Hungary
Residence procedure: Registration certificate at the immigration office (OIF)
Official government websiteYour 7-step relocation checklist
- Step 1
EU Free Movement confirmed
As an EU citizen, you have the right to live and work in Hungary with no visa. Bring a valid passport or national ID card.
- Step 2
Find accommodation
A local address is required for most other steps (registration, bank, tax number). Check housing costs before you move.
Cost of living in Hungary - Step 3
Register your residence — Registration certificate at the immigration office (OIF)
Deadline: Within 93 days of arrival. This is the local residence registration procedure required under EU Directive 2004/38/EC after your first 3 months.
Official government portal - Step 4
Get your Adóazonosító jel (tax identification number)
You need a Adóazonosító jel (tax identification number) to work, get paid, or open a bank account in Hungary.
Apply for Adóazonosító jel (tax identification number) - Step 5
Register with NEAK – National Health Insurance Fund
Once resident and working, register with NEAK – National Health Insurance Fund. In the meantime your EHIC covers necessary care.
NEAK – National Health Insurance Fund portal - Step 6
Open a local bank account
Most Hungary employers pay salary into a local EUR account. Bring your ID, proof of address and Adóazonosító jel (tax identification number).
- Step 7
Calculate your expected net salary
See what you'll actually take home in Hungary after tax and social security.
Open net salary calculator
FAQ — Moving to Hungary
Information verified for 2026 from official Hungary government sources. This guide applies to EU citizens under EU Directive 2004/38/EC.