Hungary Travel Guide

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Passports

Valid passport required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except:
(a) 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.

Visas

Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days.
2. EU nationals staying longer than 90 days will need to register with the immigration department.
3. Nationals of Australia, Canada and the USA staying longer that 90 days will need to apply for a long-stay visa.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements.

Visa Note

(a) Visitors are not entitled to take any gainful employment. Non-EU visa-exempt nationals need to secure a work permit and working visa in advance.
b)Those wishing to apply for a visa to visit Hungary are required to make an appointment in advance. The only exceptions are family members of EEA and Hungarian nationals, and diplomatic missions in the UK, who may submit their applications without prior appointment.
c)Family members of EEA citizens, who hold a blue colored residence documentation in their passports with the document type 'Residence card of a family member of an EEA national' are not required to have a visa in order to travel to Hungary.

Types of Visa and Cost

All types: £51. A fast-track service costs an additional £24.

Working Days Required

Waiting time for an appointment at the Embassy varies between 10 and 30 days. The processing time after appointment is a minimum of 5-15 working days.

Travel Warnings

Most visits are trouble free.

The next parliamentary election in Hungary will be held on 11 April 2010, with the second round on 25 April 2010. During the campaign period, mass rallies organized by various political parties are likely to take place.

There is a low threat from terrorism. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be in public areas, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travelers.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Health Care

The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) entitles European travelers to free or reduced cost medical care, at state-run facilities, in the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland. It does not cover ongoing illnesses of a non-urgent nature, so comprehensive travel insurance is advised.

Vaccinations

Special Notes