General Information
Arriving in
Budapest
Budapest Ferihegy Airport is located approximately 25km (15 miles)
south-east of Budapest and has two main terminals. There are several
ways of travelling between the city and Ferihegy Airport. An Airport
Minibus Service takes passengers to any destination in Budapest within
25-40 minutes. Tickets are available at the Airport Minibus Service desk
situated in the Arrival Hall. Taxis are also available at both
terminals.
Currency
The unit of currency is Hungarian Forint (HUF). In Hungary the
abbreviation of Forint is Ft.
Coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 HUF. Bank notes: 200, 500, 1,000,
2,000, 5,000, 10,000,
20,000 HUF. 1 EUR = approx. 260Ft (March 2008). For up-to-date currency
exchange rates check www.xe.com/ucc/
Climate
The weather in Budapest in June / July is hot and sunny with
temperatures around 25°C.
Health Requirements No immunizations are required.
Language
The official language of Hungary is Hungarian; however, German and
English are widely understood. The official language of the Congress is
English; please note that translation facilities will not be provided.
Time
Greenwich Mean Time + 1 hour U.S. Eastern Standard Time + 6 hours
Visas
Entry visas are not required for citizens of most European countries,
the USA and Canada.
Citizens of other countries can obtain a visa at the Hungarian Embassy
or Consulate in their country. A valid passport is required. For more
information about visas, please check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
website: www.mfa.gov.hu.
Registered congress participants who require an official letter of invitation in order to support a visa application should contact the Congress Secretariat