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HungaryEntry and visas

Hungary entry rules

Citizens of Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, Israel, the EU, the UK, the US, Canada, Serbia and Australia do not need to arrange a visa for Hungary in advance: the stay is up to 90 days. Citizens of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Türkiye need a visa from a consulate before the trip.

Checked against official sources on 9 October 2026.

Entry rules by passport

For a tourist trip. Checked on 9 October 2026 against the official sources listed below the table.

The 90-in-180-days limit counts across the whole Schengen area, not Hungary alone. ETIAS is not running yet: once it starts, visa-free passports will need an online authorisation before travel.

Sources: EUR-Lex — Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, Annexes I and II · Hungarian Immigration Service (OIF) — visa-free stays and extra 90 days under bilateral agreements · Directive 2004/38/EC, Art. 5 — entry of EU citizens (EUR-Lex) · European Commission — ETIAS · EUR-Lex — Regulation (EU) 2026/496 on Georgian official passports

What is checked at the border

  • Your passport must have been issued within the last 10 years and stay valid for at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen area.
  • Funds for the trip: the benchmark is €40 (≈ $45) for each day of your stay.
  • You may be asked to back up the purpose and plan of the trip: accommodation booking or host's invitation, itinerary or tour booking, return ticket.
  • At the Schengen external border, entries and exits are recorded in the electronic EES system with fingerprints and a facial image; it is gradually replacing passport stamps.
  • If you stay in Hungary for more than 30 days, you must report your address to the immigration authority via the Enter Hungary portal after arrival.

How to extend your stay

Citizens of countries that have a bilateral agreement with Hungary (see table notes) may stay up to 90 more days after their 90 Schengen days, but only in Hungary: no trips to other Schengen countries, no work or study, and you must leave Schengen directly from Hungary. During a visa-free stay you can apply for a residence permit without leaving Hungary. A Schengen visa can be extended only under Art. 33 of the EU Visa Code: free in case of force majeure, €30 (≈ $34) for serious personal reasons.

Overstay penalties

Overstaying can lead to removal with an entry ban of up to 5 years (up to 10 years if your stay threatens security). Breaching the rules of stay is also a petty offence: a fine of HUF 6,500–200,000 (≈ $20–610).

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa for Hungary?
Citizens of Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, Israel, the EU, the UK, the US, Canada, Serbia and Australia enter without a visa. Citizens of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Türkiye get a visa from a consulate before the trip.
How long can I stay in Hungary without a visa?
90 days in any 180 days for citizens of Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, Israel, the UK, the US, Canada, Serbia and Australia.
Can the stay be extended?
Citizens of countries that have a bilateral agreement with Hungary (see table notes) may stay up to 90 more days after their 90 Schengen days, but only in Hungary: no trips to other Schengen countries, no work or study, and you must leave Schengen directly from Hungary. During a visa-free stay you can apply for a residence permit without leaving Hungary. A Schengen visa can be extended only under Art. 33 of the EU Visa Code: free in case of force majeure, €30 (≈ $34) for serious personal reasons.
What happens if I overstay?
Overstaying can lead to removal with an entry ban of up to 5 years (up to 10 years if your stay threatens security). Breaching the rules of stay is also a petty offence: a fine of HUF 6,500–200,000 (≈ $20–610).
What is checked on entry to Hungary?
Your passport must have been issued within the last 10 years and stay valid for at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen area. Funds for the trip: the benchmark is €40 (≈ $45) for each day of your stay. You may be asked to back up the purpose and plan of the trip: accommodation booking or host's invitation, itinerary or tour booking, return ticket. At the Schengen external border, entries and exits are recorded in the electronic EES system with fingerprints and a facial image; it is gradually replacing passport stamps. If you stay in Hungary for more than 30 days, you must report your address to the immigration authority via the Enter Hungary portal after arrival.
How can I stay in Hungary longer?
A visa-free stay does not give the right to live in the country. A longer stay needs a long-term visa or a residence permit: employment: Hungarian Card, EU Blue Card, and the National Card for citizens of certain neighbouring countries, self-employment or running a company (guest self-employed), white Card — digital nomads working remotely for a foreign employer or their own business, guest investor — from €250,000 in real-estate fund units or a €1 million donation to a university, studies, family reunification.

Sources

Checked on 9 October 2026. Entry rules change: check them on the consulate website before you travel.