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Hungary Visa for United Kingdom Citizens 2026

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British citizens can visit Hungary visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period under the Schengen short-stay rules.

Guide last updated October 10, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen area, issued within the last 10 years
  • Proof of sufficient funds (a common guideline is around EUR 50-100 per day)
  • Return ticket
  • Travel and health insurance may be requested at the border
  • Proof of accommodation

Visa types

  • Short-stay Schengen visa-free entry - tourism, business and family visits, up to 90 days in any 180-day period
  • Long-stay national (D) visa - required in advance for stays beyond 90 days, work, or study, applied for at the Hungarian Embassy in London

Entry conditions

  • No visa required for short stays
  • Passport is stamped on entry and exit to track your 90/180-day allowance
  • No paid work permitted during a visa-free stay
  • Border officers may ask for proof of funds, accommodation, and return travel

Fees & processing time

  • No fee for the current visa-free short stay
  • The EU's planned ETIAS travel authorization, once mandatory, will carry a fee of around EUR 7
  • No advance processing needed under the current regime

Tips for United Kingdom travelers

  • Track your 90/180-day Schengen allowance across all Schengen countries combined, not Hungary alone
  • Carry proof of accommodation and return travel for occasional border checks
  • Register for ETIAS once it becomes mandatory for UK travelers
  • For stays beyond 90 days, work, or study, apply for a Hungarian national visa well in advance, as processing can take several weeks

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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