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Symposium language

The official language of the symposium is English. No translation facilities will be provided.

Currency

The unit of Hungarian currency is known as the Forint (HUF). Bills come in 20000, 10000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 500 HUF denominations, coins are 200 (two colored, similar to €1), 100 (two colored, similar to €2), 50, 20, 10, 5 HUF. Euro is now accepted at most hotels and some of the restaurants and shops. You can also use credit cards in major shops and larger restaurants.

Electricity

230/50Hz (European two-pin plug)

Travel to Hungary

Poised at Europe’s centre, Hungary’s well-served by a handy web of transport links from abroad. The main international airport is Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport.

Budapest’s linked to 15 European capitals by train, directly or indirectly. Its home to three main railway stations, from which Express and InterCity trains lead to all the country’s main tourist regions. To see train timetable click here.

Local transport

Budapest has an international airport, the city can be reached by shuttle bus (provided by the airport, the order can be made upon arrival or on-line prior to travel) or by taxi in about 30 minutes to one hour. Reliable taxi services are available at the airport. Prices are usually below EUR 30 from the airport to the city. Major railway stations are in the city and all of them are beside metro stations.

Visa Information

Hungary is a member of the Schengen Area, and applies the Schengen legislation in full. The entry formalities for Hungary vary according to the country of origin. All visitors entering Hungary must possess a valid passport or a valid picture ID in some cases.

Citizens of the EU/EEA member states and of the following countries may travel to Hungary without a visa: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Macao, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Salvador, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, USA, Uruguay, Venezuela.

Entry visa can be obtained at any Hungarian embassy, consulate, and in some cases at border crossing points. Please check the current visa requirements on Portal of the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Letter of Invitation

HPTLC 2024 organizers will only issue a Letter of Invitation to the following verified symposium participants:

• Symposium Speakers
• Symposium Attendees

All symposium attendees who seek a Letter of Invitation must first register and pay for the symposium fees before a Letter of Invitation will be issued.

Letters of Invitation will be emailed as a PDF document. Print copies will be mailed upon symposium attendee's request by regular post only.

It is your responsibility to get the Visa. HPTLC 2024 organizers cannot contact or intervene with any Hungarian Embassy or Consulate office abroad on your behalf so please begin your visa application process as soon as you determine that you want to attend the symposium.

All requests for a Letter of Invitation must be emailed to hptlc@akcongress.com.

No exceptions to this policy will be made.