Hungarian Consulate in Erbil
Consulate 
Hungary Erbil, Iraq
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Record last updated on 30 July 2026
In Erbil, the Hungarian consulate in Erbil serves Hungarian citizens and visitors; Hungary’s embassy is in Baghdad, about 325 km away. Hungary requires Iraqi citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Iraq
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Victory Day
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in Hungary
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Hungary visa for Iraqi citizens
IraqHungary Visa required Hungary visa for citizens of Iraq
HungaryIraq e-Visa Iraq visa for citizens of Hungary
Hungary requires Iraqi citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for Hungary.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 970 | 492 | 478 | 49.0% | 25.0% |
| 2024 | 1,070 | 400 | 670 | 62.6% | 29.3% |
| 2025 | 1,373 | 164 | 892 | 84.2% | 85.4% |
In 2025, Hungary’s consulate in Erbil received 1,373 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 164. 892 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 84.2%. In 2024 it had been 62.6%: the rate rose by 21.7 points, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 28% compared with 2024 (1,070).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 49.0% (2023) to 84.2% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in Iraq, 34.3% of applications were refused in 2025; Hungary’s rate worldwide was 13.0%. Hungary received the 7th largest number of applications of the 11 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 85.4% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Iraq.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Consulate General of Canada in Erbilشەقامی گوڵان, 44001 هەولێر
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Consulate General of Turkey in Erbilشەقامی گوڵان, 44001 هەولێر
Hungary’s other missions in Iraq
The Hungarian embassy is in Baghdad, about 325 km away. Besides the Hungarian consulate in Erbil, Hungary has 1 other mission in Iraq. Iraq in turn has an embassy in Budapest.
Good to know
About the Hungarian consulate in Erbil
It appears in official lists as Consulate of Hungary in Erbil. A consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.
Hungarian citizens travelling to Iraq
Iraq requires a visa from Hungarian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
When the Hungarian consulate in Erbil is closed
The Hungarian consulate in Erbil closes on Iraq’s public holidays, the next being Victory Day on Thursday 10 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on holidays of Hungary such as Christmas Day (Karácsony) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Near the Hungarian consulate in Erbil
Within 1 km of the Hungarian consulate in Erbil there are 2 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Hungarian Consulate in Erbil closed?
The Hungarian consulate in Erbil closes on Iraq’s public holidays, the next being Victory Day on Thursday 10 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Hungary.
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Hungary?
Hungary requires Iraqi citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Hungarian embassy in Iraq?
The Hungarian embassy is in Baghdad, about 325 km from the Hungarian consulate in Erbil.
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