Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include Chickenpox (Varicella) Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td) Flu (influenza) Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Polio Shingles
Maximum Alerts / Hungary
Level published by the State Department on 14.04.2026 · read 16 October 2026 · source checked daily
Hungary — official level as of 16 October 2026: Level 1/4 ("Exercise Normal Precautions"), from the U.S. Department of State. Maximum Insurance covers this country: hospital settled directly, unlimited repatriation, EUR 1.5M, certificate on payment.
Every country has its own scale, so we ask them all the same question: is the whole country advised against?
An advisory covering only areas of the country does not raise the answer: it stays “No”, and the area is shown in the relevant column.
The level shown on this page — and across this site — is the one published by the U.S. State Department, from 1 (normal precautions) to 4 (do not travel). France and the United Kingdom publish their own advisories, with their own rules: they add to that level, they do not replace it.
You will be alerted only on the day the official level of this country changes.
In a life-threatening emergency, call local emergency services first, then Maximum: +41 22 ••• •• •• — 24/7 support number, an adviser stays with you to the end.
The 207 country pages — hospitals, pharmacies, police, embassies, emergency numbers, official advice from four governments, health, safety in figures, events in progress — read around the city you name. Your policy — benefits, the six steps, claims, articles. The site — prices, certificate, subscription. Nothing else: what it does not know, it says so and hands you to an adviser.
What I say on the phone
What to do, in this order
In immediate danger, call local emergency services first. Then contact assistance without delay; before engaging a service, seek approval under your policy. Cover is confirmed by the insurer.
Ask assistance where to get care and whether direct cover can be arranged. It confirms the facility and seeks the insurer's approval under your policy. In immediate danger, call local emergency services first.
Even for a pain you meant to shrug off. Without a medical certificate written on the spot, the same day, the insurer cannot cover the event — a certificate written after you return does not count.
The hospital desk sends the request to assistance. Direct payment depends on the insurer's approval and the policy; the call alone does not guarantee it. Have the response confirmed before relying on no up-front payment.
In a life-threatening emergency, call local emergency services immediately. For an arranged transfer or repatriation, contact assistance: the insurer's medical team decides on measures under the policy. A medical flight booked without approval may not be reimbursed.
Even if everything went well on the ground. Send your invoices and the medical report within 30 days; after that, compensation may be reduced or refused.
Reading hospitals, doctors and pharmacies around this point…
8 Akadémia utca Budapest
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00
12 Mikó utca Budapest
near Zsolt utca
Mo-Fr 08:00-12:00,16:00-20:00
near Hold utca
Mo-Th 07:30-11:30,15:30-19:30; Fr 07:30-11:30
14 Semmelweis utca Budapest
40 Váci utca Budapest
general
Mo,We 08:00-12:00,13:00-15:00; Tu,Th 11:00-13:30,14:00-18:00; week 2-52/2 Fr 08:
near Rumbach Sebestyén utca
97 Villányi út Budapest
cardiology
55-57 Eiffel tér Budapest
Mo-Fr 07:00-20:00
near Vörösmarty utca
19 Lónyay utca Budapest
4 Mikszáth Kálmán tér Budapest
86 Dob utca Budapest
Mo-Fr 16:00-08:00; Sa-Su 00:00-24:00
near Pannónia utca
1 Komjádi Béla utca Budapest
46 Lónyay utca Budapest
24 Közraktár utca Budapest
Mo-Th 08:00-12:00,15:00-19:00; Fr 08:00-12:00
10 Vérhalom tér Budapest
11 Kárpát utca Budapest
Mo-Fr 08:00-16:00
77 Fodor utca Budapest
ophthalmology
near Tompa utca
near Marek József utca
107 Szilágyi Erzsébet fasor Budapest
endocrinology;plastic_surgery
near Révész utca
10-12 Révész utca Budapest
45 Mester utca Budapest
Mo-Fr 07:00-19:30
near Vahot utca
orthodontics;stomatology;general;dentist
35 Attila út Budapest
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00
22-24 Attila út Budapest
Mo-Fr 08:00-19:00; PH off
2 Mészáros utca Budapest
Mo-Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-13:00
5 Batthyány tér Budapest
Mo-Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-14:00
near Zsolt utca
Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00
21 Hold utca Budapest
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 08:00-13:00
1 Bajcsy-Zsilinszky köz Budapest
Mo-Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-17:00
1/b Alkotás utca Budapest
24/7
2/a Kossuth Lajos utca Budapest
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 08:00-14:00
13-15 Károly körút Budapest
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 08:00-14:00; PH off
31 Kapás utca Budapest
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00
29 Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út Budapest
Mo-Fr 08:00-19:00
1/a Széna tér Budapest
Mo-Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 08:00-18:00
near Kálmán Imre utca
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 08:00-13:00
53 Alkotás utca Budapest
Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 10:00-18:00
2-6 Lövőház utca Budapest
Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
near Király utca
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 08:00-12:00
1 Bimbó út Budapest
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00
12 Lövőház utca Budapest
Mo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa 07:00-14:00
near Szent István körút
Mo-Fr 07:30-20:00; Sa 09:00-14:00
near Teréz körút
Mo-Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-14:00
22 Frankel Leó út Budapest
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 08:00-14:00
41 Teréz körút Budapest
24/7
13 Vámház körút Budapest
Mo-Fr 07:30-19:00; Sa 07:30-15:00
12-13 Kálvin tér Budapest
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 08:00-14:00
2 Pozsonyi út Budapest
Mo-Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-13:00
5 Lónyay utca Budapest
Mo-Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-13:00
23 Rákóczi út Budapest
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 10:00-18:00
30 Wesselényi utca Budapest
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00
20 Pannónia utca Budapest
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00
near Szófia utca
Mo-Fr 08:00-16:00; Sa,Su,PH off
58 Erzsébet körút Budapest
Mo-Fr 08:00-21:00; Sa-Su 09:00-21:00
2/c Karolina út Budapest
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00
27 Böszörményi út Budapest
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00, Sa 08:00-13:00
22-24 Szentkirályi utca Budapest
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 08:00-14:00
near Mészöly utca
Mo-Fr 07:30-19:30
56 Németvölgyi út Budapest
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00
near Visegrádi utca
Mo-Fr 07:30-19:30; Sa 08:00-13:00
2/a Közraktár utca Budapest
Mo-Fr 07:30-19:00; Sa 08:00-14:00
84 Király utca Budapest
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 08:00-12:00
near Kapás utca
12-14 Ganz utca Budapest
Mo-Fr 08:30-12:30
16 Városligeti fasor Budapest
Mo 09:00-13:00; We 12:00-17:00; Th-Fr 09:00-13:00
115 Andrássy út Budapest
Mo-Fr 09:30-12:30
132 Andrássy út Budapest
Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00
123 Andrássy út Budapest
Mo-Fr 09:30-12:30
14 Búzavirág utca Budapest
3/a Adonis utca Budapest
near Garam utca
36 Szabolcs utca Budapest
18-24 Dózsa György út Budapest
near Kopaszi gát
No named airport, station, bus or taxi in the radius read.
Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.
10-16 1296.2 · 10-17 1269.6 · 10-18 1243.5 · 10-19 1237.8 · 10-20 1209.6 · 10-21 1149.8 · 10-22 1095.5 m³/s
Simulated discharge: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Emergency Management Service information 2026. For information only: this is not a flood warning; only national or regional authorities issue those.
No geolocated event in this country at this reading.
No geolocated UCDP incident in this country.
No news located around Budapest in this reading.
National numbers (Wikidata, 2026 reading). On site, call local emergency services first, then Maximum: the insurer sends its payment guarantee to the hospital.
Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include Chickenpox (Varicella) Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td) Flu (influenza) Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Polio Shingles
All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please see Your COVID-19 Vaccination for more information.
Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Hungary. Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series. Travelers allergic to a vaccine component should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Hungary. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to Hungary.
Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.
Monkeypox vaccination is recommended for any adult who anticipates any of the following activities during travel: Sexual or intimate contact with a new partner Sexual or intimate contact at a commercial sex venue, like a sex club or bathhouse Sexual or intimate contact in exchange for money, goods, drugs, or other trade Sexual or intimate contact in association with a large public event, such as a rave, party, or…
Dogs infected with rabies are not commonly found in Hungary. Rabies is present in some terrestrial wildlife species. If rabies exposures occur while in Hungary, rabies vaccines may only be available in larger suburban/urban medical facilities.
For travelers moving or traveling to TBE-endemic areas TBE vaccine is recommended for persons who will have extensive exposure to ticks based on their planned outdoor activities and itinerary. TBE vaccine may be considered for persons who might engage in outdoor activities in areas ticks are likely to be found.
CDC recommendations: Vaccine is not recommended. Country entry requirements: Vaccine is not required. Updated April 23, 2025
CDC Travelers' Health, re-read weekly — the recommendation depends on your age, vaccines and itinerary: confirm it with a doctor or a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before departure.CDC ↗read 10.10.2026
Low incidence, comparable to Europe.
High coverage.
World Bank — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
Source: France Diplomatie (health advice, in French).
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
WHO: no outbreak reported for this country in the last 24 months (Disease Outbreak News).who.int ↗read 15.10.2026
FDFA (Switzerland) — medical care, in French
Les soins médicaux de base sont assurés. Pour tout traitement médical, la carte européenne d’assurance maladie (CEAM) doit être présentée. l’Institution commune LAMal Si vous prenez régulièrement des médicaments , emportez-en une quantité suffisante avec vous. Notez toutefois que de nombreux pays appliquent des réglementations restrictives. Cela vaut en particulier, mais pas exclusivement, pour les médicaments contenant des stupéfiants (par exemple la méthadone) et les substances utilisées pour le traitement des troubles psychiques. Avant votre départ, renseignez-vous directement auprès de la représentation étrangère compétente (ambassade ou consulat) et consultez la rubrique Liens voyages , où vous trouverez de plus amples informations sur ce sujet ainsi que sur la médecine du voyage en général. Les informations concernant la propagation de maladies et les éventuelles mesures de protection à prendre sont fournies par le personnel médical et les centres de vaccination. Liens voyages
France Diplomatiesource ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Consulter si besoin son médecin traitant ou un centre de vaccinations internationales (médecine des voyages) pour faire une évaluation de son état de santé et bénéficier de recommandations sanitaires, notamment sur les vaccinations. Consulter éventuellement son dentiste avant le départ.
Constituer sa pharmacie personnelle en conséquence et n’emporter dans ses bagages que les médicaments strictement nécessaires ; ne jamais consommer de médicaments achetés dans la rue (risque de contrefaçons). Les médicaments doivent être dans leur emballage d’origine avec les étiquettes originales, accompagnés d’une ordonnance portant le nom des médicaments en dénomination commune internationale (DCI). Il est indispensable de vérifier que les médicaments concernés sont autorisés dans le pays visité : pour plus d’informations, consulter la fiche Informations pratiques .
Les vaccins recommandés en France sont également indispensables lors d’un séjour à l’étranger : les maladies qu’ils préviennent circulent partout dans le monde, parfois même plus fréquemment qu’en France. Avant tout départ, le voyageur (adulte et enfant) doit donc d’abord s’assurer d’être à jour du calendrier vaccinal français, en particulier des vaccins contre la diphtérie, le tétanos, la poliomyélite, la coqueluche mais aussi contre la rougeole. Le carnet de vaccination peut être demandé à l’arrivée de certains pays.
Des vaccinations complémentaires peuvent être nécessaires :
Il est donc conseillé de consulter son médecin traitant ou un centre de vaccinations internationales (médecine des voyages) suffisamment de temps avant le voyage.
L’hépatite A est une maladie virale du foie provoquée par l’ingestion d’eau ou d’aliments contaminés. La prévention repose sur la vaccination et le respect de règles d’hygiène alimentaire.
L’encéphalite à tique (TBE) est une maladie virale transmise par la morsure de tiques infestées, surtout au printemps et en été. La consommation de lait cru ou de produits laitiers contaminés est aussi un mode de transmission bien que plus rare.
Les symptômes se présentent généralement en deux phases : d’abord un syndrome grippal associant fièvre, fatigue et courbatures puis des troubles neurologiques graves tels que méningite ou encéphalite (maux de tête, paralysie et confusion).
Il n’existe pas de traitement et la prise en charge est uniquement symptomatique. La prévention repose sur la protection contre les piqures de tiques et la vaccination en cas de séjour en zone rurale ou boisée. Il est recommandé de se renseigner avant son départ auprès de son médecin traitant ou d’un centre de vaccinations internationales.
Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site Santé Publique France et le site du ministère de la Santé .
La maladie ou borreliose de Lyme est une infection due à une Borrelia, bactérie transmise par piqure de tique. Toutes les tiques ne sont pas porteuses et d’autres espèces de bactéries peuvent aussi être transmises. L’habitat naturel des tiques comprend les herbes hautes des prairies, les régions boisées et humides, mais aussi les jardins. L’infection est souvent asymptomatique mais elle peut parfois provoquer une maladie invalidante comprenant une atteinte cutanée, puis articulaire et neurologique. Le traitement repose sur des antibiotiques adaptés qui sont d’autant plus efficaces qu’ils sont débutés…
Health — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 23.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Before you travel check that:
This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.
Dial 112 and ask for an ambulance.
Contact your insurance or medical assistance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment.
At least 8 weeks before your trip:
See what health risks you’ll face in Hungary .
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
Read best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro .
FCDO has a list of medical facilities in Hungary where some staff will speak English.
To get medically necessary state healthcare in Hungary, you need a Global Health Insurance Card ( GHIC ) or a European Health Insurance Card ( EHIC ).
The NHS’s getting healthcare abroad webpage has details about:
A GHIC or EHIC is not an alternative to travel insurance. You may have costs your GHIC or EHIC does not cover, including:
There is also guidance on healthcare if you’re living in Hungary .
Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health . There is also mental health guidance on TravelHealthPro .
Places read from OpenStreetMap, within a circle of about 12 km: phone, email, address, website and hours when the source publishes them. No customer reviews, that source has none. Straight-line distances.
Notices vary by bank and vintage — yours prevails. On the right: the Maximum contract (public documents).
No region is advised against by the official readings checked (Global Affairs Canada, Foreign Office and France Diplomatie): the national advice applies everywhere.
The levels each government publishes, unsummarised: their texts, linked below, prevail.
no region is advised against by these readings; the trip follows the national advice. A new regional advisory would call for a new, written decision.
