Hungary Visa RequirementsFor Turkey passport holders
Turkish citizens need a Schengen visa to visit Hungary, applied through the Hungarian Embassy in Ankara or VFS Global, at EUR 80.
Turkey passport holders require a visa to enter Hungary.
Apply at the Hungarian Embassy in Ankara or through VFS Global centers. The EUR 80 fee applies. Standard Schengen documentation is required. Hungary can also be included in a multi-country Schengen itinerary covering neighboring Austria, Slovakia, or Czech Republic.
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
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Turkey to Hungary: What You Need to Know
Hungary is a Schengen member and EU state with Budapest widely regarded as one of Europe's most beautiful capitals. Hungary has historically maintained relatively friendly diplomatic relations with Turkey. The Turkish community in Hungary is small but Budapest attracts many Turkish tourists for its thermal baths, architecture, and affordability relative to Western Europe.
Practical Tips
Turkish Airlines operates flights from Istanbul to Budapest. Budapest's ruin bars, Szechenyi thermal baths, Parliament building, and Fisherman's Bastion are major attractions. Hungary uses the Hungarian forint (HUF) not the euro. Budapest is significantly more affordable than Western European capitals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Hungary?
Yes. Hungary is a Schengen member and Turkish citizens require a Schengen visa to visit. Apply at the Hungarian Embassy in Ankara or through VFS Global. The fee is EUR 80.
Is Budapest affordable for Turkish travelers compared to Western Europe?
Yes. Budapest is significantly more affordable than Paris, Vienna, or Amsterdam. Hungary uses the Hungarian forint (HUF), not the euro, which gives additional flexibility for Turkish tourists exchanging currencies.
What are the must-do activities in Budapest for Turkish visitors?
Szechenyi thermal baths, Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church in Buda, the Hungarian Parliament building, ruin bars in the Jewish Quarter, a Danube river cruise, and a day trip to the Danube Bend villages are top experiences.
How do Turkish citizens fly from Istanbul to Budapest?
Turkish Airlines operates direct flights from Istanbul to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport. Flight time is approximately 2.5 hours. Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air also operates routes between Turkey and Hungary.