Visa Requirements

US Citizens

US citizens do not need a visa for tourist or business travel to this country. A valid US Passport is required.

Any US citizen who wishes to travel to Hungary for any purpose other than tourism or business negotiations (e.g. work, study, adoption, immigration, or stays longer than the  stipulated 90 days in the entry requirements) should contact the embassy or nearest consulate  in your jurisdiction directly.

Hungary requires you to apply in person.  Please contact the consulate or embassy in your jurisdiction.

Non-US Citizens

Tourist Visa

1. Valid national passport, must be valid at least 9 months for single entry or 18 months for multiple entry visas, from the date of the visa application
2. Fully completed and signed Hungary Visa Application
3. One Entry/Exit Form, completed and signed. One per person for single and multiple entry visas, two per person for double entry visas
4. Three (3) passport photographs for single and multiple entry visas, Five (5) passport photographs for double entry visas
5. Copy of flight itinerary
6. Proof of hotel accomodations
7. Copy of US Alien Registration Green Card, or evidence of legal immigration status in USA.
8. Proof of financial responsibility (ie., most recent bank statement)

Business Visa

1. Valid national passport, must be valid at least 9 months for single entry or 18 months for multiple entry visas, from the date of the visa application
2. Fully completed and signed Hungary Visa Application
3. One Entry/Exit Form, completed and signed. One per person for single and multiple entry visas, two per person for double entry visas
4. Three (3) passport photographs for single and multiple entry visas, Five (5) passport photographs for double entry visas
5. Copy of flight itinerary
6. Proof of hotel accomodations
7. Copy of US Alien Registration Green Card, or evidence of legal immigration status in USA.
8. A business letter of introduction and financial responsibility is required to be typed on your company letterhead and addressed to: Embassy of Hungary, Visa Section, Washington, DC. This letter must be signed by a company officer other than the traveler, and should:
   1. state the nature of business to be performed;
   2. include the name and address of the company to be visited;
   3. guarantee sufficient financial support during visit; and
   4. guarantee return transportation to the US for the applicant.

Fees

In addition to the standard Iratex fees, the following consular fees apply:

Visa Information

Your application will be checked and hand carried to the Embassy. Processing time is approximately 72 hours for most nationalities.

Entry visas are valid for a stay up to 30 days.

Single and Double entry visas are valid for entry within 6 months

Multiple entry visas are valid for entry within one year.

The expiration date is stamped in the visa.

Transit visas are for travel through Hungary to a third country, valid for a stay up to 48 hours.