Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa to visit HU?

UK passport holders can visit Hungary visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Hungary is in the Schengen area, so this limit is shared across all Schengen countries. No visa or ETIAS is required as of 31 May 2026 (ETIAS is not yet mandatory, expected in 2027). British (GB) ordinary passport holders do not need a visa for short tourist or family visits to Hungary. As a Schengen member, Hungary allows visa-exempt stays of up to 90 days within any rolling 180-day period; this allowance is shared across the entire Schengen Area, not reset by crossing internal borders. Your passport must have been issued within the last 10 years and remain valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended departure from Schengen. At the border you may be asked for proof of onward/return travel, accommodation, and sufficient funds. The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is being rolled out and registers biometrics (fingerprints and photo) on entry; it is free. ETIAS, the upcoming travel authorisation for visa-exempt visitors, is not yet in force as of 31 May 2026 and is expected to become required during 2027 after a transition and grace period, at a fee of around EUR 20. Until then, no pre-travel authorisation is needed beyond a valid passport.