Jennifer_BudaVar1014
South African looking for information about Hungary
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Registration: 04 July 2016
Hungarian citizenship oath and ceremony by segnre
Has anyone gone through the Hungarian simplified naturalization oath-taking ceremony (outside Hungary) since they tightened up the language requirement? Do you do it individually when you're approved or do they make you wait until whenever they ...
I dont think you going to obtain citizenship hardly if at all unless you make use of the "buy 鈧�300 000 government bonds" option for citizenship which is closing sometime in March... Read More
Eu-citizen Residence card with Non-Eu Spouse in Hungary! by Forest Parks
I'm a bit confused about the whole process and even how to start with this! I am a UK Citizen. My wife (American) and I love the look of Budapest and I work on the internet so am free to go live where I feel.... So no invitation to Hungary, we just ...
Im just glad I was granted a residence permit, at least i can travel visa free to and in europe, its a real pain to obtain a visa everytime one wants to visit europe causing problems between me and husband because I do not want to travel bacause I ... Read More
Work/residence permit for non-EU - your exprience by Natasha Basha
Hello there, I am writing to ask for advice from someone with similar experience as mine. Namely, I have a job offer from a Hungarian company to work for them in Budapest. However, as a non-EU citizen it turned out to be very challenging to hire ...
I received a residence permit only because my husband has a Dutch passport. However i am not allowed to work in Hungary at all. I will not attempt to apply for a work visa as I have no special skills but I do know all countries jealously guard their ... Read More
Eu-citizen Residence card with Non-Eu Spouse in Hungary! by Forest Parks
I'm a bit confused about the whole process and even how to start with this! I am a UK Citizen. My wife (American) and I love the look of Budapest and I work on the internet so am free to go live where I feel.... So no invitation to Hungary, we just ...
We went throug an immigration lawyer and it was a painless and fast experience although expensive for me to obtain my residence permit. The fact that my husband is an EU citizen also of course made it much easier. Read More
The holiday season in Hungary by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Are you about to celebrate the holiday season in Hungary? In many countries and cultures, the festive season is the time for happiness and reunions/gatherings. Is it so in Hungary? How do Hungarians celebrate this very special ...
Why the Europeans are letting in all these unsafoury characters is beyond me, you just dont open your borders and let anyone in in masses. These problems Europe is experiencing is Europe's own doing. There's a reason why there are borders, ... Read More
Cost of living in Hungary by rahele-m
Hi,I am going to study in Hungary,what is your idea?Is it an expensive city or not? How much does living cost monthly?
I do not know what rent is like in the castle area, we only rented an apartment in the pest side once in district 6 the first time we visited budapest which was very reasonable for 10 days. We did stay at the budacastle fashion hotel for 6 days on ... Read More
Cost of living in Hungary by rahele-m
Hi,I am going to study in Hungary,what is your idea?Is it an expensive city or not? How much does living cost monthly?
Apologies everyone, I am not ungrateful, I really do appreciate owning a property in the castle area, its just not nice to live in an area where you do not want to go out to enjoy a meal because the restaurants are so expensive. The area is nice and ... Read More
Is Hungary really in a state of emergency? by Marilyn Tassy
Saw the news this morning, It said Hungary as declared a state of emergency because of immigration issues with the boarders. What is the local scoop on this?
The world is getting poorer due to over population, there are only so many resources yet the resource consumers keep becoming more and more. A pie is only so big, the more mouths you have to feed the smaller everyones piece of the pie becomes. World ... Read More
Cost of living in Hungary by rahele-m
Hi,I am going to study in Hungary,what is your idea?Is it an expensive city or not? How much does living cost monthly?
Must say it spoils the experience because everything is such a ripoff any place in Budapest that is a bit touristy / nice / scenic in a country that is supposed to be cheap. Not everyone comes from a country with a strong currency like 鈧� / ... Read More
Is Hungary really in a state of emergency? by Marilyn Tassy
Saw the news this morning, It said Hungary as declared a state of emergency because of immigration issues with the boarders. What is the local scoop on this?
I think the whole of europe is in a state of emergency even though europe do not realise it yet. By letting all the immigrans in europe is opening a door it will not be able to close again. Europe will change forever and not necessarily change for ... Read More
buying apartment in Budapest by krystyna123
Hello everyone! Does someone can give tips /recommendations on buying apartment in Budapest? Who has experience? Thank you in advance, krystyna
I bought my apartment through a local estate agent, she was extremely helpful and went out of her way to help me and gave me her honest advice. She was also the only one out of 5 different agents from 5 different properties who were willing to meet ... Read More
What are the reasons someone would lose their Hungarian citizenship? by devchia
I am applying for verification of citizenship through my grandpa who was born in Hungary and left in 1956. The embassy sent me the forms for verification and I have an appointment coming up. I understand that if he had lost his citizenship I would ...
