Procedure - Hungarian Citizenship

Types of citizenship procedures

Hungary has one of the most permissive laws for acquiring Hungarian citizenship. The procedure is simple and straightforward, but it varies depending on the basis of your application.

Simplified naturalization

is based on ancestry. If you have Hungarian parents or ancestors and you speak conversational Hungarian, you can apply without hesitation.

Naturalization

is available for those who are already residents of Hungary for some time. Depending on whether you have a spouse and/or children as well, you may or may not be required to pass a citizenship exam in Hungarian.

Verification of citizenship

may be requested by people who were once citizens of Hungary but were stripped of it when left the country (e.g. in the pre-90s era, typically in 1956).

WHEN APPLYING FOR HUNGARIAN CITIZENSHIP BASED ON YOUR ANCESTRY:

You will be required to prove that your parents or further ancestors were Hungarian citizens. This means presenting documents like birth or marriage certificates, passports, or other documents that can verify their Hungarian identity.

If you are sure about your origin but cannot prove it, don’t worry: we offer ancestry research among our services.

Application is possible both in Hungary or at a Hungarian consulate. You can simply book an appointment and meet the consul for an interview.

You need to speak conversational Hungarian, since you need to book your appointment in Hungarian, and talk to the consul in Hungarian when you meet them.
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