Hungary

Government advisories

• ☐ United States: level 1/4 — Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
• ☐ United Kingdom: level 1/4
• ☐ Canada: level 1/4 — Exercise normal security precautions

Health notices

• ☐ Global Measles (level 1)

Practical

• ☐ Plug type C/F, 230V — bring an adapter if yours differs
• ☐ Drives on the right
• ☐ Emergency (police): 112 or 107
• ☐ Emergency (ambulance): 112 or 104
• ☐ Emergency (fire): 112 or 105

Laws that could get a tourist arrested

• ☐ Mandatory identification — You are required to carry your passport and ID card to avoid trouble with the police. A color copy of your passport is generally accepted.
• ☐ Traffic and safety regulations — Children under 12 cannot sit in the front seat, car seats are required for infants, and seat belts are mandatory. Turning right on a red light is prohibited.
• ☐ Zero tolerance for drunk driving — Hungarian law enforces a zero tolerance policy for driving under the influence. Violations result in a severe fine.

Before you go

General trip-prep, not specific to Hungary — the same short list applies anywhere.

• ☐ Register with your embassy's traveler program if one exists
• ☐ Check your passport's validity and blank-page requirements on your destination's official entry-rules page
• ☐ Photograph/screenshot your passport, visa, and travel insurance documents
• ☐ Download offline maps for your destination
• ☐ Confirm your bank/card issuer knows you're traveling
• ☐ Check whether your phone plan needs a travel add-on or a local SIM