PhilippinesHungary: Visa required

PhilippinesHungary

Do Philippines passport holders need a visa for Hungary?

Visa required

Yes. Philippines 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 of2026-10-14

Distance9,693 km, straight line (~11h 54m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Hungary138 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near Hungary

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

San Marino

Other visa-free destinations for Philippines passport holders

See all Philippines destinations →

Frequently asked questions

Do Philippines passport holders need a visa for Hungary?

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

How far is Hungary from Philippines?

About 9,693 km in a straight line, roughly ~11h 54m 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 Philippines 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 Philippines

The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. Located in the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of about 7,641 islands, with a total area of about 300,000 square kilometers. The islands are broadly categorized in three main geographical divisions. From north to south, the divisions are: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. With a population of over 114 million, it is the world's thirteenth-most-populous country.

CapitalManila

RegionSouth-Eastern Asia

Population116.8M

Area342,353 km²

CurrencyPhilippine peso (1 USD ≈ 62.88 PHP)

LanguagesEnglish, Filipino

Calling code+63

Drives on theright

TimezoneManila (UTC+8)

Nearest airportNinoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), 5 km

Emergency number911

UNESCO sites7

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$4,171 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.5M (2020)

Climate in Manila

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

Monthly climate normals for Manila, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	30.5°C	23.6°C	34mm	330h
February	30.6°C	22.9°C	11mm	321h
March	33°C	24.9°C	10mm	368h
April	33.8°C	26.2°C	28mm	357h
May	33.4°C	27.1°C	248mm	349h
June	32.1°C	26.5°C	203mm	323h
July	31.4°C	26°C	335mm	305h
August	30°C	25.9°C	284mm	254h
September	30.6°C	25.8°C	196mm	292h
October	29.6°C	25.5°C	416mm	233h
November	29.8°C	24.8°C	332mm	268h
December	29.3°C	24.6°C	225mm	278h

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 Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelago of more than 7,100 islands in Southeast Asia.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Baroque Churches of the Philippines
Historic City of Vigan
Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park
Q235004
Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras
Tubbataha Reef

Upcoming public holidays

October 31, 2026All Saints' Day Eve

November 1, 2026Araw ng mga Santo

November 30, 2026Araw ni Gat Andres Bonifacio

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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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