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.
Entry and visas
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.
| Passport | Category | Max days | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 official source ↗ |
| 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 official source ↗ |
| 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 official source ↗ |
| 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 official source ↗ |
| 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 official source ↗ |
Remote work and long stays
White Card (up to 365 days): 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. official source ↗
Last verified Oct 19, 2026
Working holiday and residence programmes
- Hungary White Card · ages 18+ · 12 months
- Hungary Working Holiday visa · ages 18–30 · 12 months · verify
Entry rules are research summaries with their official source and the date we last checked them; they are not eligibility decisions. Check the official page before you travel. Open the Visa & Work Finder →
Safety
Safe; the classic scams are overcharging in certain bars and taxis. Use official taxis (Főtaxi, Bolt).
Official advisory: Hungary - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (U.S. Department of State, ). UK FCDO advice ↗
Health
Good healthcare; Budapest is a dental tourism hub. Insurance for non-EU visitors.
Money
Hungary uses the forint, not the euro; many places accept cards and some tourist businesses take euros at poor rates. Avoid Euronet ATMs.
Tipping: 10 to 15 percent expected in restaurants (check for included service charge) · Tap water: Safe to drink
Getting around
Budapest transit is excellent and cheap; MÁV trains and FlixBus reach neighbouring capitals in a few hours.
SIMs and connectivity
Yettel, Telekom and Vodafone sell prepaid SIMs; EU roaming applies.
