Hungary

Embassies and consulates in Hungary

embassies in Budapest

Hungary hosts 111 foreign missions from 88 countries: 81 embassies, 16 consulates, 13 honorary consulates and 1 other office. All 81 embassies are in the capital, Budapest. Consulates are also found in Szeged, Pécs and Debrecen.

Europe EU member Schengen area

Hungary

Capital
Budapest
Population
9,514,251
Currency
Hungarian Forint (HUF)
Calling code
+36
Languages
Hungarian
  • 111missions
  • 81embassies
  • 16consulates
  • 13honorary consulates
Visa-free: 119 destinations#19 in the world

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All missions in Hungary

Other cities in Hungary

Outside Budapest, missions are found in Szeged (8), Pécs (4), Debrecen (1), Nyíregyháza (1), Szolnok (1), Sopron (1), Nagykanizsa (1) and Gyula (1), among other towns; most of them are consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates.

By country

  1. Poland 5
  2. Italy 4
  3. Romania 4
  4. Austria 3
  5. Albania 2
  6. Colombia 2
  7. Germany 2
  8. Ecuador 2
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Visa rules for Hungary

How the world’s passports enter Hungary198 in total

  • Visa-free93
  • Visa required105

Hungary visa guide · 22 visa types

Visa rules

Hungary belongs to the European Union and the Schengen area. Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 93 can enter visa-free and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Hungary. As a Schengen state, Hungary counts every short stay towards the shared limit of 90 days in any 180.

Visa statistics

US visas issued to citizens of Hungary

Visas issuedFY 2024FY 2025
Visitor (B)3,8973,876
Student (F, M)469412
Exchange (J)2,0822,060
Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…)727805
Transit and crew (C, D)333332
Diplomatic and official (A, G)721671
Fiancé(e) (K)4721
Total8,2768,177
B visa refusal rate (adjusted)5.9%7.9%

In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 8,177 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Hungary, the 89th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 47%, exchange visitor visas 25% and work and treaty visas 10%. The total was about the same in fiscal year 2024.

From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Hungary received 2,352, 18% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.

For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 7.9% for citizens of Hungary in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 5.9%).

Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made

United States visa for citizens of Hungary

Hungary’s own missions abroad

Hungary’s embassies abroad (195)

Hungary itself has 195 missions abroad, in 90 countries. Its largest networks are in France (14), Germany (11), Turkey (11), Australia (7) and the United Kingdom (7).

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Hungary

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Saturday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

  • 1848 Revolution Memorial Day

    Monday

Good to know

Where the embassies are

All 81 embassies are in the capital, Budapest. Poland has the most missions in Hungary, 5, followed by Italy (4), Romania (4), Austria (3) and Albania (2).

Travel advice for Hungary

Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Hungary: the US State Department rates Hungary at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 14 April 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Hungary (updated 23 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Hungary (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Frequently asked questions

Which country has the most consulates in Hungary?

Poland, with 5 missions, followed by Italy (4).

Do I need a visa for Hungary?

Of 198 passports, 93 can enter visa-free and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Hungary; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.

When are embassies in Hungary closed?

On Hungary’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Christmas Day (Karácsony) on Friday 25 December 2026.

Is Hungary in the Schengen area?

Yes. Hungary is part of the Schengen area, so a Schengen visa is valid there.