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#CARD:Hungary:Travel\Consular Information
Hungary - Consular Information Sheet
April 29, 1993
Country Description: Hungary is a moderately developed European nation
undergoing profound political and economic changes. Tourist facilities
outside Budapest are not as developed as those found in western Europe, and
many of the goods and services taken for granted in other western countries
are not yet available.
Entry Requirements: A passport is required. A visa is not required for
stays of up to 90 days. Further information concerning entry requirements
can be obtained at the Embassy of the Republic of Hungary at 3910 Shoemaker
Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, tel (202) 362-6730, or the nearest
Hungarian consulate in Los Angeles or New York.
Medical Facilities: Medical facilities in Hungary are limited. Doctors and
hospitals often expect immediate cash payments for health services. Not all
U.S. medical insurance is valid outside the United States. Travelers have
found it useful, in some cases, to obtain supplemental medical insurance
with specific overseas coverage. Further information on health matters can
be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control's international travelers
hotline at (404) 332-4559.
Crime Information: Hungary has a low rate of violent crime. However,
street crime has increased especially at night near major hotels and
restaurants. The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported
immediately to the local police and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
Useful information on travel to the region and protecting personal security
while traveling is provided in the Department of State's pamphlets, "A Safe
Trip Abroad", and "Tips for Travelers to Eastern Europe," which are
available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing
Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
Other Information: The acceptance of travelers checks and credit cards is
not universal.
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in
which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, use, and dealing in
illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect jail sentences
and fines.
Registration: U.S. citizens who register at the Consular Section of the
U.S. Embassy can obtain updated information on travel and security within
Hungary.
Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy in Hungary is located at V. Szabadsag
Ter 12 in Budapest; telephone (36-1) 112-6450.
No. 93-080
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated October 7, 1992, to add
information on reporting the loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport.
#ENDCARD