Residence Permit
If you live in Hungary, from time to time you will be asked to present a photo ID to verify your identity or your age – when you check in to a hotel, use a monthly pass for public transport, sign up at a library, or buy liquor at a store. By a photo ID, we usually mean your ID card or your passport.
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With the season for filing your tax returns for 2025 coming up in Hungary, we have prepared a quick summary of deadlines, complete with explanations of the most important concepts and tasks. Personal income tax, tax benefits, tax residency, and options for filing your tax returns explained in one place.
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When Brexit happened, UK nationals were allowed to apply for permanent residency in Hungary. The national permanent residency card was valid for 5 years, so cards obtained back then will expire soon. Get ready for your permanent residency extension in time and remain an EU resident without issues.
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When you move to Hungary, you will need long-term accommodation that can serve as your registered address in your residence permit. Renting an apartment is a convenient way for securing accommodation for a few years of stay, so many new residents choose to do so. A proper rental agreement will be required both for your residency application and your peace of mind – let’s see what it should include.
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In Hungary, the start of the year is always about updates to regulations. Business owners especially should watch out for updates that might be relevant to your business operation, although some changes are relevant to natural persons too. Below you can find a quick overview with links to more detailed descriptions. Read on!
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When you apply for residency, you will need a place to live in Hungary which will also serve as your Hungarian address. Most people will rent an apartment as it is a cost-effective way to spend 2-3 years in Hungary. Here you will see an overview of aspects to consider.
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You and your partner can get married in Hungary if both of you are legally competent adults (above 18). You will need a civil ceremony with a representative of the registrar’s office as the officiant; having a religious ceremony is optional. The process is more or less the same for Hungarian and foreign couples, although it takes longer for foreigners because they will need additional documents to prove there are no legal obstacles to the marriage.
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If you have registered for Ügyfélkapu or the Client Gate, which is the gateway to electronic administration in Hungary, you also have an official electronic inbox at https://tarhely.gov.hu/ where you can receive secure messages from various government agencies.
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Do you have any questions about how to obtain Hungarian residency? Then join the next free webinar on October 29 presented by Helpers, Hungary’s leading provider of business and immigration services. The speaker will be Dr. Anna Kőszegi, immigration expert, and the event will be hosted by Anikó Woods, founder and author of the How to Hungary blog.
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The European Entry/Exit System (EES) has been in the works for years. Now it seems the wait is over, and gradual rollout will finally start on October 12, 2025, in Estonia. Other member states will follow suit one by one, and the process should be completed by April 2026.
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