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Hungary visa requirements for citizens of New Zealand.

Visa-freeStays of up to 90 days per visit.

No — citizens of New Zealand can typically visit Hungary visa-free for stays of up to 90 days. Longer stays or other purposes (work, study, residence) use a dedicated visa route.

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Routes for Hungary last verified 10 Jun 2026 against official sources.

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Beyond short stays

Other ways into Hungary for citizens of New Zealand.

Study & Training

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National long-stay visa (Type D) -- study
Hungary Student Residence PermitGov fee €110 · ~60 days processing
Hungary Residence Permit for TraineeshipGov fee €110 · ~60 days processing

Work & Self-Employment

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Hungary White Card (Digital Nomad Residence Permit)Gov fee €110 · ~30 days processing
Hungary Residence Permit for Guest Self-EmploymentGov fee €110 · ~21 days processing
Hungary Job-Seeking or Business Start-Up Residence PermitGov fee HUF 26,000 · ~60 days processing
National long-stay visa (Type D) -- work
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Invest & Capital

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Hungary Guest Investor Residence Permit (Golden Visa)Gov fee €110 · ~21 days processing
Guest Investor Program — EUR 500,000 real-estate purchase optionNot available
Residence permit for 'other purposes'Not available

Retire & Lifestyle

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Hungary Working Holiday (Temporary Residence Permit)Gov fee €110 · ~21 days processing

Family & Origin

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Hungary Residence Permit for Family ReunificationGov fee €110 · ~21 days processing
Hungary Simplified Naturalization (Citizenship by Descent)

Special Categories

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Hungarian CardGov fee HUF 26,000 · ~70 days processing
Hungary National Residence CardGov fee HUF 26,000 · ~70 days processing
Hungary EU Residence Card (EU Long-Term Residence)Gov fee HUF 26,000 · ~70 days processing

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