Hungarian Citizenship Applications and Passports
Not sure where to begin or just want further information? Have a read of the below to find out more!
Do you want to apply for a Hungarian passport?
We can translate your documents for you. Read some of the information below prior to starting your Hungarian citizenship journey.
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Why verify Hungarian citizenship or apply for citizenship?
There are numerous benefits to verifying your Hungarian citizenship or applying for Hungarian citizenship even if you already have an Australian or New Zealand passport. Whether it being pursuing a life as a digital nomad, retaining a close connection to the mother country, ensuring that your own children can one day apply for Hungarian citizenship or the various visa free arrangements which Hungary has with many countries – the options are endless.
Heritage
Stay close to your roots by obtaining Hungarian citizenship and retaining a connection with the homeland. As an EU citizen, you’ll have the right to settle in any EU member state, and only citizens can obtain Hungarian identity cards and other documents required for life in Hungary.
Migration
If you are wanting a change in pace in life or considering life as a digital nomad, a Hungarian passport might be just the way to escape the rat race and live a simpler and more fulfilling life.
Travel
Did you know that Hungary has visa-free arrangements with over 180 countries? This means that if you’re travelling on a Hungarian passport, you won’t need to apply for a visa beforehand in most places – including the Schengen Area, EU and non-EU countries, and even the U.S. for short visits under the Visa Waiver Program.
Who can apply for Hungarian citizenship?
There are various ways of applying for Hungarian citizenship, even if you were born in Australia or New Zealand. We’ve provided summaries from the Hungarian Embassy in Australia here to assist you below.
HUNGARIAN CITIZENSHIP BY DESCENT – HUNGARIAN PARENTS OR ANCESTORS
Hungarian citizenship is based on the principle of descent (jus sanguinis – “right of blood”). If someone’s parent or grandparent was a Hungarian citizen, the person is most likely already a Hungarian citizen as well.
The procedure to determine whether or not someone is already a Hungarian citizen by descent is called “citizenship verification”.
- Any person with Hungarian roots, no matter whether they were born in Hungary or abroad
- One or both of your parents were Hungarian citizens at the time of your birth
- You have Hungarian ancestors (parents, grandparents, or further back) who were Hungarian citizens
- For applicants born before 1 October 1957, only the father’s Hungarian citizenship is considered
You will be required to prove that your parents or further ancestors were Hungarian citizens through documents like birth or marriage certificates, passports, or other documents that can verify their Hungarian identity.
Read more below to find out what you need to do in order to apply!
HUNGARIAN CITIZENSHIP BY BIRTH
All persons born in Hungary to at least one Hungarian citizen parent are granted Hungarian citizenship by birth. Hungary does not automatically grant citizenship based solely on being born on Hungarian territory (jus soli).
Read more below to find out what you need to do in order to apply!
HUNGARIAN CITIZENSHIP BY NATURALISATION
Foreign nationals can apply for Hungarian citizenship through naturalisation after meeting specific requirements including continuous residence, language proficiency, and integration requirements.
Read more below to find out what you need to do in order to apply!
Please note that we are not Migration Agents, nor giving any migration advice, and that we encourage you to contact your local Hungarian Embassy or Consulate listed below for more information.
Hungarian Citizenship Verification Process
Required Forms for Hungarian Citizenship Verification
All applications must be submitted in person with completed forms and relevant documentation.
| Form Number | Form Name | Who Needs to Complete |
| Form 2 | Application for verification of citizenship | All applicants |
| Form 25 | Application for “citizenship/address card” | All applicants |
| Form 7 | Application to register a birth in the Hungarian registry | All applicants born outside of Hungary |
| Form 8 | Application to register a marriage in the Hungarian registry | All applicants married outside of Hungary |
| Form 10 | Application to register a divorce in the Hungarian registry | All applicants who had a divorce outside of Hungary |
| Form 7.1 or Form 8.1 | Registration in the electronic database of Hungarian citizens living abroad | Form 7.1 if not married, Form 8.1 if married |
Important Form Completion Requirements:
- Use BLUE ink pen only (not black) and write in capital/block letters – or complete electronically.
- All forms are in Hungarian and must be completed in Hungarian. We can help translate and complete forms for you!
- Names must be written in Hungarian order: family name (surname) first, followed by given name(s).
- Dates must be written as: yyyy.mm.dd
Note: Applications with unfilled forms cannot be processed. If you arrive without completed forms, your case will be reviewed but you’ll need to book a separate appointment to submit your application.
