bande11
Australian looking for information about Hungary
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Australian
Lives in Budapest, Budapest
Registration: 19 December 2017
UPDATE ON VERIFICATION CASE by bande11
Hello All, To those of you who have so kindly been following the progress and updates on my case: FINALLY A VERDICT! After 21+ months of waiting, being advised my case was being passed around like a hot potato (due to it being more ...
Hi there Melzie84, My sincere apologies for the tardy response! I have my fingers crossed for you. I have heard when applying directly you will save time (weeks to potentially a month). So hopefully you will not be left in a limbo for much longer. ... Read More
UPDATE ON VERIFICATION CASE by bande11
Hello All, To those of you who have so kindly been following the progress and updates on my case: FINALLY A VERDICT! After 21+ months of waiting, being advised my case was being passed around like a hot potato (due to it being more ...
Here's hoping you hear back soon! My papers have to go from Budapest > London > Canberra (Australia). So I probably will not expect to receive them until May/June time. They advised me it would take 6 weeks from Budapest > London (and ... Read More
UPDATE ON VERIFICATION CASE by bande11
Hello All, To those of you who have so kindly been following the progress and updates on my case: FINALLY A VERDICT! After 21+ months of waiting, being advised my case was being passed around like a hot potato (due to it being more ...
Thank you kindly, SimCityAT and klsallee!!! Yippee! :top: Read More
UPDATE ON VERIFICATION CASE
Hello All, To those of you who have so kindly been following the progress and updates on my case: FINALLY A VERDICT! After 21+ months of waiting, being advised my case was being passed around like a hot potato (due to it being more ... Read More
Update on Verification of Citizenship Case by bande11
Hi All, To those of you who have been reading/following the progression of my case... Quick recap: Applied for Verification of Citizenship (jus sanguinis) in May 2016, was advised it was forwarded for Registration of Birth in August 2017. Was ...
Marilyn Tassy, how very kind of you - I sincerely appreciate you to say. I feel like the most annoying person on earth at the moment if I鈥檓 to be honest. Ruffle a few feathers I will - after all I am merely following up on something which is ... Read More
Update on Verification of Citizenship Case by bande11
Hi All, To those of you who have been reading/following the progression of my case... Quick recap: Applied for Verification of Citizenship (jus sanguinis) in May 2016, was advised it was forwarded for Registration of Birth in August 2017. Was ...
Letting out a long sighhhh right now. You are probably right. It's like 'hey, let's just dodge this application because it seems a tad too difficult, and less straight-forward than others which have only just been submit.' I ... Read More
Update on Verification of Citizenship Case by bande11
Hi All, To those of you who have been reading/following the progression of my case... Quick recap: Applied for Verification of Citizenship (jus sanguinis) in May 2016, was advised it was forwarded for Registration of Birth in August 2017. Was ...
So, I had a minor breakdown last night. I decided to take to my own devices and write to the officials in the Registration department in Budapest. They received my case in August 2017, and no doubt are too 'sitting' on my case. The painful ... Read More
Update on Verification of Citizenship Case by bande11
Hi All, To those of you who have been reading/following the progression of my case... Quick recap: Applied for Verification of Citizenship (jus sanguinis) in May 2016, was advised it was forwarded for Registration of Birth in August 2017. Was ...
Hey Mark, Hopefully because, as you suggested, your application is quite straightforward - it doesn't take you an extended period of time! I'm sure it helps with your father still being a living HU citizen. As (unfortunately) my relatives ... Read More
Update on Verification of Citizenship Case by bande11
Hi All, To those of you who have been reading/following the progression of my case... Quick recap: Applied for Verification of Citizenship (jus sanguinis) in May 2016, was advised it was forwarded for Registration of Birth in August 2017. Was ...
