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This report presents evidence on Ukrainian nationals crossing back to Ukraine from Hungary between January and June 2024 (quarter one, Q1 and quarter two, Q2), distinguishing between those who aim to remain in Ukraine for longer periods (prospec- tive returnees) and those who plan to pay a short visit (short-term visitors). Individuals planning to spend 0 to 30 days in Ukraine are categorized as “short-term visitors,” while those intending to stay longer than one month are identified as “prospective returnees.” IOM’s DTM collected a total of 173 surveys in the first half of 2024. Within the total sample, 34 per cent (n=59) had stayed in countries other than Hungary during displacement.
In addition, 3 per cent of the sample (n=6) were Third-Country Nationals (TCNs) crossing back to Ukraine. These two groups were excluded from analysis . The remaining 112 responses – of Ukrainian respondents who had resided in Hungary – were central to this analysis.
The surveys were collected in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county (62%) and Budapest (38%), with data collection locations including train stations (69%), bus stations (15%), streets (15%), and humanitarian centres (1%).