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Landlocked country in Central Europe. The capital and largest city is Budapest, the official language is Hungarian, also known as Magyar.

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Does the Hungary embassy in India keep my passport during residence permit application processing? [closed]

I am from Bangladesh and going to apply for residence permit in Hungary embassy in India because I am going to study there. Now the website shows the residence permit application processing takes 15 ...
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Buying a SIM card in Hungary for travel to Slovakia and Austria

I am planning a trip which begins in Hungary, continues in Slovkia (most of the duration) and ends in Austria. Coming from outside the EU, it seems it would be a good idea for me to buy a local SIM ...
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Travelling on last day of Multiple Entry Schengen visa [duplicate]

My Multiple entry Schengen Visa (from Portugal embassy) is expiring on the 2nd of June 2019. I have to travel to Hungary (Budapest) on 2nd June. Is it possible to travel to Hungary on 2nd June, with ...
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Buying train tickets from Budapesta to Kosice, Slovakia

I am interested to reach Kosice, Slovakia from Budapest by train. There are two trains making this distance in 3:30 hours, but I haven't managed to understand how I can buy the tickets. - at one trial ...
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Tourist Schengen visa dates do not match itinerary

I have applied my Schengen visa from Spanish embassy from 31st May to 10th June. My itinerary is mentioned as follows : 31st May to 02 Jun - Budapest, Hungary 2nd Jun to 6th Jun - Spain 7th Jun to ...
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How much time will it take to get my passport back if I am applying for multiple Schengen visa countries?

I am an Indian. I am doing my research in the USA(Saint Louis). I will be going back to India and then will be going to Europe for an academic conference( Spain 20th to 25th of May, then Hungary 25th ...
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Visa regaring travelling European country

I am an Indian. I am doing my research in the USA(Saint Louis). I will be going back to India and then will be going to Europe for academic conference( Spain 20th to 25th of May, then Hungary 26th May ...
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Bus travel from Salgótarján to Nagymaros on Easter Sunday

On Easter Sunday, I would like to travel from Salgótarján to Nagymaros using this connection: https://goo.gl/maps/Nhw68hTq28F2 My question is how realistic it is. I expect that some connections ...
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Does ING bank V-Pay cards work on Budapest? And What budget needed for 3 days on Budapest?

I'm planning to visit Budapest. So, I have some points related to using cards, money and budget. Does V-Pay cards work on Budapest? How much money I need for 3 days (eating, drinking and visiting ...
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Quietest bath & times in budapest

On our trip to Budapest I'm interested in going to one of the baths, but my partner doesn't want to go when its busy (or when it opens at 6am) Does anyone know of the best times to go if you're ...
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How does one use the water plunge pool outside a Hungarian sauna?

Users of a (single-sex) sauna in a Hungarian hotel or at a thermal baths typically go naked. There is often a plunge pool of cold water outside it (also in the single-sex area). How does one use this? ...
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What happens if booking.com doesn't have your credit card and the booking was cancelled?

So a couple of weeks ago i tried to book on booking.com for 3 nights in december, they called me to tell me i put november instead and i was supposed to check in today, i messed up the dates (my bad). ...
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Purchasing HUF to use in Budapest

Will commence European holiday (2019) in Budapest, however as many reviews state a debit card is useless at ATM'S, and it is very difficult to get HUF notes in Australia prior to leaving, what can we ...
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New application for UK visitor visa after previous refusal

I was previously refused a UK visit visa for reasons in the attached pic. The sponsor for that visa was my sister’s British partner. At the time of my first visa application, in late 2016, my sister ...
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Cannot book train from Budapest to Bucharest

I am looking to book a ticket from Budapest to Bucharest on board the 473 Ister train operated by Hungarian railway (https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en) departing Dec 6th 2018. The website mentions that ...
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Can I leave Schengen one day after my visa expires? [duplicate]

