CzechiaHungary: Visa-free

CzechiaHungary

Do Czechia passport holders need a visa for Hungary?

Visa-free

No. Czechia passport holders do not need a visa to visit Hungary for tourism.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

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

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance444 km, straight line (~1h 1m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Hungary138 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

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Frequently asked questions

Do Czechia passport holders need a visa for Hungary?

No. Czechia passport holders do not need a visa to visit Hungary for tourism.

How far is Hungary from Czechia?

About 444 km in a straight line, roughly ~1h 1m 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.

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 Czechia

The Czech Republic, also known as Czechia and historically known as Bohemia, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Austria to the south, Germany to the west, Poland to the northeast, and Slovakia to the southeast. The Czech Republic has a hilly landscape that covers an area of 78,871 square kilometers (30,452 sq mi) with a mostly temperate continental and oceanic climate. The capital and largest city is Prague; other major cities and urban areas include Brno, Ostrava, Plzeň and Liberec.

CapitalPrague

RegionCentral Europe

Population10.9M

Area78,865 km²

CurrencyCzech koruna (1 USD ≈ 21.76 CZK)

LanguagesCzech, Slovak

Calling code+420

Drives on theright

TimezonePrague (UTC+2)

Nearest airportVáclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG), 12 km

Emergency number112 / 150 / 155 / 156 / 158

UNESCO sites17

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$35,917 (2025)

Tourist arrivals37.2M (2019)

Climate in Prague

Warmest August, coolest January, driest April, sunniest July. Best time to visit: July.

Monthly climate normals for Prague, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	5.1°C	-1.4°C	23mm	151h
February	8.7°C	2.4°C	86mm	172h
March	10°C	0.9°C	42mm	268h
April	17.9°C	4.4°C	11mm	349h
May	18°C	7.7°C	79mm	329h
June	22.1°C	13.7°C	142mm	292h
July	25.5°C	14.9°C	45mm	370h
August	26°C	16°C	119mm	324h
September	21.2°C	11°C	66mm	271h
October	14.2°C	7.3°C	94mm	160h
November	8.2°C	2.4°C	20mm	148h
December	5.4°C	0.4°C	33mm	110h

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

The Czech Republic, or Czechia (Česko) is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is not a large country but has a rich and eventful history, including incidents and people like Saint Wenceslas, Jan Hus, the Thirty-years War, Operation Anthropoid and the dissolution of Czechoslovakia. Czechs, Germans, Slovaks, Italian stonemasons and stucco workers, French tradesmen, and deserters from Napoleon's army have lived and worked here, all influencing one another. For centuries they jointly cultivated their land, creating works that grace this small country with hundreds of ancient castles, monasteries and stately mansions, and entire towns that give the impression of being comprehensive artefacts. The Czech Republic contains a vast number of architectural treasures and has beautiful forests and mountains to match.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Gardens and Castle at Kroměříž
Historic Centre of Prague
Historic Centre of Telč
Historic Centre of Český Krumlov
Holašovice
Holy Trinity Column in Olomouc
Jewish Quarter and St Procopius' Basilica in Třebíč
Kutná Hora: Historical Town Centre with the Church of St Barbara and the Cathedral of Our Lady at Sedlec
Landscape for Breeding and Training of Ceremonial Carriage Horses at Kladruby nad Labem

Upcoming public holidays

September 28, 2026Den české státnosti

October 28, 2026Den vzniku samostatného československého státu

November 17, 2026Den boje za svobodu a demokracii a Mezinárodní den studentstva

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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 center.

CapitalBudapest

RegionCentral Europe

Population9.5M

Area93,028 km²

CurrencyHungarian forint (1 USD ≈ 324.52 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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