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Romanian expat in Hungary
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Registration: 01 April 2016
Obtaining a registration certificate as a freelancer by amber77
Hello all,I'm a Norwegian citizen who recently moved to Budapest to live with my partner (non-EU citizen with work permit).As I'm approaching 90 days, I'm planning to apply for a registration certificate through the enterhungary website, and I'm ...
I wrote a brief letter saying that I'll be living with my partner, including his personal details and signature, and that I have income from remote work. - @amber77Now you're a tax resident in Hungary. Not only you need to pay taxes here, you ... Read More
"What to look for on: TV, Online, Radio, & Cinema" by SimCityAT
I've watched a couple of films lately, and I recommend them both. 1) Irena’s Vow19 year old Irena Gut is promoted to housekeeper in the home of a highly respected Nazi officer in Poland when she finds out that the Jewish ghetto is about to be ...
The Wire: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0306414/ Read More
Lamb in Hungary by cdw057
Just wondering why it is so difficult to buy lamb in Hungary, we tried for many years (and sometimes we got goat instead). I have to say big plus frim Turkey in this area.
Well... why would it be any easier in a country whose culture/religion doesn't prefer it? Remove religious motivations, lamb/mutton is... shit. I (would) like to eat it every other week, because it's really different, but... not more often. ... Read More
US Cuts HU Visa-Free Entries
No probs, this will be fixed once Trump is re-elected. 🤣🤣🤣 Read More
Just curious where would you go by cdw057
We like it in Turkey, but residence permit can be a pain and can be devasting (one does not loses its property, but the right to stay). Already think were to goMe and my wife are Dutch, so not too many issues. (Switching financially of course have a ...
I'd consider Northern Spain, the Cantabrian Coast, or Portugal (cheaper). Away from big cities, rents are reasonable (compared to Budapest!). Beautiful scenery, wonderful cuisine, good/great infrastructure.Never been to Georgia, but researched it ... Read More
Recommendations please - Websites in Budapest - Reliable and Safe by LifeISShort
Hi everybody,I just wanted to know if there are any reliable websites ( e-commerce, similar to Amazon ) that I could use to buy electronic stuff/eatables etc. Any help would be much appreciated . Thank you
mall.hu, emag.hu, ipon.hu, aqua.hu. Tesco online for groceries. You can also compare prices on arukereso.hu. Read More
Lakcímkártya Help by carleski222
I am a US and Hungarian citizen. I have a US and Hungarian passport. When I received the Hungarian passport I also received a lakcímkártya with NO address on it. I bought a flat in budapest so I now have an address. Lastly, I also ...
Do you actually live in Hungary? (If so, you should have gotten a lakcimkartya with an address on it...) Registering your address and thus establishing residency in the country might have some taxation consequences... Read More
activities for Muslim girls in Budapest by wkamalk hassan
@Julien Dear All,Thank you so much for your kind message. Actually, my daughter Nora is living in Budapest since 2019, studying Engineering in Budapest University.She suffers much of isolation and missing friends. I hope if there are some social ...
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activities for Muslim girls in Budapest by wkamalk hassan
@Julien Dear All,Thank you so much for your kind message. Actually, my daughter Nora is living in Budapest since 2019, studying Engineering in Budapest University.She suffers much of isolation and missing friends. I hope if there are some social ...
She suffers much of isolation and missing friends. I hope if there are some social activities for young Muslim girls, where she may participate. How about activities from young girls regalrdless of religion? Read More
Simplified citizenship interview by Ivan Crawford
Hello everyone, just joined so pls dont mind me if asking the wrong question.It is been already confirmed by Hungarian embassy that i am eligible for a simplified naturalization by descent from Hungary. Gathering, translating and notarizing the ...
my brother who lives is Serbia and is unable to come visit me for 10 years now and that is easily done if HU citizen. -@Ivan CrawfordI'd double-check that. I know that there have been problems with US visa applicants who acquired HU citizenship ... Read More
Your best culinary memory in Hungary by Mickael
Hello everyone, As you know, every country has its own flavours and tasting the local cuisine is a great way to discover the culture of a destination. Whether it's a small typical restaurant to taste local dishes, a traditional meal in a local's ...
Hello everyone, As you know, every country has its own flavours and tasting the local cuisine is a great way to discover the culture of a destination. Whether it's a small typical restaurant to taste local dishes, a traditional meal in a local's ... Read More
Banks and credit card challenges. by cdw057
I do not want to mention the providers, however credit card providers in the past in the Netherlands gave quite a good credit interest on your positive (I will try to maintain). Over the years this decreased, but this is fine. Moving to the UK was ...
