US EditionU.S.-Hungary Relations: Visa Waiver Restored Amid Trade Tensions
The US lifted travel restrictions after Hungary addressed security issues, allowing visa-free trips for up to 90 days under the Visa Waiver Program, officials said.
- On Tuesday, the US Department of Homeland Security announced the full restoration of Hungary's status in the Visa Waiver Program after Hungary addressed security concerns.
- This restoration reversed Biden-era travel restrictions imposed in 2021 due to security vulnerabilities linked to Hungary's expanded citizenship process, which the Hungarian government has since resolved.
- The United States permits travelers from approximately 40 nations, including Hungary, to enter without a visa for up to 90 days under its Visa Waiver Program. Starting September 30, 2025, Hungarian nationals will once again be eligible to obtain multi-entry electronic travel authorizations valid for two years.
- Tricia McLaughlin, Assistant Secretary at DHS, emphasized the strong security collaboration between the US and Hungary, commending Hungary for fulfilling the Visa Waiver Program requirements and noting that effective border security contributes to global safety.
- Although security cooperation between the U.S. and Hungary strengthened during the Trump administration, challenges persist due to unresolved trade agreements, disputes stemming from European Union import duties, and Hungary’s dependence on energy imports from Russia.
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US fully restores Hungary’s status in visa waiver programme
BUDAPEST/WASHINGTON - The United States has fully restored Hungary's status in its visa waiver program after the Hungarian government took steps to address security vulnerabilities, the Trump administration said on Tuesday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
U.S.-Hungary Relations: Visa Waiver Restored Amid Trade Tensions
The U.S. has reinstated Hungary's status in the Visa Waiver Program after security improvements by Hungary, marking better relations under Trump's administration. However, economic agreements remain pending, and trade tensions persist due to EU tariffs and Hungary's reliance on Russian energy.
Washington says Hungary has taken the necessary security measures, which were previously criticized.
The citizens of Hungary can breathe about travel without visas to the United States. Kristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States, in fact announced the lifting of the ESTA restrictions for Hungary on 30 September 2025. It should be noted that it is four years of administrative purgatory that are ending for the [...] The article Travelling without visas to the United States is again possible for the citizens of this country a…
The Trump administration has fully restored Hungary's status in the Visa Waiver Program. The decision came after the government in Budapest took several steps to address security concerns.
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