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Trump Restores Visa Waiver for Hungary Amid Security Gains

9/17/2025

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The Trump administration reinstated Hungary's full access to the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, acknowledging security improvements by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's government.
This decision reverses restrictions from the Biden administration.
Hungarian citizens can now travel to the U.S. for up to 90 days without a visa.
The Department of Homeland Security recognized Hungary's efforts to enhance security.
Visa Waiver Program applications will open on September 30.

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The Trump administration reinstated Hungary's full access to the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, acknowledging security improvements by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's government.
This decision reverses restrictions from the Biden administration.
Hungarian citizens can now travel to the U.S. for up to 90 days without a visa.
The Department of Homeland Security recognized Hungary's efforts to enhance security.
Visa Waiver Program applications will open on September 30.