- Address
- Arcadia Street 959, Pretoria
- Phone
- +27 12 430 3030
- Website
- pretoria.mfa.gov.hu
Hungary
South Africa
Hungarian Embassy in South Africa
1 embassy
Hungary is represented in South Africa by 1 mission: an embassy in Pretoria. South African citizens need a visa for Hungary, obtained before travel.
Hungarian Embassy in Pretoria
At Arcadia Street 959, Pretoria, the Hungarian embassy represents Hungary towards South Africa. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Hungary visa for South African citizens
South AfricaHungary Visa required Hungary visa for citizens of South Africa
HungarySouth Africa Visa-free, 30 days South Africa visa for citizens of Hungary
Hungary visa requirements for citizens of South Africa
- Schengen visa (type C) – tourism
- Residence permit (D visa) – work, study, family reunification
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
- Fee: €90
- 19 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
South African citizens need a visa for Hungary, obtained before travel. Applicants in South Africa turn to the Hungarian embassy in Pretoria; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
South Africa’s missions in Hungary
Missions of South Africa in Hungary (1)
In return, South Africa has an embassy in Hungary, in Budapest.
Good to know
Hungary in South Africa
Worldwide, Hungary has 195 missions in 90 countries; one of them is in South Africa.
Travel to South Africa for Hungarian citizens
Hungarian citizens do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free. In South Africa, Hungarian citizens can turn to the Hungarian embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the Hungarian embassy in South Africa is closed
The Hungarian embassy in South Africa closes on South Africa’s public holidays, the next being Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026, Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and Day of Goodwill (St. Stephen's Day) on Saturday 26 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of Hungary, such as Christmas Day (Karácsony) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Hungarian embassy in South Africa?
The Hungarian embassy is in Pretoria, at Arcadia Street 959, Pretoria.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Hungary?
Hungary requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Do Hungarian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
South Africa admits Hungarian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Does South Africa have an embassy in Hungary?
Yes, South Africa has its embassy in Budapest.