All about becoming a Hungarian citizen

The culture of wine in Hungary is as old as the country itself. You must have heard of Tokaji Aszú, sometimes called “wine of kings, king of wines”, but there are 5 more wine regions in Hungary beside Tokaj and each has its own distinct history and wines.

Every year, the cake of Hungary is selected in a contest right before the August 20 festivities. Since August 20 celebrates the foundation of Hungary, it is sometimes also jokingly dubbed the birthday of Hungary, and as such, it makes sense that it should have an official cake. The winner of the contest will be available in confectionaries all over Hungary during the celebrations and in the following weeks.

If you have been reading up on your Hungarian heritage or ancestry, you have probably come across the phrase “határon túli magyarok”, which literally means Hungarian people living outside Hungary. Learn the true meaning of this phrase and how it affects your Hungarian citizenship application.

Are you studying Hungarian in preparation for your citizenship application? Our clients often ask us if we have any suggestions for films to watch that can help them learn Hungarian. In response, we have collected some suggestions from our team – many of these are available on popular streaming services.

Hungary is a parliamentary democracy which is a form of representative democracy. Elections are held regularly to elect members of the parliament who are supposed to represent the interests and intentions of their constituents. How does this form of government work and what does it mean for your Hungarian citizenship? Read on to find out.