markons
Italian expat in Hungary
Forum posts
63
About me
Italian
Speaks English, Italian, Serbo-croatian, very basic Hungarian
Registration: 26 March 2021
Managing mailboxes or PO boxes in Hungary by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Something as simple as receiving mail can become a whole new experience when you settle in Hungary as an expat. Mailing management can indeed be different from what you are used to. In order to help other expats and soon-to-be ...
Magyarposta is not the most reliable or fastest postal service.E.g. we once received a letter from the Immigration office after the deadline stated in that letter - it traveled for days even though both addresses are within Budapest.When I'm not in ... Read More
Magyar Posta notifications and redirection
Hi everyone,Anybody knows if it's possible to have Magyar Posta send you notifications (on e-mail or SMS) when a letter arrives?Also, since I have an apartment in Budapest and some of my mail arrives there, but I'm spending a lot of time elsewhere, ... Read More
CIE - Carta d'identita eletronnica - Italians in Hungary
Hi,Any Italians residing in Hungary applied for CIE already?What's the procedure?And especially, how is it delivered (by post?), after how many days?I'm not in Hungary and I'm trying to figure out how many trips to Hungary I'd need and for how many ... Read More
Real Estate Agent in Budapest by Annieoakley2021
Does anybody have contact details for a tried and tested real estate agent/Auctioneer in Budapest please?thanksAnne Reynolds
Hi Anne,I can recommend D*** from OTP IngatlanpontHe sold me the apartment (the first one he took me to) and found me tenants twice.He can also arrange cleaning and renovation.His English is outstanding.***Best,Marko Read More
Real Estate Agent in Budapest by Annieoakley2021
Does anybody have contact details for a tried and tested real estate agent/Auctioneer in Budapest please?thanksAnne Reynolds
@Annieoakley2021Hi Anne,I can recommend D***I bought an apartment from him (the first apartment he took me to) and he found me tenants twice.He can also organize cleaning and renovation.His English is outstanding.***Best,Marko Read More
Negative electric bill by markons
Hello,Does anyone have experience with negative electric bills by supplier MVM?I understand negative bills means overpayment and that MVM owes me money.What I'd like to know is what are the options to get that money back, specifically - the options ...
@fluffy2560 Thanks, fluffy.I'll certainly have my tenants call MVM to inquire, but I'm afraid they will indeed insist on collecting the money at the post office, which is not an option for me now as I'm abroad.Perhaps if there's no deadline for ... Read More
Negative electric bill
Hello,Does anyone have experience with negative electric bills by supplier MVM?I understand negative bills means overpayment and that MVM owes me money.What I'd like to know is what are the options to get that money back, specifically - the options ... Read More
Census / n茅psz谩ml谩l谩s
Hi everyone,Is there someone who can explain what the current Hungarian census/n茅psz谩ml谩l谩s means for expats?More precisely, I'm renting out my apartment to 3 Hungarians.Both I and my mother (foreign citizens) are ... Read More
Residency application by Kieran Paget
My National residency got turned down, and i am now going for other reasons i have until the 7th of jAnuary to provide all necessary stuff like my bank statements ect, but i am waiting for inheritance that should be in my Bnak in middle of January, ...
now just waiting official decision.Fingers crossed you get the positive official decision and also fingers crossed these visits are not a new habit. Thanks Kieran for giving the details. If anyone else (who's had the residence permit for years ... Read More
Residency application by Kieran Paget
My National residency got turned down, and i am now going for other reasons i have until the 7th of jAnuary to provide all necessary stuff like my bank statements ect, but i am waiting for inheritance that should be in my Bnak in middle of January, ...
Thank you Marilyn. Anyone else had the visit? Recently? Read More
Residency application by Kieran Paget
My National residency got turned down, and i am now going for other reasons i have until the 7th of jAnuary to provide all necessary stuff like my bank statements ect, but i am waiting for inheritance that should be in my Bnak in middle of January, ...
It happens to everyone now, so I was expecting it at some point just not now 馃ぃEveryone? How true is this? Anyone else had the visit? And what happens if they don't find persons they're looking for? Read More
Residency application by Kieran Paget
My National residency got turned down, and i am now going for other reasons i have until the 7th of jAnuary to provide all necessary stuff like my bank statements ect, but i am waiting for inheritance that should be in my Bnak in middle of January, ...
