ExploEntry rules · Hungary → Vatican City
Do Hungarian citizens need a visa for Vatican City?
No. Hungarian citizens can enter Vatican City without a visa for a short stay.
- Entry rule
- Visa-free
- Allowed stay
- Short stays
- Hungarian passport
- 24th of 197 · 120 visa-free
Before you go
- Check that your passport is valid for the whole stay, and ideally for 3 to 6 months beyond it. Many countries enforce this at the border.
- Visa-free entry normally covers tourism and short business visits. Work, study or a longer stay usually needs a different permit.
- Keep a return or onward ticket and proof of where you are staying. Officers can ask for them.
See also: the six-month passport rule and visa-free, visa on arrival, eTA and e-Visa explained.
Vatican City at a glance
- Capital
- Vatican City
- Currency
- Euro (€, EUR)
- Languages
- Italian, Latin
- Calling code
- +3
- Drives on the
- right
- Power plugs
- Type C, F, L · 230 V · 50 Hz
More: Vatican City travel guide · is my passport valid long enough?
Right now in Vatican City
Next public holidays
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How other passports get into Vatican City
- United StatesVisa-free
- United KingdomVisa-free
- IndiaVisa required
- CanadaVisa-free
- AustraliaVisa-free
- GermanyVisa-free
- FranceVisa-free
- ItalyVisa-free
All passports for Vatican City · Going the other way: citizens of Vatican City to Hungary
Questions
Do Hungarian citizens need a visa for Vatican City?
No. Hungarian citizens can enter Vatican City without a visa for a short stay.
How long can Hungarian citizens stay in Vatican City?
The data we use does not state a limit for this route. Short tourist stays are usually allowed, but confirm the number of days on Vatican City’s official immigration site.
Do I need to apply for anything before I fly to Vatican City?
No visa application is needed in our data. Airlines and border officers can still ask for a valid passport, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation or funds.
How long must my passport be valid for Vatican City?
Many countries want at least 3 to 6 months of validity beyond the day you leave, and some also ask for blank pages. Our data does not list the rule for each country, so confirm it with the official immigration site before you book.
How up to date is this information?
Entry rules come from the open Passport Index dataset by Ilya Ilyankou (MIT), last updated 18 February 2026. Governments change rules often, so treat this as a guide and check with the embassy or the official immigration site before you book.
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Get the appSource: Passport Index dataset by Ilya Ilyankou (MIT), updated 18 February 2026. Always check official rules before you travel.