ItalyHungary: Visa-free

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Do Italy passport holders need a visa for Hungary?

Visa-free

No. Italy 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

Distance810 km, straight line (~1h 27m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Hungary138 of 242 nationalities tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Do Italy passport holders need a visa for Hungary?

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

How far is Hungary from Italy?

About 810 km in a straight line, roughly ~1h 27m 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 Italy

Italy, officially the Italian Republic, is a country in Southern and Western Europe. It consists of a peninsula, which extends into the Mediterranean Sea, with the Alps on its northern land border, as well as nearly 800 islands, notably Sicily and Sardinia. Italy shares land borders with France to the west; Switzerland and Austria to the north; Slovenia to the east; and the two enclaves of Vatican City and San Marino. It is the tenth-largest country in Europe by area, covering 301,340 km2 (116,350 sq mi), and the third-most populous member state of the European Union, with nearly 59 million inhabitants. Rome is the capital of Italy; other major cities include Milan, Naples, Turin, Palermo, Bologna, Florence, Genoa, Bari, and Venice.

CapitalRome

RegionSouthern Europe

Population58.9M

Area301,336 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesItalian

Calling code+39

Drives on theright

TimezoneRome (UTC+2)

Nearest airportCiampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA), 14 km

Emergency number112 / 113 / 115 / 118

UNESCO sites73

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$43,309 (2025)

Tourist arrivals38.4M (2020)

Climate in Rome

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

Monthly climate normals for Rome, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	13.1°C	3.4°C	29mm	251h
February	15.5°C	5.8°C	20mm	268h
March	16.2°C	6.3°C	82mm	288h
April	19.8°C	8.8°C	69mm	318h
May	25.3°C	14°C	34mm	379h
June	26.9°C	16.3°C	72mm	398h
July	32.8°C	20.1°C	11mm	434h
August	33.2°C	21.6°C	52mm	389h
September	27.9°C	17.1°C	103mm	325h
October	20°C	11.7°C	155mm	283h
November	17.7°C	9°C	59mm	244h
December	13.2°C	5.9°C	202mm	196h

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

Italy was once the core of the mighty Roman Empire, and the cradle of the Renaissance. Along with Greece, it is regarded as the "birthplace" of Western culture, and it is also home to the greatest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world, including high art and monuments.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

18th-Century Royal Palace at Caserta with the Park, the Aqueduct of Vanvitelli, and the San Leucio Complex
Aeolian Islands
Amalfi Coast
Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Arab-Norman Palermo and the Cathedral Churches of Cefalú and Monreale
Archaeological Area and the Patriarchal Basilica of Aquileia
Archaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata
Assisi, the Basilica of San Francesco and Other Franciscan Sites
Castel del Monte
Cathedral, Torre Civica and Piazza Grande, Modena

Upcoming public holidays

October 4, 2026San Francesco d'Assisi

November 1, 2026Tutti i Santi

December 8, 2026Immacolata Concezione

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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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