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  1. Hungary

    entryRequirements.declarations.etias

    Before
    Visa-exempt travelers will need an ETIAS travel authorization to enter the Schengen Area. It is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch.
    After
    The EU says ETIAS is the new travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers to enter 30 European countries, that it is currently not in operation and no applications are collected at this point, and that it will announce the start date several months before launch.

  2. Hungary

    entryRequirements.declarations.ees

    Before
    Non-EU travelers are registered biometrically (fingerprints and photo) in the EU Entry/Exit System at Schengen external borders. Registration happens at the border. The UK government's travel advice says there is no cost for EES registration.
    After
    The UK government says that when you travel into the Schengen area for short stays you may need to register biometric details such as fingerprints and a photo, and that there is no cost for EES registration. The EU's EES site says passport control officers will take a photo of your face and/or scan your fingerprints.

  3. Hungary

    entryRequirements.onwardTicket

    Before
    No official source we could read makes a return or onward ticket a condition of entry in itself. Under the Schengen Borders Code (Annex I), the supporting documents border guards may check for tourist or private trips include a return or round-trip ticket and a document showing the accommodation envisaged.
    After
    No official source we could read makes a return or onward ticket a condition of entry in itself. Under the Schengen Borders Code (Annex I), the supporting documents for journeys for tourism or private reasons include, as regards return, a return or round-trip ticket, and as regards lodging, a document indicating the accommodation envisaged. The UK government tells British travellers they may need to show a return or onward ticket at Hungarian border control.

  4. Hungary

    entryRequirements.travelInsurance

    Before
    Schengen visa applicants must hold travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000, valid across the Schengen Area for the whole stay.
    After
    The EU Visa Code requires Schengen visa applicants to hold travel medical insurance valid throughout the Member States for the entire intended stay, with minimum coverage of EUR 30,000.

  5. Hungary

    entryRequirements.passportValidity

    Before
    Non-EU passports must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area and have been issued within the last 10 years.
    After
    The UK government says Hungary follows Schengen area rules: your passport must have a date of issue less than 10 years before the date you arrive and an expiry date at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area.

  6. Hungary

    tips.budapest-taxis

    Before
    In Hungary, Canada's travel advice says to use only officially marked taxis, to call one through a dispatcher rather than hailing it on the street, and to make sure the meter is on and shows the correct rate. It reports overcharging by taxi drivers, and that some drivers take part in bar and restaurant bill scams, so do not ask them to recommend bars or clubs.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says to use only officially marked taxis in Hungary, to call a taxi through a dispatcher rather than hailing one on the street, and to ensure the meter is on and charges the appropriate rate. It says incidents of overcharging by taxi drivers have occurred, that taxi drivers are sometimes accomplices in bill scams, and not to ask taxi drivers to recommend bars or clubs.

  7. Hungary

    tips.pay-in-huf

    Before
    Hungary's currency is the forint (HUF). Canada's travel advice says euros are accepted in Budapest and some other major cities where a sign is posted, that rates may not be very competitive, and warns against unofficial moneychangers.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says the currency in Hungary is the forint (HUF), that euros are accepted in Budapest and some other major cities where a sign is posted but rates may not be very competitive, and not to use unofficial moneychangers.

  8. Hungary

    tips.90-180-rule

    Before
    The UK government tells British travellers that visits to Schengen countries in the 180 days before they travel count towards their 90 days, and that a trip that also takes in other Schengen countries must stay within the 90-day visa-free limit as a whole.
    After
    The UK government tells British travellers that if they are travelling to other Schengen countries as well, their whole visit must be within the 90-day visa-free limit, and that visits to Schengen countries in the 180 days before they travel count towards their 90 days.

  9. Hungary

    faq.how-long-stay

    Before
    Nationals of the countries on the EU's visa-exempt list can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period. The UK government tells British travellers that visits to Schengen countries in the 180 days before they travel count towards their 90 days.
    After
    Under Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, nationals of the third countries listed in Annex II are exempt from the visa requirement for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period. The UK government tells British travellers that visits to Schengen countries in the 180 days before they travel count towards their 90 days.

