Hungary: Authorities maintaining COVID-19 restrictions as of Aug. 9 /update 30

Hungary maintaining COVID-19 measures as of Aug. 9; international entry and limited domestic restrictions remain in effect.

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Authorities in Hungary are maintaining measures imposed to combat the spread of COVID-19 as of Aug. 9. Nonessential businesses and services are operating. The limit on private gatherings is 100; up to 400 people may attend a wedding. Events are limited to 400 attendees and may only be attended by holders of a "certificate of protection" indicating the person has been vaccinated against or recovered from COVID-19.

International Entry Restrictions
Entry is permitted for travelers in possession of an immunity certificate accepted by Hungarian authorities, including those issued by Hungary, EU Digital COVID Certificates, and certificates issued by authorities in Albania, Bahrain, Cyprus, Croatia, Czech Republic, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, North Macedonia, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkey, and Ukraine. Additionally, there are no restrictions on entry across the land borders with Austria, Croatia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, and Slovenia.

Generally, only Hungarian citizens and residents not meeting these requirements will be permitted to enter the country; such travelers must quarantine for 10 days on arrival and those who do not have a residential address in Hungary must quarantine at a government-designated facility. Travelers may leave quarantine early if two negative COVID-19 tests are presented in the first five days. Exceptions are in place for business travelers, transport workers, and individuals in transit.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions.