General Information Location: Europe
Local Time: From 30 Mar 08 to 26 Oct 08 GMT +2
From 26 Oct 08 to 29 Mar 09 GMT +1
From 29 Mar 09 to 25 Oct 09 GMT +2
Capital City: Budapest
Population: 10 million
Area: 93,030 square km, 35,912 square miles.
Language(s): Hungarian (Magyar), English, German, French
Dialling Code: 36
Emergency: Police: 107. Fire: 105. Ambulance: 104
Directory Enquiries: 198
TV Standard: PAL
Driving: Driving is on the right. Holders of licences issued by EU member states are accepted, International Driving Permit recommended for non-EU nationals
Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz
Business & CurrencyCurrency: Forint (HUF)
Notes: HUF: 200, 500, 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000
Coins: HUF: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Major credit cards and travellers cheques are accepted Opening Hours
Bank: 0900-1400 Mon-Fri
Office: 0800-1630 Mon-Thur, 0800-1400 Fri
Shops: 0700-1900 Mon-Fri, 0700-1400 Sat, 1000-1800 Mon-Wed & Fri, 1000-2000 Thur, 0900-1300 Sat (Department stores) Public Holidays
2008
Jan 1 New Years Day, Mar 15 Anniversary of 1848 uprising against Austrian rule, Mar 24 Easter Monday, May 1 May Day, May 12 Whit Monday, Aug 20 St. Stephens Day, Oct 23 Republic Day, Nov 1 All Saints Day, Dec 25 Christmas Day, Dec 26 Boxing Day Business/Social Hints: Many executives speak one or more foreign language. Smoking is prohibited in public buildings and on most public transport. The minimum drinking age is 18 years Tipping: Discretionary, around 10-15% for most services
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AirportsBudapest Ferihegy (BUD)
Saarmelleek/balaton (SOB)
Passport & VisaThe following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate PassportsRequired, but NOT by the following:
1) Nationals of Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Rep of, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden & Switzerland holding proof of identity Passport Validity: 1) If a visa is not required passport must be valid for maximum period of visa free stay
2) If a visa is required passport must be valid for 3 months after expiry date of visa Passport Notes: VisasThe following DO NOT require a visa:
1) Nationals of Hungary
2) Holders of British national passports stating holder as "British Citizen" or endorsed "Holder has the right to abode in the United Kingdom" or "Holder is entitled to re-admission in the United Kingdom"
3) Nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Rep, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong (S.A.R. passport holders), Honduras, Iceland, Ireland Rep, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea (South), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao (S.A.R. passport holders), Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City & Venezuela (tourists only) Air TransitRequired by all except those as noted above and:
1) Persons continuing their journey to a third country by the same or first connecting aircraft on the same day without leaving the airport, provided holding confirmed onward tickets & documentation for their onward journey (except nationals of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Congo, Congo Dem Rep, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Liberia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan & Syria, unless they are destined for Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland Rep, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland or United Kingdom & holding a valid visa issued by the authorities of the country of destination & when their visa expires, return to the country of origin or the country whose national they are, or they hold a valid permit of residence issued by Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland Rep, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom or United States) Exit PermitsSpecial Notes |
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