  10. Hungary

    faq.etias-when

    Before
    ETIAS for visa-exempt travelers is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. Once ETIAS starts, the €20 online authorization will be required before travel.
    After
    The EU says ETIAS, the new travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers, is currently not in operation and no applications are collected at this point, and that it will announce the start date several months before launch. Applying directly through the official ETIAS website will cost EUR 20.

  11. Hungary

    faq.currency-hungary

    Before
    No. Hungary uses the Hungarian forint (HUF). Canada's travel advice says euros are accepted in Budapest and some other major cities where a sign is posted, but that the rates may not be competitive.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says the currency in Hungary is the forint (HUF), and that euros are accepted in Budapest and some other major cities where a sign is posted, though rates may not be very competitive.

  12. Hungary

    faq.schengen-cost

    Before
    The Schengen short-stay visa costs €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6–11. It allows stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period across all Schengen countries. The Visa Code says applications are decided within 15 calendar days, a period that may be extended to a maximum of 45 calendar days in individual cases.
    After
    The EU Visa Code sets the short-stay visa fee at EUR 90, and EUR 45 for children from six years and below 12; children under six are exempt. Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 counts short stays as no more than 90 days in any 180-day period. The Visa Code says applications are decided within 15 calendar days, a period that may be extended up to a maximum of 45 calendar days in individual cases.

  13. Hungary

    faq.us-need-visa

    Before
    No. US passport holders can visit Hungary and the rest of the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Once ETIAS starts, they will need to obtain this online authorization (€20) before travel.
    After
    No visa is needed for short stays: the United States is listed in Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, whose nationals are exempt from the visa requirement for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period. The EU says ETIAS, the travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers, is currently not in operation; applying directly through its official website will cost EUR 20.

  14. Hungary

    summary

    Before
    Hungary is part of the EU and the Schengen Area: EU and EFTA citizens enter freely, nationals of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation 2018/1806) can stay 90 days in any 180-day period (the ETIAS travel authorisation is not yet in operation), and nationals of the countries on the EU's visa-required list (Annex I) need a Schengen short-stay visa costing €90.
    After
    Hungary applies the EU's Schengen visa rules. Under Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, nationals of the third countries listed in Annex II are exempt from the visa requirement for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period, and nationals of those listed in Annex I must hold a visa when crossing the external borders. The EU Visa Code sets the short-stay visa fee at EUR 90. The EU says ETIAS, the travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers, is currently not in operation.

  15. Hong Kong SAR China

    alsoStatedOn

    Before
    (not cited)
    After
    https://www.customs.gov.hk/en/service-enforcement-information/passenger-clearance/duty-free-concessions/index.html

  16. Hong Kong SAR China

    visaTypes.visit-visa.feeNotes

    Before
    The Immigration Department's fee table lists HK$330 for an entry permit valid for one entry, and $330 for an ordinary visa (outside a specified scheme). Apply through the nearest Chinese diplomatic or consular mission, or to the Immigration Department directly by post or through a local sponsor; Indian nationals apply to the Immigration Department direct. The Immigration Department's guidebook (ID(E) 1004) says an application normally takes four weeks to process once all documents are received.
    After
    The Immigration Department's fee table lists HK$330 for an ordinary visa and HK$330 for an entry permit valid for one entry, in each case outside an approved specified scheme. You may apply through the nearest Chinese diplomatic and consular mission, or to the Immigration Department directly by post or through a local sponsor; visit visa applications from Indian nationals go to the Immigration Department direct. The Department's guidebook (ID(E) 1004) says an application normally takes four weeks to process upon receipt of all the required documents.

  17. Hong Kong SAR China

    countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit

    Before
    No official seasonal guidance. The Government of Canada says the rainy season runs from May to October and that typhoons usually occur between April and October; the UK FCDO gives the typhoon season as May to November.
    After
    No official source we could read names a best time to visit. The Government of Canada says the rainy (or monsoon) season extends from May to October and that typhoons usually occur between April and October; the UK FCDO says the typhoon season runs from May to November.

