🇭🇺Hungary Visa
For Turkish travelers holding an ordinary (burgundy) passport, a trip to Hungary runs through a Schengen visa: since the country is part of the Schengen area, you'll need to secure one from the consulate before you go. Once it's in hand, Budapest's storied skyline along the Danube is yours to explore for up to 90 days within any 180.
Ordinary (Burgundy)
Schengen visa required. 90 days accommodation in 180 days. Apply through the Hungarian embassy or VFS Global.
Official application →Special (Green)
Visa-free for up to 90 days in 180 days.
Service (Grey)
Visa-free for up to 90 days in 180 days.
Diplomatic (Black)
Visa-free due to mutual agreement.
Hungary is in the Schengen area — visa-free passports may stay 90 days total in any 180-day period.
Schengen 90/180 visa exemption →Cities to Visit in Hungary
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Hungary?
Yes. Holders of an ordinary burgundy passport need a visa, and because Hungary sits inside the Schengen zone, you enter on a Schengen visa. Special (green), service (grey) and diplomatic passport holders, on the other hand, travel visa-free for up to 90 days.
How do you apply for a Hungarian visa?
As a Schengen visa, it's applied for by appointment through the Hungarian consulate or an authorized application center. You'll put together your passport, travel health insurance, accommodation and return-flight bookings, and bank statements, among other documents. Processing and appointment times shift with demand, so check the current requirements on the official consular site (konzuliszolgalat.kormany.hu) before you apply.
What does the 90/180 rule actually mean?
A Schengen visa lets you stay a maximum of 90 days within any rolling 180-day window. You count backward over the past six months when planning your entry and exit, and those 90 days can be one long stay or split across several separate trips.
Which passports get into Hungary without a visa?
Green (special), grey (service) and black (diplomatic) passport holders can enter Hungary visa-free for up to 90 days. The visa requirement applies only to the ordinary burgundy passport.