Imagine that. Having a case sat in front of you for 15 months and not bothering to address it! Wow - if that is the case... speechless. What I would give to do no work for fifteen months! Infuriating. The whole thing is actually really beginning to ... Read More
Update on Verification of Citizenship Case
Hi All, To those of you who have been reading/following the progression of my case... Quick recap: Applied for Verification of Citizenship (jus sanguinis) in May 2016, was advised it was forwarded for Registration of Birth in August 2017. Was ... Read More
Home sweet home (soon enough)....
Hi Bande, Yes! My process is complete. It lasted approximately 9 months, and was submitted as a Verification (right of blood). I now have that verification letter, along with my Hungarian birth certificate and marriage/divorce registration. ... Read More
Home sweet home (soon enough)....
Hi Randy, Sweet setup you have there! Have you heard yet regarding your case? Also, were you applying for Simplified Nat. or Verification of Citizenship? Read More
Citizenship Under Consideration by bande11
21 months into 鈥淰erification of Citizenship鈥� (jus sanguinis) - I鈥檓 advised 5 months ago my case was forwarded to the Registration Dept. in Budapest for the Registration of my Birth (it was abroad in Australia). I hadn鈥檛 ...
Perhaps you're right Marilyn. :) If I do not hear back from the consulate nor the government officials come July (by which stage my application would have been processing for well over 2 years) - I may book a flight there to see if I can assist ... Read More
Citizenship Under Consideration by bande11
21 months into 鈥淰erification of Citizenship鈥� (jus sanguinis) - I鈥檓 advised 5 months ago my case was forwarded to the Registration Dept. in Budapest for the Registration of my Birth (it was abroad in Australia). I hadn鈥檛 ...
My goodness Marilyn, they did put you through the hard yards. I don鈥檛 know what it is their offices are lacking - organization? It鈥檚 times like these I wish I could help out doing their jobs (I do secretarial work so my OCD and time mgmt ... Read More
Citizenship Under Consideration by bande11
21 months into 鈥淰erification of Citizenship鈥� (jus sanguinis) - I鈥檓 advised 5 months ago my case was forwarded to the Registration Dept. in Budapest for the Registration of my Birth (it was abroad in Australia). I hadn鈥檛 ...
This immediately lifted my spirits and gave me a giggle - very much appreciated :) and relatable!! The sheer pain through all the patience... it's enough to make your head almost implode isn't it? Of course not saying a long time means they ... Read More
Citizenship Under Consideration by bande11
21 months into 鈥淰erification of Citizenship鈥� (jus sanguinis) - I鈥檓 advised 5 months ago my case was forwarded to the Registration Dept. in Budapest for the Registration of my Birth (it was abroad in Australia). I hadn鈥檛 ...
The consulate I submitted my case through initially has been so kind and helpful wherever she possibly can. I have spoken to the Officials in Budapest who then forwarded me onto the Registration Department. I always am trying for an answer because ... Read More
Citizenship Under Consideration by bande11
21 months into 鈥淰erification of Citizenship鈥� (jus sanguinis) - I鈥檓 advised 5 months ago my case was forwarded to the Registration Dept. in Budapest for the Registration of my Birth (it was abroad in Australia). I hadn鈥檛 ...
Oh my goodness this is HORRIFIC. Another year on top of almost two years of waiting. I cannot explain what this process has already caused me. Much stress and loss in my life. It is all I care about or am focused on. I know it seems ridiculous and ... Read More
Citizenship Under Consideration
21 months into 鈥淰erification of Citizenship鈥� (jus sanguinis) - I鈥檓 advised 5 months ago my case was forwarded to the Registration Dept. in Budapest for the Registration of my Birth (it was abroad in Australia). I hadn鈥檛 ... Read More
New members of the Hungary forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Hungary forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello Everyone, My name is Brittany. I am 23 years old and currently residing in Australia. My grandparents were born in Hungary and migrated to Oz in '56. I applied for Verification of Citizenship in May 2016 and am awaiting a response for my ... Read More
Received my Citizenship verification! (I think!) by randy.moller
Hi All, After more than a year, I have finally received my reply from the LA Consulate regarding my Jus Sanguin verification of citizenship! Below is the Magyar text from the letter I received today.... Hivatkoz谩ssal magyar ...
