When will Hungary open its borders to Bulgaria? Coronavirus in 2021: rules and restrictions on entry to Hungary for .

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2019 divided the history of most countries into «before» and «after». We are talking about a pandemic that has swept the whole world. The SARS-CoV-2 virus was first identified among residents of Hubei province (China). In just a few months, a disease called Covid-19 has spread to the inhabitants of the entire planet. Bulgaria and Hungary were not an exception.

Why is covid so dangerous? Regardless of the level of development of a particular state, medical care and other factors, millions of people have become victims of the coronavirus. According to the latest data, this figure is 183 416 277 people, among the total — 3 969 764 deaths. The main symptoms of the disease are: shortness of breath, high fever, dry cough, loss of taste and smell. The world’s leading countries have developed or are working on the production of their own vaccines that protect against COVID-19. Naturally, vaccination is not a 100% guarantee of protection against coronavirus, however, when infected, the disease is transferred much easier.

According to current data (statistics for Sunday, 4 July 2021), the number of cases in Hungary is 808 197 people, total deaths are 29 992, and 38 644 are sick right now. Such statistics forced the government of the state of Hungary to impose certain restrictions on flights and border crossing.

Is it allowed to enter Hungary from Bulgaria?

Current statistics on the restrictions on entry to Hungary:

Open to citizens: Yes
Open to s: Yes
Open to foreigners and tourists: Partially
Quarantine (lockdown) in Hungary: Partial

During the most «acute» periods of the pandemic, the following restrictions are applied in Hungary:

Foreigners can enter the territory of Hungary only if absolutely necessary: study in Hungary, employment, residence permit. For more information about the conditions of entry, read the official sources of the government: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/HUN/6001
Availability of the test: Negative COVID-19 test is required for all countries.

All countries are divided into 3 main categories by the Ministry of Health:

«Green» (low rate of spread of coronavirus)
«Orange» (average rate of spread of coronavirus)
«Red» (high rate of spread of coronavirus)

In this regard, the government acts in accordance with the recommendations of the World Health Association. The distribution of states into separate categories is updated regularly. At the moment, Bulgaria ranks among the states of the «Green» category.

The main reasons for the introduction of new restrictions are coronavirus mutations, an increase in the number of cases, and insufficient vaccination rates.

Rules for entering Hungary from Bulgaria in 2021

At the moment, Hungary is partially opened to foreigners, including s. Quarantine measures are applied to tourism and trade.

Before travelling to Hungary, s must pass the PCR test no earlier than 72 hours in advance and submit a written document of an international standard (in English). Also, at the time of arrival, there should be no signs of SARS (fever, chills, runny nose, cough, etc.).

Is it necessary to comply with quarantine and take a PCR test when entering Hungary?

Negative COVID-19 test is required for all countries.

Quarantine for 10 days required for some travellers.

For which countries are the borders with Hungary open?

Today (Sunday, 4 July 2021) the borders of Hungary are fully open for 20/ 38 countries, partially open for 31/ 38 countries. See how we collect data and find out why not all countries are included in the statistics.

List of countries for which the borders with Estonia are partially or completely open:

In Hungary, bars and restaurants work with restrictions, all shops work without restrictions. Public events (exhibitions, concerts, museums, etc.) are allowed but with restrictions.

Foreigners can cross the border if all the conditions for entering the country are strictly kept to:

Hungary has closed its border to all foreign nationals for an indefinite period due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Only Hungarian nationals, non-Hungarian nationals who are permanently resident in Hungary or non-Hungarian nationals who have permission to remain longer than 90 days, are allowed entry into the country.Foreign nationals can enter Hungary only for the following reasons:-taking part in a Hungarian court procedure; -carrying out business or other activity justified by a letter of invitation issued by a central -government body, an individual regulatory body, or an autonomous state body; -receiving health care service, certified by a document issued by the health care institution; -carrying out study or exam duty required by an educational institution, certified by a -document issued by the educational institution; -taking part in cargo-related passenger traffic if the aim of the travel is either to get to the -cargo transport’s point of departure, or to get home after carrying out such cargo -transport duty, if certified by a document issued by the employer; -participation in family events (wedding, funeral, christening); -taking care of a relative; -taking part in an international sports-, cultural or religious event of a special significance.Upon entry, individuals must agree to undergo a medical examination (temperature check). In case a suspicion of COVID-19 infection arises during the health examination, the individual will be refused entry.Citizens of neighbouring states and Hungarian citizens living there may enter the territory within a distance of 30 kilometres from the state border for a maximum of 24 hours, but they may not leave this lane. Hungarians living in this 30-kilometre lane can also enter if they have stayed in the 30-kilometre lane from the border of the neighbouring state for less than 24 hours.Those who can prove with either a Hungarian or English language document that they have recovered from COVID-19 in the past 6 months (e.g.: PCR test results, verification by a health service provider or authority) can enter Hungary without restrictionsIs a quarantine required?All travellers must complete a 10-day mandatory quarantine.If the person has no place of residency in Hungary, they must enter a government-designated place of quarantine. Hungarian citizens returning from abroad are required to quarantine unless they undergo a double testing procedure.Is a coronavirus test required?The quarantine period may be shortened by taking a PCR test no less than 5 days after arrival, followed by a second PCR test no less than 48 hours after the first one. If the result of these tests is negative, the period of quarantine can end.

At the moment, there are no other restrictions on entering the territory of Hungary. At the same time, the government recommends waiting for travel to countries with extremely high rates of covid-19 spread (red zone).

For which countries are the borders with Bulgaria open?

