Embassy of Hungary in Lisbon, Portugal; address Calcada de Santo Amaro 85, 1300-516, Lisboa; phone +351213630395. Head of mission: Emília Fábián. Plus 5…
Head of mission: Emília Fábián, Ambassador (as of 2025)
Head of mission: Mr. Fernando José Caeiro Pessoa D'Almeida, Honorary Consul General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Portugal, 1 Oct 2024)
Head of mission: Mr Pedro José da Veiga França Ferreira, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr. Pedro José da Veiga França Ferreira, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Portugal, 1 Oct 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Camilo Moniz, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Hungary, 1 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Ms. Luísa Alexandra Ramos Amorim, Honorary Consul (as listed in the diplomatic list of Hungary, 1 Dec 2024)
Hungary, located in Central Europe, offers a rich tapestry of cultural and natural experiences that appeal to many tourists. Budapest, with its luxurious thermal baths and beautiful architecture, combines historical charm with contemporary appeal. Given that approximately 1 million Portuguese travel abroad annually, Hungary presents a potentially intriguing destination for some of these travelers.
Hungary is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those coming from Portugal. It ranks 16th out of 40 countries for safety while walking alone at night, which is comparable to Portugal's ranking of 15th. According to the Global Peace Index, Hungary is ranked 14th out of 160 countries, indicating a high level of safety, although Portugal ranks higher at 7th. In terms of murder rates, both countries have the same rate of 0.8 per 100,000 people, with slightly lower rates for female murders in Hungary (0.5) compared to Portugal (0.6). When looking at organized crime, Hungary has a lower score for mafia groups (1.0) compared to Portugal (4.5), but higher scores for state crime (7.0) and human trafficking (6.0). Overall, while both countries are relatively safe, Portugal has a slight edge in some safety rankings. Tourists can visit Hungary with confidence, but it’s always advisable to remain aware of their surroundings, as in any travel destination.