Hungarian visa for French citizens
A visa is NOT required for French passport holders visiting Hungary for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For French citizens to enter Hungary for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Hungary e-visa for French citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Hungary visa on arrival for French citizens | Not Available | |
Hungary tourist visa requirements:
- Holding French passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Hungary.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Hungary.
If you are looking for Hungary visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from France, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Hungary nearest your place of residence.
- Paris: The Embassy of Hungary in Paris, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Rouen: The Consulate General of Hungary in Rouen, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Nancy: The Consulate General of Hungary in Nancy, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Bordeaux: The Consulate General of Hungary in Bordeaux, France (Working hours: Close now)
Hungary visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Hungary diplomatic mission offices to France for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from France traveling to Hungary from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (France) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 162,001 | N/A |
| 2009 | 171,819 | 6.06% |
| 2010 | 160,365 | -6.67% |
| 2011 | 157,092 | -2.04% |
| 2012 | 165,274 | 5.21% |
| 2013 | 158,728 | -3.96% |
| 2014 | 162,001 | 2.06% |
| 2015 | 163,638 | 1.01% |
| 2016 | 168,136 | 2.75% |
| 2017 | 166,454 | -1.00% |
| 2018 | 166,454 | 0.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Hungary & France comparison
Hungary's area is approximately 90,530 km2 (34,953 sq mi), while the area of France is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi). This means France is 6.05 times bigger than Hungary.
As of April 2024, Hungary's population is ~9.6 million people - 56,284,170 fewer people than the population of France.
We have highlighted Hungary & France’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Hungary | France | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 9,563,747 | 65,847,917 | 56.3 million fewer people live in Hungary than France |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 131 | 267 | Hungary has 136 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with France. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 141 | 143 | Hungary passport holders visit 2 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 112 | 479 | Hungarian hosts 367 fewer foreign missions than France. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from France travel to Hungary in one year?
The number of visitors from France visiting Hungary in 2018 was approximately 166,454.
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