Obtaining a Hungarian residence card is an exciting event as it brings so many conveniences and privileges to the cardholder. Today, we're going to dive into some of the additional benefits of the Hungarian residence card, focusing on the countries where holders can be visa-free and how to achieve a hassle-free experience with a card in hand.
One of the biggest highlights of the Hungarian residence card is that it allows the holder to travel freely between the 27 Schengen countries of Europe. According to the regulations, third-country citizens holding the card can stay for up to 90 days every 180 days, and are no longer subject to cumbersome visa procedures.
The Schengen countries currently have 27 member states: France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Malta, Liechtenstein and Croatia.
The Hungarian residence card also allows the holder to transit through Hong Kong or Macau without having to apply for a Hong Kong or Macau permit. With a Chinese passport, a Hungarian residence card, and a confirmed onward ticket to overseas, you can stay for no more than 7 days while passing through Hong Kong or Macau. This means that you can choose to stay in these two international cities for a few days at any time during your trip and experience their unique charm without additional administrative formalities.
It should be noted that the time limit for crossing the border is limited, and it is important to leave Hong Kong or Macau within the stipulated 7 days to avoid being blacklisted by customs. This privilege provides cardholders with more flexible travel options, giving you more freedom and convenience as you explore the world.
Obtaining a Hungarian residence card is not only a proof of identity, but also a passport to open a new chapter in global travel. Whether it's a free crossing through Europe or a smooth transit around the world, this card will add more excitement and convenience to your life.
In addition to the above, which countries and regions can be visa-free with Chinese passports and Hungarian residence cards?The following is a relevant introduction from the China Consular Service Network:
Asian visa-free countries and regions: United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Iran, Georgia, Qatar, Jeju Island, South Korea (Maldives (visa on arrival), Oman (Chinese citizens with Schengen visa, with round-trip air tickets and hotel orders, can apply for visa on arrival), Philippines (Chinese ordinary passport and Schengen valid visa can stay for 7 days), Indonesia (residents of Chinese mainland, from Jakarta, Bali, Medan, Surabaya and other 29 international airports, or from SRI Bintan Pura, Batam Center, Sekupang, Tanjung Uban and other 88 seaports and 7 border checkpoints to enter Indonesia can enjoy a visa-free policy for a stay of up to 30 days).
Visa-free countries and regions in Europe: In addition to the 27 Schengen countries, there are: Greenland, Cyprus, Montenegro (30-day visa exemption for groups), Serbia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belarus, Andorra, Macedonia, Gibraltar, Moldova, Tahiti (Tahiti) Reunion Island and other French overseas regions, San Marino (must enter from Italy), Iran (Norwegian territory).
Visa-free countries and regions in the Americas and the Caribbean: Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Bahamas, Dominica, Dominica, Ecuador, Grenada, Costa Rica, Haiti, Mexico, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Suriname, Jamaica, Colombia, Panama, Honduras, Argentina, Uruguay (note that land entry is not currently available), Peru, Dutch Caribbean (Aruba, Curacao, Sint Maarten, and Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba), South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands.
Oceania visa-free countries and regions: French Polynesia (Tahiti) (14-day visa waiver for groups), New Caledonia (14-day visa waiver for groups), Fiji, Niue, Tonga, Palau (visa on arrival), Tuvalu (port visa), Vanuatu (visitor visa on arrival), Cook Islands, Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan, etc.), Samoa (need to know in advance whether you need to apply for a transit visa for a transit country), Papua New Guinea (group visa on arrival).
African visa-free countries and regions: Mauritius, Seychelles, Morocco, Tunisia, Benin (e-Visa), Sao Tome and Principe (According to IATA regulations, Sao Tome and Principe can be visa-free for 15 days for Chinese mainland passport holders with valid US visas and Schengen visas, pending confirmation.) ）
Some of the above countries will also have other visa-free policies with additional conditions, please refer to the consulates.