Europe

Visas

 

British citizens do not require visas to enter Hungary but you must have a valid British passport.   If you intend to stay more than 90 days, you must register with the nearest regional Immigration Office.   For further information, contact the Consular Section of the Hungarian Embassy, London.

Passports

British citizens must have a valid passport to enter Hungary, but there is no requirement for the passport to be valid beyond the date of entry. If your passport is lost or stolen in Hungary, you will need to replace it before you leave the country (the Hungarian Border Guard will not usually accept a police report in place of a stolen passport, as is the practice in other European countries). You should therefore be sure to safeguard your passport during your stay.

Haulage vehicles

Drivers of large haulage vehicles transiting Hungary should ensure they have full vehicle documentation.  International loads must be supported by a TIR carnet providing a full inventory of the goods being carried.  There is a requirement to leave a financial bond with the Hungarian customs when transiting Hungary with a cargo.  The financial bond, minus an administration fee is returned on leaving the country.  If you are planning to transit Hungary with consignments of humanitarian aid as relief following a disaster or medical aid you should contact the Hungarian Embassy in London in advance to obtain documentation waiving this requirement.

Fines

Entry into Hungary can be barred if you have failed to pay a previous fine in Hungary. You should contact the Hungarian Embassy in London for guidance on paying any outstanding fines before you next enter Hungary.