The Embassy of Hungary in the United States is located in Washington, D.C., and represents Hungary in the United States, serving Hungarian citizens who live in or visit the country.
Contact Details
| Address | 1500 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20005, United States |
| Telephone | +1 202-362-6730 |
| Fax | +1 202-966-8135 |
| info.was@mfa.gov.hu appointment.was@mfa.gov.hu |
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| Website | washington.mfa.gov.hu |
| Head of Mission | Márk Horváth, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:30 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 15:00 |
Hours shown: embassy opening hours, according to the embassy’s official website (checked October 2026). Consular section, 3910 Shoemaker Street NW (Tuesday visa matters only): Monday to Thursday 10:00–16:00; Friday 10:00–15:00. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
- Location: The embassy is in Washington, D.C., about 1.1 km in a straight line from the White House; the nearest large airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), about 6.2 km away. The nearest Metro station is Farragut North (less than 1 km). (distances: OpenStreetMap, airports: FAA passenger boarding data CY 2025)
About the Embassy of Hungary in the United States
According to the State Department’s Order of Precedence, the embassy is currently led by Márk Horváth as chargé d’affaires ad interim (rank: minister), since 13 August 2026. The same list still also names Szabolcs Ferenc Takács (credentials presented on 23 December 2020). According to the Hungarian foreign ministry (accessed 22 October 2026), Hungary has 3 consulates general and 2 consulates in the United States: Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami and New York. In Hungary, the United States is represented by the U.S. Embassy in Budapest (hu.usembassy.gov), according to the Congressional Directory.
Do Hungarian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Hungary takes part in the US Visa Waiver Program: its citizens can visit the United States for business or tourism for up to 90 days without a visa, but they need an approved ESTA travel authorisation before travelling (Department of Homeland Security; 8 CFR 217.2).
Other embassies in Washington, D.C.
178 other countries are represented in Washington, D.C., among them: Iceland (embassy), India (embassy), Indonesia (embassy), Iraq (embassy), Ireland (embassy), Israel (embassy), Italy (embassy), Jamaica (embassy), Japan (embassy), Jordan (embassy), Kazakhstan (embassy), Kenya (embassy), Kosovo (embassy), Kuwait (embassy), Kyrgyzstan (embassy), Laos (embassy), Latvia (embassy), Lebanon (embassy), Lesotho (embassy), South Korea (embassy). The full list of all 179 missions is on the overview page for the United States.
Closing days
The eleven US federal holidays are New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day (third Monday in January), Washington’s Birthday (third Monday in February), Memorial Day (last Monday in May), Juneteenth (19 June), Independence Day (4 July), Labor Day (first Monday in September), Columbus Day (second Monday in October), Veterans Day (11 November), Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November) and Christmas Day. A holiday that falls on a Saturday is observed on the Friday before, one that falls on a Sunday on the Monday after – in 2027, for example, on 18 June, 5 July and 24 December. The embassy may also close on public holidays of Hungary.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Hungarian citizens should call the embassy on +1 202-362-6730. In the United States, dial 911 for an ambulance, the fire service or the police (GOV.UK travel advice). US citizens who need consular help in Hungary can contact the U.S. Embassy in Budapest.
Diplomatic missions of Hungary in the United States
Hungary in the United States
Measured in a straight line from Washington, D.C., the nearest other Hungarian office is the Consulate General (New York) in New York (about 330 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Washington, D.C..
- Washington, D.C. – Embassy of Hungary in the United States (this page)
- Chicago (960 km) – Consulate General (Illinois)
- Houston (1,960 km) – Consulate (Texas)
- Los Angeles – Consulate General (California)
- Miami (1,490 km) – Consulate (Florida)
- New York (330 km) – Consulate General (New York)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Hungary in the United States
Does Hungary have consulates in the United States?
Yes. The Congressional Directory lists consular offices in 5 US cities, including Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles and Miami.
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Details checked on 22 October 2026. Sources: official website of the embassy (checked October 2026), Congressional Directory, 119th Congress – Diplomatic Offices (20 February 2026), U.S. Department of State – Diplomatic Corps Order of Precedence (as of 5 October 2026), U.S. Department of Homeland Security – Visa Waiver Program, U.S. Office of Personnel Management – Federal Holidays, GOV.UK foreign travel advice: USA (getting help), washington.mfa.gov.hu.
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