Country Guide: Hungary

Updated: November 25, 2015

Household Goods and Personal Effects

Documents Required

  • Copy of Passport
  • Packing list
  • Bill of Lading (OBL) – Express Release accepted / Air Waybill (AWB)
  • Resident Permit / Work Permit / Registration Card / Hungarian ID
  • Detailed inventory in English dated, valued, signed by the shipper
  • Proof of living abroad a minimum of 1 year outside the EU (company confirmation, utility bills, etc.)
  • Bank Guarantee, if applicable

 

Specific Information

  • Imported items cannot be sold or leased.
  • The shipment of used goods is duty free for foreigners with a valid Resident Permit.
  • If the Resident Permit is valid for less than 1 year, a Bank Guarantee is required for the amount of the duty and other applicable shipment costs.

Motor Vehicles

Documents Required

  • Original Registration Card
  • Purchase invoice (must show purchase price and date of purchase)

 

Specific Information

  • The duty rate on cars depends on the place of origin. The registration tax depends on the environmental class of the car plus a 27% value added tax.

Pets

Documents Required

  • Health Certificate
  • Valid Vaccination Record

 

Specific Information

  • Pets must be identifiable through tattoo or an electronic identification system.
  • Pets may enter as checked baggage, as accompanied baggage, or as cargo.

Restricted/Dutiable Items

  • Firearms and ammunition (authorization from the territorial administration is required)
  • Alcohol and spirits should be sent separately from the personal effects shipment and are subject to tax.
  • Medication
  • Hunting weapons (authorization from the Ministry of Interior is required)
  • The following household goods may be imported duty free within the limits indicated:
    • Cigarettes (200), cigars (50), cigarillos (100), tobacco (500g)

Prohibited Items

  • Unlawful drugs
  • Narcotics
  • Pornography
  • Explosive materials

Consignment Instructions

Recommended: Contact the destination agent to ensure all requirements have been met prior to import, especially for differences regarding air / sea shipments.

 

 

 

Helpful Websites:

http://hungary.usembassy.gov

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1137.html