General information

Passport and visa
 

You will need a valid passport to enter Hungary. You are responsible for arranging a visa if required. Invitation letters for visa purposes will be issued for registered participants upon request.

IMPORTANT! Hungary, as an EU member (but not a member of the Schengen Agreement, requires that your passport be valid at least 90 days after you return to your country of citizenship. Please contact your travel agent or local government agency to be sure you have the proper travel documents.

Insurance

The Organizers of the Conference do not provide insurance and do not take responsibility for any loss, accident or illness that might occur during the Conference or in the course of travel to or from the meeting site. It is, therefore, the responsibility of the participants to check their coverage with their insurance provider.

Bank, currency, credit cards

The unit of currency is the Hungarian Forint (HUF), denoted as “Ft” by the Hungarians. International credit cards (AmEx, EC/MC, Visa) are accepted at most hotels, restaurants and shops. ATMs are available at the Airport and in many locations throughout the city. For exchange rates, please, visit http://www.oanda.com/convert/classic.

 

VAT refund

The taxpayer registered abroad may ask for the refund of the VAT on products and services (s)he acquired in Hungary, if he/she is registered in a Member State of the European Communities or there is a reciprocity between the State of the registration and the Republic of Hungary (presently these are: Switzerland and Liechtenstein).

Weather

Hungary is in the temperate zone, weather in September is usually nice and warm with evenings being cooler. Daily temperature ranges from 15^oC to 23^oC and the relative humidity is below 50%.

Voltage

The electricity supply in Hungary is 220 V AC (50 Hz).