@cdw057 it depends. I have an OTP account. My account in USD connected to the checking and savings account, that I can convert to Forint. Maintaining the USD account cost me 65 Forint per month (yes sixty five) the exchange rate is quite good ... Read More
Flat for rent in Budapest - In district 7
"utilities appr. 15 euro"No way, haha! Read More
I Need A Job In Switzerland 5 years experience
No job for yuo, Olulubuogu! Read More
Cost of living in Hungary in 2022 by Cheryl
Hi everyone, Two years after the start of the pandemic, it is time to take stock of the evolution of the cost of living in Hungary or more specifically, in the region where you live. The idea is to help people get ready for their expatriation to ...
The price cap at 500 HUF/litre will come off fuel post-election if OV wins.The same would happen if opposition won, in that case, we'd also have to deal with rising energy prices. Orban is the country's best hope for now. Read More
Using Astrology for relocation? by Guest347234
On Astro.com there's this free tool called AstroClick Travel. If you know your birth time down to hour and minute you can apparently see a map of the world with locations that are more and less auspicious for you. Have you used this? There are ...
This is by far the most idiotic thing I've seen on this site... 🤦♂️ Read More
English speaking doctor in Budapest by FridaH
Hello! I have an apartment in district 8 and does anyone know a english speaking doctor in the surrounding area? I know about the ones you google but they are quite expensive. /Frida
My misses speaks better English than I do. :DAll of them? :o :unsure Read More
English speaking doctor in Budapest by FridaH
Hello! I have an apartment in district 8 and does anyone know a english speaking doctor in the surrounding area? I know about the ones you google but they are quite expensive. /Frida
Hi Frida, Could you please share with me the contact of the GP doctor 9th District Thank youThat was 10 years ago. :lol: Edit: [link under review] :D Read More
Company formation? by gnud44
Hello fellow expats. Is it possible to create a company without an Address card and a Tax card? I have an apartment already, did all the registrations, have my Registration card and my tax number, but those two cards will take weeks to ...
I will not pay myself any salary or dividends.Are you going to pay all your income to a Seychelles/Caimans/etc entity for "services"? :lol: Read More
Company formation? by gnud44
Hello fellow expats. Is it possible to create a company without an Address card and a Tax card? I have an apartment already, did all the registrations, have my Registration card and my tax number, but those two cards will take weeks to ...
But I have an EEA registration card which is basically the same thing, issued by the same institution, and a result of the same process.False, not the same thing, issued by a different institution. It has an "address" on it, but the ... Read More
Company formation? by gnud44
Hello fellow expats. Is it possible to create a company without an Address card and a Tax card? I have an apartment already, did all the registrations, have my Registration card and my tax number, but those two cards will take weeks to ...
If you've registered your address and waiting for the address card, you should ask for an official proof of address at the government office that you can use instead of address card until the card arrives. Read More
Where to go next to? Hungary? by cdw057
As you know I love Hungary and their people Still I had a reason to move (largely financially), the grass can actually be greener on the other side (taxman can create an issue, no issue now, no income and just paying from what I saved, but in the ...
Killing a farang is hardly the way to settle a problem. It doesn't excuse murdering someone because they were behaving obnoxiously in some way. And not with a scythe either - recent case of course. Murderer will do some wai-ing, stern ... Read More
Where to go next to? Hungary? by cdw057
As you know I love Hungary and their people Still I had a reason to move (largely financially), the grass can actually be greener on the other side (taxman can create an issue, no issue now, no income and just paying from what I saved, but in the ...
I've been monitoring some forums about it and it's looking quite hard work to be there - permits/compulsory COVID insurance/muddled COVID response/dangerous traffic and just anti-farang (foreigner) crime.They have a retirement visa that ... Read More
Where to go next to? Hungary? by cdw057
As you know I love Hungary and their people Still I had a reason to move (largely financially), the grass can actually be greener on the other side (taxman can create an issue, no issue now, no income and just paying from what I saved, but in the ...
