Data Last Updated: October 05, 2020
General Information
Hungary will close its border as of September 1st due to a resurgence of COVID-19 cases.
Authorities have exempted the citizens of the “Visegrad Four Group” from its border closures. These countries include Czech Republic, Poland, and Slovakia. Citizens from these countries will still be allowed entry to Hungary from Sept. 1 - 30 provided they can provide a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 5 days of arrival. Citizens of other countries will not be permitted entry during this period, except for essential purposes.
About Hungary Article - Minister Gulyás: The second wave is here; Hungary closes its borders
Hungary Today Article - Borders Closing: Hungary to Revive Restrictive Measures on Sept 1
As per the latest update, the border closure of Hungary will be extended until Nov. 1 due to a sharp increase in the number of coronavirus cases in the country. Only travelers coming from the Visegrád Group (V4) are allowed to enter but they must present a negative COVID-19 test result.
Mask Requirement
Mask is required to be worn in all public indoor, public transport and all outdoor areas.
Internal Restrictions/Closures
Religious ceremonies, civil marriages, and funerals can be held with social distancing measures in place.
Family events for up to 200 people can be held from 1 June outside Budapest, and from 15 June within Budapest. Otherwise, mass events are banned until at least 15 August.
Most domestic business activity has been permitted to resume, providing strict hygiene and social distancing measures are observed. Protective face coverings remain mandatory on public transport and in enclosed public spaces. Mass gatherings in Hungary are currently prohibited. Family and social events in excess of 200 persons are indefinitely prohibited.
Airlines & Transport
Hungary will close its border to all foreign tourists and nationals as of September 1st due to a resurgence of COVID-19 cases.The border closure is extended until November 1st.
Budapest Ferenc Liszt (BUD) and Debrecen (DEB) airports are open, though many airlines have suspended or curtailed flights.
Information prior to September 1st, 2020 closure:
Flights to and from countless cities in the EU have already resumed in Budapest, the largest airport in Hungary. Major airlines that have the most routes into/from Budapest include RyanAir, WizzAir, and LOT..
Status of Opening to Tourists
Information based on tourists place of residence being in that country for the last 14 days
Select Country of Residence
Test Required For Tourists From:
3 Countries
Czech Republic
Poland
Slovakia
Not Allowing Tourists From:
240 Countries
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Antarctica
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bonaire
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
British Virgin Islands
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Christmas Island
Cocos Islands
Colombia
Comoros
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cuba
Curaçao
Cyprus
Democratic Republic of Congo
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Isle of Man
Israel
Italy
Ivory Coast
Jamaica
Japan
Jersey
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macao
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Niue
Norfolk Island
North Korea
Northern Mariana Islands
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Pitcairn
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Republic of Congo
Réunion
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Barthélemy
Saint Helena
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Sint Maarten
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
South Georgia
South Korea
South Sudan
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tokelau
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos
Tuvalu
U.S. Virgin Islands
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Vietnam
Wallis and Futuna
Western Sahara
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Information for Non-Tourists
As of September 1 2020, tourists and foreigners will be banned from entering Hungary, with few exceptions such as essential workers, diplomats, and certain family members.
816,680
Cases30,118
Deaths84,799
Cases Per Million
Graph of COVID-19 Cases In Last 30 Days
For Hungary