Is this for Verification of Citizenship? I applied in May 2016 and still haven鈥檛 heard anything. Going on 20 odd months now. Hoping you鈥檒l have some more luck! Read More
Received my Citizenship verification! (I think!) by randy.moller
Hi All, After more than a year, I have finally received my reply from the LA Consulate regarding my Jus Sanguin verification of citizenship! Below is the Magyar text from the letter I received today.... Hivatkoz谩ssal magyar ...
First of all, never a bother. Ask as many questions as you wish, as often as you wish. But... You are asking a question regarding Hungarian bureaucracy. The answer there is: Nobody can say. The bureaucracy here will take exactly as long as it ... Read More
Received my Citizenship verification! (I think!) by randy.moller
Hi All, After more than a year, I have finally received my reply from the LA Consulate regarding my Jus Sanguin verification of citizenship! Below is the Magyar text from the letter I received today.... Hivatkoz谩ssal magyar ...
Hey guys - sorry to bother but just wondering if anyone has an idea on my previous post? I appreciate most of you have had experience first hand, so I am hoping for some clarity! Thanks Read More
Son of 1956 Refugee verifying my own Hungarian Citizenship by marklivesinla
Hello all! My father fled from Hungary to Canada via Austria, over the bridge at Andau in November 1956. About a decade ago, he got a new Hungarian passport. What is not absolutely clear (his memory fails him) is whether or not he simply VERIFIED ...
Congratulations on the great news! What a weight off the shoulders that must have been. Just on the same topic: I am trying for Verification of Citizenship currently. Both grandparents were born in Budapest. Like many others they fled to Australia ... Read More
Registering a birth in Hungary by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Have you had to or are you going to register a birth in Hungary? What was the experience like? Who is required to register the birth, and where? Can it be either the mother or father? What documents are usually required in ...
Hi Mark, Could I please ask how you went with this? I am in a similar predicament. Is it certain that your Birth Registration can only be undergone once your have been declared Verified for Hungarian citizenship? Thanks! Read More
Verification of Hungarian Citizenship (by descent) by bande11
Hi Everyone, I will try to keep this as concise as possible! I am an Australian Citizen. Not too long ago I found out I have Hungarian blood (my grandparents on my fathers side were both born in Hungary). Whilst on a working holiday visa in London ...
Hi Zif, Thanks for your response. My case differs due to it not being Simplified Naturalization and instead Verification of Citizenship. I know this can take twice as long as everything (my documentation and lineage) requires to be verified. Just ... Read More
Registering a birth in Hungary by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Have you had to or are you going to register a birth in Hungary? What was the experience like? Who is required to register the birth, and where? Can it be either the mother or father? What documents are usually required in ...
Hi There, Might I ask - as my case is similar to yours. I am an Australian Citizen however both of my grandparents were born and lived in Budapest. My father as a result was Hungarian however they all migrated whilst my grandmother was pregnant ... Read More
Received my Citizenship verification! (I think!) by randy.moller
Hi All, After more than a year, I have finally received my reply from the LA Consulate regarding my Jus Sanguin verification of citizenship! Below is the Magyar text from the letter I received today.... Hivatkoz谩ssal magyar ...
Hi Randy, May I ask - do you know if your application was put forward for 鈥榁erification of Citizenship鈥� THEN 鈥楤irth Registration鈥�? I submit my application in May 2016 and am yet to be given a decision, however I was told ... Read More
Hungarian citizenship by descent
Hey there, I鈥檓 sorry to say that I submit my application in May 2016 and it still hasn鈥檛 been approved. Because each case is so unique, and from what I gather there鈥檚 much backlog, it is an incredibly lengthy process. Also there ... Read More
Verification of Hungarian Citizenship (by descent)
Hi Everyone, I will try to keep this as concise as possible! I am an Australian Citizen. Not too long ago I found out I have Hungarian blood (my grandparents on my fathers side were both born in Hungary). Whilst on a working holiday visa in London ... Read More