Have you considered Thailand? Read More
House painting by markons
Hello everyone, Anyone knows a reliable and not expensive painter? I'd like to have my apartment in the 8. district painted before I rent it out. Also, does anyone have a rough idea how much the paint job would cost? The apartment is 55m2 and I ...
but another thing to do it for tenants (none of whom are tidy and careful).Quality of apartment = quality of tenants you'll find. The nicer the apartment, obviously the more you'll be able to charge, but more importantly, you'll get to ... Read More
Money, health, hapiness (in or also out of Hungary) by cdw057
A very very difficult balance between the above. Just to additional topics seperately comparing Turkey (Alanya) and Hungary (Heviz area) Money (and health) -Taxes in Hungary are absolutely fine, in Turkey a bit unclear, bottom line Hungary is ...
But it's almost impossible to go there without spending huge amounts of money.Last time I checked, the visa alone was like 200USD/day/person? Read More
want to make new friends from asia by Puja333
hello everyone :) :cheers: :heart: i am new here and i want to make new friends from Asia. I will be there soon. I mean i want to live abroad in asia in future so i want to make new friends. :heart: :up:
Can't help with that, but here is a nice song from Asia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvdYll1euGU&ab_channel=Asia-Topic Read More
We lived in Hungary for (many?) years. by cdw057
I posted some replies or alike before. we had Alanya (Turkey), Batumi (Georgia) and Burgas (Bulgaria) in mind. The choice and we signed the contract for Alanya. Also I think I mentioned in a few posts that Hungary is getting more and more ...
3 packs a day was a joke, right? Have you considered doing the gardening yourself? Maybe finding a hobby and keeping yourself busy (no time for chain-smoking) would have solved your financial concerns? Read More
Gypsies, crime situation in general? by markolaukas
Hi all! I am interested of 1 house in Mezőcsát area. Is It a good area to relocate as expat, english speaking Finn? What about gypsies? Is there a real problem with them? Thank you in advance!
Geographically and "officially" HU is Central Europe. And I would not suggest to any obvious foreigner to dispute that with hungarians, could be interpreted the wrong way. But among us most of us would nod to the suggestion that culturally ... Read More
Gypsies, crime situation in general? by markolaukas
Hi all! I am interested of 1 house in Mezőcsát area. Is It a good area to relocate as expat, english speaking Finn? What about gypsies? Is there a real problem with them? Thank you in advance!
Found this article in hungarian upon a quick googling: http://valasz.hu/reflektor/magyarorszag-gettoterkepe-57744/ Google translate does a good job with a relevant paragraph: The other typical type is the gypsy settlement in villages and small ... Read More
Making friends in Budapest as a young postdoc by rip_kirby
Hello everybody, After living here for 10 months, I would like to meet friends based on common interests: learning in general, physics, mathematics, traveling, veganism, lgbtq rights, DND, ... there's many more, but these would be the basics. I ...
"veganism, lgbtq rights" Those were the first things that came to my mind when I saw your profile photo and I'm not even joking... Edit: be the part, look the part! :lol: Read More
Expat interest in politics in Hungary by Bhavna
Hello everyone, As an expat, your day-to-day life in Hungary is impacted by decision-making at the political level in your host country as well as in your country of origin. We would like to know how involved you think expats should be in the ...
Yes, I get it, everything West = good, everything East = bad, follow the west = smart, open towards Russia/China = dumb. The results of surveys always depend on who commissioned them. But I did not want to participate in this conversation, I ... Read More
Expat interest in politics in Hungary by Bhavna
Hello everyone, As an expat, your day-to-day life in Hungary is impacted by decision-making at the political level in your host country as well as in your country of origin. We would like to know how involved you think expats should be in the ...
It is a real issue. Could have the same arguments for the 50% agreeing to same-sex marriage: it's the result of manipulation and misinformation. Yes I know that leving the EU is the most probable outcome and I think there are very strong ... Read More
Expat interest in politics in Hungary by Bhavna
Hello everyone, As an expat, your day-to-day life in Hungary is impacted by decision-making at the political level in your host country as well as in your country of origin. We would like to know how involved you think expats should be in the ...
Like I said, I believe he does this to stay in power. Regardless, he is addressign a real issue most of hungarians agree with. Read More
Expat interest in politics in Hungary by Bhavna
Hello everyone, As an expat, your day-to-day life in Hungary is impacted by decision-making at the political level in your host country as well as in your country of origin. We would like to know how involved you think expats should be in the ...
I'm interested to know how you could explain the sudden rise of Lőrinc Mészáros's financial empire - from gas fitter to oligarch? All under O1G's watch. How did that happen? And the rest of Orban's ... Read More
Expat interest in politics in Hungary by Bhavna
Hello everyone, As an expat, your day-to-day life in Hungary is impacted by decision-making at the political level in your host country as well as in your country of origin. We would like to know how involved you think expats should be in the ...
there's a wonderful diversity present. Every one of them detested by the government.*** Read More
Residence Card /Lakcim Kartya by rb421
Can an American citizen who owns his own property in Budapest under his own name receive a a Hungarian Residence Card?
