Travel requirements to Hungary from Canada with ETIAS
An ETIAS visa waiver will soon be required to travel to Hungary from Canada.
The European Travel Information and Authorisation System will be launched by the EU in 2026 and will affect all Schengen States, including Hungary.
This guide provides Canadians with all the information they need to obtain ETIAS for Hungary.
Can Canadians travel to Hungary without a visa?
Canadians do not need a visa to travel to Hungary for up to 90 days for tourism or business. They can also transit without a visa for Hungary.
Canadian passport holders will soon need to apply for ETIAS before going to Hungary under the visa-waiver system.
ETIAS for Hungary and the Schengen Area is a new electronic travel authorisation for Europe, similar to the ESTA for the US or Canadian eTA. Hungary ETIAS is not a visa and will be easily obtained online.
Canadians need a visa to stay in Hungary for longer than 90 days, or for purposes other than tourism, business, or transit.
Hungary visa waiver requirements
Canadians who meet the ETIAS requirements can enter Hungary with a visa waiver. Applicants need just 3 items to get started with the ETIAS application for Hungary:
- Canadian passport
- Debit or credit card
- Email address
As ETIAS is not a travel visa for Hungary, no further supporting documents are required.
How can Canadians apply for ETIAS to visit Hungary
Canadians will be able to get a visa waiver for Hungary by following the steps below:
- 1. Fill out the ETIAS application form
- 2. Pay the Hungary visa-waiver fees
- 3. Submit the application for review
The entire process is online with no need to present paperwork at an embassy or consulate.
Completing the ETIAS application form for Hungary
The Hungary ETIAS application form is quick to fill out. Just a few basic personal and passport details are required, including:
- Name, date of birth, and country of citizenship
- Passport number, issue date, and expiry date
- Contact details
There are also security questions used to verify whether the Canadian applicant can travel to Hungary with ETIAS.
All the information must be checked carefully before submitting the request. Mistakes or missing information could cause processing delays.
How long does it take to get ETIAS for Hungary?
Hungary ETIAS processing will be fast. The application form is automatically checked against Schengen security systems. Most will be approved at this point.
Occasionally information will be manually reviewed by Hungarian ETIAS officials. It could take up to 2 weeks to reach a decision in this case.
Can I travel to Hungary from Canada if ETIAS is rejected?
ETIAS for Hungary approval rates are expected to be high. Nevertheless, applications can be rejected if the individual is considered a threat to the public.
Canadians who are denied ETIAS may still be able to visit Hungary by applying for a visa.
Canadians can visit Hungary multiple times with ETIAS
The approved ETIAS for Hungary from Canada visa waiver is valid for 3 years or until the Canadian passport expires. The visa waiver can be used to travel to Hungary from Canada multiple times during its validity period.
The total time spent in the Schengen Area must not exceed 90 days per 180-day period. These 90 days can be spent in any of the Schengen countries.
Canadians only need to reapply for Hungary ETIAS when the passport or visa waiver expires.
Travelling from Canada to Hungary with the ETIAS authorization
The applicant is sent an email notification on approval of the visa waiver. The ETIAS for Hungary is linked to the canadian passport electronically.
The visa waiver is verified by border officials when travelling to Hungary from Canada.
As there are no internal borders in the Schengen Area, Canadians can visit several European nations on the same trip. Slovakia and Austria are 2 ETIAS countries that share a border with Hungary.
When does a Canadian need a visa for Hungary?
ETIAS Hungary is suitable for Canadians visiting the country short term, for the reasons outlined above.
Canadian citizens need a visa for Hungary if they:
- Do not meet all the ETIAS requirements
- Wish to stay for longer than 90 days per 180-day period
- Are visiting for purposes other than tourism, business, or travel
Canadians who need a visa to visit Hungary must apply through the embassy or consulate. Different visas and entry permits are available depending on the length of stay and reason for visiting.
Canadian citizens should request the visa for Hungary well ahead of their intended date of departure, the application process is more complex and several supporting documents are required.
Tourist information for Canadians in Hungary
Founded in 895, Hungary is one of the oldest countries in Europe. It is a landlocked nation in Central Europe bordering Slovakia, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Austria, and Ukraine.
Hungary’s capital, Budapest, is a beautiful city made up of two parts, Buda and Pest, separated by the Danube river.
It is also home to about 1500 spas due to an extensive network of geothermal cave systems under the city. Every day, 70 million litres of water rise to the surface of Budapest.
Hungary also has over 1000 lakes within its borders, including the largest lake in Central Europe, the Balaton.
Health information for travellers to Hungary
Canadian visitors in Hungary must ensure they have a travel health insurance policy that can cover costs in case of medical emergencies while on their trip.
Below is a list of emergency numbers for foreigners in Hungary:
- Ambulance: 104 or 350-0388
- Police: 107
- Fire Department: 105
- 24-hour English speaker: 112
Canadian embassies and consulates in Hungary
Canadian Embassy in Budapest, Hungary
- Address: Ganz u. 12-142, 1027 Budapest, Hungary
- Telephone: (+36) (1) 392-3360
- Fax: (+36) (1) 392-3390
- Email: bpest@international.gc.ca