Hungary
Budapest is the Central European capital that budget travellers and nomads keep returning to: thermal baths, ruin bars, a grand riverfront and prices that still undercut Prague and Vienna.
Einreise und Visa
Schengen rules apply (90 in 180 for most non-EU visitors). Hungary's White Card is a digital nomad residence permit for up to one year, extendable once, with a monthly income threshold around 3,000 euros.
| Reisepass | Kategorie | Max. Tage | Verifiziert |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | Visa-free (Schengen short stay) 90 days in any 180-day period across the whole Schengen Area, counted together. The EU Entry/Exit System now records entries electronically and ETIAS pre-travel authorisation is scheduled to become mandatory; check before travel. | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 offizielle Quelle ↗ |
| GB | Visa-free (Schengen short stay) 90 days in any 180-day period across the whole Schengen Area, counted together. The EU Entry/Exit System now records entries electronically and ETIAS pre-travel authorisation is scheduled to become mandatory; check before travel. | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 offizielle Quelle ↗ |
| CA | Visa-free (Schengen short stay) 90 days in any 180-day period across the whole Schengen Area, counted together. The EU Entry/Exit System now records entries electronically and ETIAS pre-travel authorisation is scheduled to become mandatory; check before travel. | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 offizielle Quelle ↗ |
| AU | Visa-free (Schengen short stay) 90 days in any 180-day period across the whole Schengen Area, counted together. The EU Entry/Exit System now records entries electronically and ETIAS pre-travel authorisation is scheduled to become mandatory; check before travel. | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 offizielle Quelle ↗ |
| DE | EU freedom of movement EU citizens may enter, stay and work without a visa; register with local authorities for stays beyond three months. | — | Oct 19, 2026 offizielle Quelle ↗ |
Fernarbeit und längere Aufenthalte
White Card (bis zu 365 Tage): Digital nomad residence permit for up to one year, extendable once, for third-country nationals working remotely with monthly income of about EUR 3,000. offizielle Quelle ↗
Zuletzt verifiziert Oct 19, 2026
Working-Holiday- und Aufenthaltsprogramme
- Hungary White Card · Altersgruppen 18+ · 12 Monate
- Hungary Working Holiday visa · Altersgruppen 18–30 · 12 Monate · bestätigen
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Sicherheit
Safe; the classic scams are overcharging in certain bars and taxis. Use official taxis (Főtaxi, Bolt).
Offizielle Reisewarnung: Hungary - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (U.S. Department of State, ). UK FCDO-Reisehinweis ↗
Gesundheit
Good healthcare; Budapest is a dental tourism hub. Insurance for non-EU visitors.
Geld
Hungary uses the forint, not the euro; many places accept cards and some tourist businesses take euros at poor rates. Avoid Euronet ATMs.
Trinkgeld: 10 to 15 percent expected in restaurants (check for included service charge) · Leitungswasser: Safe to drink
Fortbewegung vor Ort
Budapest transit is excellent and cheap; MÁV trains and FlixBus reach neighbouring capitals in a few hours.
SIMs und Konnektivität
Yettel, Telekom and Vodafone sell prepaid SIMs; EU roaming applies.
