Hungary→India
Hungary to India
Can children travel on this route?
If you are under 18, carry a notarised letter of parental consent and a copy of a parent's passport when travelling to India.
What should I do before I travel?
Check that your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your intended date of entry to India. Accepted travel documents for this route are a passport or a temporary passport.
Apply for an Indian e-visa online in advance. You may also obtain permission through an Indian embassy or consulate; India maintains an embassy or consulate in Hungary, so you can submit any required application without leaving the country.
Purchase travel insurance if you wish; travel insurance is recommended but is not a condition of entry.
No proof of funds is recorded for this route.
What happens at the border?
On arrival you must complete the required online arrival registration for India.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to travel to India with a Hungarian passport?
Hungarian citizens require a visa to enter India. The permission required is an electronic visa (e-visa) that you must apply for online in advance.
How do I get the permission to enter India?
You must apply for an Indian e-visa online in advance. The e-visa is obtained online or at an embassy or consulate, and India maintains an embassy or consulate in Hungary so you can apply without leaving the country.
What passport do I need and how long must it be valid?
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you enter India. Accepted travel documents are a passport or a temporary passport.
Do I need any vaccines before going to India?
No vaccination is mandatory for entry into India. Recommended vaccinations include hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, meningococcal disease, tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap), cholera, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) and COVID-19.
Do I need to register on arrival in India?
Arrival registration for India is required online. Complete the required online arrival registration as instructed for your e-visa and entry process.
What documents do minors need to travel to India?
If you are under 18, you need a notarised letter of parental consent and a copy of a parent's passport to travel to India.
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 passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
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- 4Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent with Notary and Copy of Parent's Passport
- 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.
- 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 India
Asia
- Capital
- New Delhi
- Currency
- Indian Rupee (INR)
- Known for
- Taj Mahal, Bollywood, spices
- Food
- Curry, Biryani, Dosa