Gambia
Hungary
Hungary visa for citizens of the Gambia
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Hungary, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Hungary visa guide
Checked 7 November 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.
Hungary’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. 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.
Hungarian missions in the Gambia
Hungary has 1 mission in the Gambia, with its embassy in Serrekunda.
Hungarian citizens travelling to the Gambia
HungaryGambia Visa-free, 90 days Gambia 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 the Gambia 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 the Gambia can stay in Hungary
How long citizens of the Gambia may stay in Hungary is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of the Gambia apply
In the Gambia, applications go to the Hungarian embassy in Serrekunda, or to a visa centre acting for Hungary; fees, documents and processing times are published by Hungary.
Hungary and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Hungary lets citizens of the Gambia travel in all Schengen states; apply to Hungary when it is the main destination of the trip.
Hungary’s neighbours for citizens of the Gambia
Slovakia, Slovenia, Romania, Ukraine, Croatia, Austria and Serbia require citizens of the Gambia to obtain a visa in advance.
Hungarian citizens travelling to the Gambia
No visa is needed by Hungarian citizens for the Gambia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Hungary?
Citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Hungary, obtained before travel.
Where is the Hungarian embassy in the Gambia?
The Hungarian embassy in the Gambia is in Serrekunda.
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 the Gambia?
No visa is needed by Hungarian citizens for the Gambia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can citizens of the Gambia enter Hungary visa-free?
No; citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Hungary obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.