Hungary→United Kingdom
Hungary to United Kingdom
Can children travel on this route?
Travellers under 18 must carry a letter of parental consent and proof of accommodation and contact details for travel to the United Kingdom.
What should I do before I travel?
Before you travel, apply for an ETA (electronic travel authorisation). The ETA can be obtained online or at a United Kingdom embassy or consulate. The United Kingdom maintains an embassy or consulate in Hungary, so you can make an application without leaving the country.
Bring either your ordinary passport or a temporary passport for travel. No specific passport-validity period is recorded here.
Travel insurance is recommended but is not a condition of entry. No proof of funds is recorded for this route.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit the UK?
Hungarian citizens need an ETA (electronic travel authorisation) to travel to the United Kingdom for tourism.
How do I get the ETA for the UK?
The ETA (electronic travel authorisation) is obtained online or at a United Kingdom embassy or consulate.
Can I travel with a temporary passport?
Accepted travel documents for this route are an ordinary passport and a temporary passport.
Do I need any vaccinations to enter the UK?
No vaccination is mandatory for entry to the United Kingdom for Hungarian travellers. Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccination is recommended.
Do I have to have travel insurance to enter the UK?
Travel insurance is recommended for travel to the United Kingdom but it is not a condition of entry.
What do minors need to travel from Hungary to the UK?
If you are under 18, you need a letter of parental consent plus proof of accommodation and contact details to travel to the United Kingdom.
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
- 1Apply before you travel
Apply before you book. Processing times vary, and a refusal cannot be appealed at the border.
Apply on the official site - 2Check your travel document
Any one of these is accepted: passport or temporary passport.
- 3Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent and Proof of Accommodation and Contact Information
- 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: United Kingdom — 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.
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More about United Kingdom
Europe
- Capital
- London
- Currency
- British Pound Sterling (GBP)
- Known for
- Royal Family, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace
- Food
- Fish and Chips, Roast Dinner, Full English Breakfast