Botswana
Hungary
Hungary visa for citizens of Botswana
Entry requirement
Hungary requires citizens of Botswana to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Hungary visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Hungary visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area.
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Normally 15 calendar days; up to 45 days in individual cases where further checks or documents are needed.
For the tourist visa, Hungary’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Hungary states it: Normally 15 calendar days; up to 45 days in individual cases where further checks or documents are needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area.
Where to apply in Botswana
Hungary has no embassy or consulate in Botswana on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Hungarian citizens travelling to Botswana
HungaryBotswana Visa-free, 90 days Botswana visa for citizens of Hungary
Travel advice for Hungary
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Botswana to Hungary, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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).
Good to know
How long citizens of Botswana can stay in Hungary
How long citizens of Botswana may stay in Hungary is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Botswana apply
Hungary has no embassy or career consulate in Botswana. Citizens of Botswana apply through a mission of Hungary accredited to Botswana from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Hungary for visas; the official visa portal of Hungary names the right place.
Hungary and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Hungary lets citizens of Botswana travel in all Schengen states; apply to Hungary when it is the main destination of the trip.
Hungary’s neighbours for citizens of Botswana
Slovakia, Slovenia, Romania, Ukraine, Croatia, Austria and Serbia require citizens of Botswana to obtain a visa in advance.
Hungarian citizens travelling to Botswana
Hungarian citizens do not need a visa for Botswana: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Hungary?
Hungary requires citizens of Botswana to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Hungary in Botswana?
No. Hungary has no embassy in Botswana.
How much does the Hungary tourist visa cost?
Hungary’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally 15 calendar days; up to 45 days in individual cases where further checks or documents are needed.
Do Hungarian citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Hungarian citizens do not need a visa for Botswana: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can citizens of Botswana enter Hungary visa-free?
No; citizens of Botswana need a visa for Hungary obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.