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All about becoming a Hungarian citizen

Our blog offers insight not only into the various aspects of Hungarian citizenship application, but also into life, customs, and traditions in Hungary. Take a look around, and get closer to your Hungarian roots.

The cake of Hungary 2026

Thursday, 13 August, 2026 Citizenship, Culture

Every year, a contest is organized to select the cake of Hungary. The contest is timed so the winner can be made available in confectionaries across Hungary for the August 20 celebrations. Since August 20 or Foundation Day is sometimes jokingly called the birthday of Hungary, naturally enough, the cake of Hungary is often considered the birthday cake for it.

Welcome to the new Hungarian Citizenship Newsletter

Friday, 31 July, 2026 Citizenship, Culture

Starting next week, the Helpers Citizenship Newsletter will get a new format. From now on, we will send letters every two weeks, focusing on Hungarian history, family tree research, and language. We want to make sure you get every support for discovering your Hungarian heritage and can get closer to your roots, one step at a time. Sign up now!

Hungarian literature you might already know

Friday, 17 July, 2026 Culture

While Hungary is a small country, Hungarian literature is known around the world, with many works translated not only to English, but several other languages. There is a chance you have already come across some of these works. If not, this is a great time to check them out from the library!

Citizenship eligibility assessment is an investment

Friday, 26 June, 2026 Citizenship

When you are considering Hungarian citizenship application, professional eligibility assessment is a quick, easy, and cost-effective way to ensure you will not end up wasting your time, effort, and money on going down a wrong path. This is a relatively low investment that can bring you great returns.

What is a Hungarikum?

Wednesday, 10 June, 2026 Citizenship, Culture

Hungarikum is an umbrella term for things that are distinctly Hungarian and that are worth recognition and protection – things we can be proud of. It is also a legal category, since it depends on the Hungarikum Committee to decide whether a specific food, plant, animal, custom, or invention is allowed to be called a Hungarikum.

Pentecost in Hungary

Friday, 8 May, 2026 Culture

Pentecost or Whit Sunday is a Christian festivity and the last Sunday of the Easter period. In Hungary, both Whit Sunday and Whit Monday are public holidays, with various folk traditions tied to the festivity. Read on to learn how Pentecost is celebrated in Hungary.