25.01.2021 From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?Partially Note: Hungary adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Hungary are not based on the common "EU Traffic Lights" map. Entry from EU Member States and Schengen Associated countries is generally not allowed in lack of a special reason (such as business purposes). Military convoys and business or diplomatic trips can be exempted from the regulations. Furthermore, an exemption may be granted by the police if entry also is for court, administrative, family, health, education or other legitimate reasons and if health screening is negative; however, also exempted people have to self-quarantine for 10 days. The humanitarian corridor for commuters transiting Hungary remains open. Hungarian citizens returning from abroad will have to quarantine, unless they undergo a double testing procedure, providing the negative results of 2 PCR tests not older than five days and taken with a time difference of 48 hours. It is possible to perform the 2 PCR tests upon arrival in Hungary as well. The first test can be also performed in a Schengen country, the United States or Canada. The same procedure (quarantine/double PCR testing) applies to foreign students and foreign citizens with reasonable grounds to enter. Those who can prove with either a Hungarian or English language document that they have recovered from COVID-19 in the past 6 months (e.g.: PCR test results, verification by a health service provider or authority) can enter Hungary without restrictions. Citizens of neighbouring states and Hungarian citizens living there may enter the territory within a distance of 30 kilometres from the state border for a maximum of 24 hours, but they may not leave this lane. Hungarians living in this 30-kilometre lane can also enter if they have stayed in the 30-kilometre lane from the border of the neighbouring state for less than 24 hours. Find out more: Consular Services (Hungarian) Documents you need to travel in Europe What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?Entry from third countries is generally not allowed without a special reason. Flights to and from the UK have been resumed, provided that travellers undergo a mandatory quarantine. May I transit this country?Partially Travellers can transit Hungary provided that they undergo a medical check-up upon entry. Furthermore, satisfactory proof of the objective and destination of their travel has to be provided, confirming that their entry to the destination country and neighbouring country in their route is allowed. Citizens of neighbouring states and Hungarian citizens living there could enter the territory of Hungary within a distance of 30 kilometres from the state border for a maximum of 24 hours. The humanitarian corridor for commuters transiting Hungary remains open. Find out more: General measuresAs of 11.11.2020, a curfew is in place from 20:00 to 5:00 and only movements for essential reasons are allowed (work, health, taking the dog for a walk within 500 metres from the place of residence). In order to go out, it is always required to bring a specific certificate. Find out more: Current measures (in Hungarian) Health cover for temporary stays Use of facemasksPeople visiting public places (shops, shopping malls, health and social care institutions, reception offices) as well as people using public transport and taxis, are required to wear a facemask or otherwise cover their faces with mask-like substitutes (scarves, shawls, etc.). As of 11.11.2020, facemask wearing is mandatory also in some public areas of municipalities with more than 10,000 inhabitants. It is not mandatory to wear a facemask during sports activities as well as in parks and green areas. Physical DistancingThe interpersonal distance of 1.5 metres is recommended everywhere, especially in shops. Employers have to implement measures to ensure the interpersonal distancing. Individual sports activities outdoors are allowed.
14.12.2020 From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?
Entry RestrictionsEntry from EU Member States + Schengen Associated countries is generally not allowed without a special reason. Rules and ExceptionsMilitary convoys and business or diplomatic trips can be exempted from the regulations. Furthermore, exemption may be granted by the police if entry also is for court, administrative, family, health, education or other legitimate reasons and if health screening is negative; however, also exempted people have to self-quarantine for 10 days. The humanitarian corridor for commuters transiting Hungary remains open. Hungarian citizens returning from high-risk countries will have to quarantine, unless they undergo a double testing procedure, providing the negative results of 2 PCR tests not older than five days and taken with a time difference of 48 hours. It is possible to perform the 2 PCR tests upon arrival in Hungary as well. The first test can be also performed in a Schengen country, the United States or Canada. The same procedure (quarantine/double testing) applies to foreign students and foreign citizens with reasonable grounds to enter. Hungarian citizens may return home from abroad without restrictions if the reason for the trip was a business or economic activity. Those who can prove with either a Hungarian or English language document that they have recovered from COVID-19 in the past 6 months (e.g.: PCR test results, verification by a health service provider or authority) can enter Hungary without restrictions. Citizens of neighboring states and Hungarian citizens living there may enter the territory within a distance of 30 kilometers from the state border for a maximum of 24 hours. Hungarians living in this 30-kilometer lane can also enter if they have stayed in the 30-kilometer lane from the border of the neighboring state for less than 24 hours. What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?Entry from third countries is generally not allowed without a special reason. May I transit this country?
