Romania→Hungary
Romania to Hungary
Do I need a visa for Hungary?
Romanian citizens do not need a visa or travel authorisation to enter Hungary for a tourist stay of up to 90 days. This entry does not permit paid work or study.
Which documents do I need?
You may travel on either your Romanian passport or your national identity card; both are accepted. A driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for entry on this route.
Are vaccinations required for Hungary?
No vaccinations are required to enter Hungary. The official guidance advises consulting the National Institute of Public Health travel recommendations for any suggested vaccines before you go.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
One entry permits a stay of up to 90 days. The sources state how an ordinary short tourist visit is authorised; do not rely on this entry for paid work or study.
Can children travel on this route?
Children and minors need only one of the accepted travel documents (national identity card or passport) to enter Hungary; no parental-consent letter or extra paperwork is required.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel health insurance is a condition of entry to Hungary: you must have insurance to benefit from medical services. It is recommended you obtain the European Health Insurance Card (CEASS) before travel and/or a private policy depending on the cover you want.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use my national ID card or driving licence to enter?
A Romanian national identity card or passport is accepted for entry to Hungary; driving licences and temporary passports are not accepted.
Do I need travel or health insurance?
Travel insurance is a condition of entry to Hungary: you must have health insurance cover to benefit from medical services while in Hungary.
Will I have to prove I can pay for my trip?
You will not be asked to show proof of funds on entry to Hungary; authorities do not require bank statements or cash evidence for this route.
Do I need to fill in an arrival card or register on arrival?
There is no arrival registration or paper entry card required for this route.
My child is travelling with me — do they need extra documents or consent forms?
If you are under 18, you only need one of the accepted travel documents (national ID or passport); no parental consent letter or extra paperwork is required for travel to Hungary.
How do I access healthcare in Hungary if I fall ill?
If you want to use public medical services, obtain the European Health Insurance Card (CEASS) before travel; the Romanian embassy guidance recommends this so you can access services under the Hungarian system.
Who do I contact for consular help while I am in Hungary?
The Romanian diplomatic and consular representation in Hungary includes the Embassy in Budapest and Consulates General in Szeged and Gyula; they can provide consular help while you are in Hungary.
Should I tell the embassy I am travelling to Hungary?
Romanian missions in Hungary recommend you register your presence via the eConsulat platform or by e-mail, supplying name, date of birth and mobile phone number; this is for consular assistance, not for entry permission.
Are there still border checks between Romania and Hungary?
Schengen internal border controls with Hungary were removed from 1 January 2025, but you must still carry a valid travel document (national ID or passport) when crossing the border.
I need planned medical treatment in Hungary — is there special paperwork?
If you have planned medical treatment in Hungary, the source states a portable S2 form is required; ordinary tourist visits do not require S2, but use CEASS or private insurance for care.
Is there an emergency phone I can call from Hungary?
For urgent consular matters, the Embassy and Consulates General publish emergency contact numbers on their pages; consult the listed mission pages for those telephone numbers.
Can I travel on a temporary passport?
Temporary passports are not accepted for entry on this route; make sure you travel with either your Romanian passport or your national identity card.
Where do I get the visa?
No application is required for this route: you board with your travel document only. For consular help while in Hungary consult the Romanian Embassy in Budapest or the Consulates General in Szeged and Gyula; the embassy pages list emergency contact numbers and the eConsulat registration portal for Romanian citizens.
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.
- 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
More about Hungary
Europe
- Capital
- Budapest
- Currency
- Hungarian Forint (HUF)
- Known for
- Thermal baths, Danube River, Hungarian Parliament Building
- Food
- Goulash, Lángos, Hortobágyi palacsinta