Do German citizens need a visa for Hungary?
Visa-free
No visa needed. German citizens can enter Hungary visa-free for short visits.
Data refreshed 24 Oct 2026. Rules change — confirm with the official sources before you book.
What you need at the border
- Check your passport meets the validity rule (many countries require 6 months beyond your stay).
- Carry proof of onward or return travel and where you will stay.
- Be ready to show you can support yourself during the visit.
- Confirm the visa-free stay covers your purpose — study and work almost always need a separate visa.
Documents you’ll need
- •Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned departure, with 2 blank pages
- •Return or onward flight booking
- •Accommodation booking or host address
- •Proof of funds (recent bank statements)
- •Travel insurance covering medical costs
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Hungary missions in Germany
- Embassy of Hungary, BerlinBerlinUnter den Linden 76, 10117 BerlinTel: +49-30-203100Official website ↗
Official application websites
Embassy data from Wikidata (CC0). Check appointment systems on the embassy’s own website.
Arrival, safety and emergency help in Hungary
Members get emergency numbers, their own embassy in Hungary, local laws and customs, health and transport guidance — saved to their trip and available offline.
More destinations for Germany passport holders
United KingdomVisa-free · 180 days
United StatesETA required
CanadaETA required
AustraliaETA required
FranceVisa-free
ItalyVisa-free
SpainVisa-free
NetherlandsVisa-free
SwitzerlandVisa-free
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free · 90 days
Saudi ArabiaVisa on arrival
QatarVisa on arrival
Other passports travelling to Hungary
Tripnoa is independent and not affiliated with any government. Visa data from the open Passport Index dataset; advisories from GOV.UK and the U.S. Department of State. Always confirm with official sources.
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