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South African Embassy in Hungary

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In Hungary, South Africa has an embassy in Budapest. Hungarian citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 30 days.

South African Embassy in Budapest

At Gárdonyi Géza út 17, 1026 Budapest, the South African embassy represents South Africa towards Hungary. The head of mission on record is G M Tsengiwe. Its phone number and website are on its page.

South Africa visa for Hungarian citizens

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South Africa admits Hungarian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.

Hungary’s missions in South Africa

Missions of Hungary in South Africa (1)

In return, Hungary has an embassy in South Africa, in Pretoria.

Good to know

South Africa in Hungary

Worldwide, South Africa has 202 missions in 129 countries; one of them is in Hungary.

Travel to Hungary for South African citizens

South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Hungary. In Hungary, South African citizens can turn to the South African embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the South African embassy in Hungary is closed

The South African embassy in Hungary closes on Hungary’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Karácsony) on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Karácsony másnapja) on Saturday 26 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Újév) on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of South Africa, such as Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the South African embassy in Hungary?

The South African embassy is in Budapest, at Gárdonyi Géza út 17, 1026 Budapest.

Do Hungarian citizens need a visa for South Africa?

South Africa admits Hungarian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.

Do South African citizens need a visa for Hungary?

South African citizens need a visa for Hungary, obtained before travel.

Does Hungary have an embassy in South Africa?

Yes, Hungary has its embassy in Pretoria.