Welcome to EURAXESS Hungary

The third wave of COVID-19 has subsided in the country.

Having reached over 5.5 million vaccinations, Hungary introduced softer pandemic measures. As of 24 June 2021, Hungary has reopened the Schengen borders.

Find and follow updated information of COVID-19 cases in Hungary on abouthungary.hu and ECDC's COVID-19 situation dashboard.

From 1 July 2021, the EU digital COVID certificate is available and active across the EU and is accepted when crossing Hungarian borders.

The certificate is valid across all 27 EU countries, as well as in Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. Holding the certificate is not a precondition for exercising free movement rights and it is not a travel document.

The EU digital COVID certificate facilitates safe and free movement during the COVID-19 pandemic. The certificate, which is available in digital and paper format, provides proof that:

1. a person has either been vaccinated against COVID-19,
2. received a negative PCR test result,
3. recovered from COVID-19.

For Hungarian citizens and foreign residents vaccinated in Hungary, the EU digital COVID certificate can be obtained from the EESZT information portal in a paper or digital format. The certificate can also be downloaded to smartphones through the EESZT Covid Control application.

EU digital COVID certificate holders from any EU country can enter Hungary without restrictions or quarantine and enjoy all services provided.

As vaccinations reached 5.5 million, masks are no longer required outdoors nor indoors. People are allowed to go to hotels, restaurants, baths and water parks without an immunity certificate. However, masks will remain mandatory in the healthcare sector. The use of immunity certificates issued by the Hungarian government are maintained for mass events, such as sports events, concerts, festivals and nightclubs.

Events up to 500 attendants can be organised.

Restrictions on the business hours of shops and restaurants are lifted.

Vaccinated 16–18-year-olds can visit indoor venues without an accompanying adult.

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.

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 now register for a coronavirus vaccine jab via the link provided above.