I have a Schengen visa from 14th to 17th. Due to some circumstances, I had to change the flight from 17th to 18th, so I'm not flying out of Schengen on 18th around noon. Is this legal? If not, what ...
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Visa for Hungary

I am planning to Hungary, but an issue is that it has just been more than 1 month since I have been in UK. Therefore I have only one UK salary slip (one month UK bank statement) and rest of the salary ...
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Traveling to Croatia on a D-type visa with residence permit from Hungary

I am an Indian student studying in Hungary. I have a single entry D-type Schengen visa with a residence permit issued from Hungary. Can I visit Croatia for 5 days and travel back to Hungary? I am ...
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How to collect international train tickets from Romania to Hungary (MÁV)

During my trip through Romania and Hungary I'm gonna need to get from Timișoara (Romania) to Budapest. There are buses of course, but, conveniently, there's also a train connecting two cities, which ...
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Jogging in Budapest without my passport

According to the UK Government's travel advice, a visitor to Hungary should carry their passport with them at all times. If I go for a run outdoors in Budapest, will my (smaller, more waterproof and ...
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Is it possible to enter Hungary from Serbia?

I am a non-EU citizen trying to enter Hungary from Serbia by train or bus. I have a visa type D single entry for Hungary. My travel plan: From Tunisia to Belgrade, Serbia and then from Belgrade to ...
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What medicines are allowed into Hungary from my list below?

I would like to know about medications that I take on a permanent basis and whether they are allowed to be brought into Budapest, Hungary. I have a large amount of prescription only drugs that I take ...
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Is there a public bus from Budapest to Debrecen?

No results are obtained when I search on goeuro.com or busbud.com, and Wikitravel's Debrecen page only suggests car, plane and train. However, this is between the biggest and second biggest cities ...
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What are the opening hours for Debrecen Airport?

For the first time in my experience, sleepingatairports.com does not have the airport hours: https://www.sleepinginairports.net/europe/debrecen-airport.htm The hours also appear not to be given on ...
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Lost Residence Permit, but have confirmation of new permit and photocopy, advice required [closed]

I require some advice regarding the entry into Hungary. I am Indian national who has been living in Hungary for past 2 years with a long term(student) residence permit. Recently, I lost my permit at ...
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Extending a Hungarian student visa [closed]

I have a student visa issued by the Hungarian embassy, but my passport expires before my education period, so I have to renew my passport and my student visa. I also have a residence permit and have ...
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Schengen area residence permit

I have a residence permit from Hungary. Can I travel to France if my permit expires in ten days? I'm planning to come back from travel and leave before it expires.
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Is it safe for people of other ethnicities to visit Hungary? [closed]

I want very much to visit Budapest, but I've also been hearing a lot about the political climate under the current government, which seems hostile to foreigners and ethnic minorities. Is it safe to ...
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Travelling to two Schengen countries within a month [duplicate]

I planning to travel to Hungary at the end of the July, and to Greece at the end of August. Considering a month between two travels is too short for applying a Greek visa when I return, I'd like to ...
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Can a Hungarian work permit holder apply to Finland for a Schengen business visa?

I have a Hungarian work permit (with 1 year validity) but haven't traveled yet to Hungary. I have to wait 3 more months to go to Hungary due to delays in the work agreement with the client. Now I ...
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Is it safe to take prescription drugs to Hungary?

I am traveling to Budapest. I plan to bring a prescription drug, specifically bupropion (Wellbutrin). It's in the original container with my name on it, and also I have the official prescription ...
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Mushroom grilled sandwich in Budapest

I was in Győr a few years back and had an amazing grilled sandwich with sautéd mushrooms and cheese. I am asking this here, because it looked like it was a Hungarian specialty. Being in Budapest for ...
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Will I go through an immigration office if I enter Romania by bus?

