Hungarian Citizenship Absence: Could Your Ancestors Have Lost Their Citizenship?
Hungarian citizenship absence can affect whether you inherited Hungarian citizenship from an ancestor who migrated several years ago, but living abroad did not automatically mean that every Hungarian citizen lost their nationality. If your grandfather, great-grandmother or another ancestor left Hungary before 1948, their departure date may be very important. However, the answer depends on […]
Hungarian Residence Permit Appeal Deadline: New OIF Notice on Service of Decisions
On 28 September 2026, the immigration authority of Hungary, the National Directorate-General forAliens Policing (OIF), published an important notice about how certain negative immigrationdecisions are served to applicants who submitted their applications outside of Hungary.The practical message is simple: if you have a pending Hungarian residence permit application, you should not necessarily wait for an […]
Residence Permit Hungary: Which Permit Do You Need When Moving to Hungary?
Moving to Hungary? Learn which residence permit fits your situation, including work, study, family reunification, business and remote work, and what you need to apply.
Visa-free stay in Hungary beyond the Schengen 90-day rule: Who qualifies?
Want to stay in Hungary beyond the standard Schengen 90-day rule? Thanks to Hungary’s unique bilateral agreements, citizens of certain visa-exempt countries (like the US, Canada, and Japan) can qualify for an additional 30 or 90 days of lawful stay. Read immigration lawyer Dr. Mariann Minkó-Miskovics’ expert guide to discover the strict conditions, eligible countries, and how to avoid costly overstay mistakes.