Hungary Visa RequirementsFor South Sudan passport holders
Hungary is a Schengen Area member requiring South Sudanese citizens to obtain a Schengen visa before traveling. The visa costs $87 USD and permits stays of up to 90 days in the Schengen Zone.
South Sudan passport holders require a visa to enter Hungary.
Apply at the Hungarian embassy covering your region. Required documents include a valid passport, Schengen visa application form, 2 passport photos, flight reservation, hotel bookings, travel insurance (EUR 30,000+), 3 months bank statements, and an employment certificate. Processing takes approximately 10 to 15 business days.
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
South Sudan to Hungary: What You Need to Know
Hungary, home to Budapest and the Danube, applies the common Schengen visa policy to South Sudanese nationals. Hungary does not have a resident embassy in South Sudan. Applications are typically submitted at the Hungarian Embassy in Nairobi or Addis Ababa.
How to Get There
Hungary is in the Schengen Area; entry with a Schengen visa from another state is permitted. Transit through Hungary toward non-Schengen countries follows standard Schengen rules.
Money & Banking
Hungary uses the Hungarian Forint (HUF). Cards are widely accepted in Budapest. ATMs are available throughout the country. Cash is useful at local markets and smaller towns outside Budapest.
Practical Tips
Budapest's ruin bars (Szimpla Kert) and thermal baths (Szechenyi) are unique experiences. The Chain Bridge connecting Buda and Pest is iconic. Hungarian cuisine (goulash, langos) is hearty and affordable. Hungary is one of the more affordable Schengen destinations.