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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Montenegro citizens need a visa for Hungary?

Visa-free · 90 days

Citizens of Montenegro can visit Hungary visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Montenegro vs Hungary: passport comparison

Montenegro

81

visa-free countries

Global rank: #76 · mobility 137.7

Hungary

121

visa-free countries

Global rank: #21 · mobility 169.4
77

countries both Montenegro and Hungary can enter visa-free together

Montenegro + Hungary: passport compatibility

70%

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

Where Montenegro and Hungary travel together — by entry type:

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

Where Montenegro 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 (77)

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

Country Max stay Passport rank
Albania90 days#91 Andorra90 days#47 Argentina90 days#44 Armenia180 days#129 Austria90 days#13 Barbados90 days#48 Belarus30 days#114 Belgium90 days#6 Bosnia and Herzegovina90 days#88 Brazil90 days#43 Bulgaria90 days#35 Chile90 days#45 China30 days#112 Colombia90 days#74 Costa Rica180 days#62 Croatia90 days#22 Cyprus90 days#36 Czech Republic90 days#25 Denmark90 days#11 Dominica21 days#70 Ecuador90 days#104 Estonia90 days#26 Finland90 days#3 France90 days#4 Gambia90 days#132 Georgia360 days#83 Germany90 days#7 Greece90 days#17 Grenada90 days#65 Haiti90 days#175 Hong Kong14 days#46 Iceland90 days#38 Israel90 days#51 Italy90 days#8 Japan90 days#24 Kosovo90 days#107 Kyrgyzstan60 days#134 Latvia90 days#34 Liechtenstein90 days#39 Lithuania90 days#37 Luxembourg90 days#9 Macao90 days#67 Malta90 days#29 Micronesia30 days#89 Moldova90 days#92 Monaco90 days#42 Netherlands90 days#10 North Macedonia90 days#82 Norway90 days#15 Palestine90 days#193 Panama90 days#68 Peru90 days#57 Poland90 days#19 Portugal90 days#14 Romania90 days#33 Saint Lucia42 days#69 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days#56 San Marino90 days#49 Serbia90 days#72 Seychelles90 days#58 Singapore30 days#12 Slovakia90 days#23 Slovenia90 days#30 Spain90 days#2 Swaziland30 days#120 Sweden90 days#5 Switzerland90 days#16 Tajikistan30 days#149 Trinidad and Tobago90 days#63 Tunisia90 days#131 Turkey90 days#94 Ukraine90 days#59 United Arab Emirates90 days#1 Uruguay90 days#50 Uzbekistan30 days#142 Vatican90 days#60 Zambia90 days#139

Only Montenegro is visa-free (3)

Where to apply: Hungary has no mission in Montenegro

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
Kosovo 126 km
Applications accepted in: Pristina
2
Albania 185 km
Applications accepted in: Tirana
3
Serbia 196 km
Applications accepted in: Belgrade, Subotica

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: Montenegro → 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.

9,1%
of Schengen visa applications refused in Montenegro
-5,4 pp below the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused less often than average
-0.2 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 9.3%, now 9.1%
4,674applications filed
4,220visas issued
427refusals
#85strictest of 118 countries

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

2rule changes for the Montenegro 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 Montenegro 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

Up to 90 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Montenegro citizens need a visa for Hungary?
Citizens of Montenegro can visit Hungary visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Montenegro citizens stay in Hungary without a visa?
Montenegro passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Montenegro or Hungary?
The Hungary passport is stronger: 121 visa-free countries versus 81. Global rank: Montenegro #76, Hungary #21.
Where can Montenegro and Hungary citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 77 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. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Montenegro 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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