Lithuania→Hungary
Lithuania to Hungary
Do I need a visa for Hungary?
A Lithuanian travelling to Hungary for tourism does not need a visa or any electronic travel authorisation. One entry permits a stay of up to 90 days. This tourist permission does not allow paid work or study during your visit.
Which documents do I need?
You may enter with an ordinary Lithuanian passport or with your national identity card. A driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for entry on this route. The official guidance states your identity document must be valid for the period of your intended stay.
Are vaccinations required for Hungary?
No vaccinations are mandatory to enter Hungary. The National Public Health Centre recommends tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap) revaccination for adults as a precaution.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
A single entry allows up to 90 days' stay for this tourist trip. If you plan to stay longer than 90 days, Hungarian rules require registering your place of residence with the relevant authorities and obtaining a registration certificate.
Can children travel on this route?
Children and young people under 18 follow the same rules as adults: they need either a passport or a national identity card and no additional parental-consent documents are required for this tourist route.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is recommended for health, personal property and travel documents, but it is not a condition of entry to Hungary for Lithuanian tourists. The official guidance advises taking out travel insurance to cover those risks.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use my Lithuanian driving licence or temporary passport to enter?
A Lithuanian may enter Hungary using either an ordinary passport or a national identity card; a driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for entry on this route.
Do I have to fill in an arrival card or register on arrival?
No arrival registration or entry card is required when you enter Hungary as a tourist on this route.
Will officials ask to see bank statements or proof of funds?
You will not be asked to show proof of funds; Lithuanian travellers do not need to present bank statements or similar evidence of money on this route.
Do I have to buy travel insurance before travelling?
Travel insurance is recommended but it is not a condition of entry to Hungary for Lithuanian tourists.
Are any vaccines required or recommended?
No vaccinations are mandatory for travel to Hungary. The National Public Health Centre recommends tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap) for adults.
What documents do children need to travel with me?
Children under 18 need the same accepted travel documents as adults — a passport or national identity card — and do not require parental consent letters or extra paperwork for this tourist trip.
How long must my passport or ID be valid for?
If your passport or ID card will remain valid for the whole time you intend to stay, you may travel; the official guidance says the identity document must be valid for the period of your stay.
Where can I get consular help while abroad?
If you need consular assistance while in Hungary or before you travel, the Hungarian Embassy in Lithuania and the Lithuanian embassy in Hungary provide contact details and consular help on their websites; they are not application portals for travel permission.
What happens if my passport is damaged or unreadable?
If your passport is damaged or unreadable at check-in, Hungarian border or airline staff can refuse you boarding or entry; carry a valid passport or national ID as the official accepted documents.
Can I work or enrol on a course on this visit?
This tourist permission does not allow paid work or study while you are in Hungary.
What if I want to stay longer than 90 days?
If you plan to stay in Hungary for longer than 90 days, Hungarian rules require registering your place of residence with the authorities and obtaining a registration certificate.
What should I carry with me to avoid problems at check-in or the border?
There is no arrival registration or entry card required for this route, and no proof of funds will be requested; carry your passport or national ID when travelling and at check-in.
Where do I get the visa?
There is no application to make for this tourist entry — you travel with your passport or national identity card and you receive no visa or electronic authorisation. For consular help (emergencies, lost documents, or guidance) contact the Hungarian Embassy in Lithuania or the Lithuanian Embassy in Hungary; their websites and contact details are provided by the consular services.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 31, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your travel document
Any one of these is accepted: passport or ID card.
- 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: Hungary — 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
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