Had a nice visit from the police/immigration today, everything went well took some photos signed some documents and gave some details and that was it.Hi, I'm not sure what the discussion prior to this has been about... but I'd like to know ... Read More
House painting by markons
Hello everyone, Anyone knows a reliable and not expensive painter? I'd like to have my apartment in the 8. district painted before I rent it out. Also, does anyone have a rough idea how much the paint job would cost? The apartment is 55m2 and I ...
Good morning fluffy, Yes, the quoted price included both work and materials, and I got that in writing too, as a printed and signed document specifying works and materials, which he brought on day 1. The final price will be higher, but simply ... Read More
House painting by markons
Hello everyone, Anyone knows a reliable and not expensive painter? I'd like to have my apartment in the 8. district painted before I rent it out. Also, does anyone have a rough idea how much the paint job would cost? The apartment is 55m2 and I ...
Hello again, If anyone is looking for a good and professional painter, I can highly recommend Zsolt Kotro http://trustworthypainter.hu/about-me-2/ His quote was lower by almost 1/2 compared to the first quote I got (which I think was ... Read More
House painting by markons
Hello everyone, Anyone knows a reliable and not expensive painter? I'd like to have my apartment in the 8. district painted before I rent it out. Also, does anyone have a rough idea how much the paint job would cost? The apartment is 55m2 and I ...
I seriously underestimated the prices of painting in Hungary then. I suppose the demand is driving the prices up. In my case, the apartment is not so big at all and only basic work is needed, just to freshen up the place, so more than EUR 1000 to me ... Read More
House painting by markons
Hello everyone, Anyone knows a reliable and not expensive painter? I'd like to have my apartment in the 8. district painted before I rent it out. Also, does anyone have a rough idea how much the paint job would cost? The apartment is 55m2 and I ...
Thank you fluffy, even a confirmation is helpful. Read More
House painting
Hello everyone, Anyone knows a reliable and not expensive painter? I'd like to have my apartment in the 8. district painted before I rent it out. Also, does anyone have a rough idea how much the paint job would cost? The apartment is 55m2 and I ... Read More
Covid assessment by cdw057
The thread of COVID and expatriation is extremely interesting, but sorry I think the posts often deviate from real COVID, I think I mentioned this earlier and rerouted posts to the thread mentioned. However me and my wife take the topic (too) ...
I just got some info from my Hungarian friend. This is what he heard on the news: "There are press conferences daily held by the government (Korm谩nyinfo) Today they told that they are currently working on the issue So to enable booking a ... Read More
Covid assessment by cdw057
The thread of COVID and expatriation is extremely interesting, but sorry I think the posts often deviate from real COVID, I think I mentioned this earlier and rerouted posts to the thread mentioned. However me and my wife take the topic (too) ...
Hi all, Anyone got any update on the vaccination process for foreigners? More precisely, for resident non-Hungarians with NO TAJ szam? I registered for vaccination, entering my Personal identity document number since I do not have a TAJ szam... ... Read More
Tax accountant for natural persons?
Hello fellow expats, Can anyone recommend me an English-speaking accountant who does taxes? I'm an individual/natural person renting out an apartment and need someone to sort out my quarterly and annual taxes on rent. So far, a friend of a ... Read More
Covid assessment by cdw057
The thread of COVID and expatriation is extremely interesting, but sorry I think the posts often deviate from real COVID, I think I mentioned this earlier and rerouted posts to the thread mentioned. However me and my wife take the topic (too) ...
Precisely... so now my question is when this visit to Kormany ablak is needed? I assume after the 2nd vaccine... but even then, when exactly? And will this piece of paper be valid for travel abroad? I'm more interested in travel than sitting ... Read More
Covid assessment by cdw057
The thread of COVID and expatriation is extremely interesting, but sorry I think the posts often deviate from real COVID, I think I mentioned this earlier and rerouted posts to the thread mentioned. However me and my wife take the topic (too) ...
Hi all, Has anyone else heard that there are problems to issue the vaccination card (allowing free movement and travel) to those who do not have a Hungarian ID card? Apparently, a non-Hungarian lady, married to a Hungarian, cannot get this card ... Read More
National vs. private health insurance, Covid coverage, vaccine by markons
Dear all, Anyone has the same situation like myself? Living in Hungary, but employed abroad (outside EU), I'm in my 40s. I am overwhelmed with info about TAJ, this or that health insurance... What I need is a coverage for emergencies (I have ...
