Location: Hungary
Event: On March 11, the Government of Hungary
released an Emergency Declaration regarding the potential for COVID-19 in
Hungary. Government information on the COVID-19 situation in Hungary is
available at https://koronavirus.gov.hu/.
As of March 13, the U.S. Embassy in Budapest will offer
only limited American Citizens and visa services. All previously
scheduled American Citizen Services appointments through the end of March are
cancelled. In case you need a replacement passport for travel to the U.S.
before March 31, please come to the Embassy to submit an application for an
emergency passport. Official hours for emergency passport applications:
Monday – Friday 8:30 – 9:30 and 13:00 – 14:00. Passport pick up: Monday –
Friday 16:00 – 16:30. No previously scheduled appointment is necessary.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
has issued a Level 3 Warning for Europe.
U.S. government personnel are advised
to practice appropriate social distancing and avoid large social gatherings,
including cinemas, crowded restaurants, and sporting events. Additionally,
personnel are advised to limit their public transit usage and avoid peak
hours. In line with this social distancing policy, beginning on Monday,
March 16, U.S. Embassy American staff will be prohibited from sending their
children to local schools and daycare facilities.
U.S. citizens are advised to assess their healthcare
needs while in Hungary. Due to the burdens COVID-19 may place on the
medical system, it could become increasingly difficult for foreigners to
receive medical treatment for both COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 issues.
Actions to Take:
·
Consult
the CDC website for the most
up-to-date information.
·
For
the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of
contracting COVID-19 please see the CDC’s latest
recommendations.
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Visit our Embassy webpage on
COVID for information on conditions in Hungary.
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Visit the Department of
Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel
restrictions to the U.S.
Assistance:
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U.S.
Embassy Budapest, Hungary
Szabadság tér 12
H-1054 Budapest
+36 1 475 4400
ACS.Budapest@state.gov
https://hu.usembassy.gov
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State
Department - Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or
202-501-4444
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Hungary Country
Information
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in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive
Alerts.
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