104th IATP Conference
Budapest, Hungary
October 08 - 12, 2011
BUDAPEST - PRACTICAL INFORMATION
VISA Requirements

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hungary

http://www.mfa.gov.hu/kum/en/bal
General information for entering Hungary

From December 21, 2007 Hungary is a member of the Schengen Area, and applies the Schengen legislation in full.

Significant changes subsequent to Hungary’s Schengen-membership are that:
- visas and residence permits issued by one of the Schengen States are valid also for Hungary,
- visas issued by Hungarian representations abroad and residence permits issued by Hungarian national authorities are also valid for the entire Schengen Area.

The visa sticker, which looks the same for all Schengen States, bears the words "valid for Schengen States".

The Schengen visa and entry regulations are only applicable for a stay not exceeding 90 days. Rules for a long stay exceeding 90 days are laid down by the national law of the member states concerned.

Please click here to see whether you need to have a visa to enter Hungary or not.

Should you need a visa, please see the instructions and check visa application forms here.

You can find the contact information of the nearest Hungarian Embassy/Consulate here
 
Travel information
Electricty

The power supply in Hungary is 220V/50Hz. You might require an adaptor for the round tow-pins sockets used in Hungary unless your electronic appliance takes 100-240V. Otherwise make sure to bring an adapter with you.

You also might need a transformer to be able to use your electrical appliances. Make sure to carefully read the information on your electrical appliances.
Time
Budapest is one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GTM +1; GMT + 2 in summer).
Currency
Currency: unit of currency is the Hungarian Forint (HUF). Notes are in denominations of HUF 20.000, 10.000, 5.000, 2.000, 1.000, and 500

     
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