Travel advice for Hungary.

Here you will find important tips and useful information for Hungary.

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Hungary
Import local currency unlimited; the equivalent of EUR 10'000.00 or more must be declared
Import foreign currency unlimited; EUR 10'000.00 (equivalent) or more must be declared
Export local currency unlimited; the equivalent of EUR 10'000.00 or more must be declared
Export foreign currency unlimited; EUR 10'000.00 (equivalent) or more must be declared

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Practical Information:

Time difference with Switzerland

+/- 0 h

Capital

Budapest

National language

Official language

Hungarian

Language capabilities

English and German

Voltage

220 volt / adapter recommended

Opening hours

Banks

8.00/9.00 - 14.00/15.00 h (Mon - Thu)
8.00/9.00 - 13.00 h (Fri)

Stores

10.00 - 18.00 h (Mon - Fri)
10.00 - 13.00 h (Sat)

Health situation

Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, polio and measles recommended.

Driving
  • Swiss driver's license accepted for car rentals if obtained at least 1 year previously, varies by rental company.

  • Minimum age for car rentals: 21 (varies by rental company).

  • CH sticker, first-aid kit, bright signal jacket and breakdown triangle mandatory.

  • Headlights must be on even during the day.

  • Blood alcohol limit: 0.0 ‰.

Country code for calling Switzerland

00 (wait for reference tone) 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

Budapest, Stefania ùt. 107
Tel. +36 1 460 70 40

Other information

Security

Observe elementary safety precautions.

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Important

While every precaution has been taken to verify the information provided, Swiss Bankers Prepaid Services Ltd does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of Country Information. Swiss Bankers therefore shall not be held liable for any damage or loss sustained in connection with any errors or omissions contained therein.

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