I wouldnt be able to say, I have never had Hungarian citizenship nor any of my family. I only have permission temporarily to live in Hungary (residence permit) cos i bought a propery in Buda and my husband is a european. Read More
Cost of living in Hungary by rahele-m
Hi,I am going to study in Hungary,what is your idea?Is it an expensive city or not? How much does living cost monthly?
I only have experience with Budapest, I wouldnt say Budapest is cheaper than other countries living expense wise, food definitely is not cheap, clothes not cheap either, acommodation isnt cheap either, its a tourist city, so prices are adjusted for ... Read More
What is a good bank for USA expats in Budapest? by GuestPoster115
Forgive me if this is covered already but i did a search and did not see any. We are from USA and have had an account with OTP for over 6 months and it has been horrible! Every branch has had something different to say, and the fees are always ...
I was not asked for local Hungarian bank account details by the immigration officer during my interview, maybe it depends on what country you are a citizen of or to what citizen you are married. I opened a bank account at K&H Bank in Oktogon ... Read More
Buying a flat in Budapest: Nervous and Excited
True, I would if i were you and i had a million $. It is important to live where one is happy Read More
Address card for non-EU nationals by voyage2931
Hello everyone, I am newbie to this forum even though I kept reading it for a while gathering very useful information t help us with transition to expat life in Budapest. I am looking for some clarification related to an address card requirement ...
I really cant believe it, I received a residence card :) Really thought id be rejected, didnt have high hopes. Read More
Buying a flat in Budapest: Nervous and Excited
Yup, the good old attached strings. . . Read More
Buying a flat in Budapest: Nervous and Excited
Thank you very much Vicces1 :) :top: Read More
Buying a flat in Budapest: Nervous and Excited
I bought my property in late 2014 Read More
Buying a flat in Budapest: Nervous and Excited
Ah ok good central location, I was there 2 weeks ago at my attorneys office. I'm in Uri u, District I Read More
Buying a flat in Budapest: Nervous and Excited
That is awesome congratulations! :) What district did you buy your property? Read More
Buying a flat in Budapest: Nervous and Excited
I bought an apartment in Budavar, District I. The house/building aparently was built in the 60's. Ive heard its better to stay away from the old buildings built in the 1800's and earlier as the communists didnt maintain them properly hence ... Read More
home insurance in Budapest?
Im also looking for a good insurance company for my apartment Read More
Adapting to the climate in Hungary by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Adjusting to new climatic conditions is key in any expatriation process. Moving to Hungary is no exception. What are the climate characteristics of Hungary? How does the local weather impact your daily life, mood or ...
Ive only been in Budapest in winter the majority of times, there was snow and it was cold, cant comment on less snow than before, only been to Buda 4 x. Last week was the 1st time for me in summer and heck was it hot!!! From what I have heard it was ... Read More
Address card for non-EU nationals by voyage2931
Hello everyone, I am newbie to this forum even though I kept reading it for a while gathering very useful information t help us with transition to expat life in Budapest. I am looking for some clarification related to an address card requirement ...
Im really sorry your experience with hungarian public transport didnt turn out good, i have heard the agents are merciless. I never had a problem, luck i guess. Last two times we visited Budapest we each bought a month ticket which is cheap and ... Read More
Address card for non-EU nationals by voyage2931
Hello everyone, I am newbie to this forum even though I kept reading it for a while gathering very useful information t help us with transition to expat life in Budapest. I am looking for some clarification related to an address card requirement ...
I love the public transport, we dont have any in my country, its so convenient :) Read More
Address card for non-EU nationals by voyage2931
Hello everyone, I am newbie to this forum even though I kept reading it for a while gathering very useful information t help us with transition to expat life in Budapest. I am looking for some clarification related to an address card requirement ...
South Africa is next to Zim, guess where land grabs just started... If you have land in a country where land isnt worth much or being land grabbed it doesnt help much having land, as is happening in SA now. In africa land isnt a safe/good investment Read More
Hungary Business Immigration / Hungarian Language by makoxford
Hello Friends, I want to start business in Hungary via LLC (kft) Company in my previous topic thread I have got some good information Thanks to klsallee and other friends who replied. One thing which came to my mind is , How about learning ...
Thank you for the information much appreciated, it seems theres no inbetween with services for properties in Hungary. Having living experience in Budapest I was under the impression Hungary is more developed, even in more rural areas. Pity about the ... Read More
Hungary Business Immigration / Hungarian Language by makoxford
Hello Friends, I want to start business in Hungary via LLC (kft) Company in my previous topic thread I have got some good information Thanks to klsallee and other friends who replied. One thing which came to my mind is , How about learning ...
