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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Hungary
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Hungary - Consular Information Sheet
 August 18, 1995

Country Description:  Hungary is a moderately developed European
nation which has had a smooth transition to democratic rule but is
still undergoing significant economic change.  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 outside the capital.

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.
[phone], or the nearest Hungarian consulate in Los Angeles or
New York.

Medical Facilities:  Adequate to excellent medical treatment is
available in Hungary, although hospital facilities and staffing are
not always comparable to those in the U.S. or western Europe.
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 and Prevention's international
travelers hotline at [phone].

Crime Information:  Hungary has a low rate of violent crime.
However, street crime, which occasionally involves violence, has
increased especially at night near major hotels and restaurants and
on public transportation.  Theft of passports, currency and credit
cards is a frequent problem, especially in youth hostels. The loss
or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to
local police and to the U.S. embassy or consulate.  The number of
burglaries has risen substantially and vehicle thefts, particularly
of high value automobiles, is a major problem.  Useful information
on travel to the region and protecting personal security while
traveling is provided in the Department of State's pamphlet, "A Safe
Trip Abroad," which is available from the Superintendent of
Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.

Other Information:  The acceptance of traveler's 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 and Embassy Location:  U.S. citizens who register at
the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy can obtain updated
information on travel and security within Hungary.  The U.S. Embassy
is at V. Szabadsag Ter 12 in Budapest; Telephone [phone].

 No. 95-096

This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated May 13,1994, to
update information on crime.


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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Hungary
============================================================
Hungary - Consular Information Sheet
 August 18, 1995

Country Description:  Hungary is a moderately developed European
nation which has had a smooth transition to democratic rule but is
still undergoing significant economic change.  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 outside the capital.

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.
[phone], or the nearest Hungarian consulate in Los Angeles or
New York.

Medical Facilities:  Adequate to excellent medical treatment is
available in Hungary, although hospital facilities and staffing are
not always comparable to those in the U.S. or western Europe.
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 and Prevention's international
travelers hotline at [phone].

Crime Information:  Hungary has a low rate of violent crime.
However, street crime, which occasionally involves violence, has
increased especially at night near major hotels and restaurants and
on public transportation.  Theft of passports, currency and credit
cards is a frequent problem, especially in youth hostels. The loss
or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to
local police and to the U.S. embassy or consulate.  The number of
burglaries has risen substantially and vehicle thefts, particularly
of high value automobiles, is a major problem.  Useful information
on travel to the region and protecting personal security while
traveling is provided in the Department of State's pamphlet, "A Safe
Trip Abroad," which is available from the Superintendent of
Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.

Other Information:  The acceptance of traveler's 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 and Embassy Location:  U.S. citizens who register at
the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy can obtain updated
information on travel and security within Hungary.  The U.S. Embassy
is at V. Szabadsag Ter 12 in Budapest; Telephone [phone].

 No. 95-096

This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated May 13,1994, to
update information on crime.


----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
The "[e-mail]" mailing list is the official Internet and
BITNET distribution point for the U.S. State Department Travel Warnings and
Consular Information Sheets.  To unsubscribe, send a message containing the
word "unsubscribe" to:    [e-mail]

Archives of past "travel-advisories" postings are available at the URL:
"http://www.stolaf.edu/network/travel-advisories.html" or via Gopher:
gopher.stolaf.edu, Internet Resources/US-State-Department-Travel-Advisories
.