The process of managing your official

matters to stay in hungary

Managing your official matters can be a demanding task for a foreigner. Here is the steps to take according to the National Directorate-General for
Aliens Policing (OIF) official guide, which you can view here.

Contact the immigration office

If you arrive as a citizen from a third country or if you plan to stay here for more than 90 days as an EU citizen, you must contact first the Immigration Office. The oif.gov.hu website of the National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing provides detailed information on foreigners, asylum procedures and related reporting obligations.

Changing the address or place of residence

For changing the address or place of residence you have to visit the Government Window. Bring your residence permit issued by the Immigration Office, your passport, your address card and address registration form signed by the accomodation provider. You can find more information about Government Windows on the kormanyhivatalok.hu website.

Student card for foreign students

You have to apply for a “NEK” dataform at the Government Window and bring your student status certificate and your foreign documents.

Electronic administration

You can register on the mo.hu website to gain access to a personal client portal and also to speed up the administration you can book an appointment on the mo.hu website.