  18. Hong Kong SAR China

    entryRequirements.customs.notes.0

    Before
    Hong Kong Customs allows passengers aged 18 or over to bring in duty-free, for their own use, only 1 litre of alcoholic liquor above 30% and 19 cigarettes (or 1 cigar, 25 g of cigars or 25 g of other tobacco).
    After
    Hong Kong Customs says a passenger aged 18 or above may bring into Hong Kong duty-free, for their own use, 1 litre of alcoholic liquor above 30% alcohol by volume, and 19 cigarettes, or 1 cigar or 25 grams of cigars, or 25 grams of other manufactured tobacco.

  19. Hong Kong SAR China

    entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits

    Before
    Hong Kong Customs says arriving travellers carrying currency and bearer negotiable instruments worth more than HKD 120,000 in total must declare them to a Customs officer using the Red Channel.
    After
    Hong Kong Customs says any person arriving at a specified control point with currency and bearer negotiable instruments of a total value of more than HKD 120,000 must make a declaration to a Customs officer, using the Red Channel.

  20. Hong Kong SAR China

    entryRequirements.proofOfFunds

    Before
    Visitors must have adequate funds to cover their stay without working. No fixed amount is published.
    After
    Hong Kong's Immigration Department says visitors are required to have adequate funds to cover the duration of their stay without working. No official source we could read states a fixed amount.

  21. Hong Kong SAR China

    entryRequirements.travelInsurance

    Before
    No official source makes insurance a condition of entry for visitors. The UK government advises insurance for local treatment and medical evacuation, because medical treatment for uninsured foreign visitors is expensive.
    After
    No official source we could read makes travel insurance a condition of entry for visitors. The UK government tells travellers to check before they travel that they have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation, and says medical treatment for uninsured foreign visitors to Hong Kong is expensive.

  22. Hong Kong SAR China

    tips.typhoons

    Before
    The UK FCDO says the typhoon season runs from May to November, that public offices and public transport shut down when a Typhoon 8 signal is raised, and that you should follow local warnings and check the Hong Kong Observatory.
    After
    The UK FCDO says the typhoon season runs from May to November in Hong Kong, that you should follow any local warnings issued in advance, that public offices and public transport will shut down when there is a 'Typhoon 8' storm signal, and that you should check the Hong Kong Observatory.

  23. Hong Kong SAR China

    tips.par-india

    Before
    Indian nationals must complete the free online Pre-arrival Registration before they can visit Hong Kong visa-free. A registration is valid for six months and allows multiple visits of up to 14 days each.
    After
    Hong Kong's Immigration Department says Indian nationals must complete pre-arrival registration online, free of charge, before they can visit Hong Kong visa-free. A registration is valid for six months and can be used for multiple visa-free visits of up to 14 days each.

  24. Hong Kong SAR China

    tips.mainland-visa

    Before
    The Government of Canada says that if you plan to visit or transit through mainland China you should obtain a Chinese visa before your trip, and that travel between Hong Kong, Macao and mainland China needs a visa allowing multiple entries.
    After
    The Government of Canada says that if you plan to visit or transit through mainland China, you should make sure you obtain a Chinese visa before your trip, and that if you plan to travel between Hong Kong, Macao and mainland China, you should apply for a visa allowing multiple entries.

  25. Hong Kong SAR China

    faq.extend

    Before
    Extension of limit of stay is applied for at the Immigration Department; its fee table lists HK$330 for a change of condition of stay, including an extension of limit of stay. The Department says that, except in the most unusual circumstances, visitors are not allowed to change their immigration status after arrival. No official source we could read states when a visitor's extension is granted.
    After
    The Immigration Department's fee table lists HK$330 for a change of condition of stay (including extension of limit of stay) outside an approved specified scheme. The Department says that, except in the most unusual circumstances, visitors are not allowed to change their immigration status after arrival, and that if you want to stay longer than the visa-free period allowed, you must apply for a visa or entry permit before travelling. No official source we could read states when a visitor's extension is granted.