The question is whether you're staying in the country legally, owning property alone will not grant you a long-stay visa. Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Hungary by Loïc
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Hungary, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
https://www.eeszt.gov.hu/oldalvalaszto_tovabb.jsp Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Hungary by Loïc
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Hungary, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
The goulash version is slow. Makes you wonder about the issuance of HU issued vaccination certificates. They could have just made those the localised EU version. Now we have to go to the government office and queue up - again. This article ... Read More
Ac tactician by joni Ahmed azad
I'm azhed From Qatar I'm looking job in romania I know air-conditioning work and waitress. Also Baker work, anyone have work please call me *** WhatsApp Factory labour any unskille work please halp
halp 😿 Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Hungary by Loïc
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Hungary, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
When you get your second shot in Hungary, ask about getting an English version of the certificate. I was told I could get one on-site upon getting my second shot. We'll see if that proves true.That's a good tip. BTW, Mrs F says the ... Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Hungary by Loïc
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Hungary, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
According to today's government's briefing, foreigners can't make an appointment yet due to technical difficulties, but they're working on it: ... Read More
Furnished pet friendly accommodation by JadeneT
Hope you can assist me Expat community. We are looking for a 3 bedroom fully furnished ground level place (one storey) with a small garden/courtyard that allows two small dachshunds for a period of 2-3 months in Budapest. We are Hungarian ...
Maybe compromise on the property type, condo/apartment instead of detached home, lots of pet-friendly options on airBnb... Read More
Furnished pet friendly accommodation by JadeneT
Hope you can assist me Expat community. We are looking for a 3 bedroom fully furnished ground level place (one storey) with a small garden/courtyard that allows two small dachshunds for a period of 2-3 months in Budapest. We are Hungarian ...
So you're looking for a detached/semi-detached 3br home for short-term but don't want to pay the 2000$+/month on AirBNB? Good luck with that... Unless you speak hungarian and have tons of time, this might be a case where a real estate agent ... Read More
National vs. private health insurance, Covid coverage, vaccine by markons
Dear all, Anyone has the same situation like myself? Living in Hungary, but employed abroad (outside EU), I'm in my 40s. I am overwhelmed with info about TAJ, this or that health insurance... What I need is a coverage for emergencies (I have ...
Does your Serbian employer know that you've moved out of the country? Are you staying in HU longer than 6months/year? Are you paying taxes in HU? Read More
Hello to all! by APGGreg
Buna to all! Just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Greg, and I'm currently living in the US, although will be moving to Bucharest in August. Looking forward to the new adventure. Perhaps we'll even cross paths at some point! Take care!
Greg, did you move to Bucharest after all? Are you still alive? :lol: Read More
Covid assessment by cdw057
The thread of COVID and expatriation is extremely interesting, but sorry I think the posts often deviate from real COVID, I think I mentioned this earlier and rerouted posts to the thread mentioned. However me and my wife take the topic (too) ...
It's a card for internal use, and my personal opinion is that primarily it's meant to boost vaccination-acceptance. Also, there is proof of getting a pretty good immunity after the first dose... And you also have a vaccination certificate ... Read More
Census Hungary 2021 by cdw057
Perhaps I got the word wrong, but apparently quite shortly Hungary (as other countries) will perform a census (counting people and assessing various items). I read somewhere in the past that you might participate through internet (but I have ...
It's been postponed to next year's fall to my knowledge due to the pandemic. Read More
Covid assessment by cdw057
The thread of COVID and expatriation is extremely interesting, but sorry I think the posts often deviate from real COVID, I think I mentioned this earlier and rerouted posts to the thread mentioned. However me and my wife take the topic (too) ...
But you did receive a paper certificate with the full details after both shots, didn't you? At the moment there is no internationally-recognized vaccination certificate, the EU green certificate is still in planning phase. Read More
Covid assessment by cdw057
The thread of COVID and expatriation is extremely interesting, but sorry I think the posts often deviate from real COVID, I think I mentioned this earlier and rerouted posts to the thread mentioned. However me and my wife take the topic (too) ...
