Moldova
Hungary
Hungary visa for Moldovan citizens
Entry requirement
Moldovan citizens do not need a visa for Hungary: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at kisinyov.mfa.gov.hu
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Hungary: visa decisions in Moldova
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 462 | 429 | 33 | 7.1% | 49.4% |
| 2024 | 452 | 427 | 25 | 5.5% | 35.8% |
| 2025 | 443 | 428 | 13 | 2.9% | 49.3% |
In 2025, Hungary’s embassy and consulates in Moldova (Chișinău) received 443 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 428. 2.9% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 5.5%: the rate fell by 2.6 points. The number of applications was almost unchanged (452 in 2024).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 6.9% of the applications lodged in Moldova that year. Hungary’s consulates worldwide refused 13.0%. Hungary was the 2nd most applied-for Schengen state in Moldova.
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 Moldova, 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 Moldova
HungaryMoldova Visa-free, 90 days Moldova 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.
Moldovan 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Moldovan citizens can stay in Hungary
Moldovan citizens may stay in Hungary for up to 90 days. Days in Hungary count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Hungary and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Moldovan citizens in Hungary count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Hungary’s neighbours for Moldovan citizens
Slovakia, Slovenia, Romania, Ukraine, Croatia, Austria and Serbia admit Moldovan citizens visa-free.
Hungarian citizens travelling to Moldova
Hungarian citizens can visit Moldova without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Moldova and Hungary.
Frequently asked questions
Do Moldovan citizens need a visa for Hungary?
Moldovan citizens do not need a visa for Hungary: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Moldovan citizens stay in Hungary?
Moldovan citizens can stay in Hungary for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Hungarian citizens need a visa for Moldova?
Hungarian citizens can visit Moldova without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Moldovan citizens enter Hungary visa-free?
Yes, Moldovan citizens can enter Hungary without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.