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Because Hungary is a part of the EU, Hungarian citizens can enjoy the freedom of movement within the EU countries and visa-free travel to most countries worldwide. As a result, the Hungarian passport is ranked 9th as the most powerful travel document.
Where Can Hungarians Travel Without a Visa?
If you are a Hungarian citizen, you can travel visa-free to any of the countries listed below:
Country | Allowed stay | Country | Allowed stay |
---|---|---|---|
Albania | 90 days | Macau | 30 days |
Andorra | 90 days | Malaysia | 3 months |
Antigua and Barbuda | 3 months | Malta | Freedom of movement |
Argentina | 90 days | Marshall Islands | 90 days |
Armenia | 180 days | Mauritius | 90 days |
Austria | Freedom of movement | Mexico | 180 days |
Bahamas | 3 months | Micronesia | 90 days |
Barbados | 3 months | Moldova | 90 days |
Belarus | 30 days | Monaco | Freedom of movement |
Belgium | Freedom of movement | Montenegro | 90 days |
Belize | 90 days | Morocco | 90 days |
Bolivia | 90 days | Netherlands | Freedom of movement |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | 90 days | Nicaragua | 90 days |
Botswana | 90 days | North Macedonia | 90 days |
Brazil | 90 days | Norway | Freedom of movement |
Brunei | 90 days | Palau | 90 days |
Bulgaria | Freedom of movement | Palestine | 30 days |
Canada | 6 months | Panama | 180 days |
Cape Verde | 30 days | Paraguay | 90 days |
Chile | 90 days | Peru | 90 days |
Colombia | 180 days | Philippines | 30 days |
Costa Rica | 90 days | Poland | Freedom of movement |
Croatia | Freedom of movement | Portugal | Freedom of movement |
Cyprus | Freedom of movement | Qatar | 90 days |
Czech Republic | Freedom of movement | Romania | Freedom of movement |
Denmark | Freedom of movement | Saint Kitts and Nevis | 3 months |
Dominica | 90 days | Saint Lucia | 90 days |
Dominican Republic | 90 days | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 90 days |
Ecuador | 90 days | Samoa | 90 days |
El Salvador | 3 months | San Marino | Freedom of movement |
Estonia | Freedom of movement | Sao Tome and Principe | 15 days |
Eswatini | 30 days | Senegal | 90 days |
Fiji | 4 months | Serbia | 90 days |
Finland | Freedom of movement | Seychelles | 3 months |
France | Freedom of movement | Singapore | 90 days |
Gambia | 90 days | Slovakia | Freedom of movement |
Georgia | 1 year | Slovenia | Freedom of movement |
Germany | Freedom of movement | Solomon Islands | 90 days |
Greece | Freedom of movement | South Africa | 30 days |
Grenada | 3 months | Spain | Freedom of movement |
Guatemala | 90 days | Sweden | Freedom of movement |
Haiti | 90 days | Switzerland | Freedom of movement |
Honduras | 3 months | Taiwan | 90 days |
Hong Kong | 3 months | Thailand | 30 days |
Iceland | Freedom of movement | Timor-Leste | 90 days |
Indonesia | 30 days | Tonga | 90 days |
Ireland | Freedom of movement | Trinidad and Tobago | 90 days |
Israel | 3 months | Tunisia | 3 months |
Italy | Freedom of movement | Turkey | 90 days |
Jamaica | 30 days | Tuvalu | 90 days |
Japan | 90 days | Ukraine | 90 days |
Kazakhstan | 30 days | United Arab Emirates | 90 days |
Kiribati | 90 days | United Kingdom | 6 months |
South Korea | 90 days | United States | 90 days |
Kosovo | 90 days | Uruguay | 90 days |
Kyrgyzstan | 60 days | Uzbekistan | 30 days |
Latvia | Freedom of movement | Vanuatu | 90 days |
Liechtenstein | Freedom of movement | Vatican | 90 days |
Lithuania | Freedom of movement | Venezuela | 90 days |
Luxembourg | Freedom of movement |
You have to keep in mind that if you want to visit a visa-free country, you still must prepare your passport and have valid travel insurance. Depending on the destination country, you may also be required to provide proof that you have sufficient funds to support your trip.
