hungary?

Visa needed: it applies to 105 passports.

Which passports need an embassy visa for Hungary?

105 passports, including India, China, Indonesia, Pakistan Nigeria, and 100 more.

Do India passport holders need a visa for Hungary?

Visa needed.

Do China passport holders need a visa for Hungary?

Visa needed.

Do United States passport holders need a visa for Hungary?

No visa needed, for up to 90 days.

Do Nigeria passport holders need a visa for Hungary?

Visa needed.

Do Pakistan passport holders need a visa for Hungary?

Visa needed.

Do Brazil passport holders need a visa for Hungary?

No visa needed, for up to 90 days.

Which region's passports have the easiest access to Hungary?

Europe: 43 of 45 passports enter without applying first.

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