As of March 7 1, 2022, Hungary no longer has any travel / public restrictions related to COVID-19.
From 7 March it is not compulsory to wear a face mask in indoor public spaces or on public transport. Wearing a face mask remains mandatory in hospitals and social institutions.
Social distancing rules are currently not in force.
Find and follow updated information of COVID-19 cases in Hungary on abouthungary.hu, ECDC's COVID-19 situation dashboard, and all information related to tourism on visithungary.com
Last updated: 2022. 05.23.
Travel to Hungary is once again unrestricted
The lifting of epidemiological entry restrictions means that from Monday the 7th of March 2022, travellers can enter Hungary without the need for vaccination or immunity certificates, or any kind of test. Travellers are not required to quarantine nor restricted from any kind of services.
All information regarding entry rules in force is available here.
Vaccination in Hungary is voluntary and free of charge. From 4 May 2021, foreign residents in Hungary can apply for the vaccination through this link: https://vakcinainfo.gov.hu/registration.
It is possible to require a third shot of the vaccine as well.
Resident foreigners and Hungarian citizens abroad will be entitled to an immunity card once vaccinated.
Foreign residents and Hungarian citizens living abroad without a social insurance number can register for a coronavirus vaccine jab via the link provided above.
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