Global Affairs Canada — Open Government Licence – Canada (14.10.2026) · Foreign Office — Open Government Licence v3.0 · France Diplomatie (09.03.2026) · Natural Earth
No located event in this reading.
Last change: Removal of information about restrictions to LGBT+ marches and events ('Safety and security' page).
Updated 14.04.2026
Exercise normal precaution in Hungary .
Hungary is generally a safe destination for travelers.
Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity, like purse snatching and pickpocketing, especially in tourist areas and major train stations in Budapest. This includes passport theft on the trains between Budapest, Vienna, and Bratislava.
10-16 1296.2 · 10-17 1269.6 · 10-18 1243.5 · 10-19 1237.8 · 10-20 1209.6 · 10-21 1149.8 · 10-22 1095.5 m³/s
Simulated discharge: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Emergency Management Service information 2026. For information only: this is not a flood warning; only national or regional authorities issue those.
The level is national. Risk areas are in the state advisories below.
No major event in progress is located in this country at this morning's check.
Reading: The homicide rate is in the same range as Switzerland or France. On the road, 4 times more deaths than in Switzerland: road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.
World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
What we locate on the map are events in progress that have real coordinates: USGS earthquakes, GDACS disasters, NOAA storms and open NASA EONET events. Hover a dot for details, click to open it in this briefing.
French passport — France Diplomatie
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
The security page lists no red or orange area.France Diplomatie ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
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L’ensemble du pays est placé en vigilance normale.
Le taux de criminalité en Hongrie est faible. Il convient toutefois d’observer une vigilance d’usage, notamment dans les lieux touristiques.
Des vols à la tire d’effets personnels, de liquidités et de pièces d’identité sont signalés, particulièrement dans les transports en commun, les lieux touristiques, les établissements nocturnes et les bains thermaux de la capitale ainsi qu’aux abords des stations-service. Il est vivement conseillé de ne jamais laisser son verre sans surveillance et de ne jamais accepter de boisson d’un inconnu.
Des cas de touristes victimes d’escroquerie dans certains établissements nocturnes du centre-ville de Budapest sont rapportés (notes disproportionnées, incitation à la consommation, utilisation frauduleuse de cartes bancaires).
De manière générale, il est recommandé de :
Full text of the Security pagediplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland), in French
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
FDFA update note — Ces conseils pour les voyages ont été publiés avec des modifications marginales. (published 03.09.2026)
Les voyages en Hongrie sont en principe considérés comme sûrs. Lors de manifestations, des débordements peuvent avoir lieu. Des perturbations du trafic sont également possibles. En raison de l’agression militaire persistante de la Russie contre l’Ukraine, les tensions dans la région restent élevées. Dans ce pays comme ailleurs, le risque d’attentats terroristes ne peut être exclu. La rubrique terrorisme et enlèvements attire l'attention sur les risques liés au terrorisme. Terrorisme et enlèvements Avant et pendant le voyage, informez-vous au travers des médias et par le biais de votre tour-opérateur ou une personne locale de contact sur la situation actuelle. Évitez les manifestations de tout genre et conformez-vous aux directives des autorités locales.
La délinquance est relativement importante, surtout dans les transports en commun, les gares et à proximité des attractions touristiques. Il arrive sporadiquement que des voleurs se fassent passer pour des membres de la police en uniforme. Le personnel de la police porte une plaquette indiquant un numéro de service à 5 chiffres et peut prouver son identité au moyen d’une carte de service de la forme d’une carte de crédit. Il est notamment recommandé de prendre les mesures de précaution suivantes:
Police hongroise
De fortes pluies peuvent provoquer des inondations ainsi que des glissements de terrain et endommager les infrastructures. La circulation peut s’en trouver temporairement perturbée. Il existe un important risque d’incendie de forêt à de nombreux endroits. Consultez les prévisions météorologiques et suivez les avertissements et les instructions des autorités locales. Hungarian Meteorological Service
FDFA travel advice, in French, valid on 15.10.2026eda.admin.ch ↗updated 03.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
British passport — Foreign Office (UK)
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Warnings — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 23.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
Safety — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 23.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.
UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad .
Terrorist attacks in Hungary cannot be ruled out.
Political demonstrations can be held in Budapest and across Hungary. Rallies often take place on important national holidays, such as 15 March (anniversary of 1848 Revolution) and 23 October (anniversary of 1956 anti-Soviet Uprising). Peaceful demonstrations have sometimes turned violent. Move away from large crowds and monitor local media to help you avoid organised demonstrations.
Tourists can be targets for petty crime. Bag-snatching and pickpocketing are common, especially in Budapest and other cities.
Street crime is more likely:
When travelling by train keep a close watch on your baggage, especially as the train pulls into a station.
Leave your car or motorbike in a secure location if possible to reduce the risk of it being stolen. Theft from parked vehicles is common, so always put bags out of sight and do not store valuable items in your car.