Required Documents for Hungarian Citizenship Verification
Most Australian BDM documents do NOT need Hungarian translation if they are typewritten!
This can save you significant time and money compared to what many people expect.
Original documents required:
✓ Valid Australian passport or driver’s license (original) – as proof of your current identity
✓ Your Australian BDM birth certificate (original) – must be from Births, Deaths and Marriages Registry
✓ Marriage certificate (if applicable) – Australian BDM marriage certificate in original
✓ Divorce papers (if applicable) – with certified Hungarian translation
✓ Change of name certificate (if applicable) – with certified Hungarian translation
✓ Parents’ and grandparents’ birth and marriage certificates (original) – certified Hungarian translation only necessary if personal details are handwritten by the registrar
✓ Parents’ Hungarian passports or ID (if available) – copies acceptable
✓ Any other documents proving Hungarian ancestry (if available) – such as church records, military records, immigration documents
Important: Only certificates from Births, Deaths and Marriages Registry are accepted for Australian documents.
We can help translate all your Australia or New Zealand documents into Hungarian for you!
Translation Requirements
Documents that DON’T need Hungarian translation:
- Australian birth and marriage certificates issued by BDM Registry that are typewritten
Documents that DO need certified Hungarian translation:
- Handwritten certificates
- Divorce papers
- Certificates of name change
- Any other supporting documents
Accepted Translation Services:
- OFFI (Hungarian Office for Translation and Attestation Ltd)
- Accepted without diplomatic certification
- NAATI translators
- Requires further diplomatic authentication to be accepted
- Translations issued by the Hungarian Consular Office
- No further authentication needed
Steps to Apply for Hungarian Citizenship Verification
Step One: Gather Required Documentation
Collect all original documents listed above and arrange for certified Hungarian translations where required.
Step Two: Complete Application Forms
Download and complete all required forms in Hungarian using blue ink and Hungarian formatting requirements.
These forms must be filled out in the Hungarian language. If you are unable to do so, then we can translate them for you and assist with completing the forms in Hungarian.
Step Three: Make an Appointment
Applications can only be submitted in person with a prior appointment.
Book your appointment at: https://konzinfoidopont.mfa.gov.hu/
Step Four: Attend Your Appointment
Bring all original documents, completed forms, and any required translations to your appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Although it may seem daunting at first, applying for Hungarian citizenship is a fairly straightforward process for most. Here are some of the questions which we commonly get asked by our clients.
Do I need a lawyer or migration service?
No! Most our clients apply for citizenship on their own without engaging any lawyers or citizenship services. It is entirely possible, and cheaper, to follow the steps on the Hungarian government website and apply on your own.
How do I get the required documents?
You can ask family in Hungary, or email/call civil registry offices in Hungary yourself and request that they provide official documents such as birth certificates from your ancestors.
Do I need paper or digital translations?
The Hungarian embassy seems to prefer printed and ‘wet stamped’ certified translations, so we always mail copies out to clients when we know that they are applying for Hungarian citizenship.
Looking for a NAATI Certified Hungarian translator?
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Where is my closest Hungarian Embassy or Consulate?
All of the information provided on our website is general in nature and we recommend contacting your nearest Hungarian embassy or consulate below to find out more information on how to apply for Hungarian citizenship.
Canberra
Embassy of Hungary in Canberra
- 17 Beale Crescent, Deakin ACT 2600
- mission.cbr@mfa.gov.hu
- +61 2 6285 3484
- https://canberra.mfa.gov.hu/eng
Wellington
Embassy of Hungary in Wellington
- Level 6, 101 Lambton Quay, Wellington 6011
- mission.wlg@mfa.gov.hu
- +64 4 260 3175
Sydney
Consulate General of Hungary in Sydney
- Level 11, 309 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000
- mission.syd@mfa.gov.hu
- +61 2 8098 1740
Melbourne
Consular Office of Hungary in Melbourne
Serves as the consulate for Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania
- 123 St Georges Road, North Fitzroy VIC 3068
- Mission.mel@mfa.gov.hu
- +61 3 9486 3397
Brisbane
Honorary Consulate of Hungary
- 143 White Cedar Circuit, Stretton QLD 4116
- lorinckovacs@optusnet.com.au
- +61 7 3272 4040
Perth
Honorary Consulate of Hungary
- 33 Myrna Way, Parkwood WA 6147
- hungconswa@gmail.com
- +61 0430 378 566
Hobart
Honorary Consulate of Hungary
- 210 Old Bernies Road, Margate TAS 7054
- alfred.merse@gmail.com
- +61 0418 128 987