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Do Azerbaijan citizens need a visa for Hungary?

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Azerbaijan citizens need a visa to enter Hungary. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Azerbaijan vs Hungary: passport comparison

Azerbaijan

34

visa-free countries

Global rank: #126 · mobility 90.3

Hungary

121

visa-free countries

Global rank: #21 · mobility 169.4
31

countries both Azerbaijan and Hungary can enter visa-free together

Azerbaijan + Hungary: passport compatibility

47%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Azerbaijan and Hungary travel together — by entry type:

31 both visa-free
25 both visa on arrival
21 both e-visa / eTA
15 both need a visa
105 access differs

Where Azerbaijan and Hungary can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Only Azerbaijan is visa-free (3)

Your odds of getting the visa: Azerbaijan → Hungary

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

15,4%
of Hungary visa applications refused in Azerbaijan
+0,9 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
-3.3 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 18.7%, now 15.4%
6,717applications filed
5,654visas issued
1,036refusals
#82strictest of 118 countries
Where Hungary visa applications are filed: Baku

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Azerbaijan — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Azerbaijan → Hungary

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Azerbaijan → Hungary rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

3rule changes for the Azerbaijan passport, 2 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Hungary: good to know

Budapest

Capital

Hungarian Forint (HUF)

Currency

Central European Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+36

Calling code

Where else Azerbaijan goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Hungary

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Azerbaijan citizens need a visa for Hungary?
Azerbaijan citizens need a visa to enter Hungary. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Azerbaijan or Hungary?
The Hungary passport is stronger: 121 visa-free countries versus 34. Global rank: Azerbaijan #126, Hungary #21.
Where can Azerbaijan and Hungary citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 31 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Hungary?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Azerbaijan and Hungary?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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