General Information

General Information

Visa

Hungary is part of the Schengen Area of 29 European countries. For non-Schengen EU, USA and Canadian citizens a valid passport is sufficient to enter Hungary. Citizens of other countries should check whether visa is needed for them when entering Hungary (for more information please visit the home page of the Hungarian Consular Service. On request, the Congress Secretariat will issue invitation letters for visa applications. Please apply in due time for a visa if necessary and note that visa application takes 30-60 days and personal procedure is necessary. Download visa application guide in PDF format.

 

Climate

The climate of Budapest, the capital of Hungary, is continental, with cold winters and warm summers. The average temperature ranges from -0.5 °C (31 °F) in January to 21.5 °C (70.5 °F) in July. Summer, from June to August, is warm and sunny. In fine weather, afternoon thunderstorms can occur. Sometimes, Atlantic weather fronts can still affect this area, bringing cool and rainy weather. At other times, there may be heat waves, most likely in July and August, during which the maximum temperature can reach and exceed 35 °C (95 °F). The highest record is 40 °C (104 °F) and was set in July 2007. For further information click here 

 

Insurance

The registration fees do not include provision for the insurance of participants against personal accidents, illness, cancellation, theft, property loss or damage. Participants are advised to take adequate personal travel insurance.

 

Currency

The Forint (HUF), the official national currency, is convertible. The exchange rates applied in Budapest banks, official exchange offices and hotels may vary. All the major credit cards are accepted in Hungary in places displaying the emblem at the entrance.

Exchange rate: 1 EURO ~ 363 HUF in August 2026

 

Credit Cards

In general, VISA, EC/MC and American Express credit cards are accepted in most restaurants, cafés, shops and petrol stations.

 

Tipping

Service charges are not always added automatically to accounts by hotels and restaurants, please check the menu or ask the staff if you are not sure. You may tip taxi drivers, hotel porters and restaurant waitstaff (up to about 10% of the bill) if you wish to acknowledge exceptional service. At any time, tipping is your choice.

 

Stores and Shopping

The opening hours of Budapest stores are generally 10:00-18:00 on weekdays and 10:00-13:00 on Saturday. The big shopping centres are open from 10:00-20:00 from Monday to Saturday and from 10.00-18.00 on Sunday.

 

Pharmacies

Budapest’s pharmacies (gyógyszertár in Hungarian) are well stocked and can provide medicaments for most common ailments. Each of the 23 districts has an all-night pharmacy open every day, a sign on the door of any pharmacy will help you locate the closest one.

 

Electricity

The voltage in Hungary is 230V, 50 Hz AC.

 

Recommended Taxi Company

To reach the Hotels or the Congress Venue and to avoid any inconvenience, please use the official taxi company: Főtaxi

Telephone: +36 1 222 2 222  |  Mobile phones: +36 20 222 2 222, +36 30 222 2 222, +36 70 222 2 222  |  Website

Credit card payment is available in every car of City Taxi. Please note, that all licensed Budapest taxi companies have yellow cars and has same rates for all companies, placed clearly visible on the screens.

 

Parking

If you drive a personal or rented car, always try to park at a guarded parking lot and do not leave any valuables in the car. Please note, that Budapest is divided into paying parking areas, with one parking meter in each street. The maximum parking time duration and tariffs may vary between different parking zones. For detailed information on parking, please click here

 

Time Zone

Central European Time (CET): UTC+01:00

 

The most important Hungarian words

  • yes – igen
  • no – nem
  • hi – szia
  • please – kérem
  • thank you – köszönöm
  • you’re welcome – szívesen
  • good morning – jó reggelt!
  • good evening – jó estét!
  • good night – jó éjszakát!
  • good bye – viszlát!
  • sorry – sajnálom
  • no problem – semmi baj
  • how are you? – hogy vagy?
  • where is..? – hol van..?
  • I – én
  • you – te
  • I don’t understand – nem értem
  • how much does it cost? – mennyibe kerül?

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