All about being and becoming a Hungarian citizen

While Hungary does have an investment immigration program, it does not offer citizenship. Instead, you can get Hungarian residency for yourself and your family members for 10+10 years. Read on to find out what that means.

These days Hungary is quite a popular filming location for international blockbusters due to the advanced infrastructure, the attractive tax constructions, and the stunning locations. There is a chance that at least part of your favorite movie was shot here too.

The short answer is: Hungary does not limit the number of citizenships its citizen may hold at the same time. You can have Hungarian citizenship as your second or third citizenship. However, this does not automatically mean that you can hoard citizenships without consequences.

If you look at your Hungarian calendar, you will see 1 May marked in red ink, and indicated as Labor Day. It is a public holiday in Hungary, and it is celebrated by various festivities, amusements, parades, and sometimes – demonstrations? How does that make sense?

A new immigration law took effect in Hungary on January 1, 2024, but it has no bearing on Hungarian citizenship applications, which are governed by a different law. Therefore, individuals contemplating Hungarian citizenship can proceed with their planned processes.