Due to increased tensions in various locations around the world, the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests, the Department of State advises U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution. U.S. citizens should: Stay alert in locations frequented by tourists. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program ( STEP ) to receive information …
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Read More» Worldwide Cautions provide U.S. citizens with general information regarding terrorist activities, political violence, and criminal activity that occur abroad, as well as specific recommendations on how to prepare for possible contingencies, receive information on breaking security events and ensure that travelers can be contacted in an emergency. This version replaces the Worldwide Caution dated January …
Read More» Location: Downtown Budapest Events: The U.S. Embassy would like to inform you of the following demonstrations taking place this weekend, July 29-31. Friday, July 29, 2022, 1800-2200 Up to 500 people may participate in a demonstration seeking “the restoration of constitutional order” and will move along the following route: Városliget – Hősök tere – Andrássy …
Read More» Location: Budapest at Margaret Island Bridge (Margit híd) and Elizabeth Bridge (Erzsébet híd) Event: The U.S. Embassy would like to inform you that in addition to the demonstration that is completely blocking traffic on the Margaret Island Bridge (Margit híd), another group of demonstrators is now blocking traffic on Elizabeth Bridge (Erzsébet híd). Demonstrators are protesting proposed …
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Country-Specific Information for Hungary
Read More» Location: Downtown Budapest Event: The U.S. Embassy would like to inform you of the following demonstrations taking place on Saturday, June 4: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. As many as 200 people are expected to gather at the Batthyány Eternal Flame on the anniversary the signing of the Treaty of Trianon. The group will proceed through …
Read More» (April 29, 2022) Location: Budapest – Near the U.S. Embassy on Szabadság tér (Liberty Square) Event: Pro-Russia (Anti-U.S.) protests will take place in front of the U.S. Embassy on April 30. At the same time nearby, pro-Ukraine supporters will be demonstrating. Hungarian police will be present at each of these events to monitor security. However, these demonstrations …
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The Embassy wishes to advise you of several large events planned for the weekend of April 23-24, 2022.
Read More» U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain expired U.S. passports.
Read More» The U.S. Embassy would like to inform you of the following events taking place on March 15, 2022.
Read More» Location: U.S. Embassy: Szabadság tér 12, H-1054 Budapest, Hungary Event: The Embassy would like to inform you of the following demonstration: Sunday, March 6, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. Demonstrations of an estimated 70 people against the war in Ukraine and against the United States and European Union for sending weapons to Ukraine. Actions to Take: Avoid crowds and …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy in Budapest is closely monitoring the situation in Ukraine. Currently, there has been no change in the security situation in Hungary.
Read More» The Embassy would like to inform you of the following three demonstrations in Budapest.
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