Genealogy Research

Where would you rather live? City life vs. small-town living in Hungary

While you are exploring your Hungarian roots, it might be nice to consider what would it be like to live in the hometown of your ancestors. Was it a big city or a more rural area? And what are your own preferences? Do you like the energy and the convenience of city life, or do you prefer the slower pace and the close-knit communities of smaller towns and villages? Take a tour with us!

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Researching your Hungarian ancestors – How to get started?

If you are wondering if you should apply for Hungarian citizenship by descent, the first question to ask this: Who is your ancestor based on who you can submit an application? This will be followed by: Can you prove your connection to them? Read our best practices to get a better idea of what you will need to do.

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Citizenship eligibility assessment is an investment

When you are considering Hungarian citizenship application, professional eligibility assessment is a quick, easy, and cost-effective way to ensure you will not end up wasting your time, effort, and money on going down a wrong path. This is a relatively low investment that can bring you great returns.

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How much time does it take to become an EU citizen by descent?

If you are looking for an EU passport, you might start by taking a look at your family tree. Many EU countries offer citizenship if one or more of your ancestors were local citizens. The procedure varies country by country, meaning not only requirements but also processing time.

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Austria-Hungary and your Hungarian citizenship

If you are applying for Hungarian citizenship based on ancestry, there is a chance that your ancestor was not born in present-day Hungary. This is because the territory of Hungary shrank significantly after World War I, whereas its predecessor, Austria-Hungary sprawled over most of Central Europe. If your ancestor identified as Hungarian, however, you may still qualify for citizenship without problems.

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Marital status and changing family names in Hungary

Changing your name when getting married Traditionally, women change their name upon getting married to reflect that now they belong with the family of the husband. Nowadays this approach is getting considered more and more outdated, so more modern options are also available. Find an overview below, with examples added for each option. Husband: Horváth […]

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Genealogy research for Hungarian citizenship

How to decide if you need genealogy research? Depending on what kind of documents you have at your disposal, you might or might not need a separate genealogy research. You do not have to decide alone; as part of our Citizenship Consultation, you and a colleague of ours will review the entire application procedure together […]

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Hungarian names: a quick guide

Word order in Hungarian names First of all, Hungarian names are back to front (compared to the majority of the Western world). The family name comes first, followed by the given name, of which there might be one or more. What the English calls the first name is in fact the given name, which never […]

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I’m part Hungarian based on my DNA profile – can I become a citizen?

DNA test kits have become increasingly popular over the past few years offering valuable information about your family history and ethnic origins. But can you base a citizenship application on your DNA profile?

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Hungarian Citizenship Act grants rights to over 1 million people

The current Hungarian Citizenship Act was accepted in 2010, and it grants citizenship to everyone with Hungarian descendants. Since the new Act came into force, more than 1 million people received Hungarian citizenship, and there are many more eligible.

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