Hi all, thank you for all the information here i found it very interesting owning a property in Hungary. For interest sake, are there any properties such as small holdings 5 -30 km outside of Budapest close to any major roads/highways that one could ... Read More
Address card for non-EU nationals by voyage2931
Hello everyone, I am newbie to this forum even though I kept reading it for a while gathering very useful information t help us with transition to expat life in Budapest. I am looking for some clarification related to an address card requirement ...
Yes all this to visit europe, just because i was born in an african country now im also associated with africans. And any african passport is rubbish... . Unfortunately my clever ancestors left europe, colonised africa without keeping their ... Read More
Address card for non-EU nationals by voyage2931
Hello everyone, I am newbie to this forum even though I kept reading it for a while gathering very useful information t help us with transition to expat life in Budapest. I am looking for some clarification related to an address card requirement ...
Just a bit silly owning a property and still having to go through all this hassle to get permission to visit your own property, i really think foreign investers should be treated better. Im not asking for work, citizenship, pension or to be on the ... Read More
Address card for non-EU nationals by voyage2931
Hello everyone, I am newbie to this forum even though I kept reading it for a while gathering very useful information t help us with transition to expat life in Budapest. I am looking for some clarification related to an address card requirement ...
I do have health coverage/insurance already, its not expensive. For me the mainthing is not having to collect a bunch of documents, have photos taken, make an appointment which takes 2 weeks, drive an hour to another city to reach embassy, sit at ... Read More
Address card for non-EU nationals by voyage2931
Hello everyone, I am newbie to this forum even though I kept reading it for a while gathering very useful information t help us with transition to expat life in Budapest. I am looking for some clarification related to an address card requirement ...
If i do not receive a residence permit Ill explore other options if there are any, if not then i guess its not meant to be and europe wont see me again soon. Its awful to have a residence permit with travel restrictions. Shows you once again theres ... Read More
Address card for non-EU nationals by voyage2931
Hello everyone, I am newbie to this forum even though I kept reading it for a while gathering very useful information t help us with transition to expat life in Budapest. I am looking for some clarification related to an address card requirement ...
Its a stuffup if one is not part of club europe, very complicated. I told the immigration officer we want to settle in Hungary but that we also want to travel, so hopefully she can customize my residence permit according to my requirements if she ... Read More
Address card for non-EU nationals by voyage2931
Hello everyone, I am newbie to this forum even though I kept reading it for a while gathering very useful information t help us with transition to expat life in Budapest. I am looking for some clarification related to an address card requirement ...
We would like to live in Hungary for 6 months a year and travel the other 6 months. Im already registered as a tax payer in Hungary, already paid property purchase tax, income tax and have my own medical insurance. Read More
Address card for non-EU nationals by voyage2931
Hello everyone, I am newbie to this forum even though I kept reading it for a while gathering very useful information t help us with transition to expat life in Budapest. I am looking for some clarification related to an address card requirement ...
Just take into consideration, as a non eu citizen youll need to obtain permission first before you are allowed to buy property in Hungary which in cludes a background check as well eg political affiliations, criminal record etc. Youll also be ... Read More
residence permit: from other purposes to working permit
Government dont want foreigners working in Hungary unless its a specialsed job no one in Hungary can do, they want to reserve jobs for Hungarian people. Its like this in most countries, look after your own first. I was also explicitlely asked by the ... Read More
Address card for non-EU nationals by voyage2931
Hello everyone, I am newbie to this forum even though I kept reading it for a while gathering very useful information t help us with transition to expat life in Budapest. I am looking for some clarification related to an address card requirement ...
As far as im aware as an eu citizen you will only need a registration card, eu citizens do not require residence permits. My husband is an eu citizen and was only required to register himself for extended stay in Hungary. He also received an address ... Read More
Address card for non-EU nationals by voyage2931
Hello everyone, I am newbie to this forum even though I kept reading it for a while gathering very useful information t help us with transition to expat life in Budapest. I am looking for some clarification related to an address card requirement ...
Well the immigration lawyer arranged the application, not sure under what she applied, didnt even know theres different application types. I was under the impression its about a residence permit for me so i do not require a visa everytime we want to ... Read More
Address card for non-EU nationals by voyage2931
Hello everyone, I am newbie to this forum even though I kept reading it for a while gathering very useful information t help us with transition to expat life in Budapest. I am looking for some clarification related to an address card requirement ...
Its a bit difficult if you are a non eu citizen like myself, even if you own property in Hungary. Even owning property in Hungary doeant count for much. My husband is an eu citizen and he obtained his registration card and address card without any ... Read More