🇭🇺 Is Hungary safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Hungary: 56 diplomatic missions from 55 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Hungary
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- Passport or national ID both valid for entry, provided they are in date for the full duration of the stay
- No visa required for EU/Schengen travellers; layovers in the UK require a passport and an ETA
- Flights with a UK stopover require travelling with a passport, not just a national ID
- Spanish residents in Hungary must register at the Spanish Embassy consular registry
Risk areas and situations
- Pickpocketing is the most common risk for foreign visitors, especially in crowded areas, public transport, nightclubs and tourist spots
- Hungary borders Ukraine but the situation inside Hungary is reported as normal, with no specific precautions needed
Local laws and customs
- Drug possession and trafficking penalties have recently been toughened, ranging from 5 years to life imprisonment
- Pay close attention to validating public transport tickets, as failure to do so carries consequences
Emergency numbers in Hungary
Embassies and consulates in Hungary
56 diplomatic missions from 55 countries, across 7 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇮 Slovenia | 2 | Budapest, Szentgotthárd |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 1 | Budapest |
| 🇦🇱 Albania | 1 | Budapest |
| 🇦🇴 Angola | 1 | Budapest |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 1 | Budapest |
| 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan | 1 | Budapest |
| 🇧🇦 Bosnia & Herzegovina | 1 | Budapest |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 1 | Budapest District I |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | 1 | Budapest |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 1 | Budapest |
| 🇧🇾 Belarus | 1 | Budapest District III |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 1 | Budapest |
…and 43 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Hungary is Hungarian. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in Hungarian, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hungary safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Hungary is 1.18/4 (Low risk, level 1 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Hungary?
The general emergency number in Hungary is 112. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Hungary?
Telcomia tracks 56 diplomatic missions from 55 countries in Hungary, across 7 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.