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Entering & Leaving Hungary
Entering Hungary
Visas
Tourists holding valid US or Canadian passports are not required to have a visa for stays of less than 90 days. Passports must be valid for at least another six months from the planned date of arrival into Hungary. All other questions should be addressed to the nearest Hungarian Consulate. For more information on the representations of Hungary in the US please go to: www.huembwas.org
Health Requirements
No immunizations are required.
Customs Regulations
In addition to personal travel luggage, limited non-commercial quantities of goods may be brought into Hungary duty free:
- Alcohol – 1 liter of high proof spirits, 4 liters of wine and 16 liters of beer. (applicable to passengers over the age of 17 only) in case of arriving by air
- 200 cigarettes, or 100 cigarillos, or 50 cigars, or 250 g of tobacco. (applicable to passengers over the age of 17 only) in case of arriving by air
- 500g Coffee, 100 g tea and other spices – up to 1 kg each (except paprika & its mixtures).
- Customs duty does not apply if the total value of the goods, in addition to the personal travel luggage, does not exceed 430 Euros (approximately 640 US dollars) in case of air travel and 300 Euros (approximately 450 US dollars) in case of land and water travel
- Electronics: photo camera, non-professional video camera, laptop computer, portable typewriter, portable musical equipment with the necessary accessories - such as disks, records, photographic films up to 10 rolls.
Pets
Accompanying pets must have a health and vaccination certificate or the so called pet passport, dated no more than one week prior to arrival or a unique identification (tattoo or microchip) in the pet’s body.
To download the pet passport, please click here.
Currency Regulations
Passengers entering or leaving the European Union, carrying EUR 10,000 (14,840 US dollars) or more in cash (even if in different currencies), or any equivalent instruments (such as securities, bonds, shares, traveler’s checks etc.) must file a written declaration. You can download the declaration from the following website:
Such declaration shall be made at or presented to the customs authority upon entering or leaving the European Union.
If you have questions regarding custom regulations, please contact the Hungarian Customs and Finance Office.
Phone: (36-40) 346 262
E-mail: vam.info@mail.vpop.hu
Website: Hungarian Customs and Finance Guard
Leaving Hungary
Non-commercial quantities of items purchased or received are not subject to custom duties in Hungary but might be subject to the custom fees and regulations of the destination country.
VAT Refund
Non-resident travelers may apply for a refund of up to 25% of the general sales tax (AFA) on goods purchased in Hungary, with the exception of works of art, collections and antiques, under the following conditions:
- The total value of the goods on one original invoice, including AFA, must exceed 50,000 Ft (276 USD).
- Not more than 90 days may elapse between the time of purchase and the time of export.
The goods must be taken out of the country unused, in their original packaging.
Need more information?
Please contact: Global Refund in Hungary
Phone: (36-1) 411 0157
E-mail: taxfree@innovainvest.hu
Website: www.globalrefund.com