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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.
- (202) 362-6730, 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 (404) 332-4559.
-
- 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 (36-1) 112-6450.
-
- No. 95-096
-
- This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated May 13,1994, to
- update information on crime.
-
-
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- The "travel-advisories@stolaf.edu" 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: travel-advisories-request@stolaf.edu
-
- 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
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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.
- (202) 362-6730, 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 (404) 332-4559.
-
- 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 (36-1) 112-6450.
-
- No. 95-096
-
- This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated May 13,1994, to
- update information on crime.
-
-
- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
- The "travel-advisories@stolaf.edu" 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: travel-advisories-request@stolaf.edu
-
- 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
- .
-