I have dual residence, in Serbia (non-EU) and Budapest, and I like to keep it that way. The distance between my 2 places of residence is 300km only. It's not like I've come from overseas. It suits me to go to and fro. My employer ... Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Hungary by Lo茂c
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Hungary, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
Hello fluffy, Please keep us posted. In my case, it's not the e-mail address that's the problem, but the fact that I do not have a TAJ szam. So it all depends on whether the news that I quoted is true or fake. Hopefully Hungary will ... Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Hungary by Lo茂c
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Hungary, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
Hi all, Anyone have any idea if and when vaccination for residents non-nationals who do not have medical insurance (no TAJ szam) will happen? There was this ... Read More
Hello. I'm new. by barbarabond
I'd like to introduce myself. I'm British, retired and for the past 14 years have lived in a tiny village in North Eastern Hungary with my two dogs. I came here having lived and worked for over 30 years in South Africa and the French ...
Hello, I'm pretty new here myself and I'd like to wish you welcome. Read More
Registering company at the rented out apartment by markons
Hello all, Anyone have any knowledge or idea if the following is possible, legal and if there are any taxes or additional payments needed? Situation: I am renting out an apartment in BP to a tenant. He is registered at that address. He now wants ...
Thank you, Marilyn, indeed, that might be tricky, so even though the lawyer has never responded, I'll be telling the tenant that this is not an option. Thank you all for valuable input and Happy Easter to you all. Read More
Registering company at the rented out apartment by markons
Hello all, Anyone have any knowledge or idea if the following is possible, legal and if there are any taxes or additional payments needed? Situation: I am renting out an apartment in BP to a tenant. He is registered at that address. He now wants ...
Thank you Marilyn for valuable input. I am pretty sure already I'm going to refuse this for all reasons mentioned and I was inclined to think the same. I would certainly also ask the building super, though I know for a fact that another guy has ... Read More
Registering company at the rented out apartment by markons
Hello all, Anyone have any knowledge or idea if the following is possible, legal and if there are any taxes or additional payments needed? Situation: I am renting out an apartment in BP to a tenant. He is registered at that address. He now wants ...
Thank you cdw and Marilyn, I'm waiting to hear what the lawyer has to say, but having other people's thoughts is really valuable to me. Btw, I registered the tenant at my address so he could get free parking in VIII. district, and he signed ... Read More
Registering company at the rented out apartment
Hello all, Anyone have any knowledge or idea if the following is possible, legal and if there are any taxes or additional payments needed? Situation: I am renting out an apartment in BP to a tenant. He is registered at that address. He now wants ... Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Hungary by Lo茂c
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Hungary, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
There's no indication they will be stopping any foreigners, in fact, the Serbian officials are very keen to continue with this as it brings political benefits on the one hand and they have to spend the extra AZ vaccines until they expire in ... Read More
Introducing myself by markons
Dear fellow expats, I'm Marko, a dual national of Italy and Serbia, living in Budapest. I'd very much like to hear other people's experience regarding Hungarian national and private health insurance. Especially if like me, you're ...
Hi all, I have checked the Double Taxation Treaty, in my case between HU and Serbia, and as far as I understand, income tax is payable only in the country which is the center of personal and economic interests. Hopefully my understanding is correct ... Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Hungary by Lo茂c
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Hungary, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
At the moment, anyone can get the AZ vaccine in Serbia - Novi Sad (my home town, by the way) is the closest to Hungary if anyone is planning to drive. Currently, no registration is needed, but the Serbian officials announced that foreigners might ... Read More
Introducing myself by markons
Dear fellow expats, I'm Marko, a dual national of Italy and Serbia, living in Budapest. I'd very much like to hear other people's experience regarding Hungarian national and private health insurance. Especially if like me, you're ...
I see, thanks fluffy for elaborating. In that case, I'll be seeking professional help:))) How this bureaucracy is complicating people's lives... You find yourself possibly owing money to yet another country without even knowing it! Read More
Introducing myself by markons
Dear fellow expats, I'm Marko, a dual national of Italy and Serbia, living in Budapest. I'd very much like to hear other people's experience regarding Hungarian national and private health insurance. Especially if like me, you're ...
I see... Really had no idea things are as complicated as this. I will ask around to see if I really need to pay some HU tax (doesn't make sense, but then what does?). Thank you guys for some really good and eye-opening insights. Marko Read More
Introducing myself by markons
Dear fellow expats, I'm Marko, a dual national of Italy and Serbia, living in Budapest. I'd very much like to hear other people's experience regarding Hungarian national and private health insurance. Especially if like me, you're ...
