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EU and EEA citizens moving to Hungary must complete several registrations: obtaining a Registration Certificate (EU citizens), registering for a Tax Identification Number (Adoazonosito jel), and registering for a Social Security Number (TAJ szam). Hungary also issues an Address Card (Lakcimkartya) as proof of registered address. All registrations are handled by the local Government Office (Kormanyablak). This guide covers each procedure with required documents, processing times, fees, and office locations.

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Hungary

Capital: Budapest

Last verified: 2026-02-20

Fees, fines, and deadlines are approximate and may change. Always verify with official sources.

Key Registrations & Procedures

Registration Certificate (Regisztracios igazolas)

Regional Directorate of the National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (OIF)

Deadline: Apply within 93 days of arrival
Processing Time: 21 days processing. Receipt given on application day.
💰Fees: HUF 1,000 (~€3)
📅Appointment: Appointment required — book online at oif.gov.hu.
Required Documents:
  • Valid passport or EU/EEA national ID card
  • Proof of address — rental contract or accommodation certificate (lakcimkartya application)
  • Proof of employment (work contract) OR proof of self-employment (egyeni vallalkozo registration) OR proof of sufficient funds (HUF 250,000/month) and health insurance
  • Completed application form (available at OIF office or online)
  • Passport-sized photo
Where to Do It:

OIF (Orszagos Idegenrendeszeti Foigazgatosag) regional directorates. In Budapest: OIF, Budafoki ut 60, 1117 Budapest. Offices in Debrecen, Szeged, Pecs, Gyor, and other cities.

If You Don't Do It:

Fines of up to approximately HUF 200,000 (~€500) for late registration. May face an order to leave Hungary. May not be able to access Hungarian healthcare (TAJ) or tax system without it.

Regional Variations: Budapest has the main office and longest queues. Regional offices generally faster.
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Address Card (Lakcimkartya)

Document Office (Okmanyiroda)

Deadline: Within 3 days of establishing an address in Hungary
Processing Time: 8 working days for the card. Temporary certificate issued immediately.
💰Fees: Free for first issuance
📅Appointment: Appointment required — book online at okmanyiroda.gov.hu.
Required Documents:
  • Valid passport or EU/EEA national ID card
  • Registration certificate from OIF
  • Proof of address — rental contract with landlord's signed declaration (tulajdonosi hozzajarulas)
  • Completed address registration form
Where to Do It:

Any Okmanyiroda (Document Office) in your district. Budapest has offices in each kerulet (district). Also available at Kormanyablak (Government Window) offices.

If You Don't Do It:

Fines may apply for late registration. The lakcimkartya is your primary proof of address in Hungary — needed for employment, banking, healthcare, and education enrollment.

Regional Variations: Same process nationwide. Budapest has multiple offices per district.
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Tax Number (Adoszam / Adoazonosito jel)

National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV)

Deadline: Must obtain before starting employment
Processing Time: 8–15 working days. Employer often applies on your behalf.
💰Fees: Free
📅Appointment: No appointment needed. Walk-in at NAV customer service offices.
Required Documents:
  • Valid passport or EU ID card
  • Address card (lakcimkartya) or temporary address certificate
  • Registration certificate from OIF
  • Completed tax registration form (available at NAV office or online)
Where to Do It:

NAV customer service offices. Budapest: NAV Kozponti Ugyfelszolgalat, Hajos u. 10–12. Also at Kormanyablak (Government Window) offices nationwide. Online at nav.gov.hu with client gate (ugyfelkapu) access.

If You Don't Do It:

May not be able to be employed without a tax number. Employer faces penalties for paying workers without tax registration.

Regional Variations: Same system nationwide. NAV offices in every county seat.
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