Embassy
Embassy of Hungary in Ireland
Dublin
2 Fitzwilliam Place D02 K227
Ireland visa requirements for Hungarian citizens
Hungarian citizens do not need a visa for Ireland. Show your passport at the border.
Passport
HUN
Hungary
Going to
IRL
Ireland
No visa needed
EU, EEA, Swiss and British citizens can travel without a visa.
- Visa
- Not required
- Fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in Ireland.
Ways into Ireland
Apply for a tourist visa unless you can travel without one.
Visa not required For your passportEuropean and British citizensEU, EEA, Swiss and British citizens can travel without a visa.
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Carry proof of your identity and citizenship.
- Show your travel document when asked.
Documents required
- Passport
- National identity card where accepted
- Proof of British citizenship
- Stay rules depend on your citizenship.
- Living in the UK alone does not give you British citizens' rights.
Visa not requiredVisa-free document routeSome Irish documents and European family residence cards let you travel without a visa.
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check that your document lets you travel without a visa.
- Carry the original document and your travel document.
Documents required
- Passport or accepted travel document
- Irish Residence Permit, if used
- Accepted family residence card, if used
- Irish travel document, if used
- The document must still be valid; stay rules depend on the document.
- Accepted foreign family cards cover visits up to 90 days, not long-term residence.
Visa requiredTourist visaFor people who need a visa to visit Ireland on holiday.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Single: 60 EUR; multiple: 100 EUR; exemptions apply
How to apply
- Apply online through AVATS where you live legally.
- Print, sign and date the form.
- Pay the fee unless you are exempt.
- Send your passport and documents within 30 days.
- Get travel or medical insurance before you travel.
Documents required
- Passport and old passport copies
- Signed form and application letter
- 2 colour passport photos
- Hotel bookings and holiday plan
- Bank statements covering 6 months
- Sponsor details, if needed
- Proof of reasons to return
- Past visa refusal letters
- Travel insurance
- Border staff decide your stay; paid and unpaid work are not allowed.
- Visa travel dates and your allowed stay are different.
Sources (39)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Immigration Service Delivery: Visa requirements and document exemptions
- ISD: Tourist visa
- ISD: Transit advice
- ISD: Border admission
- ISD: European and Swiss citizens
- ISD: Common Travel Area
- Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Visas for Ireland
- Foreign ministry: Visa and arrival guidance
- AVATS: Official online application system; not an electronic visa
- Consulate General of Ireland, San Francisco: Visa guidance
- Embassy of Ireland, London: Visa guidance
- Embassy of Ireland, New Delhi: Visa guidance
- ISD: Visa fees and exemptions
- ISD: Fingerprint requirements
- ISD: Queues and decisions, updated 10 November 2026
- Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) Amendment Order: Schedule 1
- ISD: Eswatini, Lesotho and Nauru visa changes
- ISD: Trinidad and Tobago visa change
- 2026 Visa Amendment Order: Nicaragua, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Saint Lucia
- Government of Ireland: British citizens and immigration
- ISD: Business visa
- ISD: Conference/event visa
- ISD: Short-stay study visa
- ISD: Long-stay study visa
- ISD: Student finances
- ISD: Employment visa
- ISD: Short-term Atypical Working Scheme employment visa
- ISD: Working holidays
- Foreign ministry: Working holiday authorisations
- ISD: Family and friend visits
- ISD: Family routes
- ISD: Joining an Irish citizen
- ISD: Join-family application
- ISD: European and Swiss family members
- ISD: Medical treatment visa
- ISD: Short Stay Visa Waiver Programme
- ISD: British-Irish Visa Scheme
- ISD: School-group waiver
- ISD: Registration questions
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Coming from Hungary
- Plugs GAdapter needed
- MoneyEUR €
- Time−1h
- DrivingOn the leftLook right first
- LanguageEnglish
- Emergency112 or 999 police
Planning your Ireland trip
- Atlantic coastDramatic coastal scenery includes the Cliffs of Moher, Mizen Head, the Ring of Kerry, Loop Head and Connemara.
- Prehistoric sitesBrú na Bóinne dates from around 3000 BC, but visitor places are very limited. Other sites include Loughcrew Cairns, Ballymote, Ahenny and the Burren.
- National Museum – Archaeology, DublinIts discoveries include ornate gold jewellery and bodies preserved in bogs.
- Monastery ruins and round towersClonmacnoise, Glendalough and the Rock of Cashel have notable religious ruins. Round towers once served mainly as monastery bell towers.
Scams to watch for in Ireland
- Unofficial taxisAn unofficial vehicle offers a taxi ride. Avoid these vehicles. Licensed taxis have a yellow bar showing their licence number and the word "taxi" or "Tacsaí". There is no detail about a specific overcharging method or how often unofficial taxis approach visitors.
- Robbery with threats or violenceA thief confronts you and demands valuables. They may use violence or carry a weapon. This is described as unlikely, but resisting can make the situation more dangerous.
About Ireland
Ireland is a republic covering most of the island of Ireland, west of Great Britain in the Atlantic.
- Capital
- Dublin
- Money
- Euro (€)
- Languages
- English, Irish
- Time zone
- UTC
- Cars drive on the
- left side
- Calling code
- +353
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Questions
Do hungarian citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Hungarian citizens do not need a visa for Ireland. Show your passport at the border.
Do irish citizens need a visa for Hungary?
Irish citizens can visit, live and work in Hungary without a visa.
Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Ireland?
Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus Czech Republic, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Ireland are easier for hungarian citizens?
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland Latvia, and 3 more let hungarian citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Ireland?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
What money is used in Ireland?
Euro (€). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Ireland?
English and Irish.
How strong is the Hungary passport?
It ranks #7 and reaches 155 destinations without applying ahead.
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