To clarify, as to my tax situation, I can work remotely, online... most of the time, I used to be in Serbia, spending some time in BP. But now, I've been in BP for months, not commuting. Since I earn my salary in Serbia, I pay all my ... Read More
National vs. private health insurance, Covid coverage, vaccine by markons
Dear all, Anyone has the same situation like myself? Living in Hungary, but employed abroad (outside EU), I'm in my 40s. I am overwhelmed with info about TAJ, this or that health insurance... What I need is a coverage for emergencies (I have ...
Unfortunately not. My Italian connection is a bit specific also. No relatives in Italy, never lived or worked in Italy. So my situation is closer I suppose to anyone coming from a third country, like the USA, Canada... in my case Serbia, with the ... Read More
Introducing myself by markons
Dear fellow expats, I'm Marko, a dual national of Italy and Serbia, living in Budapest. I'd very much like to hear other people's experience regarding Hungarian national and private health insurance. Especially if like me, you're ...
Hi again fluffy, Yes, you seem to understand my situation quite well. Anyway, let's move any further discussion and posts to the Forum thread "National vs. private health insurance, Covid coverage, vaccine". Thanks a lot. Marko Read More
National vs. private health insurance, Covid coverage, vaccine by markons
Dear all, Anyone has the same situation like myself? Living in Hungary, but employed abroad (outside EU), I'm in my 40s. I am overwhelmed with info about TAJ, this or that health insurance... What I need is a coverage for emergencies (I have ...
Dear fluffy, I don't think I can get Italian EHIC. I do have the Italian citizenship, but I've never worked or even lived in Italy, only Serbia. This option to get TAJ for 8.000 Ft - I heard about that years ago, and was now hoping someone ... Read More
Introducing myself by markons
Dear fellow expats, I'm Marko, a dual national of Italy and Serbia, living in Budapest. I'd very much like to hear other people's experience regarding Hungarian national and private health insurance. Especially if like me, you're ...
As SimCityAT pointed out, better to discuss my problems:) in just 1 thread. I have explained my situation in more detail in thread "National vs. private health insurance, Covid coverage, vaccine". If anyone has useful input, much ... Read More
National vs. private health insurance, Covid coverage, vaccine by markons
Dear all, Anyone has the same situation like myself? Living in Hungary, but employed abroad (outside EU), I'm in my 40s. I am overwhelmed with info about TAJ, this or that health insurance... What I need is a coverage for emergencies (I have ...
I have residence in HU and no medical insurance. I simply submitted a written statement that I will cover all medical costs. That is an option for EU citizens. I could have paid the cheapest Generali policy, but what for? It does not cover almost ... Read More
Introducing myself by markons
Dear fellow expats, I'm Marko, a dual national of Italy and Serbia, living in Budapest. I'd very much like to hear other people's experience regarding Hungarian national and private health insurance. Especially if like me, you're ...
Thank you atomheart, but my salary is not in HU or EU. I am employed in Serbia, so the only option is to pay health insurance myself Read More
National vs. private health insurance, Covid coverage, vaccine by markons
Dear all, Anyone has the same situation like myself? Living in Hungary, but employed abroad (outside EU), I'm in my 40s. I am overwhelmed with info about TAJ, this or that health insurance... What I need is a coverage for emergencies (I have ...
Dear Fluffy, Thank you for your answer. So, my situation is a bit specific. I have dual citizenship - Serbian (non-EU) and Italian (EU). I am employed in Serbia (non-EU) and I have full health insurance in Serbia. I have residence in Serbia and in ... Read More
Introducing myself by markons
Dear fellow expats, I'm Marko, a dual national of Italy and Serbia, living in Budapest. I'd very much like to hear other people's experience regarding Hungarian national and private health insurance. Especially if like me, you're ...
Hi Aries, Thank you for the lovely welcome. I'm not so much a newbie in this great city as much as on Expat. Wish you a lovely pentek:). Marko Read More
National vs. private health insurance, Covid coverage, vaccine
Dear all, Anyone has the same situation like myself? Living in Hungary, but employed abroad (outside EU), I'm in my 40s. I am overwhelmed with info about TAJ, this or that health insurance... What I need is a coverage for emergencies (I have ... Read More
Introducing myself
Dear fellow expats, I'm Marko, a dual national of Italy and Serbia, living in Budapest. I'd very much like to hear other people's experience regarding Hungarian national and private health insurance. Especially if like me, you're ... Read More