I'm a Brazilian citizen currently living in Czech Republic, in Pilsen. If I take a bus to visit Romania for 90 days and enter the country by road will I have to go through an immigration office to ...
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Telekom Hungary Domino SIM data not working

In Budapest, you can buy "DOMINO SIM KARTYA" SIM cards for 990 HUF (and no paperwork), with 500MB of data. The problem is that the card doesn't seem to register on my Android phone. The only website I ...
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Can I travel with just my Czech Republic ID card from Serbia to Budapest?

I have lost my passport here in Beograd. Can I travel just with my Czech ID card from Belgrade to Budapest?
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Travel to Czech Republic with only Blaue Karte (EU) without Passport [duplicate]

Is carrying a passport mandatory, to travel from Germany to Czech Republic and back for a non-European citizen? The persons have with them a valid Blaue Karte with them issued by Germany which they ...
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Schengeni Allamok

I have applied for a Schengen multiple entry visa from Hungary in conference (academic) category short term visa. What I received is a Schengeni Allamok, type-C, valid for 14 days, single entry, and ...
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Can I re-enter Hungary if my residence renewal is in process?

I have two passports, Moroccan and Ukrainian. I got my Hungarian residence permit with my Moroccan passport. Now I am planning to travel to Russia; I will use my Ukrainian passport to travel since no ...
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Do USA iPhones work in Hungary?

I want to buy an iPhone 5S ( Model A1533 ) second-hand originally bought from Verizon. And there are an iPhone SE (A1662) and iPhone 7 (A1660 CDMA). Can these mobile phones work in the EU and ...
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Using tickets from Vienna to Budapest

I have bought a return ticket from Vienna Airport to Budapest and I need to change trains at Wien Hauptbahnhof to take the onward train to Budapest. The train to Wien Hauptbahnhof leaves the airport ...
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How to travel from Vienna airport to Győr

I need a fast and reliable ride from Vienna airport to Győr downtown on a specific day at a specific time (leaving about 12:30 on a Wednesday). I arrive by plane to VIE. What options do I have? By ...
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How can I ask for a Schengen visa that would be valid for 1 year?

How could I indicate in the visa application that I want the visa to be valid for 1 year and with a 90-day duration of stay? I don't know how to show that. Do I do it by the dates of the first and ...
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Finding good Escape Rooms in Budapest?

Escape Rooms/Games are a relatively new entertainment that seem to be cropping up in cities across the world. I've been reading over and over again that Budapest has a lot of escape rooms -- is this ...
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Do you get off the bus at the Röszke border when exiting Hungary for Serbia?

When entering Croatia from Serbia at Batrovci, you get off the bus at the Croatian side for passport control, while when exiting Croatia, an offcer boards the bus and collects documents. When ...
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What is open on All Saints Day (1 November) in Hungary?

Hungary celebrates All Saints Day as a public holiday. What will be open in terms of tourist attractions? I've been told of some specific museums which will be closed (the National Museum most ...
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Buying train tickets in Hungary

Do you have to book train tickets in advance in Hungary? Is it possible to buy train tickets on a train or at Railway stations for immediate travel?
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Are people in Hungary and Slovakia friendly? [closed]

OK, so I've been living in the Netherlands for almost 3 years and I find the locals are not open enough for making new friends. They mostly stick to their little friend circles. And the culture is a ...
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Why did we pass through passport control after a Budapest-Milan flight?

I was really puzzled when landing at Milan Malpensa (on a Wizz Air flight from Budapest) we needed to go through a passport control. How come? I thought if you don't leave Schengen you don't need a ...
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Is it possible for a foreigner to buy and register a car in Hungary?

So I arrived in Budapest yesterday for a 40 day stay and this morning I stumbled upon a tiny, old Fiat for sale for $700. Being a larger than average American I'm finding it hard to resist the ...
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Which SIM card to use in Budapest?

I am travelling to Budapest from India for a week. Which SIM card should I get ? What is the process for getting a sim card for a traveler and where can I find it ?

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