Passport/Visa
| | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? | | British | Yes | No/1 | No | | Australian | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Canadian | Yes | No/2 | No | | USA | Yes | No/2 | No | | OtherEU | 1 | No/2 | No | | Japanese | Yes | No/2 | No |
PASSPORTS: Passport valid for at least six months required by all, except 1. nationals of Austria, Belgium, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Slovenia, Spain and Switzerland holding a national identity card.
VISAS: Required by all except the following:
(a) 1. nationals of the UK for stays of up to six months;
(b) 2. nationals of EU countries, Canada, Japan and USA for a stay of up to 90 days;
(c) nationals of Argentina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Hong Kong (SAR), Iceland, Israel, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Macau (SAR), Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Switzerland, Uruguay and Venezuela (tourist visits only) for a stay of up to 90 days;
(d) nationals of Cyprus, Estonia, Latvia, Malta, Nicaragua, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Ukraine and Yugoslavia (Serbia & Montenegro) for stays of up to 30 days;
(e) persons continuing their journey to a third country within 24 hours, provided not leaving the airport and holding valid onward tickets and documentation. However, nationals of the following countries must obtain a transit visa, unless destined for, or holding a valid permit of residence issued by, an EU state, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, Canada or the USA: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Congo (Rep), Congo (Dem Rep), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Liberia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Taiwan and holders of Palestinian documents.
Note: The length of stay for which nationals of the exempted countries are allowed to stay is subject to frequent change. Contact the embassy for more information.
Types of visa and cost: Fees in brackets refer to non-residents of the UK: Single-entry: £28 (£45). Double-entry: £52 (£69). Multiple-entry: £124 (£138). Transit: £26 (£35). Double-transit: £45 (£62). Multiple-transit: £104 (£124). Airport transit: £14 (£17). Double airport transit: £21 (£24).
Note: (a) Visas issued on a special sheet cost an additional £17. (b) Nationals eligible for short procedure may ask for an immediate visa which can be issued in one hour for an extra fee of £10.
Validity: Entry visa (Tourist and Business): Valid for 30-, or 90-day stay within six months of the date of issue. Transit visa: Valid for 48-hour stay within six months from date of issue. Multiple-entry visa: Valid for multiple 30-day stays in Hungary within one year from the date of issue. Validity subject to frequent change according to nationality.
Application to: Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy; see Contact Addresses section). Visas are not issued at road border points or at Budapest Airport.
Application requirements: (a) Passport valid for at least six months. (b) Three recent, identical passport-size photos, or five for double-entry or transit visas. (c) Completed application forms. (d) Fee (non reimbursable); payable in cash (personal applications) or postal order only. (e) Return ticket or ticket reservation. (f) Stamped self-addressed, registered or recorded envelope with £3 handling charge for postal applications (do not send payment by post in cash). (g) Bank statement proving adequate financial situation. (h) Confirmation of accommodation in Hungary, or letter of invitation from friends or relatives living in Hungary (endorsed by the Hungarian police). (i) For Business visas, written invitation from host organisation or company (endorsed by the Hungarian police). (j) For Transit visas, valid visa for country of destination.
Working days required: Visa applications can take between 48 hours up to six weeks. Nationals of Australia and some other countries (mainly in South and Central America) may receive their visas in a short procedure or even on the same day.
Note: Within 48 hours of arrival, visitors who will be staying for more than 30 days must register with the police (the hotel will handle this); if staying in a private residence with friends, there is no requirement to register.
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