{"id":18729,"date":"2024-06-05T18:33:30","date_gmt":"2024-06-05T18:33:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/help.unhcr.org\/hungary\/?page_id=18729"},"modified":"2026-02-10T13:48:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T13:48:53","slug":"entering-hungary","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/help.unhcr.org\/hungary\/entering-hungary\/","title":{"rendered":"Entering Hungary from Ukraine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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This page is designed for people fleeing from Ukraine to Hungary.<\/strong> If you are seeking asylum from another country, please click here for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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ON THIS PAGE YOU CAN LEARN ABOUT:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Who can enter Hungary?<\/a><\/strong>
\u2022 Border crossing points<\/a><\/strong>
\u2022 Required documents for entry<\/a><\/strong>
\u2022 If your entry is refused<\/a><\/strong>
\u2022 Help Points around the border<\/a><\/strong>
\u2022 Travelling to Budapest with public transportation<\/a><\/strong>
\u2022 Information and emergency housing in Budapest<\/a><\/strong>
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When you want to travel from Ukraine to Hungary, the Hungarian authorities make a decision about whether you can enter Hungary based on your specific situation. It’s important to have all the necessary documents that prove you’re allowed to enter Hungary when you arrive at the border crossing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have humanitarian needs or want to ask for protection, make sure to let the border authorities know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who can enter Hungary?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ukrainian nationals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are a Ukrainian national<\/strong>; someone who received protection in Ukraine before February 24, 2022; recognized as stateless in Ukraine before February 24, 2022; or a family member of any of them (like a spouse, child, parent, or sibling under 18), you are generally allowed to enter Hungary<\/strong>, unless you have a ban on entering Schengen countries. If you have a biometric passport, you can stay in the Schengen area for up to 90 days<\/strong> without needing a visa. During this time, you can apply for temporary protection<\/strong> in Hungary or go to another Schengen country and apply there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you don’t have a biometric passpor<\/strong>t, the Hungarian border police will check other documents (e.g. national passport, birth certificate, residence registration) to verify your identity. If you’re allowed to enter, you’ll get a 30-day renewable temporary residence certificate<\/strong>. This lets you stay legally and apply for temporary protection<\/strong> in Hungary. As part of the process, you might be taken to a city called Ny\u00edrb\u00e1tor near the border area, so that you can be registered by the asylum authority (National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Non-Ukrainian nationals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are not a Ukrainian citizen and you’re fleeing Ukraine<\/strong>, you need to fulfil the general entry conditions for the Schengen area. This means having a valid travel document and a valid Schengen visa, and not having a ban on entering Schengen countries. If you have a residence permit from an EU country, you might be allowed to enter Hungary to travel through it to reach that country. Check with the country that issued your residence permit before you travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you were in Ukraine on February 24, 2022, with a valid residence permit<\/strong> and haven’t left Ukraine since then, you can be allowed entry on humanitarian grounds. You can prove this with documents like a valid residence permit, marriage certificate, or birth certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you don’t fit into any of the categories above<\/strong>, and you believe going back to Ukraine or your home country is dangerous, you can inform the Hungarian authorities and ask for protection. If they see that refusing your entry could be risky, they will let you enter Hungary and your case will be taken up by the asylum authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Border crossing points<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Border crossing<\/strong><\/th>Location<\/strong><\/th>Opening times<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Z\u00e1hony \u2013 Chop
(including by train)<\/td>		4625 Z\u00e1hony, K\u00f6z\u00fati hat\u00e1r\u00e1tkel\u0151, 4625<\/a><\/td>00:00-24:00<\/td><\/tr>
L\u00f3nya \u2013 Dzvinkove<\/td>4836, L\u00f3nya, Pet\u0151fi S\u00e1ndor \u00fat 200.<\/a><\/td>07:00-18:00<\/td><\/tr>
Barab\u00e1s \u2013 Koson\u2019<\/td>4937, Barab\u00e1s, \u00c1rp\u00e1d \u00fat 201.<\/a><\/td>07:00-19:00<\/td><\/tr>
Beregsur\u00e1ny \u2013 \u0410\u0441\u0442\u0435\u0439<\/td>4933, Beregsur\u00e1ny, (41-m) Hat\u00e1r\u00e1tkel\u0151hely<\/a><\/td>00:00-24:00<\/td><\/tr>
Tiszabecs \u2013 Vilok<\/td>4951, Tiszabecs, Hat\u00e1r\u00e1tkel\u0151<\/a><\/td>00:00-24:00<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

You can find information about waiting times on the Hungarian Police website<\/a>, but note that this is only for entering Hungary, and not exiting Ukraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Required documents for entry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Entering Hungary from Ukraine involves a border crossing procedure that requires specific documents to ensure a smooth and lawful entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Biometric passport<\/strong>: If you have a biometric passport, you can stay within Hungary and the Schengen area for up to 90 days without a visa, and apply for Temporary Protection. This passport allows for smoother identity verification at the border.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

National passport and other documents<\/strong>: if you don\u2019t have a biometric passport, you will need to present your national passport or other supporting documents like marriage certificates, birth certificates, or any relevant documentation to prove your eligibility for entry and temporary protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Valid Residence Permit<\/strong> (if applicable): If you have a residence permit issued by an EU Member State, it might grant you eligibility for transit purposes through Hungary. Check with the issuing country before travelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visa<\/strong> (if applicable): If you’re a non-Ukrainian national and your country requires a Schengen visa to enter Hungary, make sure you have a valid visa issued by the Hungarian authorities. For more information on applying for a visa to Hungary visit: https:\/\/konzinfo.mfa.gov.hu\/en\/how-apply-visa<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your entry is refused<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you’re refused entry, you have the option to appeal the decision within 30 days. The specific judicial authority you need to contact will be mentioned in the decision given by the police. If you’re seeking more information or assistance, you can get in touch with UNHCR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For more information, feedback, or complaints, call the UNHCR Refugee Helpline<\/strong> on +36 80 984 583<\/a>\u200b<\/strong> between Monday \u2013 Friday, 08:00 \u2013 17:00, in Ukrainian, Russian, Hungarian or English, or send an email to hunbucontact@unhcr.org<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n