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Hungary visa for Ukrainian citizens
Entry requirement
Hungary admits Ukrainian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at kijev.mfa.gov.hu
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Hungary: visa decisions in Ukraine
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4,003 | 3,477 | 526 | 13.1% | 14.8% |
| 2024 | 4,291 | 3,868 | 423 | 9.9% | 8.0% |
| 2025 | 2,751 | 2,538 | 192 | 7.0% | 47.3% |
In 2025, Hungary’s embassy and consulates in Ukraine (Uzhhorod and Berehove) received 2,751 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 2,538. The refusal rate was 7.0%. The refusal rate fell by 2.8 points from 9.9% in 2024. Applications fell by 36% compared with 2024 (4,291).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 10.7% of the applications lodged in Ukraine that year, from 5.2% at the consulates of Romania to 23.9% at those of France. Hungary’s consulates worldwide refused 13.0%. Hungary was the most applied-for Schengen state in Ukraine.
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 Ukraine, 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 Ukraine
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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.
Ukrainian 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 Ukrainian citizens can stay in Hungary
Ukrainian 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 Ukrainian 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 Ukrainian citizens
Slovakia, Slovenia, Romania, Croatia, Austria and Serbia admit Ukrainian citizens visa-free.
Hungarian citizens travelling to Ukraine
Hungarian citizens can visit Ukraine without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Ukraine and Hungary.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ukrainian citizens need a visa for Hungary?
Hungary admits Ukrainian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Ukrainian citizens stay in Hungary?
Ukrainian 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 Ukraine?
Hungarian citizens can visit Ukraine without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Ukrainian citizens enter Hungary visa-free?
Yes, Ukrainian 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.