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Hungary

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Overview

Explore Hungary...​ 

Hungary is a central European country known for its rich history, unique language, and vibrant culture, including famous thermal baths and delicious cuisine.

Fun Fact: Hungary has one of the oldest metro systems in the world, with the Budapest Metro opening in 1896 – the first in continental Europe.

Hungarian Flag

6-8hrs

Average Flight Time

Budapest

Capital City of Hungary

Hungarian

Official Language

Hungarian Forint

The currency used in Hungary is the Hungarian forint (HUF), which was introduced in 1946 to replace the pengő.

Europe

Europe, the world’s second-smallest continent, is situated entirely in the Northern Hemisphere and mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere. It is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south.

Europe is home to 44 countries, each offering a rich tapestry of cultures, histories, and landscapes, from the snow-capped peaks of the Alps to the sun-drenched beaches of the Mediterranean.

GST -3/-2

Time-Zone

Winter: GST -3

Summer: GST -2

Climate

Hungary features a continental climate, characterised by hot summers and cold winters with distinct seasonal changes. 

Precipitation is relatively low throughout the year, with occasional heatwaves in the summer and frosty conditions in the winter.

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Country Code: +36

Emergency Contact Numbers

 112        112        112

Visa Guidelines

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​Visa applications? Not exactly riveting, but often essential and always unavoidable.

We’ve done the research and pulled everything together to save you time, effort, and energy.

In the tabs, you can check if your child or student needs a visa for their trip. If they do, you’ll find clear guidance, embassy links, required documents, and step-by-step instructions.

And when it comes to submitting the application, parents really are best placed. After all, no one knows the travelling student better.

Parents should ensure that their child's documents meet the official travel requirements for Hungary.

If your child requires a visa to travel to Hungary, please apply using the same passport that holds their UAE residency visa. 

Review the sample documents and the relevant official checklists to ensure that all specific criteria are met.

Passport Validity (Minimum):

  • 3 months after expected return to UAE

UAE Residency Validity (Minimum):

  • 3 months after expected return to UAE

Parent/Guardian NOC:

  • Required

School/College NOC:

  • Required

To confirm the entry requirements for your child to enter Hungary, please click here.

We recommend that all minors travelling internationally, without a parent or guardian, carry both a signed parental NOC and a school NOC with them. Samples of each are provided below. This can help to mitigate any potential issues at border control and streamline the immigration process. 

Sample Parent/Guardian NOC

Sample School NOC

Classification

  • Tourist - Type C

Entry

  • Single/Multiple

Validity

  • Varies depending on travel history

Length of Stay

  • Varies depending on visa issued

Checklist

Application Form

ETIAS will be launched in the first half of 2025, after the introduction of the Entry/Exit System (EES) and implemented gradually across all 30 European countries.

Visa applications are part of the adventure, right?

Contact Details

Embassy of Hungary, Abu Dhabi

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fisherman's bastion in Budapest during daytime
A field full of yellow flowers under a blue sky
landscape photo of bridge with lights
brown and white concrete building
yellow cable train

This page was last reviewed on 20 February 2025. We update our content regularly to ensure accuracy.