All about becoming a Hungarian citizen

Italy was famously among the countries offering the laxest rules regarding citizenship by descent – until last year, when a new law restricted citizenship based on ancestry to people with Italian parents and grandparents, and added new conditions. Now the Italian Constitutional Court has confirmed the law, which will stay in force for the foreseeable future. This comes as a blow to many who hoped to get Italian citizenship and thereby gain access to Europe – but there may still be options for you within the EU.

Are you a UK national who wants to spend more time in the EU? Hungarian citizenship would allow you more visa-free time in any of the Schengen member states as well as easy residency and property purchase. If you have Hungarian parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, or other ancestors, simplified citizenship in Hungary can be your key to Continental Europe.

Do athletes have to compete for their country of origin?

With the Winter Olympics ongoing between February 6 and 22, 2026, you will see many athletes competing for countries other than their birthplace. Since the Olympics are supposed to be the competition of nations, this might seem at odds with the purpose of the games. So how does this work? Let us explain!

Even though Hungary is just a small country in the heart of Europe, Hungarian culture has made significant contribution to music as well as science and literature. In our latest article, let us present you a few contemporary composers whose music you have certainly heard. If not yet, check it out now.

When you apply for Hungarian citizenship, you will be required to write a CV. This is in fact more like a motivation letter: its purpose is to convince the administrator working on your case that you are not only eligible for Hungarian citizenship, but also a valuable member of society whose presence will be beneficial to Hungary.