Post-Brexit rules concerning UK citizens in Hungary

The Withdrawal Agreement sets out a transition period until 31 December 2020. During this period the agreement provides a deal on UK citizens’ rights in EU member states. They may go on living, working and studying in the territory of the EU the same way they did before Brexit. This also means that EU laws will continue to apply, and the UK will remain part of the single market and customs union until the end of the transition period.

If you are already a registered resident of Hungary, no action is required on your side. You will be able to keep your registration card even after the transition period. Furthermore, you are eligible to apply for the 5-year national permanent residence permit if you have been residing in Hungary for at least 3 successive years.

What happens after the transition period?

UK citizens and their family members obtaining an EU registration card in Hungary during the transition period will keep their rights to remain in Hungary even after 31 December 2020. However, relevant details and rules are yet to be specified and agreed on between the UK and the EU.

Please make sure to get registered in Hungary before the transition period ends so you can keep your rights and benefits connected to being a resident of the EU after 31 December.

How can I become a resident of Hungary after the transition period?

The mobility and rights of UK citizens arriving to Hungary after the transition period is going to be part of the negotiations between the UK and the EU over the coming months. Unless otherwise is agreed, UK citizens will be considered third-country nationals, able to enter Hungary without a visa for a 90-day period within 180 days. If they wish to stay longer than 90 days, they will need to apply for a residence permit from the National General-Directorate for Aliens Policing (the Hungarian office responsible for immigration matters).

Helpers can assist you in each case. We can help you get a registration card, a residence permit, or even a national permanent residence permit – whichever you need. Fill in the form below and contact us today.