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Canadian citizens can enter Hungary for tourism or business purposes without a visa. This applies for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen area.

Key facts

For Canadian passport holders, tourism or short business trips.

You may need a visa if…

• Hungary is part of the Schengen Area, so your 90-day limit applies to your total stay across all Schengen countries.
• This information is for tourism and short business trips; other purposes (e.g., work, study) require a visa.
• Always check the latest travel advisories before your trip, as regulations can change.
• Ensure your passport has enough blank pages for stamps.
• You may be asked to show proof of sufficient funds for your stay and accommodation.
• The 90 days in any 180 is shared across all Schengen countries, not per country.
• ETIAS is not operational and applications are not open — no ETIAS is needed now, and no launch date is confirmed.
• The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) records biometrics at the border. It is not a visa or travel authorisation and needs no advance action or fee.

Before you travel

• ✓Ensure your passport meets validity requirements.
• ✓Confirm your travel health insurance covers your trip to Hungary.
• ✓Have proof of onward travel (e.g., return ticket) and accommodation readily accessible.
• ✓Check for any current travel advisories or health requirements related to Hungary.
• ✓Make copies of important documents (passport, insurance) and store them separately.
• ✓Don't pay any site for an ETIAS — it isn't operating yet.

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