The Government extended the temporarily reintroduced border control until 31 December 2020

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In the second wave of COVID pandemic the number of people infected has skyrocketed, forcing more and more countries to reintroduce restrictions despite of the economic crisis.

At the end of August, the Hungarian government announced that it tightens the conditions of entry into the country in accordance with the provisions of Government Decree No. 407/2020 (VIII. 30.) on the temporary reintroduction of border control as well as of Government Decree No. 408/2020 (VIII. 30.) on travel restrictions during the epidemiological preparedness period. Due to the restrictions, Hungarian citizens coming from abroad or their family members without Hungarian citizenship may undergo a medical examination upon entry into the country, and if they are suspected of being infected, they will be ordered to undergo official home quarantine. Otherwise, entrants will be placed in a quarantine designated by the epidemiological authority or in official house quarantine for 10 days.

From 5 September, special rule applies to entry and exit for business and economic purposes. Accordingly, if the purpose of the exit is a business or economic activity, the fact of which will be proved by the Hungarian citizen when returning to Hungary, he/she may enter into the territory of Hungary without restriction after the trip.

In view of the current epidemiological situation, the Government has extended the effect of the Government Decree No. 407/2020 (VIII. 30.) on the temporary reintroduction of border control until 31 December 2020. The Government Decree No. 469/2020 (X. 29.) on the extension was published in the evening edition of the Hungarian Gazette of October 29, 2020 (Thursday). The Decree entered into force on 31 October 2020, and, at the same time, the provisions of the Government Decree No. 408/2020 (VIII. 30.) on travel restrictions during the epidemiological preparedness period also remained in force.

In view of the current epidemiological situation, further tightening measures on social contact is on their way, expected to be decided at the government meeting this week.