Hungary→Ukraine
Hungary to Ukraine
Can children travel on this route?
If you are under 18, carry a letter of parental consent when travelling to Ukraine.
What should I do before I travel?
Check your passport before you travel: your ordinary Hungary passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your date of entry to Ukraine.
There is no visa requirement for a tourist stay of up to 90 days. If you plan to stay longer than 90 days you must obtain a visa.
No vaccinations are required or recommended for this route. Travel insurance is recommended but is not required for entry.
What happens at the border?
At the border you should be ready to present your passport. Ukrainian border officers may ask you to show proof of sufficient funds for your stay and proof of a return flight.
No arrival registration or entry card is required on arrival for this route.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to travel to Ukraine?
Hungarian citizens do not need a visa to enter Ukraine for tourist stays of up to 90 days.
How long must my passport be valid?
Your ordinary Hungarian passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your date of entry into Ukraine.
Can I use an ID card instead of a passport?
A passport is the accepted travel document for entry to Ukraine on this route.
Will I be asked to prove I can support myself or that I will leave?
Ukrainian border officers may ask you to show proof of sufficient funds for your stay and proof of a return flight when you arrive.
Do I need any vaccinations before I travel to Ukraine?
No vaccinations are required or recommended for this route to Ukraine.
Do I have to buy travel insurance to enter Ukraine?
Travel insurance is recommended for your trip to Ukraine but it is not a condition of entry.
What does a minor need to enter Ukraine?
Travellers under 18 must carry a letter of parental consent to travel to Ukraine.
Do I have to register on arrival or fill in an entry card?
You do not need to complete an arrival registration or entry card on arrival in Ukraine for this route.
Can I contact a Ukrainian embassy or consulate from Hungary if I need help?
If you need consular or visa services while in Hungary, Ukraine maintains an embassy or consulate in Hungary where applications can be made without leaving the country.
How long can I stay in Ukraine without a visa?
If you plan to stay in Ukraine longer than 90 days you must obtain a visa; visa-free allowance is up to 90 days only.
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
- 1Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 3 months beyond your trip.
- 2Carry proof of funds for your stay
Sufficient Money for the Stay and Money for the Stay and Proof of Return Flight
- 3Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent
- Travel insurance
Not required to enter, but treatment is charged to visitors — worth a policy that covers repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Ukraine — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Stays up to 90 days
Longer than that needs a visa, and the exemption covers tourism — not paid work or study.
- Read our travel guides
Local know-how, seasons and etiquette — the things a border does not check but a trip depends on.
Open the guide
More about Ukraine
Europe
- Capital
- Kyiv
- Currency
- Hryvnia (UAH)
- Known for
- Chernobyl, Carpathian Mountains, Kyiv Pechersk Lavra
- Food
- Borscht, Varenyky, Chicken Kyiv