Some bars, clubs and restaurants might charge high amounts for food and drink. Tourists have been taken to cashpoints with demands for the money to pay the bill. Always ask to see the menu and price list before ordering food and check your bill carefully before paying. Be wary of establishments where menus do not properly display prices. Report any incidents to the police.
Some taxi drivers are part of these frauds. They may receive a commission to recommend certain bars, clubs and restaurants to passengers. If a taxi driver offers to take you to a bar or club, or you are approached on the street with an invitation, be cautious. Use taxis from a reputable local company.
Use official ATMs or banks. Do not change money on the street.
Fraudsters can steal your card details without you noticing. Use ATMs inside banks if possible, and check ATMs on the street for signs of tampering. Keep cards in sight when paying in shops and restaurants. Read more about how to avoid bank card fraud .
There have been reports of drinks being spiked, particularly in Budapest’s bars. If your drink is spiked it can make you vulnerable – for example to assault or robbery. Buy your own drinks and keep sight of them.
Always carry your passport. You must show ID if the police ask for it, and a copy is not acceptable.
Illegal drugs, including cannabis, carry severe penalties. You should expect a long jail sentence and heavy fines for possessing, using or smuggling illegal drugs, including when transiting through the airport.
Airports in Hungary have excellent technology and security for detecting illegal items. This is also used to scan the baggage of transiting passengers.
Same-sex sexual activity is legal in Hungary. Budapest is generally tolerant and open. Outside of Budapest, showing affection in public may receive unwanted attention. Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers .
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American passport — U.S. Department of State
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Hungary - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions 2026-04-14travel.state.gov ↗updated 14.04.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Exercise normal precaution in Hungary .
Hungary is generally a safe destination for travelers.
Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity, like purse snatching and pickpocketing, especially in tourist areas and major train stations in Budapest. This includes passport theft on the trains between Budapest, Vienna, and Bratislava.
Global Affairs Canada — additional reading
Exercise normal security precautions
Open Government Licence – Canada · October 14, 2026 09:05 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 14.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Global Affairs Canada — written for Canadian travellers, valid for all
You must abide by local laws. Learn about what you should do and how we can help if you are arrested or detained abroad.
Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. Convicted offenders can expect prison sentences and heavy fines. Drugs, alcohol and travel
A new child protection law passed in March 2025 has been used to ban the Budapest Pride March and could continue to be used as the legal basis to ban future 2SLGBTQI+ Pride events. This law also allows authorities to use facial recognition technology to identify and fine anyone who takes part in these events. Hungarian law doesn’t prohibit sexual acts between individuals of the same sex. However, homosexuality isn’t widely accepted in Hungarian society. Proposed changes to Hungary's constitution may limit transgender individuals' rights to legal gender recognition. Information on passports with "X" gender identifier. 2SLGBTQI+ travellers should carefully consider the risks of travelling to Hungary. Travel and your sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics
The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty. It can help parents with the return of children who have been removed to or retained in certain countries in violation of custody rights. The convention applies between Canada and Hungary. If your child was wrongfully taken to, or is being held in Hungary, and if the applicable conditions are met, you may apply for the return of your child to the Hungarian court. If you are in this situation:
If your child was removed from a country other than Canada, consult a lawyer to determine if The Hague Convention applies. Be aware that Canadian consular officials cannot interfere in private legal matters or in another country's judicial affairs.
You must carry photo identification, such as your passport, at all times. Photocopies are not accepted. Keep a photocopy of your passport in a safe place, in case it’s lost or confiscated.
Police strictly enforce traffic regulations. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.00%. Penalties for drinking and driving are severe. If a police officer suspects you of drinking and driving, they could confiscate your driver’s licence on the spot. If you’re convicted, you can expect heavy fines and jail sentences. Police also conduct routine road checks, including the administration of breathalyser tests. Police automatically administer breathalyser tests following an accident. Police issue a ticket indicating the amount of the fine for traffic violations. This fine is to be paid at any post office. Police may retain your driver’s licence if you dispute a fine or offence. They’ll then issue a receipt and letter instructing you to report to a police station. Your driver’s licence is returned upon settlement of the dispute. You should carry an international driving permit.
You’ll need a motorway vignette (permit) to travel on highways. You may purchase these electronic vignettes at gas stations, online or using your mobile phone. If the vendor doesn’t issue stickers, you must keep receipts for one year as proof of payment. Buy e-Vignette online - Hungarian motorway vignette
You must validate your ticket at the start of your journey. You must show it to an inspector upon request. Violators are subject to fines, or arrest and prosecution.
The currency in Hungary is the forint (HUF). Euros are accepted in Budapest and some other major cities where a sign is posted. Rates may not be very competitive. Don’t use unofficial moneychangers. If you are carrying €10,000 or more, or the equivalent in other currencies or monetary instruments, you must make a declaration to customs when you enter or leave the European Union. This does not apply if you are travelling within the European Union or in transit to a non-EU country. EU Cash Controls – European Commission
Open Government Licence – Canada · October 14, 2026 09:05 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 14.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Foreign Office — laws and cultural differences
Always carry your passport. You must show ID if the police ask for it, and a copy is not acceptable.
