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Canada visa for Hungarian citizens

Entry requirement

Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) up to 180 days

Hungarian citizens do not need a visa for Canada, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.

Maximum stay
180 days
Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at canadainternational.gc.ca

Which Canada visa?

Electronic travel authorization (eTA)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Usually up to 6 months per visit, as decided by the border officer
Fee
CA$7
Processing time
Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours

Apply on IRCC – Electronic travel authorization (eTA)

All visa types for Canada

Canada’s ETA costs CA$7 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours. Longest stay on the ETA: Usually up to 6 months per visit, as decided by the border officer.

Where to apply in Hungary

  • Embassy of Canada in Budapest

    Embassy · Budapest

    Ganz utca 12-14, 1027 Budapest

    Today 08:30–12:30

Canadian citizens travelling to Hungary

CanadaHungary Visa-free, 90 days Hungary visa for citizens of Canada

Travel advice for Canada

  • 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.

Before travelling from Hungary to Canada, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Hungarian citizens can stay in Canada

Hungarian citizens may stay in Canada for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Canada.

How Hungarian citizens apply

Hungarian citizens apply for the ETA for Canada online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.

Canadian citizens travelling to Hungary

Canadian citizens do not need a visa for Hungary: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

Frequently asked questions

Do Hungarian citizens need a visa for Canada?

Hungarian citizens do not need a visa for Canada, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.

How long can Hungarian citizens stay in Canada?

Hungarian citizens can stay in Canada for up to 180 days with an ETA.

How much does the Canada ETA cost?

Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$7 for the ETA. Processing time: Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours.

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Hungary?

Canadian citizens do not need a visa for Hungary: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

Can Hungarian citizens enter Canada visa-free?

No; Hungarian citizens need an ETA for Canada.

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.