Is it realistic to finish Kormányablak (Student ID) and Post Office line in Budapest before 2 PM? Need advice!
Hi everyone,
I need some realistic advice regarding bureaucratic timelines in Budapest. I am traveling to the city next week to handle some urgent official tasks and then catch a flight back home.
Here is my situation for Thursday:
Task 1: Go to the Kormányablak (government office) to apply for a Student ID.
Task 2: Go to the Post Office (Posta) right after to finish up the mailing/payment process.
The Catch: I must leave the city center for the airport by 2:00 PM (14:00) at the absolute latest to catch my flight.
I am not sure if I can secure an online appointment for that exact morning yet.
My questions for locals or anyone experienced with this:
If I show up at Kormányablak right when they open (or very early) without an appointment, how long does the queue usually take for a Student ID application?
Which specific Kormányablak district office is generally the fastest or least crowded?
Is finishing both the government office and the post office by 2:00 PM doable, or am I cutting it way too close?
Any tips, tricks, or specific office recommendations to speed up the process would be highly appreciated. Köszönöm!