Illegal drugs, including cannabis, carry severe penalties. You should expect a long jail sentence and heavy fines for possessing, using or smuggling illegal drugs, including when transiting through the airport. Airports in Hungary have excellent technology and security for detecting illegal items. This is also used to scan the baggage of transiting passengers.
Same-sex sexual activity is legal in Hungary. Budapest is generally tolerant and open. Outside of Budapest, showing affection in public may receive unwanted attention. Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
Open Government Licence v3.0gov.uk ↗updated 23.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
FDFA (Switzerland) — laws and customs, in French
Le transport de réfugiés par véhicule constitue une infraction relevant de la traite d’êtres humains et est passible d'une peine d’emprisonnement. Ne prenez par conséquent aucune personne inconnue avec vous, même pour les trajets effectués à l’intérieur du pays. L'alcool au volant est interdit (0 pour mille). Il est interdit de photographier des installations militaires et des installations d’une importance stratégique. Celles-ci sont pour la plupart signalisées par des panneaux d’interdiction. Les infractions à la loi sur les stupéfiants, y compris la détention de minimes quantités de drogue quelle qu'elle soit, sont passibles de lourdes peines de prison. Les conditions de détention sont difficiles.
FDFA travel advice, in Frencheda.admin.ch ↗updated 03.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
What it changes for you: Air acceptable at this hour: nothing special to plan.
Reading 08:00 (Europe/Budapest)Open-Meteo ↗updated 16.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Air quality and UV: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information 2026. Neither the European Commission nor ECMWF is responsible for any use that may be made of the Copernicus information or data it contains.
Reading: Medical density comparable to Switzerland: the local network handles most cases; repatriation remains a question of convalescence and cost. Health spending of 1,420 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.
World Bank — latest published value, year per indicatordata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
French passport — France Diplomatie
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
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La Hongrie étant membre de l’Union européenne, les ressortissants français munis d’un passeport ou d’une carte nationale d’identité en cours de validité peuvent y entrer librement pour un séjour inférieur à 3 mois.
Au-delà de cette période, il convient de faire une demande de carte de séjour sur place (au plus tard le 93e jour de présence) auprès de la Direction nationale de la Police des étrangers (Országos Idegenrendészeti Főigazgatóság). Toutes les informations nécessaires sont disponibles en anglais sur le site https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/registration-certificate-for-eea-nationals .
Les cartes nationales d’identité (CNI) délivrées à des majeurs entre le 1er janvier 2004 et le 31 décembre 2013 sont encore valables 5 ans après la date de fin de validité indiquée au verso, même si aucune modification matérielle de la carte plastifiée n’en atteste.
Toutefois, les voyageurs souhaitant quitter la Hongrie pour un pays hors Schengen peuvent rencontrer des difficultés au niveau du passage de la frontière s’ils ne sont pas munis d’une CNI en cours de validité.
Ainsi, de façon à éviter tout désagrément pendant votre voyage, il est fortement recommandé de privilégier l’utilisation d’un passeport ou d'une CNI valide à celle d’une CNI portant une date de fin de validité dépassée, même si elle est considérée par les autorités françaises comme étant toujours valable.
Les ressortissants français munis uniquement d’une CNI ayant fait l’objet d’une extension de validité de 5 ans, peuvent télécharger et imprimer la notice multilingue (PDF - 81,8 Ko) expliquant ces nouvelles règles.
Des informations sur les règles applicables sont disponibles en français sur le site des douanes hongroises : https://nav.gov.hu/kiadvanyok/utastaj/idegennyelvu-utastajekoztatok .
Entry and stay pagediplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland)
The FDFA does not publish entry requirements: they are set out by the destination's embassy or consulate in Switzerland — check them before booking, passport in hand. As a guide, the French and British requirements below describe the same rules as seen by two other governments.eda.admin.ch ↗updated 03.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
British passport — Foreign Office (UK)
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Entry requirements — rules for a British passportForeign Office ↗updated 23.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Hungary set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Hungarian Embassy in the UK .
Hungary follows Schengen area rules . Your passport must:
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement . See Dual citizenship .
You can travel without a visa to the Schengen area , which includes Hungary, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. This applies if you travel:
The requirements for working in Hungary are different.
If you’re travelling to other Schengen countries as well, make sure your whole visit is within the 90-day visa-free limit. Visits to Schengen countries in the 180 days before you travel count towards your 90 days. If you overstay the 90-day visa-free limit, you may be banned from entering Schengen countries for up to 3 years.
At Hungarian border control, you may also need to:
To stay longer, check which type of visa or work permit you need with the Hungarian Embassy in the UK .
For residence permits, see the National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing .
