Hungary — Schengen Area Member
Hungary is one of the 30 Schengen Area member states.
Hungary is a full member of the Schengen Area. Whether you require ETIAS, a Schengen Visa, or nothing depends on your nationality. Once inside the Schengen Area, you can visit Hungary without border checks.
- Capital
- Budapest
- Currency
- HUF
- Schengen
- Yes
- EU Member
- true
- Passport Rank
- #22
Schengen Membership
Hungary is a full member of the Schengen Area, which enables passport-free travel between 30 European countries. Once you enter any Schengen country, you can continue to Hungary without additional border checks. Practical Info 1 EUR ≈ 380 HUF The Hungary passport ranks #22 globally, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 154
- Capital
- Budapest
- Currency
- HUF
- Population
- 9600000
- Exchange Rate
- 1 EUR ≈ 380 HUF
Check current rates before traveling
Hungary in the Schengen Area
- Schengen Area
- EU (non-Schengen)
- Other European
Entry Requirements
EU/EEA citizens
Enter freely with passport or national ID. No visa or ETIAS needed.
Visa-exempt nationals (US, UK, Canada, and others)
No visa needed for stays as long as 90 days. ETIAS required from Q4 2026 (€20).
Visa-required nationals
Schengen Visa required (€80). Apply at embassy of your main destination.