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Foreign travel advice

Hungary

Warnings and insurance

Still current at:: 1022 ~~April~~May 2026
Updated:: 1022 ~~April~~May 2026
Latest update:: ~~Updated~~New information onabout ~~European~~the ~~Entry-Exit~~upcoming ~~System~~UEFA ~~(EES)~~Champions ~~(‘Entry~~League ~~requirements’~~Final on 30 May (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

UEFA Champions League Final

The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain will take place at Budapest Puskás Arena on Saturday 30 May. If you are travelling to Budapest, read our Travel Advice and sign up to FCDO Travel Advice email alerts.

British nationals should: 

plan their movement around the city to arrive at the dedicated fan zone in Városliget Park, Heroes Square or the stadium well in advance of the start of the match

follow the instructions of the local authorities

take care of personal possessions including passports, especially in crowds and on public transport

UEFA advises fans to carry valid original copies of ID should inspection be requested on entry to the stadium. Accepted ID includes passports and national ID cards. Driving licenses will not be accepted

UEFA warns fans not to purchase tickets on the secondary market from unauthorised third parties. Fans are likely to be refused entry or be ejected from the stadium if tickets are purchased in this way

Further information can be found on the UEFA website.

Before you travel

No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:

see general advice for women travellers
read our guide on disability and travel abroad
see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
read about safety for solo and independent travel
see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad

Travel insurance

If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.

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Update history

2026-05-22 12:24
New information about the upcoming UEFA Champions League Final on 30 May (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2026-04-10 10:29
Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

2026-04-08 15:08
Addition of information that national elections will be held on 12 April 2026 (see ‘Political situation’ on ‘Safety and security’ page).

2026-02-18 11:32
Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

2025-12-10 13:58
New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).

2025-10-06 16:11
Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).

2025-08-07 14:23
Updated with a link to information about using a UK issued Blue Badge in Hungary (‘Safety and security’ page).

2025-07-30 15:04
Updated information on new Schengen entry requirements being introduced from 12 October (‘Entry requirements’ page)

2025-07-17 09:36
New information for LGBT+ travellers and new information on the risks from extreme weather and natural disasters (‘Safety and security’ page).

2025-06-26 09:49
New information for LGBT+ travellers and Budapest Pride 2025 (See ‘LGBT+ travellers’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).

2025-06-04 17:13
Updated information on the risks of being involved with illegal drugs, including cannabis. This includes risk of arrest if you are found carrying drugs when transiting through the airport (‘Safety and security’ page).

2025-06-04 15:00
Updated information on the risks of being involved with illegal drugs, including cannabis. This includes risk of arrest if you are found carrying drugs when transiting through the airport (‘Safety and security’ page).

2025-04-24 16:13
New information for LGBT+ travellers (See ‘LGBT+ travellers’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).

2025-04-11 12:53
Information added about the risk of delays at some road borders, due to extra checks following the recent outbreak of foot and mouth disease (See ‘Border checks’ on the ‘Entry requirements’ page).

2025-03-27 17:14
Updated information about Pride (See ‘LGBT+ travellers’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).

2025-03-17 14:20
Update to information on expected rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

2024-09-25 09:56
Removal of information about heavy rain and flooding (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2024-09-20 15:56
New information about heavy rain and flooding (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2024-09-05 13:17
Information on the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES), planned to be introduced from November 2024 (‘Entry requirements’ page).

2024-06-03 15:01
This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.

2023-10-21 17:38
Information on increased border controls between Hungary and Slovenia (‘Entry requirements’ page).

2023-08-11 14:22
Information on the upcoming World Athletics Championships (‘Safety and security’ page).

2023-07-24 17:07
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

2023-06-30 12:17
Addition of information about this year’s Budapest Pride March and addition of information about human trafficking; removal of outdated information about COVID-19 measures (‘Summary’, ‘Local laws and customs’ and ‘Coronavirus’ pages).

2023-06-22 10:45
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.

2022-07-13 16:40
Updated information on festivals and the Budapest Pride March (‘Summary’ page)

2022-06-01 11:23
Updated information; foreign-plated cars are not entitled to buy petrol at discount price at filling stations, and removal of language on mask mandates on public transport (‘Safety and security’ page).

2022-05-12 15:27
Clarification about current passport validity (‘Entry requirements’ page)

2022-04-27 16:54
Updated details for the Hungarian National Healthline (‘Coronavirus’ page)

2022-03-31 14:21
Updated information on what to do if you test positive for COVID-19 in Hungary (‘Coronavirus’ page)

2022-03-11 14:46
Updated information on Hungary’s COVID-19 related travel restrictions; restrictions have been lifted (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)

2022-03-08 10:38
Changes to mask wearing rules (‘Coronavirus’ page)

2022-02-24 05:28
There are multiple reports of widespread military activity in Ukraine. You should not attempt to cross into Ukraine from Hungary. (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages)