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Official Hungarian resources for expats

The government and institutional sites you actually need, checked and kept up to date.

Historic Stenbock House, a neoclassical gem in Tallinn, Estonia, under clear autumn skies. — Photo Margo Evardson / Pexels

Bookmark this page. These are the primary official sources for moving to and living in Hungary. We link to them throughout our guides so you always act on current, first-hand information.

Close-up of a hand filling out an adoption request form with a pen. — Photo Kindel Media / Pexels

Immigration & residency

OIF: National Directorate-General for Aliens PolicingResidence permits, White Card, resident cards Enter HungaryOnline submission of residence applications White Card factsheetDigital nomad residence permit

Tax & business

NAV: National Tax and Customs AdministrationIncome tax, VAT, tax residency certificates E-cegjegyzekFree company register search CegkozlonyOfficial company gazette

E-government & address

Magyarorszag.huCentral citizen portal UgyfelkapuOnline identification gateway (now Ugyfelkapu+)

Health

NEAK: National Health Insurance FundTAJ card, EHIC, public health cover EgeszsegvonalOfficial public health information line

Government, safety & statistics

Kormany.huHungarian government portal Safe in HungaryOfficial information portal for foreigners KSH: Central Statistical OfficeSalaries, cost of living, demographics

Transport

BKKBudapest public transport, BudapestGO app Budapest Airport (BUD)Official airport site

Embassies & chambers of commerce

U.S. Embassy in HungaryServices for American citizens UK: Living in HungaryOfficial UK guidance Ambassade de France en HongrieServices for French citizens BKIK: Budapest Chamber of CommerceMandatory company registration

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