If you’re in Hungary with a residence permit or long-stay visa, this does not count towards your 90-day visa-free limit.
Read about entry processes if you live in Hungary.
The European Union’s (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) is now being implemented across the Schengen area.
This means that when you travel into the Schengen area for short stays, you may need to register your biometric details, such as fingerprints and a photo. There is no cost for EES registration.
On your first visit into a Schengen country, you may be asked to register your details at a special booth before proceeding to the immigration desk. Follow directions from your travel operator or the staff at your port of entry. You may also need to provide either your fingerprint or…
American passport — U.S. Department of State
The State Department publishes the requirements ("Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements") on its country page, which our servers cannot read. Read it before you go; as a guide, the French and British requirements below describe the same rules as seen by two other governments.travel.state.gov ↗updated 14.04.2026 · read 16.10.2026
For each risk, the official texts themselves: what is happening, then, where they say so, what to do.
What the texts say · Bag-snatching and pickpocketing are common, especially in Budapest and other cities. There have been reports of drinks being spiked, particularly in Budapest’s bars.
What the texts say · Some taxi drivers are part of these frauds. Incidents of overcharging by taxi drivers have occurred.
What the texts say · Spring flooding can occur between March and May.
What the texts say · You must carry photo identification, such as your passport, at all times.
What the texts say · Fraudsters can steal your card details without you noticing.
What the texts say · Peaceful demonstrations have sometimes turned violent.
Sentences copied word for word from the official texts cited, chosen for the destination; the level is our reading. The full texts, at each source:Foreign Office ↗updated 23.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026 (updated 23.09.2026 · read 28.09.2026)Global Affairs Canada ↗updated 14.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026 (updated 14.10.2026 · read 28.09.2026)
Reading: The homicide rate is in the same range as Switzerland or France. On the road, 4 times more deaths than in Switzerland: road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.
World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
Time zone: IANA and timezone-boundary-builder (ODbL) · RESTCountries · EmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · European Central Bank
Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Photon search by komoot.
FDFA (Switzerland) — transport and specific advice, in French
Les routes secondaires sont parfois en mauvais état. Une prudence particulière est de mise en raison de la conduite dangereuse. L’utilisation des autoroutes et de certaines routes principales requiert l’achat d’une vignette. e-Vignette La Hongrie dispose d’un bon réseau de chemin de fer. Chemins de fer hongrois MAV
Portez toujours votre passeport ou votre carte d'identité sur vous afin de pouvoir prouver votre identité lors de contrôles.
FDFA travel advice, in Frencheda.admin.ch ↗updated 03.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Maximum policyholder: before paying anything, call the 24/7 number. If you are admitted for more than 24 h, Maximum sends its direct payment guarantee to the hospital (art. 2.12).
+41 22 ••• •• •• — Full number in your client areaThe hospital list has not been read from OpenStreetMap for this page yet: the medical-network map loads it when opened. Maximum's assistance directs you to the right facility, 24/7. The medical-network map ↗
CDC Travelers' Health recommendations, most important first. They depend on your age, vaccines and itinerary: confirm them with a doctor or a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before departure. Details, disease by disease ↗cdc.gov ↗read 10.10.2026
The health system — Medical density comparable to Switzerland: the local network handles most cases; repatriation remains a question of convalescence and cost. Health spending of 1,420 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.
Back home — a fever in the following weeks should be told to a doctor, naming the country.
Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.
French passport — French embassy and consulates
13-15 Kossuth Lajos tér, 1055, Budapest
phone not published
https://hu.diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
20 Csaba utca, 1122, Budapest
phone not published
OpenStreetMap
Swiss passport — Swiss embassy and consulates
107 Stefánia út, 1143, Budapest
+36 1 460 7040
https://www.eda.admin.ch/budapest ↗updated 03.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Numéro d'urgence général: 112 Dispositions douanières pour la Hongrie: National Tax and Customs Administration Représentations suisses à l’étranger: En cas de situation d’urgence à l’étranger, vous pouvez vous adresser à la représentation suisse la plus proche ou à la Helpline DFAE. Centre consulaire régional à Vienne, Autriche Ambassade de Suisse en Hongrie Helpline DFAE Représentations étrangères en Suisse: Pour obtenir des informations sur les prescriptions d'entrée (documents d'identité admis, visa, etc.), veuillez vous adresser aux ambassades et consulats étrangers compétents. Ceux-ci peuvent également vous renseigner sur les dispositions douanières pour l'importation et l'exportation d'animaux et de marchandises: appareils électroniques, souvenirs, médicaments, etc. Représentations étrangères en Suisse
OpenStreetMap · DFAE
British passport — British embassy and consulates
5-7 Füge utca, 1022, Budapest
phone not published
https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/bri ↗updated 23.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
7 Lorántffy Zsuzsanna út, 1022, Budapest
+36 1 212 4830
https://www.gov.uk/world/hungary ↗updated 23.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
OpenStreetMap
American passport — U.S. embassy and consulates
12 Szabadság tér, 1054, Budapest
+36 1 475 4400
https://hu.usembassy.gov/hu/ ↗updated 14.04.2026 · read 16.10.2026
93 Zugligeti út, 1121, Budapest
phone not published
OpenStreetMap
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Getting help — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 23.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.
