688 km

HungaryGermany

Hungary to Germany

Visa-free
Accepted entry documentPassport, ID card, or Temporary passport
Last verified August 14, 2026Source: konzinfo.mfa.gov.hu

Can children travel on this route?

If you are under 18, travel with a letter of parental consent when entering Germany.

Germany maintains an embassy or consulate in Hungary, so any consular applications or assistance can be arranged without leaving Hungary.

What should I do before I travel?

Before you travel, make sure you have one of the accepted travel documents: a Hungarian passport, national identity card, or a temporary passport. Check any carrier rules about documents before boarding.

Carry travel insurance if you want cover for medical costs or trip problems; insurance is recommended but is not a stated condition of entry.

No vaccinations are required or recommended for travel on this route according to the available information.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Germany?

Hungarian citizens do not need a visa to enter Germany for a short tourist stay.

What travel documents can I use to enter Germany?

You may use your Hungarian passport, your Hungarian national identity card, or a Hungarian temporary passport to travel to Germany.

How long must my passport be valid for Germany?

No specific passport‑validity period is recorded for travel from Hungary to Germany; follow the document you hold and any carrier rules.

Do I need any vaccinations to go to Germany?

No vaccinations are required or recommended for travel from Hungary to Germany.

Do I need travel insurance to enter Germany?

Travel insurance is recommended for a trip to Germany but it is not a legal condition of entry.

My child is under 18—what do they need to enter Germany?

If you are under 18, bring a letter of parental consent for travel to Germany.

Where can I check the official rules?

When was this last checked?

Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 14, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.

Before you travel

  1. 1
    Check your travel document

    Any one of these is accepted: passport, ID card, or temporary passport.

  2. 2
    Travelling with a child

    Letter of Parental Consent

Recommended
  • Travel insurance

    Not required upon entry, but medical treatment is paid for by travelers — it's advisable to have a policy covering medical expenses and repatriation.

  • Save your embassy’s contact

    Your nearest mission: Germany — worth having if your documents are lost.

    Open the embassy page
  • Read our travel guides

    Local knowledge, seasons and customs — things they won't check at the border but that your trip depends on. Everything you need to know.

    Open the guide

More about Germany

Full requirements12
Visa & entry
Entry permission validityDepends on application
Entry documents
Accepted entry documentPassport, ID card, and Temporary passport
Required minimum document validityValid passport
Vaccinations
Suggested VaccinationsNo suggested Vaccinations
Mandatory VaccinationsNo mandatory vaccinations
Embassy
Other information
Vaccination informationNo Vaccination Required
InsuranceSuggested
Financial GuaranteeNo Financial Guarantee Required
Minor traveling aloneLetter of Parental Consent
Arrival registrationNo, entry registration is not required.
Requirements change without notice and the final decision is always the border officer’s. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.