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Hungary Travel Risk Level

Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions

Hungary faces a low risk from petty crime, with the US State Department issuing a Level 1 advisory. Exercise normal precaution in Hungary.

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Government travel advisories

US State Department

Level 1
Exercise normal precaution in Hungary . Hungary is generally a safe destination for travelers. Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity, like purse snatching and pickpocketing, especially in tourist areas and major train stations in Budapest. This includes passport theft on the trains between Budapest, Vienna, and Bratislava. Review our travel guidance for Hungary to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.

UK FCDO

Level 1
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: see general advice for women travellers read our guide on disability and travel abroad see general advice for LGBT+ travellers read about safety for solo and independent travel see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad Travel insurance If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency. About FCDO travel advice The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice . Get travel advice updates Sign up to get email notifications when this advice is updated. Follow FCDO : travel advice on X travel advice on Facebook Travel Aware on Instagram

Active disaster alerts (GDACS)

No active GDACS disaster events for Hungary at this time.

Health alerts (WHO)

No active WHO health alerts for Hungary at this time.

Global & regional health alerts (WHO)

Cross-border outbreaks and pandemic-scale alerts that affect travellers regardless of destination.

Global · Chikungunya
2025-10-03T11:25:30Z
Global
2025-12-10T19:00:00Z

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to travel to Hungary?

Hungary is currently assessed at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) based on US State Department and UK FCDO advisories. Exercise normal precaution in Hungary.

What is the current US State Department travel advisory for Hungary?

The US State Department currently rates Hungary at Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions. Exercise normal precaution in Hungary.

What is the current UK FCDO advice for Hungary?

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office currently advises at Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions — for Hungary. Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe.

Other countries at Level 1