25EUR per month must have been calculated in accordance with the ~7% healthcare contribution salaried people pay, so I can understand they're very selective as to whom they allow to benefit from the contributions of the majority. (Sure, there ... Read More
Covid assessment by cdw057
The thread of COVID and expatriation is extremely interesting, but sorry I think the posts often deviate from real COVID, I think I mentioned this earlier and rerouted posts to the thread mentioned. However me and my wife take the topic (too) ...
They have a TAJ number, it's just might be invalid if they haven't been paying, but an invalid TAJ number still qualifies one for the vaccine. Read More
Covid assessment by cdw057
The thread of COVID and expatriation is extremely interesting, but sorry I think the posts often deviate from real COVID, I think I mentioned this earlier and rerouted posts to the thread mentioned. However me and my wife take the topic (too) ...
Has been anounced 1-3 months ago, that they can get it. Read More
Covid assessment by cdw057
The thread of COVID and expatriation is extremely interesting, but sorry I think the posts often deviate from real COVID, I think I mentioned this earlier and rerouted posts to the thread mentioned. However me and my wife take the topic (too) ...
I'd seriously consider going to Serbia for a jab, they still vaccinate anyone, including foreigners, but you might get Sputnik or the chinese one. Another possibility is standing in line at a vaccination center with someone who speaks hungarian, ... Read More
Covid assessment by cdw057
The thread of COVID and expatriation is extremely interesting, but sorry I think the posts often deviate from real COVID, I think I mentioned this earlier and rerouted posts to the thread mentioned. However me and my wife take the topic (too) ...
An acquaintance of mine has died recently of COVID, she was in her thirties, in good health, she was pregnant. The baby was delivered via c-section and is fine. Her husband also caught COVID, was hospitalized for a week, couldn't breathe. The ... Read More
Covid assessment by cdw057
The thread of COVID and expatriation is extremely interesting, but sorry I think the posts often deviate from real COVID, I think I mentioned this earlier and rerouted posts to the thread mentioned. However me and my wife take the topic (too) ...
I guess that should be our least concern until the pandemic is dealt with. Full-ish lockdown for one more year or discrimination, pick one. Also, I have no concrete numbers, just a feeling, but I tend to think that the ones that can't receive ... Read More
Covid assessment by cdw057
The thread of COVID and expatriation is extremely interesting, but sorry I think the posts often deviate from real COVID, I think I mentioned this earlier and rerouted posts to the thread mentioned. However me and my wife take the topic (too) ...
You have no TAJ at all, not even an invalid one? You could still get it with the latter. Read More
Covid assessment by cdw057
The thread of COVID and expatriation is extremely interesting, but sorry I think the posts often deviate from real COVID, I think I mentioned this earlier and rerouted posts to the thread mentioned. However me and my wife take the topic (too) ...
COVID is creating problems in society. :/ Read More
Covid assessment by cdw057
The thread of COVID and expatriation is extremely interesting, but sorry I think the posts often deviate from real COVID, I think I mentioned this earlier and rerouted posts to the thread mentioned. However me and my wife take the topic (too) ...
You should have received it after the first shot, I received mine about a week after the shot. Officially you're supposed to get it after the first one. A lot of things would have made more sense to me, but Orban is also juggling a lot of ... Read More
Covid assessment by cdw057
The thread of COVID and expatriation is extremely interesting, but sorry I think the posts often deviate from real COVID, I think I mentioned this earlier and rerouted posts to the thread mentioned. However me and my wife take the topic (too) ...
For all. And he has just anounced that when we reach 4 million vaccinated people (having received at least one dose), further services will open up to those with a vaccination ID (again, the one you receive after getting the first dose), like ... Read More
Covid assessment by cdw057
The thread of COVID and expatriation is extremely interesting, but sorry I think the posts often deviate from real COVID, I think I mentioned this earlier and rerouted posts to the thread mentioned. However me and my wife take the topic (too) ...
It's up to the member states to decide what vaccination they accept, Greece has already indicated that they'll accept chinese/russian: https://tass.com/world/1264109 And I promise that at least 70% of EU countries won't reject tourist ... Read More
Covid assessment by cdw057
The thread of COVID and expatriation is extremely interesting, but sorry I think the posts often deviate from real COVID, I think I mentioned this earlier and rerouted posts to the thread mentioned. However me and my wife take the topic (too) ...
You should receive the hungarian "green" card after the first dose already, but currently it's unclear if that'll offer you any privileges. My gues: it will as soon as the vaccination registration queue is exhausted and they'll ... Read More
Working in Hungary during the current conditions.. by ancar102
Hello all, I am new to the forum, I need some advice and guidance please. I am Romanian, looking to relocate to Budapest, I have found several jobs for which I am qualified but I am unsure now about the status of foreigners working/coming into the ...
