Hungary Announces New Vaccine Certificate Rules for May

The Government of Hungary announced new rules that will apply to vaccine certificates in Hungary (including the EU-Digital COVID-19 Certificate) from May 1, 2022.

Key Highlights
  • With a valid EU-DCC: No restrictions apply to passengers arriving in Hungary.
    • Individuals who contract COVID-19 after receiving a primary course of COVID-19 vaccines can have their certificate extended for 6 months from the date of their diagnosis.
    • EU-DCCs are only valid for 6 months from the last dose without a ‘booster’ dose.
    • EU-DCCs issued based on a booster dose have no expiry date.
    • Persons intending to travel to Hungary one year after their first COVID-19 vaccination will require a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before arrival.
  • Without a valid EU-DCC: No restrictions apply to passengers arriving in Hungary with a negative PCR taken no more than 72 hours before arrival.

Individuals must agree to a health screening upon arrival. Those who test positive must enter quarantine for 10 days.

Erickson Insights

Response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, and guidance from government agencies and health advisories change often. Individuals should always check local requirements before traveling.

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