Pre-departure checklist

Documents

your passport or national ID: students’ passports should be valid for at least until the end of 2014
your visa (if necessary): You need to apply for a long-term visa . (in Hungarian: “tartózkodási engedély átvételére jogosító vízum”). Detailed information is accessible in the Visa/Residence Documents section.

Other documents you may need to bring to Budapest:

proof of medical insurance
university-related documents. For more detailed information, please see here.
photographs: at least two, passport-size

Luggage

As you are coming for almost a whole year, it is best to pack for all seasons. Remember that luggage may be roughly handled on its way here, make sure that suitcases, etc., are securely strapped and have clearly typed labels with your name and the address of CEU Budapest (CEU Residence Center: 1106 Bp. Kerepesi ut 87) both outside and inside each luggage item. If you travel by air, make sure that you do not exceed the weight limit for luggage on the plane unless you are prepared to pay for "excess baggage". On most European flights the limit is 20 kg and for those coming from outside of Europe, the limit is usually two pieces of luggage, each weighing no more than 30 kg, but it is wise to check with the airline before you start packing.

Weather information

Travel

The following items should be kept with you at all times during your journey to Hungary: your ticket, passport, and acceptance letter from CEU. Carry these documents in your hand luggage so that they are easily accessible. Buying a small document travel pouch is a good idea.

When entering Hungary, write down the name of the border (Hegyeshalom, Liszt Ferenc (former Ferihegy) I, II, Redics, Roszke, etc.), because you will need this information when registering with the authorities.

Pre-departure checklist