Travellers can transit Hungary provided that they undergo a medical check-up upon entry. Furthermore, satisfactory proof of the objective and destination of their travel has to be provided, confirming that their entry to the destination country and neighbouring country in their route is allowed. Citizens of neighboring states and Hungarian citizens living there could enter the territory of Hungary within a distance of 30 kilometers from the state border for a maximum of 24 hours. The humanitarian corridor for commuters transiting Hungary remains open. Find out more:Consular Services (Hungarian) Information from Budapest Airport Documents you need to travel in Europe
15.09.2020 Travelling to Hungary Transit A non-Hungarian citizen arriving from abroad may enter the territory of Hungary for the purpose of transit. Additional conditions for entry: a) the non-Hungarian citizen coming from abroad has provided the entry conditions in the SBC; b) the non-Hungarian citizen coming from abroad satisfactorily proves the purpose of the journey and the country of destination of the journey; c) the entry into the country of destination and entry into a neighbouring state on the route of the planned journey is ensured. Travelling from Hungary or returning to Hungary The Hungarian Consular Service provides Travel advice per Country (in Hungarian). Rules and Exceptions Foreign students will have to produce negative tests to be allowed to study in Hungary.
28.08.2020 Travelling to Hungary Travelling from Hungary or returning to Hungary Hungarian citiziens arriving from yellow or red labelled countries are subject to obligatory health checks. If coronavirus infection is detected, they have to go into quarantine for 14 days as prescribed by the epidemiological authority. No quarantine is needed for Hungarian citizens crossing the border who can prove, with a certificate written in Hungarian or English, the negative results of two SARS-CoV-2 tests (molecular examination in compliance with professional medical practice) performed at different times with at least 48 hours between them in the course of the preceding 5 days. The Hungarian Consular Service provides Travel advice per Country (in Hungarian). Rules and Exceptions Mandatory Travel Documentation Links to national sources |
Entry restriction to non-Hungarian citizens (16.03.2020) Pursuant to the decision of the Government, Hungarian authorities will close the borders of Hungary from passenger traffic, so from 00:00 on 17 March 2020, only Hungarian citizens will be allowed to enter the country. The restriction relates to all road, railway, water and air borders. Start date: 17.03.2020 End date: not available Further information: http://www.police.hu/hu/hirek-es-informaciok/legfrissebb-hireink/hatarre... Temporary and limited relaxation of the enforcement of driving and rest times for the drivers of vehicles (20.03.2020) Hungary has notified a temporary and limited relaxation of the enforecement of driving and rest times for the drivers involved in domestic and international transport under Article 14(2) of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006. Start date: 21.03.2020 End date: 19.04.2020 Further information: https://ec.europa.eu/transport/sites/transport/files/temporary-relaxatio... |
25.11.2020 The exemption of driving restrictions published on 13 November 2020 at 15:10 has been revoked on 24 November 2020.
13.11.2020 General exemption was granted from the driving restrictions in Hungary for trucks and combination vehicles with a MPW of over 7.5 t. The exemption is valid from the 13th of November until revoked.
01.09.2020 The list of closed border crossing points in Hungary can be found attached. This document can also be downloaded from MKFE's website: https://www.mkfe.hu/en/).
31.08.2020 Updated information regarding the border procedures for both passenger and goods transport at the Hungarian border crossing points can be found here.
14.07.2020 On 14 July, the Hungarian Government introduced a classification system of foreign countries based on their epidemiological risk. Hungarian nationals coming from a country on the yellow or red list must quarantine at home for 14 days. An alternative is, they can produce proof of two negative tests, where the second should be made 48 hours after the first one. Foreign nationals arriving from a country on the yellow list must undergo a medical examination upon arrival. If no infection is suspected, they must quarantine for 14 days. Foreign nationals coming from countries on the red list, who don’t have a permanent residence permit in Hungary, or who don’t have any family members in Hungary, are banned from entering the country. Transit through Hungary is allowed under certain conditions. Further details can be found here. Source: MKFE
30.06.2020 On 21 June, effective immediately, the Hungarian government revoked the general exemption of driving restrictions for goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes. Source: MKFE
19.06.2020 On 19 June, the Hungarian Parliament put an end to the state of emergency, replacing it with a state of “epidemiological preparedness”. Foreign nationals cannot enter Hungary whilst Hungarian (and their families), EU, EEA and EFTA citizens (except UK citizens), are allowed to enter the country. Detailed rules concerning travel to/from Hungary can be found here. No restrictions apply to freight transport operations; mandatory transit routes previously in place have been dropped. Members are reminded that the temporary relaxations of driving and rest time rules have ceased to apply on 31 May. Drivers can still benefit from the lifting of driving restrictions for vehicles over 7.5 tonnes, which is in force until 21 June. Source: MKFE
