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Do Burundi citizens need a visa for Hungary?

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

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Burundi vs Hungary: passport comparison

Burundi

19

visa-free countries

Global rank: #178 · mobility 71.8

Hungary

121

visa-free countries

Global rank: #21 · mobility 169.4
11

countries both Burundi and Hungary can enter visa-free together

Burundi + Hungary: passport compatibility

27%

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

Where Burundi and Hungary travel together — by entry type:

11 both visa-free
14 both visa on arrival
15 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
143 access differs

Where Burundi 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.

Both visa-free (11)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Where to apply: Hungary has no mission in Burundi

Guides tell you a visa is required but never warn that there is nowhere to file it — the mission simply does not exist in your country. We picked the nearest countries that do accept applications and measured the distance.

1
Kenya 963 km
Applications accepted in: Nairobi
2
Angola 1,587 km
Applications accepted in: Luanda
3
Ethiopia 1,819 km
Applications accepted in: Addis Abeba

Distances are measured between country centroids — a rough guide, not a route. Before you travel, confirm with the chosen consulate that it accepts applicants resident elsewhere: many operate a consular district, and out-of-district applications are not always accepted, often with a longer queue.

Your odds of getting the visa: Burundi → 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.

52,3%
of Schengen visa applications refused in Burundi
+37,8 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
+13.1 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 39.2%, now 52.3%
5,288applications filed
2,406visas issued
2,765refusals
#3strictest of 118 countries

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Burundi — 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: Burundi → 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 Burundi → Hungary rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

3rule changes for the Burundi 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 Burundi 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 Burundi citizens need a visa for Hungary?
Burundi citizens need a visa to enter Hungary. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Burundi or Hungary?
The Hungary passport is stronger: 121 visa-free countries versus 19. Global rank: Burundi #178, Hungary #21.
Where can Burundi and Hungary citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 11 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 Burundi and Hungary?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Burundi passport ranking

Where else the Burundi passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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