North Macedonia
Hungary
Hungary visa for North Macedonian citizens
Entry requirement
North Macedonian 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 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at szkopje.mfa.gov.hu
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Hungary: visa decisions in North Macedonia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16 | 12 | 4 | – | – |
| 2024 | 7 | 6 | 1 | – | – |
| 2025 | 27 | 23 | 4 | 14.8% | 30.4% |
In 2025, Hungary’s embassy and consulates in North Macedonia (Skopje) received 27 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 23. The refusal rate was 14.8%. Applications rose by 286% compared with 2024 (7).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 5.2% of the applications lodged in North Macedonia that year. Hungary’s consulates worldwide refused 13.0%. Hungary was the 12th most applied-for Schengen state in North Macedonia.
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 North Macedonia, 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 North Macedonia
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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.
For a trip from North Macedonia to Hungary, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Macedonian citizens can stay in Hungary
North Macedonian 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 North Macedonian 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 North Macedonian citizens
Slovakia, Slovenia, Romania, Ukraine, Croatia, Austria and Serbia admit North Macedonian citizens visa-free.
Hungarian citizens travelling to North Macedonia
Hungarian citizens can visit North Macedonia without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between North Macedonia and Hungary.
Frequently asked questions
Do North Macedonian citizens need a visa for Hungary?
North Macedonian citizens do not need a visa for Hungary: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can North Macedonian citizens stay in Hungary?
North Macedonian 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 North Macedonia?
Hungarian citizens can visit North Macedonia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can North Macedonian citizens enter Hungary visa-free?
Yes, North Macedonian citizens can enter Hungary without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.