02.06.2020 On 29 May, the Hungarian Government informed that relaxations on driving and rest times would expire on 31 May. Therefore, Regulation (EC) 561/2006 fully applies from 00:00 on 1 June. Members are also reminded that Hungarian Authorities allow double manning (passengers in the cabin are not considered double manning and, therefore, are not allowed). For more information on international passenger transport between Hungary and neighbouring countries, the latest notice can be found here. Source: MKFE
29.05.2020 MKFE is providing all information related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) relevant to foreign transport operations on an up-to-date webpage in English. The following information has been added to this site: Passenger transport: Information updated by the police on travel regulations is available here (in English). Goods transport – facilitation measures: Relaxations of driving and rest time rules will not be renewed after 31 May. Source: MKFE
20.04.2020 According to the European Commission, Hungary granted relaxations on driving and rest times rules. Relaxations apply until 31 May to all drivers involved in national and international transport of goods being performed within Hungary. Provisions from EU Regulation 561/2006 derogated from: - Art. 6(1): replacement of the maximum daily driving limit of 9 hours with one of 11 hours; - Art. 6(2): replacement of the maximum weekly driving limit of 56 hours with one of 60 hours; - Art. 6(3): replacement of the maximum fortnightly driving limit of 90 hours with one of 105 hours; - Art. 7: replacement of the minimum daily breaks requirements by imposing a break of 45 minutes after 5 and a half hours; - Art. 8(2): Reduction of the daily rest requirements from 11 to 9 hours; - Art. 8(6): reduction of the regular weekly rest period from 45 hours to 24 hours, provided that the reduction shall be compensated by an equivalent period of rest taken en bloc before the end of the third week following the week in question OR - Art. 8(6): postponement of a weekly rest period from six to seven 24-hour period. Source: MKFE
03.04.2020 With effect from midnight, 17 March, Hungary has closed its internal and external borders. Hungarian citizens and close relatives travelling with them (including those not resident in Hungary) will still be allowed to enter the country. According to the government decree nr 81/2020, article 3 (7), provisions of articles 2 and 3 of this government decree, these restrictions do not apply to freight traffic. Goods transports arriving and departing from Hungarian destinations, as well as those in transit, are allowed to cross the state border and continue the journey without restrictions, but only through the designated border points (transit routes are highlighted in blue): here. - Stops are only permitted at designated rest areas and fuel stations; - Transport operators must have police stamps; - Only the driver is permitted in the cabin; no passengers (no double-manning); - Drivers should cross the territory as quickly and efficiently as possible, without the violation of any traffic rules - police procedures are in place at the points of exit. Official webpage of the Government here. Source: MKFE
29.03.2020 MKFE is providing all information related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) relevant to foreign hauliers on an up-to-date webpage in English. The following information has been added to this site: As of 28 March 2020 the official quarantine (for a period of fourteen days after crossing the border) for the Hungarian truck drivers not showing symptoms of COVID-19, if the destination is Hungary,is no more applicable. The other dispositions of the resolution of Chief Medical Officer issued on 27 March remain unchanged. This disposition should help reduce the bottlenecks observed at the border crossing points on Friday. Source: MKFE
27.03.2020 The National Chief Medical Officer has issued a new resolution (already in force), and the following rules enter into force: Art 6. Road freight transport drivers are to undergo a medical examination; and a) Those who are not showing symptoms of COVID-19: (aa) As a Hungarian citizen, if the destination is Hungary, the person must undergo official quarantine for a period of fourteen days after crossing the border. (ab) As a foreign national, if the destination is Hungary, the person must leave the country within 24 hours from unloading the consignment. (ac) In the case of transit traffic, the person has to leave the territory of Hungary in the shortest possible time and on the designated transit route. (ad) Must wear a face mask and rubber gloves when travelling in Hungary. b) Those who are showing symptoms of COVID-19: (ba)Hungarian citizens will be housed in a designated quarantine facility. (bb) Non-Hungarian citizens cannot enter the territory of Hungary. Only Art 6.a) (ab), (ac), (ad), and Art 6.b) (bb) are applicable for international road freight transport drivers who are not Hungarian citizens. The text of the resolution is available in Hungarian here. Source: MKFE
Hungary has closed its internal and external borders for passenger transport operations with effect from 00:00 17 March. Hungarian citizens and close relatives travelling with them (including those not resident in Hungary) will still be allowed to enter the country. MKFE has communicated its vision of the situation at border crossing points here (last update on 21/03 afternoon). MKFE and the Hungarian Government are doing everything possible to ensure continuous and unhindered cross-border freight transport operations. Source: MKFE |