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Largely safe — some caution advised.

1 government of 10 advises increased caution. The majority rate this destination all-clear.

For informational purposes only — always verify with official government sources before travel.

United States
United States
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
Hungary is generally a safe destination for travelers. Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity, like purse snatching and pickpocketing, especially in tourist areas and major train…
Canada
Canada
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
Hungary - Take normal security precautions Take normal security precautions in Hungary.
Ireland
Ireland
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal precautions in Hungary.
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
FCDO travel advice for Hungary. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
New Zealand
New Zealand
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
Some things that New Zealanders travelling or living in Hungary should be aware of are: Crime - petty crime such as pickpocketing is common in larger cities, tourist areas and on public transport.…
Netherlands
Netherlands
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
No special safety risks in Hungary.
France
France
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal security precautions in Hungary.
Germany
Germany
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution in Hungary.
Poland
Poland
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal security precautions in Hungary.
Taiwan
Taiwan
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal precautions in Hungary.
South Korea
South Korea
No advisory published
No rating
Japan
Japan
No advisory published
No rating

For informational purposes only — always verify with official government sources before travel.

United StatesUnited States passportVisa-free · 90 days
CanadaCanada passportVisa-free · 90 days
IrelandIreland passportVisa-free
United KingdomUnited Kingdom passportVisa-free · 90 days
New ZealandNew Zealand passportVisa-free · 90 days
NetherlandsNetherlands passportVisa-free
FranceFrance passportVisa-free
GermanyGermany passportVisa-free
PolandPoland passportVisa-free
TaiwanTaiwan passportVisa-free · 90 days
South KoreaSouth Korea passportVisa-free · 90 days
JapanJapan passportVisa-free · 90 days

Where the governments disagree on Hungary

The governments do not agree on Hungary. Germany stands alone at level 2 (exercise increased caution), while the other 9 governments sit lower, all at level 1. A single outlier usually means one of two things: that government knows something specific about its own citizens' exposure, or its assessment has not caught up with the others.

Currency varies between sources. New Zealand's is the oldest assessment of Hungary on file, last revised in November 2024, while the rest have been reviewed more recently.

The warnings for Hungary are not uniform across the country. One distinct area is singled out by at least one government. Among them: Balaton (Plattensee) region. At least one government advises against non-essential travel to a specific area while taking a softer line on the country overall.

Your own government's rating is the one your insurer and embassy will act on, so read that source first — the one level of daylight between the strictest and most relaxed assessments here is context, not a substitute for it.

Derived from 10 government assessments for Hungary, most recently reviewed in October 2026.

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Budapest
Straddling the Danube with its thermal baths, ruin bars, and the lit-up Parliament building at night. Soak in the Szechenyi Baths and explore the Buda Castle district.
Debrecen
Hungary's second city with the Great Reformed Church and a vibrant flower carnival each August. The Hortobagy National Park's vast puszta grasslands are nearby.
Szeged
A sunny university city on the Tisza River famous for its paprika, fish soup, and open-air festival. The Votive Church and Art Nouveau architecture are visually striking.
Miskolc
A city at the foot of the Bukk Mountains with the unique Miskolctapolca cave bath thermal spa. The Lillafured Palace and waterfall are a scenic day trip.
Pecs
A Mediterranean-flavored city with Ottoman mosques, an early Christian necropolis, and Zsolnay porcelain. The Szechenyi Square and wine-producing Villany region are highlights.