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Switzerland passport to Hungary
Yes — Switzerland passport holders can visit Hungary without a visa.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
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Key facts
- Hungary lets 93 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Switzerland is one of them.
- Switzerland passports get “Visa free” at 120 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Hungary passports also enter Switzerland without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Hungary
Open to Switzerland passports near Hungary
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 3 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Direct flights
SwitzerlandHungary- Typical duration
- 1.5 hours
- From
- ZRH · GVA
- To
- BUD
Airlines Swiss International Air Lines, easyJet
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Switzerland
Country profile
Capital
Bern
Population
9.1 million
Area
41,290 km²
Currency
Swiss franc CHF
Languages
French, Italian, Swiss German
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
2.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
31.1%
Ethnic groups · 2020
- Swiss69.2%
- other16.7%
- German4.2%
- Italian3.2%
- Portuguese2.5%
- French2.1%
- Other2.1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Hungary
Country profile
Capital
Budapest
Population
9.5 million
Area
93,030 km²
Currency
Hungarian forint HUF
Languages
Hungarian
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
689,565 · 2024
Migrant share
7.1%
Ethnic groups · 2022
- Hungarian84.3%
- unspecified13.7%
- Romani2.1%
- other1.2%
- German1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type C
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+36
Airports
BUD · DEB · PEV · SOB
Highlights
- Budapest Danube
- Heroes' Square
- Lake Balaton
Switzerland · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Switzerland passport need a visa for Hungary?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Hungary immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Hungary typically wants about 3 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Hungary mission.
What about a Hungary passport entering Switzerland?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.
How do you apply for Hungary as a visitor?
Schengen short-stay (type C)：90 days in any 180-day period。Apply at a Schengen consulate or visa centre in your country of residence, with biometrics, for the main destination.