Go, but pay attention.

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Staying safe

• •Hungary in general is a very safe country. However, petty crime in particular remains a concern, just like in any other country.
• •Watch your bags and pockets on public transport.
• •Generally, Hungary is rather quiet during the night compared to other European countries, and crime to tourists is limited to pickpocketing, and cheating on prices and bills and taxi fares.
• •Everyone is required to carry their passport and ID card. Not doing so lead to trouble with the police. The police generally accept a colour copy of your passport.
• •The police force is professional and well trained, but most hardly speak any English.
• •See the Budapest travel guide for more specific and valuable information about common street scams and tourist traps in Hungary.

Staying healthy

• •Food and water is generally safe, even in remote villages.
• •It is widely available and good practice to have with you a bottle during hot summer.
• •Private health care providers are high quality, but limited in scope once outside Budapest.
• •Public health care is free for qualifying (insured) people, and is of adequate quality in urban areas.
• •The country has joined the EU, so basic coverage is present for EU citizens, but check before entering the country how far are you insured and what you have to pay for.
• •The European Health Insurance Card is required from EU citizens applying for free treatment under this regulation.