Moving to Hungary as an EEA national
4 tasks in suggested order
1. Prepare documents proving the grounds for a stay exceeding 90 days (employment, studies, or sufficient financial resources and health insurance).
Before applying for the registration certificate.
OIF / issuing authorities.
Valid travel document/identity card and documents proving residency requirements.
Required documents depend on the purpose of the stay.
Official source: oif.gov.hu
2. Apply for a registration certificate if staying in Hungary for more than 90 days within a 180-day period.
When arranging a stay exceeding 90 days.
Competent regional OIF directorate based on place of residence or Enter Hungary.
Travel document/identity card and proof of residency requirements.
The application may be submitted in person or via available electronic channels.
Official source: oif.gov.hu
3. Report your initial place of residence in Hungary as part of the same procedure.
When applying for the registration certificate for the first time.
OIF.
Lease agreement, proof of ownership, or other credible document proving the right to reside.
The registry authority issues and mails the address card based on notification from the OIF.
Official source: oif.gov.hu
4. Keep the received registration certificate and the official document proving your address together.
From the time of receiving the documents.
There is no specific submission location.
Registration certificate and address card.
Any subsequent change of address must be reported to the district office with jurisdiction over the new place of residence. (official Hungarian name: járási hivatal)
Official source: oif.gov.hu
