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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Hungary
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Hungary - Consular Information Sheet
 August 18, 1995

Country Description:  Hungary is a moderately developed European 
nation which has had a smooth transition to democratic rule but is 
still undergoing significant economic change.  Tourist facilities 
outside Budapest are not as developed as those found in western 
Europe, and many of the goods and services taken for granted in 
other western countries are not yet available outside the capital.

Entry Requirements:  A passport is required.  A visa is not 
required for stays of up to 90 days.  Further information concerning 
entry requirements can be obtained at the Embassy of the Republic of 
Hungary at 3910 Shoemaker Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, tel. 
(202) 362-6730, or the nearest Hungarian consulate in Los Angeles or 
New York.

Medical Facilities:  Adequate to excellent medical treatment is 
available in Hungary, although hospital facilities and staffing are 
not always comparable to those in the U.S. or western Europe.  
Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payments for 
health services.  Not all U.S. medical insurance is valid outside 
the United States.  Travelers have found it useful, in some cases, 
to obtain supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas 
coverage.  Further information on health matters can be obtained 
>from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's international 
travelers hotline at (404) 332-4559.

Crime Information:  Hungary has a low rate of violent crime.  
However, street crime, which occasionally involves violence, has 
increased especially at night near major hotels and restaurants and 
on public transportation.  Theft of passports, currency and credit 
cards is a frequent problem, especially in youth hostels. The loss 
or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to 
local police and to the U.S. embassy or consulate.  The number of 
burglaries has risen substantially and vehicle thefts, particularly 
of high value automobiles, is a major problem.  Useful information 
on travel to the region and protecting personal security while 
traveling is provided in the Department of State's pamphlet, "A Safe 
Trip Abroad," which is available from the Superintendent of 
Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.

Other Information:  The acceptance of traveler's checks and credit 
cards is not universal.

Drug Penalties:  U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the 
country in which they are traveling.  Penalties for possession, use, 
and dealing in illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can 
expect jail sentences and fines.

Registration and Embassy Location:  U.S. citizens who register at 
the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy can obtain updated 
information on travel and security within Hungary.  The U.S. Embassy 
is at V. Szabadsag Ter 12 in Budapest; Telephone (36-1) 112-6450.

 No. 95-096

This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated May 13,1994, to 
update information on crime.


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