Hungary customs regulation

Import and Export laws of Hungary

Hungary is a small country with around 10M Hungarian. Official language is Hungarian. Hungary uses metric system (kilograms, centimeters, Β°C). Time zone is UTC+01:00 with daylight saving time. Currency used in Hungary is Forint (HUF).

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Import Regulation

Tobacco 🚬

200 cigarettes;

100 cigarillos;

50 cigars;

250g of smoking tobacco; or

A proportional combination of these goods (such as 100 cigarettes and 50 cigarillos).

Currency πŸ’΅

There are no restrictions on the importation of currency into the EU.

Funds of more than €10,000 must be declared to the customs authorities.

Prohibited β›”

Goods infringing on intellectual property rights.

Restricted ⚠️

Animals are subject to a mandatory health inspection at the first point of entry on EU territory. They must also have a microchip or tattoo, and have been properly vaccinated against rabies. A Common Veterinary Entry Document certifying the healthy inspection must be provided with the customs declaration. Pets travelling within the EU must have a valid pet passport.

Endangered animals, plants, and their derivative products protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) may require protected species permits. For further information, please visit the Ministry of Agriculture.

Hunting, sports, and self-defence firearms may be imported with a European Firearms Pass. Those that do not have this pass will be issued a firearms certificate based on their national firearms pass, provided that their stay does not exceed 90 days.

Meat and dairy products from non-EU countries will be subject to strict rules and veterinary inspections. For further information, please visit theMinistry of Agriculture.

Food of animal origin, such as meat and dairy products, from non-EU countries will be subject to inspection at the border.

Drugs and psychotropic substances require permission from the Health Authorization and Administration Office for Narcotic Drugs Department.

Other rules ℹ️

Medicinal products for personal use should be accompanied by a medical certificate and prescription.

Personal items of non-commercial nature worth up to €430 when travelling by air.

Personal items of non-commercial nature worth up to €300 when travelling by land or sea.

Personal items of non-commercial nature worth up to €150 for travellers under 15 years of age.

Export Regulation

Prohibited β›”

All items on the prohibited import list.

Restricted ⚠️

There are no restrictions on the export of currency if leaving for another EU country. Funds of more than €10,000 must be declared when leaving the EU.

Protected species and products protected under CITES. A permit is required for export.

Cultural objects require a permit from the Hungarian National Office of Cultural Heritage.

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