Closest Metro Stop:
Van Ness-UDC 
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Phone: +1 (202) 362-6730
Website: washington.kormany.hu
Email: appointment.was[at]mfa.gov.hu
Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 am - 5.30 pm; Friday 9 am - 3 pm
Address: 3910 Shoemaker St NW, Washington, DC 20008.
The Embassy of Hungary is located at the International Center area, near the Office of the Foreign Mission (OFM) of the Department of State, the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), and the INTELSAT Headquarter.
Van Ness-UDC Metro Station on the Red line of the Metro System is the closest station to the Embassy of Hungary. From the station, it is approximately a 14-minute walk to the Embassy. Use the map and directions shown below to find suggested routes.
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Quick Facts
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Schengen Agreement
Hungary is a member of the European Union, but also of the Schengen Agreement. Under the Schengen Agreement, border controls between members are eliminated. A Schengen visa allows you to stay in or transit through all the Schengen Members and to travel between them for up to 90 days in any 180 day period. For example, if you have a Schengen visa for Italy, it will also be valid for Hungary.
A common misconception is that tourists in Europe can simply travel into a non-Schengen country like England for a day or two, and then re-enter the Schengen Area with a brand new 90 days. This is not the case. You are only allowed to stay in the Schengen Area for 3 months out of every half-year.
If you want to stay in the Schengen Area longer than 90 days, you need to apply for a long-stay visa/residence permit for a specific country. If you obtain a long-stay visa for a particular Schengen Area country, you can stay in that country without eating into your 90-day Schengen time.
Members of the Schengen Agreement:
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Jurisdiction
The Embassy of Hungary in Washington DC also has jurisdiction over Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.
U.S. Citizens
U.S. Citizens may travel to Hungary for up to 90 days for tourist or business purposes without a visa. However, your U.S passport should be valid for at least three months beyond your planned date of departure. You need sufficient funds and a return airline ticket.
If you are officially assigned to Hungary (both Diplomatic and Administrative/Technical Staff) and hold a valid diplomatic or official passport, you are required to obtain the appropriate entry visa prior to arrival. The same applies to all Eligible Family Members who are on official assignment orders. The appropriate visa is required in order to be eligible for a residence permit and Identification Card upon arrival, which is obtained from the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
If you would like to visit Hungary for any other reason, or if you would like to receive a residence or work permit, contact the Embassy of Hungary for the most current visa information.
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