Telephone: 112 (ambulance, fire, police)
Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.
See how to get help from the UK government abroad including in an emergency.
You can call FCDO in London if you need urgent help because something has happened to a friend or relative abroad.
Telephone: 020 7008 5000 (24 hours)
Find out about call charges
For emergencies. If pronunciation fails, show the screen — or the printed page.
| Help! | Segítség! |
| Call an ambulance! | Hívjon mentőt! |
| I need a doctor. | Orvosra van szükségem. |
| Where is the nearest hospital? | Hol van a legközelebbi kórház? |
| Call the police! | Hívja a rendőrséget! |
| I am allergic to penicillin. | Allergiás vagyok a penicillinre. |
| I have international medical insurance. | Nemzetközi egészségbiztosításom van. |
| I want to contact my embassy. | Kapcsolatba szeretnék lépni az országom nagykövetségével. |
| Please take me to this address. | Kérem, vigyen el erre a címre. |
| Do you speak English? | Beszél angolul? |
Translations by Maximum Insurance, original script and transliteration.
Actions to take before each professional trip abroad.
Live alerts and level changes, each with its official source. Continuously updated.
Health – editorial change
October 14, 2026 09:05 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 14.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026No level change recorded for this country since the log opened. The live alerts above are updated continuously.
Level 1/4 — Exercise Normal Precautions, U.S. Department of State, retrieved on 16 October 2026.
Sourcestravel.state.gov · updated 14.04 · read 16.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 15.10DFAE · updated 03.09 · read 15.10207-country comparison
An area advised against does not rule out the country.
SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 15.10Foreign Office · updated 23.09 · read 15.10State Department · updated 14.04 · read 16.10
The rules depend on the passport, not on the destination alone.
SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 15.10Foreign Office · updated 23.09 · read 15.10State Department · updated 14.04 · read 16.10
For a Schengen visa, yes: at least €30,000 of travel medical insurance (Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, art. 15).
SourcesRegulation (EC) 810/2009, art. 15General conditions, policy 20 00 479
VIP Pack — €990 for twelve months, unlimited trips.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479OpenStreetMap · read 12.10
Six steps, in this order.
SourcesSpecial conditions 01.26General conditions, policy 20 00 479
Local emergency services: single number 112 · police 107 · ambulance 104 · fire 105
SourcesEmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · read 08.10OpenStreetMap · read 12.10
At today's level 1/4, card by card:
SourcesAmex Platinum France T&Cs, 01.2025 — general exclusion n° 11BNP Paribas Visa Infinite notice (policy PT7), 04.2025 — comFortuneo World Elite Mastercard notice, 01.2026 — art. 5.5 '
A health plan reimburses at home; here, the hospital asks for a payment guarantee before admission.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
The page reads hospitals, pharmacies and doctors from OpenStreetMap, around the point you choose.
The sourced detail is under Medical network › Health: vaccines, diseases present, altitude, outbreaks.
SourcesCDC Travelers' Health · read 10.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 15.10OMS · read 15.10Foreign Office · updated 23.09 · read 15.10
3.5 physicians per 1,000 people (2022) versus 4.5 in Switzerland.
SourcesWorld Bank · read 10.10General conditions, policy 20 00 479
0.7 homicides per 100,000 people (2023) versus 0.6 in Switzerland and 1.3 in France.
The nearest representations, by passport (OpenStreetMap):
SourcesOpenStreetMap · read 12.10DFAE · updated 03.09 · read 15.10
No region is advised against by the official readings checked (Global Affairs Canada, Foreign Office and France Diplomatie): the national advice applies everywhere.
SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 14.10 · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 23.09 · read 15.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 15.10
Local laws apply to every traveller; here is what the official texts say.
SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 14.10 · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 23.09 · read 15.10
Every foreign ministry runs a 24/7 emergency line for its nationals.
Sourcesdiplomatie.gouv.fr · updated 15.09 · read 15.10eda.admin.ch · updated 03.09 · read 15.10
Emergency phrases, to show if pronunciation fails:
SourcesMaximum Insurance
Keep the entry stamp, the invoices, the prescriptions and the medical report.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
Cancellation or change up to EUR 20,000, special risk EUR 5,000 per person, crisis management and security, optional Kidnap & Ransom.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
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The 207 country pages — hospitals, pharmacies, police, embassies, emergency numbers, official advice from four governments, health, safety in figures, events in progress — read around the city you name. Your policy — benefits, the six steps, claims, articles. The site — prices, certificate, subscription. Nothing else: what it does not know, it says so and hands you to an adviser.
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