Hungary Visa RequirementsFor Gabon passport holders
Gabon passport holders require a Schengen visa to enter Hungary. The French or Belgian Embassy in Libreville serves as the most accessible Schengen application point. The visa covers all 27 Schengen member states.
Gabon passport holders require a visa to enter Hungary.
Apply at the French Embassy or Belgian Embassy in Libreville for a Schengen tourist visa. The fee is 80 EUR (approximately $87 USD). Required documents include a valid passport, 2 passport photos, travel insurance (30,000 EUR minimum), hotel and flight bookings, and 3 months of bank statements.
Hungary is part of the Schengen Area. Your stay counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period for the entire Schengen zone. Learn more about Schengen rules →
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Gabon to Hungary: What You Need to Know
Hungary is a Schengen and EU member. Gabon citizens require a C-category short-stay Schengen visa. Hungary has no direct consular presence in Gabon. The French Embassy in Libreville is the most practical application point for Gabonese Schengen visas. Budapest is an excellent European city break destination.
How to Get There
From Libreville (LBV) to Budapest (BUD) via Paris (CDG) on Air France and Wizz Air or via Vienna (VIE) on Lufthansa. Total journey is approximately 12 to 16 hours.
Money & Banking
Hungary uses the Hungarian Forint (HUF). Cards are widely accepted in Budapest. Budget 60 to 90 EUR equivalent per day. ATMs are widely available. Budapest is one of the more affordable Schengen capitals.
Practical Tips
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) connects to Paris and Frankfurt. Budapest has excellent thermal baths, historic architecture, and vibrant nightlife. Book accommodation early during summer months. The Schengen visa allows travel to all 27 member states.