Category: Residence Permit

Update your address on your Hungarian accommodation slip

Update your address on your Hungarian accommodation slip

Wednesday, 13 September, 2023

Citizens have an address card to state where they live, while third country nationals have an accommodation slip. If you move to a new place, your data should be updated with the Immigration Office. Starting from this year, you can do that fully online.

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Renew your expiring TAJ card – Social security in Hungary

Renew your expiring TAJ card – Social security in Hungary

Thursday, 7 September, 2023

Is there an expiration date on your Hungarian social security card? If yes, make sure to get a new TAJ card before it expires so you remain eligible for healthcare services in Hungary.

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Property sale in Hungary: How to sell your apartment as an expat?

Property sale in Hungary: How to sell your apartment as an expat?

Thursday, 24 August, 2023

To sell your Hungarian apartment, you will need a lawyer to create the contract between you and your buyer and to submit it to the land registry. You might also be required to pay a 15% personal income tax after the deal – however, this property sale tax might be reduced to zero in various cases.

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Courtesy agreement in Hungary

Courtesy agreement of accommodation for your Hungarian residence permit

Thursday, 17 August, 2023

When you apply for the Hungarian residence permit, you need to indicate where you are going to live. Most people rent a home for themselves, but staying with a friend is also an option. The courtesy agreement is the document you can present to the immigration office instead of a rental agreement.

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Certificate of good conduct in Hungary

How to obtain a certificate of good conduct in Hungary

Wednesday, 26 July, 2023

When you are taking care of official paperwork in Hungary, you might be required to submit a certificate of good conduct to verify that you are a law-abiding person. Obtaining this document is quite easy and free of charge.

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When do you need an immigration lawyer in Hungary?

When do you actually need an immigration lawyer in Hungary?

Wednesday, 19 July, 2023

You do not necessarily need an immigration lawyer in Hungary to apply for residency or citizenship: your case is normally in better hands with an immigration agency such as Helpers. At the same time, in some cases we will also direct you to a trusted lawyer partner.

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Do you need an immigration lawyer in Hungary?

Do you need an immigration lawyer in Hungary?

Wednesday, 12 July, 2023

When planning to apply for Hungarian residency or citizenship, many people start looking for an immigration lawyer. However, you do not necessarily need a lawyer just for your application; you might be better off with the expert help of an immigration agency that can provide comprehensive service.

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Guest worker residency in Hungary

New guest worker law creates new route to Hungarian residency

Wednesday, 5 July, 2023

Hungary is introducing a new type of residency starting from 1 November 2023. In specific cases, third country nationals who will be employed in Hungary may apply for guest worker residency instead of the combined residency and work permit. They can expect a simplified procedure, while they will be losing some perks.

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Driving in Hungary

Top 10 fun facts you REALLY need to know about driving in Hungary!

Wednesday, 10 May, 2023

Are you planning to start driving in Hungary? Or are you already driving? Then make sure you know the most important differences between driving in Hungary and in other countries.

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donate one per cent of your Hungarian personal income tax

What are all those 1% billboards about?

Wednesday, 26 April, 2023

Wherever you go in Hungary these days, you will see billboards asking for your 1%. But what do they mean? Well, they are asking you donate 1% of your personal income tax, which you can do now that the tax returns season is coming up. And how does that work?

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