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Hungary, important visitor infoTime Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October). Money : The official currency is the Hungarian Forint (Ft), divided into 100 fillér. Travelers checks are not usually honored, so tourists are encouraged to bring credit cards. Language: While Hungarian (Magyar) is the official language, most locals are familiar with German, and English is spoken in tourist areas
Passport/visa note: Tourists holding valid US or Canadian passports do not need visas if their stay does not exceed 90 days. Passports must be valid for at least another six months from the planned date of arrival into Hungary. Health: No vaccinations are required. The public health standards are good: tap water is safe, and food poisoning very rare. While Hungary has several pharmacies, most medicines are of Eastern-European origin, so it is advisable to bring a supply of any specific medication.
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