Citizenship

Citizenship

Foreign citizens who have never been Hungarian citizens may acquire Hungarian citizenship by naturalisation or descent.

Do you have the following?

Conditions for submissions if you require naturalisation

• You have no criminal record and are not under prosecution.
• Your accommodation and subsistence are assured in Hungary.
• Your naturalisation does not violate the public and national security of Hungary.
• You must have had continuously lived in Hungary for a specified period of time and must have had a permanent residence for this period.
•  You need to pass an examination in basic constitutional studies in Hungarian language.

Conditions for naturalisation

Those persons who are not eligible for preferential naturalisation may apply for naturalisation after having been residing in Hungary for eight consecutive years.

Have you been residing in Hungary for 3 consecutive years and do you meet the following criteria?

• Your minor child is a Hungarian citizen.
• You were adopted by a Hungarian citizen (and he/she reached legal age in the meantime).
• You have been living in a valid marriage with a Hungarian citizen for at least three years, or his/her marriage has been terminated with the spouse’s death.
• You were recognised as a refugee by a Hungarian authority.
• You are stateless.

If you meet the following requirements may apply for preferential naturalisation after having been residing in Hungary for five consecutive years:

• You were born in the territory of Hungary.
• You established residence in Hungary before reaching the legal age. (18)

How can we help?

Each candidate differs vastly and we would advise that you contact us for a more detailed break down of your specific needs and requirements regarding citizenship.