Essential Info PreTrip Essentials
For Travelers
For Drivers
Addresses Customs/Money Communications Hours/Holidays Health Driving Language National Transportation Offices to Serve You Abroad
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ESSENTIAL FOR TRAVELERS
Passport
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Required
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Visa
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Not Required
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Travel, medical insurance
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Recommended
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Round-trip or onward airline ticket
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Not Required
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Local currency
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Recommended
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Traveler's checks
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Recommended
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Credit cards
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Recommended
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First-aid kit and medicines
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Recommended
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Inoculations
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Not Required
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ELECTRICITY
Hungary has a 220-volt power supply. Electrical sockets take plugs with two round pins; American appliances will need a plug
adapter and will require a transformer if they do not have a dual-voltage facility.
RESTROOMS
Public restrooms (mosdó) are fairly easy to find, and are usually indicated by a symbol or marked WC, and designated by férfi
for men and nöi for women. A charge of between 20 and 80¢ may be made.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Hungary has spectacular landscapes, including the Danube bend north of Budapest, one of the most beautiful stretches of this
great river, and romantic Lake Balaton, framed by vineyards. Vendors near historic sights sell overpriced 35mm color film;
it is widely available, so buy it elsewhere. Batteries and developing services are available in towns and cities.
TIME ZONES
Budapest
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12:00 noon
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New York
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6 hours behind Hungary
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Chicago
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7 hours behind Hungary
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Denver
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8 hours behind Hungary
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San Francisco
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9 hours behind Hungary
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