Cape VerdeHungary: Visa required

Cape VerdeHungary

Do Cape Verde passport holders need a visa for Hungary?

Visa required

Yes. Cape Verde passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Hungary.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: eur-lex.europa.eu (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance5,323 km, straight line (~6h 46m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Hungary138 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Hungary passport holders visiting Cape Verde: Visa-free.

Visa-free alternatives near Hungary

Cape Verde passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

San Marino

Other visa-free destinations for Cape Verde passport holders

See all Cape Verde destinations →

Frequently asked questions

Do Cape Verde passport holders need a visa for Hungary?

Yes. Cape Verde passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Hungary.

How far is Hungary from Cape Verde?

About 5,323 km in a straight line, roughly ~6h 46m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Hungary?

Hungarian forint (HUF).

What is the emergency number in Hungary?

104 / 105 / 107 / 112.

What time zone is Hungary in?

Budapest (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Budapest?

Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD), about 18 km away.

How many countries can enter Hungary without a visa?

138 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Hungary visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Cape Verde passport holders visit without a visa instead of Hungary?

San Marino.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Cape Verde

Cape Verde, also referred to in English by its Portuguese name Cabo Verde, and known officially as the Republic of Cabo Verde, is an archipelagic country in the eastern Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of West Africa. It consists of ten volcanic islands with a combined land area of about 4,033 square kilometres (1,557 sq mi). These islands lie between 600 and 850 kilometres west of Cap-Vert, the westernmost point of continental Africa, after which they are named. Cape Verde forms part of the Macaronesia ecoregion, along with the Azores, the Canary Islands, Madeira and the Savage Islands.

CapitalPraia

RegionWestern Africa

Population527.3K

Area4,033 km²

CurrencyCape Verdean escudo (1 USD ≈ 98.23 CVE)

LanguagesPortuguese

Calling code+238

Drives on theright

TimezoneCape Verde (UTC-1)

Nearest airportNelson Mandela International Airport (RAI), 3 km

Emergency number130 / 131 / 132

UNESCO sites1

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$5,796 (2025)

Tourist arrivals180K (2020)

Climate in Praia

Warmest October, coolest January, driest January, sunniest May. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Praia, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	25.4°C	19.8°C	0mm	321h
February	27°C	20.5°C	0mm	314h
March	26.2°C	20.1°C	0mm	343h
April	26.5°C	20.6°C	0mm	339h
May	27°C	20.7°C	0mm	360h
June	28.7°C	22.2°C	0mm	345h
July	28.6°C	23°C	9mm	324h
August	29.1°C	23.8°C	29mm	328h
September	28.6°C	24.3°C	228mm	290h
October	29.2°C	24.6°C	8mm	328h
November	28.8°C	23.3°C	0mm	310h
December	25.6°C	21.4°C	0mm	305h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Cape Verde or CV, officially Cabo Verde is a country off the coast of West Africa. It is in a cluster of islands of the Atlantic Ocean, 570 km off the western coast of Senegal.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Cidade Velha

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Dia de Todos os Santos

December 25, 2026Natal

January 1, 2027Ano Novo

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About Hungary

Hungary is a landlocked country in Central Europe. Spanning much of the Carpathian Basin, it is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine to the northeast, Romania to the east and southeast, Serbia to the south, Croatia and Slovenia to the southwest, and Austria to the west. Hungary lies within the Danube River's drainage basin and is dominated by great lowland plains. It has a population of over 9.5 million, consisting mostly of ethnic Hungarians (Magyars) and a significant Romani minority. Hungarian is the official language and among the few in Europe outside the Indo-European family. Budapest is the country's capital, largest city, and cultural and economic centre.

CapitalBudapest

RegionCentral Europe

Population9.5M

Area93,028 km²

CurrencyHungarian forint (1 USD ≈ 322.65 HUF)

LanguagesHungarian

Calling code+36

Drives on theright

TimezoneBudapest (UTC+2)

Nearest airportBudapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD), 18 km

Emergency number104 / 105 / 107 / 112

UNESCO sites9

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$25,907 (2025)

Tourist arrivals31.6M (2020)

Climate in Budapest

Warmest August, coolest January, driest January, sunniest April.

Monthly climate normals for Budapest, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	3.1°C	-3°C	17mm	127h
February	9.8°C	1.3°C	40mm	214h
March	11.9°C	2.3°C	45mm	259h
April	18.4°C	5.6°C	21mm	369h
May	19.8°C	9.9°C	35mm	328h
June	23.8°C	15.8°C	157mm	321h
July	27°C	16.9°C	104mm	362h
August	28.8°C	18.6°C	57mm	362h
September	24.4°C	13.8°C	59mm	320h
October	15.6°C	8.2°C	99mm	167h
November	8.2°C	3°C	23mm	111h
December	5.6°C	1.7°C	44mm	81h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Hungary is a small landlocked country in central Europe, at a historical crossroads between the Balkans and the Great Eurasian Steppe. Its capital city, Budapest, boasts Habsburg architecture, and ornate Turkish bathhouses remnant of its Ottoman past, while its villages preserve strong folk traditions. Straddling the Peri-Carpathian Steppe and the Carpathian Mountains, Hungary offers a diverse range of landscapes, from relatively low mountain ranges and thermal hot springs, to the Great Plain in the east, along with a variety of lakes and rivers. The vast Lake Balaton is a key destination for Hungary's warm summers.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Budapest, including the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrássy Avenue
Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst
Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs
Fertö / Neusiedlersee Cultural Landscape
Hollókő
Hortobágy National Park
Neusiedl Lake
Pannonhalma Archabbey
Tokaj Wine Region Historic Cultural Landscape

Upcoming public holidays

October 23, 2026Nemzeti ünnep

November 1, 2026Mindenszentek

December 25, 2026Karácsony

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