Registration for EU citizens in Hungary
EU, EEA and Swiss citizens do not need a residence permit, but a stay longer than 90 days must be registered. We take care of the registration and the documents you need to start your life in Hungary.
registration instead of a residence permit
after which registration is required
to permanent residence
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Documents for life in Hungary
Who needs what depends on your plans — we will tell you at the free consultation.
Registration certificate
Confirms your right to live in Hungary. Required if you stay longer than 90 days.
Address card
Official proof of your Hungarian address — needed by banks, landlords and most offices.
Tax identification number
Needed to work, sign an employment contract, run a business or rent out property.
TAJ number
Your social security number for the public healthcare system.
Non-EU family members
Family members with a non-EU passport need a separate residence card.
Permanent residence
After 5 years of residence in Hungary you can apply for permanent residence.
We handle the whole procedure
You tell us about your plans — we prepare everything and stay with you until you have your documents in hand.
- Free first consultation
- Document check and forms
- Appointments booked for you
- Accompanying and interpreting
- Follow-up until you receive your documents
Buying property as an EU citizen
EU citizens buy property in Hungary on the same terms as Hungarians — no foreigner’s permit is required. We help you find, check and buy an apartment.
What our services cost
All prices are + VAT 27%. Government fees are paid separately.
EU registration
registration certificate and address card
- ✓Free first consultation
- ✓Forms and document check
- ✓Appointments and accompanying
- ✓Interpreting at every visit
- ✓Follow-up until you receive the documents
Family member residence card
per person, for non-EU family members
- ✓Document list and check
- ✓Application and submission
- ✓Answers to authority requests
- ✓Collecting the card
Permanent residence
after 5 years of residence
- ✓Eligibility check
- ✓Application and submission
- ✓Answers to authority requests
- ✓Collecting the card
Tax identification number
TAJ number (social security)
The tax number and TAJ number are not included in EU registration and are ordered separately. Not included: government fees, certified translations and apostilles.
Frequently asked questions
No. EU, EEA and Swiss citizens only need to register if they stay longer than 90 days.
No, registration is only required for stays longer than 90 days.
Yes. EU citizens do not need a work permit in Hungary.
Yes. Non-EU family members need a family member residence card — we prepare and submit the application.
Yes, on the same terms as Hungarian citizens, without a foreigner’s permit.
Related pages
Immigration — what you need
Company registration
Accounting and tax
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