Entry to Hungary
Aug 23, 2021 | 12:44 pm
#1
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Entry to Hungary
Hi,
I'm flying on Thursday evening to BUD from the UK. I can see that a certificate of immunity can be made with my NHS vaccine certificate, but do I need a PCR test prior to that?
Also, to complicate things in case the above isn't sufficient: I can see that people with an EU DCC QR code can come without a test. I have one from France, because it worked with my NHS QR code. Would that be enough to avoid testing?
Thanks.
I'm flying on Thursday evening to BUD from the UK. I can see that a certificate of immunity can be made with my NHS vaccine certificate, but do I need a PCR test prior to that?
Also, to complicate things in case the above isn't sufficient: I can see that people with an EU DCC QR code can come without a test. I have one from France, because it worked with my NHS QR code. Would that be enough to avoid testing?
Thanks.
Aug 25, 2021 | 12:18 pm
#2
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My understanding was that we flyers from the UK can't enter Hungary yet, unless resident/relatives of Hungarians/going for highly important business such as football. That was the Embassy's summary, I think...
https://london.mfa.gov.hu/eng/page/k...os-informaciok
https://london.mfa.gov.hu/eng/page/k...os-informaciok
Aug 26, 2021 | 1:27 am
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There are a lot of exceptions, notably the following 2
- persons holding an EU Digital COVID Certificate under Regulation (EU) 2021/953 of the European Parliament and of the Council (for further details, please check (3d)-(3f) of Section 1 of the relevant Gov.decree)
- persons who certifiy that SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus was not detectable in their body at the time of the study with a SARS-CoV-2 PCR test in Hungarian or English, which is not older than 72 hours, made in the UK (Please note that only certificates from approved private providers can be accepted - see the list on gov.uk)
I have both, I'll be fine!
- persons holding an EU Digital COVID Certificate under Regulation (EU) 2021/953 of the European Parliament and of the Council (for further details, please check (3d)-(3f) of Section 1 of the relevant Gov.decree)
- persons who certifiy that SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus was not detectable in their body at the time of the study with a SARS-CoV-2 PCR test in Hungarian or English, which is not older than 72 hours, made in the UK (Please note that only certificates from approved private providers can be accepted - see the list on gov.uk)
I have both, I'll be fine!
Last edited by alex67500; Aug 26, 2021 at 2:25 am
Aug 26, 2021 | 11:47 pm
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I've sort of given up on the idea of flying to Hungary to see the in-laws. My last attempt was in June and the police emailed me back to say "no". I may probably land somewhere else and drive in, as that's permitted... but looking forward to hear how it goes for you.
Aug 27, 2021 | 12:47 am
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Well I got in last night. French passport leaving London. Wizz asked for my PCR at check-in (the agent spoke with her manager for maybe 3 minutes first, that was the only mildly stressful part), and when I got to the Hungarian border in BUD I got asked for either a fresh PCR test or proof of vaccination. I had my PCR on me so I didn't try to show the EU DCC QR code, and that was it.