All about becoming a Hungarian citizen

Budapest is a capital city on the border of Western and Eastern Europe. As a result, it has an excellent infrastructure with good public safety, great public transit, and fast internet connection – while living costs are much lower than in Western Europe or the U.S. Read on to find out just how affordable Budapest is.

While you are exploring your Hungarian roots, it might be nice to consider what would it be like to live in the hometown of your ancestors. Was it a big city or a more rural area? And what are your own preferences? Do you like the energy and the convenience of city life, or do you prefer the slower pace and the close-knit communities of smaller towns and villages? Take a tour with us!

If you are wondering whether you should apply for Hungarian citizenship by descent, the first question to ask is this: Who is your ancestor based on who you can submit an application? This will be followed by: Can you prove your connection to them? Read our best practices to get a better idea of what you will need to do.

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.

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!