Hungary
Italy
Italy visa for Hungarian citizens
Entry requirement
Citizens of HUNGARY can travel to, live and work in ITALY with a passport or national identity card: both are in the free-movement area of the EU, the EEA and Switzerland, so there is no visa and no stay limit.
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambbudapest.esteri.it
Travel advice for Italy
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 Italy, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 3 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026).
Good to know
Free movement
There is no limit on how long Hungarian citizens may stay in Italy, although stays of more than three months may have to be registered with the local authorities.
Frequently asked questions
Do Hungarian citizens need a visa for Italy?
As Hungary and Italy both belong to the European free movement area, Hungarian citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Italy.
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.