Sierra Leone
Hungary
Hungary visa for Sierra Leonean citizens
Entry requirement
Sierra Leonean 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.
Hungary’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. 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 Sierra Leone
Hungary has no embassy or consulate in Sierra Leone on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Hungarian citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
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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.
Sierra Leonean 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 Sierra Leonean citizens can stay in Hungary
How long Sierra Leonean citizens may stay in Hungary is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Sierra Leonean citizens apply
Hungary has no embassy or career consulate in Sierra Leone. Sierra Leonean citizens apply through a mission of Hungary accredited to Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leonean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Hungary when it is the main destination of the trip.
Hungary’s neighbours for Sierra Leonean citizens
Slovakia, Slovenia, Romania, Ukraine, Croatia, Austria and Serbia require Sierra Leonean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Hungarian citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
Hungarian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sierra Leone, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Hungary?
Sierra Leonean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Hungary.
Is there an embassy of Hungary in Sierra Leone?
No. Hungary has no embassy in Sierra Leone.
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 Sierra Leone?
Hungarian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sierra Leone, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Sierra Leonean citizens enter Hungary visa-free?
No; Sierra Leonean 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.