Today (Sunday, 4 July 2021) Bulgaria’s borders are fully open to 34/ 38 countries, partially open — to 17/ 38 countries. See how we collect data and find out why not all countries are included in the statistics.

List of countries for which the borders with Bulgaria are partially or completely open:

In Bulgaria, bars and restaurants work with restrictions, all shops work without restrictions. Public events (exhibitions, concerts, museums, etc.) are allowed but with restrictions.

Foreigners can cross the border if all the conditions for entering the country are strictly kept to:

At the moment, there are no other restrictions on entry into Bulgaria. At the same time, the government recommends waiting for travel to countries with extremely high rates of covid-19 spread (red zone).

The cheapest flights to Hungary from Bulgaria

The resumption of full-fledged air communication is gradual. At the moment, direct flights to Hungary are limited, so it is possible to get to Hungary with transfers. We offer the best air fares from Bulgaria to Hungary. Today you have the opportunity to book tickets at an affordable price. A pandemic is not a barrier to business and travel.

We constantly monitor the situation with the spread of coronavirus and are always ready to provide you with up-to-date information.

Actual data of COVID-19 in Hungary

Current coronavirus statistics in Hungary:

Total cases of covid infection: 808 197
Sick right now: 38 644
Number of deaths: 29 992
Recent morbidity: declining

Situation with lockdown in Hungary:

-Masks are not mandatory in outdoor public spaces.In indoor public places (shops, shopping malls, health and social care institutions, reception offices), as well as on public transport and taxis, wearing a facemask is required.-No minimum distance is required outdoors.The minimum distance of 1.5 metres is recommended in public spaces indoors. Employers have to implement measures to ensure the interpersonal distancing.-Up to 50 people can attend family and private events.Sport is free in public spaces.Weddings are limited to 200 participants.Outdoor Events are limited to 500 seated participants.-Passengers are obliged to wear a face mask and keep a physical distance of at least 1.5 metres (if possible) while on board of the vehicles. In Budapest and in cities with county status, companies that provide local public transport services must increase the frequency of trips on weekdays between 7:00 and 9:00 and between 15:00 and 19:00.-Stores are open.Safety and hygiene measures are required, wearing a face mask is mandatory, as well as maintaining a safety distance of 1.5 metres.Catering establishments are open
Source:https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/HUN/6001

Actual data of COVID-19 in Russia

Current statistics on coronavirus in Russia:

Total cases of covid infection: 422 034
Sick right now: 8661
Number of deaths: 18 084
Recent morbidity: declining

Situation with lockdown in Russia:

With regard to the introduced anti-epidemic measures on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria:Order № RD-01−375 of 27.05.2021 for introduction of temporary anti-epidemic measures on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria1. Conducting face-to-face group classes in language centers, educational centers and other training centers and schools, organized by legal entities and individuals is allowed with a physical distance of at least 1.5 m, wearing face masks, hand hygiene, regular airing every hour and disinfection.2. Visits to children’s centers, clubs and others providing organized group services for children are allowed when using no more than 50% of the room capacity and wearing protective masks for staff.3. Conducting congress-conference events, seminars, competitions, trainings, teambuildings, exhibitions and other public events in person is allowed when using no more than 50% of the capacity of the room in which they are held, subject to physical distance from the most -a little 1.5 m. and wearing face masks by all participants.4. The holding of cultural and entertainment events (festivals, cinemas, theaters, circus performances, stage events, concerts, museums, galleries, libraries, classes in dance, creative and musical arts) is allowed when using no more than 50% of the capacity of the premises, observance of a physical distance of at least 1.5 m., wearing protective face masks and use only on seats (for concerts, festivals, theaters, circus performances and other stage events).5. Conducting sports competitions with an audience is allowed when occupying no more than 50% of the seats, observing a physical distance of at least 1.5 m and wearing protective face masks.6. Visits to fitness centers, gyms and clubs, swimming pools and complexes, balneotherapy (medical SPA) centers, SPA centers, wellness centers and thalassotherapy centers are allowed when using no more than 50% of their capacity and observing physical distance from the most -a little 1.5 m.7. Visits to restaurants and entertainment within the meaning of Art. 124 of the Tourism Act, gaming halls and casinos are allowed when using no more than 50% of their capacity and wearing protective masks for a person by the staff. 8. All natural and legal persons who own or manage commercial, administrative or other sites that provide services to citizens, create an organization to control the number of customers in the site, not allowing more than 1 person per 8 square meters.9. In all markets, bazaars and bazaars, an organization is created for one-way traffic and providing a distance of at least 1.5 m between visitors. Workers and visitors are required to wear a face mask.10. Employers and recruitment bodies to organize the work process of employees in remote form (teleworking / home work), where possible, allowing the present work of a maximum of 50% of the staff.11. Visits to outsiders / visits to hospital facilities are prohibited, except for visits to patients in the terminal stage. The prohibition does not apply to the control bodies in carrying out their control activity.12. In the specialized institutions for providing social services and those for residential-type social services for children and adults, visits to outsiders are allowed exceptionally and at the discretion of the director of the institution in compliance with the introduced anti-epidemic measures and submission of a declaration by the visitor that no is in contact with infectious patients, has no signs of acute respiratory disease and will comply with the anti-epidemic measures introduced on the territory of the institution. The restriction does not apply to the control bodies in carrying out their control activity.
Source:https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki

Thus, the restrictions associated with the coronavirus dictate living conditions in 2021. Each state has developed its own border crossing rules and entry rules. It all depends on the general situation with the spread of COVID-19.

However, even in a pandemic, you can leave Bulgaria for Hungary with the necessary permits:

Negative COVID-19 test is required for all countries.

Quarantine for 10 days required for some travellers.

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