eVisa Countries for Hungarian Passport Holders
As a Hungarian passport holder, you can apply for an eVisa if you want to visit any of the following countries:
Country | Allowed stay |
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Angola | 30 days |
Australia | 90 days |
Azerbaijan | 30 days |
Bahrain | 14 days |
Benin | 30 days / 8 days |
Cambodia | 30 days |
Co´te d'Ivoire | 3 months |
Djibouti | 31 days |
Egypt | 30 days |
Ethiopia | up to 90 days |
Gabon | 90 days |
Guinea | 90 days |
Guinea-Bissau | 90 days |
India | 60 days |
Kenya | 3 months |
Kuwait | 3 months |
Laos | 30 days |
Lesotho | 30 days |
Madagascar | 90 days |
Malawi | 90 days |
Mongolia | 30 days |
Myanmar | 30 days |
New Zealand | 3 months |
Oman | 30 days |
Pakistan | 30 days |
Papua New Guinea | 60 days |
Russia | 16 days |
Rwanda | 30 days |
Saudi Arabia | 90 days |
South Sudan | up to 6 months |
Sri Lanka | 30 days |
Suriname | 90 days |
Tajikistan | 45 days |
Tanzania | 3 months |
Uganda | 90 days |
Vietnam | 30 days |
Zambia | 90 days |
Zimbabwe | 3 months |
The eVisa application is made entirely online, along with the visa payment. To get your eVisa, check the website of the embassy/consulate of your destination country— eVisa applications are usually posted there. Then, once you log in, you will receive step-by-step instructions on filling in the application and attaching your documents.
After your application has been approved, you will receive a permit in your email that you have to print out and present to border patrol when you enter your destination country. This final step may not be required depending on which country you visit.
Visa on Arrival Countries for Hungarian Citizens
The countries listed here allow you to get a visa on arrival if you are a Hungarian Citizen:
Country | Allowed stay |
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Bahrain | 14 days |
Bangladesh | 30 days |
Benin | 30 days / 8 days |
Burkina Faso | 1 month |
Cambodia | 30 days |
Comoros | 2 weeks |
Cuba | 30 days |
Egypt | 30 days |
Gabon | 90 days |
Guinea-Bissau | 90 days |
Iran | 30 days |
Jordan | 1 month |
Kenya | 3 months |
Kuwait | 3 months |
Laos | 30 days |
Lebanon | 1 month |
Madagascar | 90 days |
Malawi | 90 days |
Maldives | 30 days |
Mauritania | 30 days |
Mozambique | 30 days |
Myanmar | 30 days |
Namibia | 3 months |
Nepal | 90 days |
Papua New Guinea | 60 days |
Rwanda | 30 days |
Saudi Arabia | 90 days |
Sierra Leone | 1 month |
Somalia | 30 days |
Sri Lanka | 30 days |
Tanzania | 3 months |
Togo | 7 days |
Uganda | 90 days |
Zambia | 90 days |
Zimbabwe | 3 months |
To get a visa on arrival, you have to bring the following documents with you:
- Your passport along with a photocopied version.
- Valid travel insurance.
- Evidence of round-trip airfare.
- Passport photos.
- Proof of paid visa fee.
- Proof that you have enough financial means to support your visit.
You will also need a visa application form which you will receive at the airport when you arrive at your destination country. Once you fill out the application form and pay your visa fee, you can attach the documents mentioned above and submit your application at the airport. A visa on arrival is issued immediately after your application is processed, which may take as long as 10 minutes– depending on the waiting line.
Visa Requirements for Hungarian Passport Holders
You need to have a valid visa to visit any of the following countries if you are a Hungarian citizen:
- Afghanistan
- Algeria
- Bhutan
- Burundi
- Cameroon
- Chad
- China
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Ghana
- Guyana
- Iraq
- Liberia
- Libya
- Mali
- Nauru
- Niger
- Nigeria
- North Korea
- Republic of the Congo
- Sudan
- Syria
- The central African Republic
- The Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Turkmenistan
- Yemen
When you apply for a visa to visit any of the above countries, you have to prepare the following primary documents:
- Passport. Depending on the country, you need to have a valid passport, usually between three and six months of validity.
- Visa application form. You have to fill out the visa application form you can usually find at a local embassy or consulate.
- Paid visa fee. When you submit your application, you’re also required to prove that you have paid the visa application fee, but some embassies may ask you to pay the fee when you attend your visa interview. So, make sure you get this information before you send your application.
- Health insurance. You must purchase travel health insurance that will cover your entire trip and any medical emergencies that may happen.
- Proof of accommodation. For evidence of accommodation, you can submit proof of hotel reservations, Air BnB, or even proof that you will be staying with a friend/family member.
- Evidence of financial means. Some countries may ask you to provide proof that you have a specific amount of money to spend every day for the duration of your visit.
Please keep in mind that these requirements may differ from country to country, so you are strongly encouraged to contact a local embassy or consulate to find out more.