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Do Hungarians need a visa for Japan?

No. Hungarians do not need a visa for a short stay in Japan of up to 90 days. Hungary is on the Japanese foreign ministry's list of 74 visa-exempt countries and regions, revised 1 September 2025. The stay cannot include paid work.

Updated

90days visa-free
Since 2017working holiday programme

No visa for short stays

The rule for Hungarian passports

What the Japanese foreign ministry lists for Hungary.

Short-stay visa
Not needed
Visa-free stay
90 days
Working holiday
Since 2017
Japanese missions
1
Visa for a short stay
Not required
Longest stay granted
90 days
Passport
Valid ordinary passport
What a short stay covers
Tourism, business, visiting friends or relatives. No paid work.
Group on the ministry's list
Europe
List last revised
1 September 2025
The official wording
MOFA: visa exemption listThe period of stay granted upon landing permission will be "15 days" for Indonesia and Thailand, “30 days” for Brunei and Qatar, and "90 days" for other countries and regions.Exemption of Visa (Short-Term Stay)
MOFA(A stay of up to 90 days for tourism, business, visiting friends or relatives, etc. that does not include remunerative activities)VISA
Embassy of Japan in HungaryCitizens of those countries and regions with visa exemption (see the link above) – including Hungarian Citizens – are not required to obtain a visa to enter Japan for up to 90 days … in case they possess a valid passport of their country and the purpose of visit is tourism, visiting friends/relatives, short-term business affairs, attending an academic conference/seminar and/or other unpaid activitiesTemporary Visitor's Visa

Other passports from Europe

Short-stay visa rules for passports from Europe (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, exemption list revised 1 September 2025)
PassportShort-stay visaVisa-free stay
FranceNot needed90 days
GermanyNot needed90 days
HungaryNot needed90 days
ItalyNot needed90 days
SpainNot needed90 days
United KingdomNot needed90 days

Passport conditions

A valid passport is the starting point for every traveller.

You must hold a valid passport to enter Japan (Immigration Control Act, Article 3).

The foreign ministry's list attaches no extra passport condition to Hungary.

What the Embassy of Japan in Hungary says

Embassy of Japan in HungaryJapan does not have any regulations relating to passport validity, as long as your passport is valid until the time you leave Japan （especially in case of short-term stay）.Visa to Enter Japan (English Version)

Working, studying or staying longer

Visa-free entry covers short stays only.

Paid work is outside a short stay. To work for pay, or to stay more than 90 days, you need a visa. The foreign ministry says to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility from the Immigration Services Agency first, in principle.

Working holiday visa

Japan has run a working holiday programme with Hungary since 2017. Visas issued per year: 200. It is for young people whose main purpose is a holiday, with work allowed to top up travel funds.

Programme since
2017
Visas per year
200
Age
18 to 30 when you apply
Second participation
Once in a lifetime

Apply at the Japanese embassy or consulate in Hungary.

Digital nomad status

Hungary is on the Immigration Services Agency's list for Japan's digital nomad status: remote work from Japan for up to 6 months, with no extension.

At the airport in Japan

The same steps apply to every foreign visitor.

On arrival you complete the Disembarkation Card for Foreigner (online through Visit Japan Web, or on paper), give your fingerprints and a facial photograph, and an immigration officer decides whether you can land.

JESTA, Japan's travel authorisation

Not yet. JESTA is the electronic travel authorisation Japan is creating for visa-exempt visitors. The Immigration Services Agency gives its start only as a date set by Cabinet Order, no later than 31 March 2029.

Living in Hungary with another passport

Visa applications go by where you live, not only by nationality.

You can apply at the Japanese embassy or consulate in your own country or in the country where you live. You cannot apply while travelling in a third country.

The foreign ministry's eVISA list does not include residents of Hungary, so applications go to the embassy or consulate, or to the channel it names.

What the Embassy of Japan in Hungary says

Embassy of Japan in HungaryPlease bring your application documents to our office during our opening hours (see below). It is necessary to make an appointment in advance. … Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 12:30, from 13:30 to 16:00 … 1125 Budapest, Zalai út 7.Visa to Enter Japan (English Version)
Embassy of Japan in HungaryThere is no express visa service. Generally, it takes a minimum of 5 working days to process visa applications, even if the documentation is sufficient. … In certain cases, applications may need to be referred to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Japan, in which cases the process may take longer (about three weeks or more)Visa to Enter Japan (English Version)
Embassy of Japan in HungaryThe visa sticker itself is valid for three months from the date of issue, therefore applications are accepted three months prior to the intended date of arrival.Visa to Enter Japan (English Version)

Visa fees at the Embassy of Japan in Hungary

Visa fees published by the Embassy of Japan in Hungary (checked 5 October 2026)
VisaWhoFeeFrom
Single entryGeneral36,600 HUF Source1 July 2026
Single entryIndia2,000 HUF Source1 July 2026
Multiple entryGeneral73,200 HUF Source1 July 2026
Multiple entryIndia2,000 HUF Source1 July 2026

Japanese embassy for Hungary

The missions the foreign ministry lists for Hungary. The rules on this page can change, so confirm with the mission before you book.

This page is compiled from the official pages below and was last checked on 5 October 2026. It is not legal advice. The embassy or consulate has the final word on your case.

Frequently asked questions

Do Hungarians need a visa for Japan?

No. Hungarians do not need a visa for a short stay in Japan of up to 90 days. Hungary is on the Japanese foreign ministry's list of 74 visa-exempt countries and regions, revised 1 September 2025. The stay cannot include paid work.

How long can Hungarians stay in Japan without a visa?

Up to 90 days. That is the period of stay the foreign ministry lists for Hungary on its visa exemption list, revised 1 September 2025.

Can Hungarians work in Japan on a visa-free stay?

No. A short stay does not include paid work. The Immigration Services Agency says Temporary Visitors cannot work in Japan in principle, apart from short business trips. A working holiday visa is the route for young Hungarian nationals who want to work while travelling.

Do Hungarians need JESTA to enter Japan?

Not yet. The law creating JESTA passed on 29 May 2026. It starts on a date to be set by Cabinet Order, no later than 31 March 2029.

How long must a Hungarian passport be valid for Japan?

The Embassy of Japan in Hungary states: “Japan does not have any regulations relating to passport validity, as long as your passport is valid until the time you leave Japan （especially in case of short-term stay）.”

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