The Trump Administration has fully restored Hungary’s inclusion into Visa Waiver Program (VWP) status appropriate after Hungary took steps to improve its security measures. Hungarian citizens now have expanded access to travel between Hungary and the United States. Hungarians will be able to apply for an ESTA with a two-year validity period which can be used for multiple entries by September 30, 2025.
As a result of this crucial US visa waiver (ETA), Hungarian passport has moved up increasing its passport power at par with other EU passports.
The Hungarian Passport Ranked 6th powerful among World’s Strongest Passport with visa free access to 186 countries and territories according to Henley Passport Index 2025. Hungarian citizens have the right to live, work and study within EU member states (as EU citizens). They can also travel visa free (with ETA) to Canada, Australia, United Kingdom etc.
Hungary launched golden visa program in 2025 for guest investors requiring a minimum investment of 250,000 EUR in a real estate fund, providing pathway to naturalize for Hungary citizenship and passport after 8 years of living . The Hungary GV program remains highly attractive to prospective investors as a result of securing US visa waiver.
