Health cover for temporary visitors in Hungary (2026)

Last reviewed: 30 October 2026

In short: The card gives access to care from providers under contract to the Hungarian health insurance fund (NEAK). It does not cover private care, rescue and repatriation, or planned treatment. NEAK is the contact named by the EU.

RuleWhat applies
Health cards acceptedUnplanned care during a temporary visitEHIC, GHIC [1]
What the card coversUnplanned care during a temporary visitCare from providers under contract to the National Institute for Health Insurance Fund Management (NEAK), described as 'A társadalombiztosítás egészségügyi szolgáltatásaira szerződött szolgáltató'. Doctor consultations and hospital treatment in contracted hospitals are generally free; a referral is needed for a specialist and, outside emergencies, for hospital treatment. Prescribed medicines carry a fee. Dental care is free only for emergencies and some listed treatments (and for people under 18 or over 62, pregnant women and new mothers); the cost of materials is generally paid by the patient. National ambulance transport is free. [1]
Private care coveredUnplanned care during a temporary visitNo [2]
Repatriation coveredUnplanned care during a temporary visitNo [2]
Planned treatment coveredUnplanned care during a temporary visitNo [2]
Body to contactUnplanned care during a temporary visitNational Institute for Health Insurance Fund Management (Nemzeti Egészségbiztosítási Alapkezelő, NEAK). [1]

Notes

  • The Commission country page names the EHIC. GHIC acceptance in EU countries is stated on the GOV.UK collection page for UK-issued cards.
  • Only providers within the public system can be used with the card; the EU page states this for the EHIC in general.
  • The EU pages state this for the EHIC in general: the card does not cover rescue or repatriation.

Sources

  1. European Commission (Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion): Hungary - European Health Insurance Card (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
  2. European Union (Your Europe): Health cover for temporary stays (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources

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