Hungary transit visa

Citizens of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, DR Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia and Sri Lanka need an airport transit visa unless exempt. Exemptions cover holders of certain visas or residence permits, diplomatic passport holders, family members of European single market citizens and flight crew.

There are 2 options: Airport transit without a visa (transit without a visa); Airport transit visa (a visa from an embassy).

Less than one day for the usual visa-free airport transfer.

Up to 24 hours, if you meet the conditions. Transit without a visa normally requires a transfer at one airport, a stay strictly shorter than 24 hours, and no exit from the international transit area. Travellers on the common airport transit visa list must also qualify for an exemption.

Yes, staying in the international transit area is allowed for most travellers. To leave the airport: If you must leave the international transit area, you must meet Hungary's entry rules. The visa-free airport transfer rule does not cover that journey.

Your connecting flight and the airport layout must allow you to remain in the international transit area. Hungary has no additional nationalities on its airport transit visa list beyond the common list.

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Hungary visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

On Hungary's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.