HungaryRomania: Visa-free

HungaryRomania

Do Hungary passport holders need a visa for Romania?

Visa-free

No. Hungary passport holders do not need a visa to visit Romania 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 of2026-10-19

Distance642 km, straight line (~1h 15m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Romania138 of 242 nationalities tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Do Hungary passport holders need a visa for Romania?

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

How far is Romania from Hungary?

About 642 km in a straight line, roughly ~1h 15m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Romania?

Romanian leu (RON).

What is the emergency number in Romania?

112.

What time zone is Romania in?

Bucharest (UTC+3).

What is the nearest airport to Bucharest?

Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU), about 6 km away.

How many countries can enter Romania without a visa?

138 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Romania 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 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

Full source list on About.

About Romania

Romania is a country in Central and Southeastern Europe. It lies on the lower course of the Danube, north of the Balkan Peninsula, and on the northwestern shore of the Black Sea. It borders Ukraine to the north and east, Hungary to the west, Serbia to the southwest, Bulgaria to the south, Moldova to the east, and the Black Sea to the southeast. It is the twelfth-largest country in Europe by area, covering 238,397 km2 (92,046 mi2), and the sixth-most populous member state of the European Union, with 19 million inhabitants. The capital, largest city and economic centre is Bucharest. Other major cities include Cluj-Napoca, Iași, Constanța, Timișoara, Brașov and Craiova.

CapitalBucharest

RegionSoutheast Europe

Population19M

Area238,391 km²

CurrencyRomanian leu (1 USD ≈ 4.74 RON)

LanguagesRomanian

Calling code+40

Drives on theright

TimezoneBucharest (UTC+3)

Nearest airportBucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU), 6 km

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites11

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$22,538 (2025)

Tourist arrivals5M (2020)

Climate in Bucharest

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

Monthly climate normals for Bucharest, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	5.8°C	-2.9°C	4mm	195h
February	9.7°C	-0.3°C	48mm	212h
March	14.2°C	3.3°C	47mm	241h
April	18.7°C	5.3°C	15mm	344h
May	21.6°C	11.2°C	82mm	340h
June	25.8°C	16°C	108mm	373h
July	29.6°C	18.5°C	82mm	422h
August	31°C	19.7°C	4mm	384h
September	26.8°C	15.6°C	60mm	328h
October	19.8°C	10.4°C	68mm	232h
November	9.9°C	2.6°C	21mm	177h
December	7°C	1.5°C	84mm	92h

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

Romania is a country of great natural beauty and diversity and a rich cultural heritage, including a variety of ethnic, linguistic, and confessional groups. Romania enchants visitors with its scenic mountain landscapes and unspoilt rural areas, but also with its historic cities and busy capital. There has been significant development, especially since it joined the European Union in 2007. Still, it may surprise some of its visitors who are used to western Europe. It has one natural and six cultural UNESCO world heritage sites.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Dacian Fortresses of the Orăștie Mountains
Danube Delta
Historic Centre of Sighișoara
Horezu monastery
Limes Dacicus
Roșia Montană Mining Landscape
Sculptural Ensemble of Constantin Brâncuși at Târgu Jiu
Villages with fortified churches in Transylvania
churches of Moldavia

Upcoming public holidays

November 30, 2026Sfântul Andrei

December 1, 2026Ziua Națională/Marea Unire

December 25, 2026Crăciunul

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