COVID-19

For CEU community, we advise to check the emails sent from covidinfo@ceu.edu and the Vienna Campus Covid-19 Protocol for the most recent information.

Click here to go directly to Budapest related information below

Information for Vienna

What are the current entry regulations for Austria? 

The up-to-date entry regulations for Austria are available on this website. 

 

What is required to access the campus? 

You can find up-to-date regulations to access CEU campuses here 

 

How can I get vaccinated in Vienna? 

There are numerous vaccination possibilities provided by the City of Vienna. You can register for vaccination at impfservice.wien or by calling 1450 to secure your COVID vaccine.  To learn more about registered vaccines in Europe click here 

If you have received an unauthorized vaccine or your first shot and would like to get a second one or booster, you need to call 1450 upon your arrival to discuss the opportunities. 

If you need more information about how to get vaccinated in Austria please contact covidinfo@ceu.edu 

 

How can I get an EU Digital COVID Certificate/Green Pass? 

Please note that vaccinations are also possible without an e-card. To receive a Green Pass, you need to  

  1. Request a social security number at ÖGK (vsstamm@oegk.at). They might ask you to make an appointment and bring a photo.

  2. Go to one of those doctors to receive a Green Pass  

You can find more information about getting a Green Pass here 

 

How can I do a PCR-test in Vienna for free? 

We recommend you do a PCR test regularly even if you are vaccinated. There are many free testing options in Vienna – you'll find a list of locations and a Q&A about the options here. Anybody can use this opportunity, no registered address nor e-card is needed but only 5 PCR (including Gurgle tests) and 5 antigen tests per month per person will be offered for free. 

Free tests are available at BIPA near to campus. You can find more information about how to do a Gurgle test at allesgurgelt.at. 

 

For CEU community, we advise checking the emails sent from covidinfo@ceu.edu and the Vienna Campus Covid-19 Protocol for the most recent information. 

 

Information for Budapest

What are the current entry regulations for Hungary? 

Travel restrictions previously imposed due to the epidemic situation have been lifted. 

The up-to-date entry regulations for Hungary are available on this website. 

 

What is required to access the campus? 

You can find up-to-date regulations to access CEU campuses here 

 

How can I get vaccinated in Budapest? 

Please note that a valid Hungarian residency permit is needed for the registration.  

You can register with the TAJ (Hungarian insurance number) here  
Non-Hungarian residents without the TAJ can register here 

Resident foreigners are entitled to a Hungarian immunity certificate card once vaccinated.  

 

How can I do a PCR-test in Budapest? 

PCR test can be done at private examination points in Budapest like at WhiteLab, Synlab.