The guide
Settling in Hungary, topic by topic.
The rules that matter, checked on official websites and explained simply. To find out what applies to your situation, ask Moovy, our AI assistant.
- ResidenceRegistering, deadlines, papers to keep.Moovy answers questions on this topic
- Public services and online portalsWho does what, digital identity, the order of steps.
- Which Hungarian authorities do what, and what can you do online when you settle?
- Tax numberGetting it, before or after you arrive.
- How to get your Hungarian tax number (adóazonosító jel) and your tax card
- TaxesTax residence, rates, schemes for newcomers.Moovy answers questions on this topic
- HealthcareRegistering, the European Health Insurance Card, the S1 form.
- How do you access the public healthcare system when you settle in Hungary?
- Health insurance required for visas and permits: what EU rules ask (short and long stays)
- SchoolEnrolling your children, international schools, childcare.
- How to enrol your children in school in Hungary: ages, registration, costs and recognition of diplomas
- Working for yourselfLegal forms, contributions, VAT, accounting.Moovy answers questions on this topic
- WorkContract, salary, unemployment, recognition of qualifications.
- Working in Hungary: finding a job, contract and probation period, 2026 minimum wage, leave, unemployment and diplomas
- HousingRenting, buying, lease pitfalls.
- Renting or buying a home in Hungary: written lease, deposit, 4% transfer duty and agricultural land
- BankingOpening an account, what you will be asked for.
- Opening a bank account in Hungary: documents, European basic account, forint and euro transfers
- Driving licence and carExchanging your licence, registering your car.
- Driving in Hungary with a European licence and registering your car there: honosítás, registration tax, transfer duty and 2026 vignette
- RetirementReceiving your pension, settling as a retiree.
- Retiring in Hungary: settling there with a foreign pension, legal age of 65, Hungarian pension and European careers
- Customs and daily lifeLanguage, opening hours, manners, what surprises newcomers.
- Customs and habits in Hungary: what you need to know for everyday life
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