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Hungary visa for North Korean citizens
Entry requirement
North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Hungary.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Hungary visa guide
Checked 7 November 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.
Where to apply in North Korea
Hungary has no embassy or consulate in North Korea on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Hungarian citizens travelling to North Korea
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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.
North Korean 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 North Korean citizens can stay in Hungary
How long North Korean citizens may stay in Hungary is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How North Korean citizens apply
Hungary has no embassy or career consulate in North Korea. North Korean citizens apply through a mission of Hungary accredited to North Korea from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Hungary for visas; the official visa portal of Hungary names the right place.
Hungary and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Hungary lets North Korean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Hungary when it is the main destination of the trip.
Hungary’s neighbours for North Korean citizens
Slovakia, Slovenia, Romania, Ukraine, Croatia, Austria and Serbia require North Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Hungarian citizens travelling to North Korea
Hungarian citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between North Korea and Hungary.
Frequently asked questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Hungary?
North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Hungary.
Is there an embassy of Hungary in North Korea?
No. Hungary has no embassy in North Korea.
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 North Korea?
Hungarian citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Can North Korean citizens enter Hungary visa-free?
No; North Korean citizens need a visa for Hungary obtained in advance.
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.