Iraq
Hungary
Hungary visa for Iraqi citizens
Entry requirement
Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Hungary.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Hungary visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at bagdad.mfa.gov.hu
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 Iraq
All missions of Hungary in Iraq
Hungary has 2 missions in Iraq, with its embassy in Baghdad. Consulates: Erbil.
Hungary: visa decisions in Iraq
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 970 | 492 | 478 | 49.0% | 25.0% |
| 2024 | 1,070 | 400 | 670 | 62.6% | 29.3% |
| 2025 | 1,373 | 164 | 892 | 84.2% | 85.4% |
In 2025, Hungary’s embassy and consulates in Iraq (Erbil) received 1,373 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 164. The refusal rate was 84.2%. The refusal rate rose by 21.7 points from 62.6% in 2024, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 28% compared with 2024 (1,070).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 34.3% of the applications lodged in Iraq that year. Hungary’s consulates worldwide refused 13.0%. Hungary was the 7th most applied-for Schengen state in Iraq.
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 Iraq, 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 Iraq
HungaryIraq e-Visa Iraq 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.
Iraqi citizens planning a trip to Hungary can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Iraqi citizens can stay in Hungary
How long Iraqi citizens may stay in Hungary is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Iraqi citizens apply
In Iraq, applications go to the Hungarian embassy in Baghdad and the consulate in Erbil, 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 Iraqi citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Hungary when it is the main destination of the trip.
Hungary’s neighbours for Iraqi citizens
Slovakia, Slovenia, Romania, Ukraine, Croatia, Austria and Serbia require Iraqi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Hungarian citizens travelling to Iraq
Hungarian citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Hungary?
Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Hungary.
Where is the Hungarian embassy in Iraq?
The Hungarian embassy in Iraq is in Baghdad; there is also a consulate in Erbil.
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 Iraq?
Hungarian citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for online before travel.
Can Iraqi citizens enter Hungary visa-free?
No; Iraqi 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.