Hungary has opened its borders to Ukrainian travelers on Aug. 7, the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine announced.
People who travel to Hungary by plane still have to submit a negative PCR result done no earlier than 72 hours before arrival or a vaccination certificate that’s accepted by both countries. Children under 18 can enter without any restrictions.
Unvaccinated travelers coming back to Ukraine will also be required to follow the country’s new border rules requiring them to take a COVID-19 test when entering the country.
Like many other countries, Hungary will require a biometric travel passport, a health insurance policy that’s valid in Europe, a stated purpose for the trip and evidence of the traveler’s financial solvency.
Hungarian border police may require additional documents of people passing through the country.
A mass vaccination center has started operating at Kyiv Boryspil International Airport as of Aug. 9, Ukrinform reported.
The vaccination center, based on the first floor of Terminal D, will provide Coronavac and Pfizer jabs daily from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Shots will be free for all Ukrainian citizens, people with permanent residence permits, refugee certificates or in need of additional protection. A document copy, tax ID and a mobile phone will be required.
Rapid and PCR tests are available at Boryspil’s sampling point on the 2nd floor of Terminal D that’s open 24/7. PCR tests cost Hr 610 – 700 ($23 – 26) while express tests cost Hr 480 – 550 ($18 – 21).
Earlier, on July 14, the European Council included Ukraine in a list of countries it recommended as safe enough to be free from travel restrictions to the EU.
Hungary joins other European countries that have opened to Ukrainians recently, including Belgium, Denmark, Slovenia, Germany, Netherlands, Finland, Spain, Italy and Luxemburg.
