All about becoming a Hungarian citizen

The Hungarian citizenship process is rarely straightforward. For me, it wasn’t just paperwork, it was a test of patience and persistence - and, if I’m honest, identity too. I’d always thought of myself as Hungarian; both my parents were, and my name, Anikó, left little doubt. But turning that into something official meant wading through Hungarian bureaucracy, tripping over missing documents, and learning on the fly. This is the story of how I finally made it official, and why I don’t regret a single step. – Guest post by Anikó Woods of How to Hungary.

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.

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.

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.

When you become a Hungarian citizen, you take an oath to serve and protect Hungary while also complying with Hungarian law. But what does that mean in practice? We have compiled a list of the most known civic duties and how they apply in Hungary.