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Hungary visa for Iranian citizens
Entry requirement
Hungary requires Iranian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- 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.
Hungarian missions in Iran
- Embassy of Hungary in Tehran
Shadloo Street, Hedayat Square, Darus 10, Tehran
Hungary has 1 mission in Iran, with its embassy in Tehran.
Hungary: visa decisions in Iran
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,825 | 1,436 | 389 | 21.0% | 30.2% |
| 2024 | 2,073 | 1,611 | 462 | 22.2% | 31.1% |
| 2025 | 1,606 | 1,206 | 393 | 24.4% | 47.7% |
In 2025, Hungary’s embassy and consulates in Iran (Tehran) received 1,606 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,206. 24.4% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 22.2%: the rate rose by 2.2 points. Applications fell by 23% compared with 2024 (2,073).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 29.1% of the applications lodged in Iran that year, from 16.6% at the consulates of Romania to 46.2% at those of Austria. Hungary’s consulates worldwide refused 13.0%. Hungary was the 12th most applied-for Schengen state in Iran.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Iran, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Hungarian citizens travelling to Iran
HungaryIran Visa on arrival Iran 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.
Before travelling from Iran to Hungary, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Iranian citizens can stay in Hungary
How long Iranian citizens may stay in Hungary is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Iranian citizens apply
In Iran, applications go to the Hungarian embassy in Tehran, 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 Iranian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Hungary when it is the main destination of the trip.
Hungary’s neighbours for Iranian citizens
Slovakia, Slovenia, Romania, Ukraine, Croatia, Austria and Serbia require Iranian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Hungarian citizens travelling to Iran
Iran issues Hungarian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Hungary?
Hungary requires Iranian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Hungarian embassy in Iran?
The Hungarian embassy in Iran is in Tehran.
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 Iran?
Iran issues Hungarian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Iranian citizens enter Hungary visa-free?
No; Iranian citizens 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.