Legal status in Hungary

Per-substance legal status for Hungary, from sourced statutes where available. Legal information, not legal advice — drug laws change; confirm with the destination’s embassy or drug authority before you travel.

Last updated: 2026-07-14

1P-LSD

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

2-FDCK

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

25I-NBOMe

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-26

2C-B

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-26

2C-E

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

2C-I

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-26

2C-T-7

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-26

3-MMC

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

4-AcO-DMT

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

4-HO-MET

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

5-MeO-DMT (Bufo / Toad)

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

6-APB

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH)

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Adderall

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Alcohol

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Amanita muscaria

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Amphetamine

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Amyl Nitrite

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Ayahuasca

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Barbiturates

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Benzodiazepines

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-26

Buprenorphine

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Caffeine

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Cannabis / THC

Legal status: Controlled under Act C of 2012 (Criminal Code) — treated identically to heroin (no soft/hard split); 'small amount' possession up to 2 years; consumption itself criminal; NO medical programme
Consequences if caught: There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. For cannabis the 'small amount' is 6 g total THC (about 100 g of street herb). Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: Hungary has no medical-cannabis programme; CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC; cannabis is otherwise treated identically to other controlled drugs.
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-26

Cathinone

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

CBD

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Clonazepam

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Cocaine

Legal status: Controlled under Act C of 2012 (Criminal Code) — no soft/hard distinction; possession of a 'small amount' up to 2 years; consumption itself criminal
Consequences if caught: There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. The 'small amount' is defined by PURE ACTIVE INGREDIENT: for cocaine, 10 g. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-26

Codeine

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Crack Cocaine

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Delta-8-THC

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Diazepam

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

DMT

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-26

DOM

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

DXM

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Ephedrine

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Etizolam

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Fentanyl

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-26

Gabapentin

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

GBL

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

GHB

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-26

Heroin

Legal status: Controlled under Act C of 2012 (Criminal Code) — no soft/hard distinction; possession of a 'small amount' up to 2 years; consumption itself criminal
Consequences if caught: There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. The 'small amount' is defined by PURE ACTIVE INGREDIENT: for heroin, 3 g. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-26

HHC

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Hydrocodone

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Ketamine

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-26

Khat

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-26

Kratom

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-26

Lorazepam

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

LSA (Morning Glory)

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

LSD

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-26

MDA

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

MDMA

Legal status: Controlled under Act C of 2012 (Criminal Code) — no soft/hard distinction; possession of a 'small amount' up to 2 years; consumption itself criminal
Consequences if caught: There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. The 'small amount' is defined by PURE ACTIVE INGREDIENT: MDMA is controlled on the same 'small amount by pure active ingredient' framework, with diversion available to first-time offenders. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-26

MDPV

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Memantine

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Mephedrone (4-MMC)

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Mescaline

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-26

Methadone

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Methamphetamine

Legal status: Controlled under Act C of 2012 (Criminal Code) — no soft/hard distinction; possession of a 'small amount' up to 2 years; consumption itself criminal
Consequences if caught: There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. The 'small amount' is defined by PURE ACTIVE INGREDIENT: for amphetamine, 5 g (methamphetamine is controlled on the same framework). Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-26

Methaqualone (Quaaludes)

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Methylone

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Methylphenidate

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Mitragynine

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Modafinil

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Morphine

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

MXE

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Nicotine

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Nitrous Oxide

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Oxycodone

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

PCP

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-26

Peyote

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-26

Phenibut

Legal status: Phenibut (fenibut; 4-amino-3-phenylbutanoic acid) is controlled in Hungary as a scheduled new psychoactive substance. It is listed in EMMI Decree 55/2014 (XII. 30.) on substances or groups of compounds classified as new psychoactive substances (the 'C list'), to which phenibut was added by the amending EMMI Decree 39/2018 (XI. 8.), effective from mid-November 2018. New psychoactive substances so listed are handled under Government Decree 66/2012 (IV. 2.) and carry the controlled-substance regime rather than being freely available as a supplement.
Consequences if caught: As a listed new psychoactive substance, unauthorised trade in and supply of phenibut are treated under Hungary's new-psychoactive-substance offence framework (linked to the Criminal Code / Btk. provisions on new psychoactive substances), with the scheduling under Decree 66/2012 and Decree 55/2014 removing any lawful commercial-supplement channel.
If prescribed / medical: Phenibut is not an authorised medicinal product in Hungary; as a scheduled new psychoactive substance it has no ordinary prescription status and cannot lawfully be marketed as a food supplement or medicine.
Documentation: The controlling instruments are EMMI Decree 55/2014 (XII. 30.) (the list of new psychoactive substances), which lists phenibut following the amendment made by EMMI Decree 39/2018 (XI. 8.), read with Government Decree 66/2012 (IV. 2.) on activities with, and the scheduling of, narcotic, psychotropic and new psychoactive substances.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Pink Cocaine / Tusi

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Poppers

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Pregabalin

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Psilocybin

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-26

Quetiapine

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Salvia divinorum

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-26

Scopolamine (Devil's Breath)

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Synthetic Cannabinoids (K2 / Spice)

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

THC-P

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Tobacco

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Tramadol

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Xanax (Alprazolam)

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Xylazine

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-26

Zolpidem

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Hungary's authorities (Act C of 2012, Criminal Code) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Hungarian source (Act C of 2012, Chapter XVII) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. There is NO distinction between drug types — cannabis is treated identically to heroin for the basic offence. Possession of a 'small amount' carries up to 2 years, and consumption itself is a criminal offence (reintroduced 2013), up to 2 years. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion); it is unavailable if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 Criminal Code amendment narrowed diversion eligibility (only those who disclose the offence circumstances qualify) — confirm against the current statute. Above a 'small amount' the penalty is 1–5 years (basic), 2–8 years, escalating to 5–10 and 5–15 years or life for large quantities.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: Hungary has NO medical-cannabis programme (one of the few in Europe); CBD is legal only below 0.2% THC. First-time small-amount offenders may avoid court via a 6-month treatment programme (elterelés/diversion), but not if caught twice within 2 years. [reported] A 2025 'war on drugs' (constitutional + Criminal Code amendments) is said to have NARROWED diversion eligibility — confirm against the current statute. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

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