Currently foreigners are barred from entering the country unless they have their residency in HU. Or you can ask for an exemption which may or may not be granted. BUD has some details in english: ... Read More
Accountant by shyameyeonthesky
Iam Shyam Kumar, an Indian aged about 41 years. I'm a Bcom graduate having 15 years experience in computerized accounting in different companys seeking a job in Hungary. I don't know the procedure for the visa, can you please explain me the ...
Sure, that's what we're being paid for. :cool: Read More
Shooting Clubs by ixDavidxi
Hello. I have been searching for a Hunting Club to contact and join, but can not seem to find one. It is my understanding that expats can legally own a rifle if they are a member of a hunting club, or a short-barrel weapon if a member of a sports ...
Carrying a weapon while hiking for self-defense is overkill, just get a bear spray. Only bears can be an issue in RO. Read More
The legal formula for the digital nomad by MikeGreo
Hi there, For those of us that wants to maximize their earnings by both saving on tax and bringing in the travel life, what is the best way that has been found by the digital nomads? I know there must be digital nomads that have figured it ...
Have you ever worked full-time while travelling? Or you have only travelled while on holiday? Mixing the two is something else... Generally happiness is more about having realistic expectations. I encourage you to keep looking for happiness, if ... Read More
Public transport (bus) by cdw057
Typically I only use my own car (but was in garage) when going to our vaccine point I noticed that the normal busses (Volan) did not have any entry to pay for the trip (which honestly makes sense). Apparently you have to buy a (seasonal) ticket at ...
You can buy them in the mobile app for sure. Read More
Looking for a good Estate attorney in Budapest by randy.moller
Hi All, I'm in need of a reputable (honest) Estate attorney in Budapest to handle a probate case for me. I am in Utah, USA, and am concerned when selecting someone from afar! I am a HU citizen (US & HU), so I could travel to Budapest if ...
Randy, beware that Bobby has registered yesterday just to recommend his trusted attorney... :/ Read More
Introducing myself by markons
Dear fellow expats, I'm Marko, a dual national of Italy and Serbia, living in Budapest. I'd very much like to hear other people's experience regarding Hungarian national and private health insurance. Especially if like me, you're ...
Because of those nasty things called laws... :P I'd recommend to investigate your options, by registering as a freelancer in HU and invoicing your employer you might get away with even less taxes and you'd also get healthcare and other ... Read More
Do you need a work permit in an tax free country? by MikeGreo
Might be a stupid question, but does one need a work permit in a tax free country?
I'm yet to find a country that defines the source of income differently. Just think about it, how easy it would be to dodge taxes, all employees would be paid from a foreign entity and problem solved. ;) Read More
Do you need a work permit in an tax free country? by MikeGreo
Might be a stupid question, but does one need a work permit in a tax free country?
Are you sure about that? In Colombia, a foreign individual is generally liable for tax on income and property sourced or situated in Colombia, only to the extent that the individual is not considered as resident for tax purposes (remain in the ... Read More
Introducing myself by markons
Dear fellow expats, I'm Marko, a dual national of Italy and Serbia, living in Budapest. I'd very much like to hear other people's experience regarding Hungarian national and private health insurance. Especially if like me, you're ...
He also says that he has a registered residency in HU and lives in BP, which have different implications. I won't even try to figure the situation out, maybe he's already consulted a professional and his case is solid. If not, I can only ... Read More
Introducing myself by markons
Dear fellow expats, I'm Marko, a dual national of Italy and Serbia, living in Budapest. I'd very much like to hear other people's experience regarding Hungarian national and private health insurance. Especially if like me, you're ...
If you're earning that salary on HU's territory, it's liable for taxes in HU. I suggest you consult a tax specialist, it's cheaper to comply with the law than pay the interest+fines...It's not as simple as that. Tax lawyer ... Read More
Introducing myself by markons
Dear fellow expats, I'm Marko, a dual national of Italy and Serbia, living in Budapest. I'd very much like to hear other people's experience regarding Hungarian national and private health insurance. Especially if like me, you're ...
If you're earning that salary on HU's territory, it's liable for taxes in HU. I suggest you consult a tax specialist, it's cheaper to comply with the law than pay the interest+fines... Read More
Hungarian Document help! by randy.moller
Hi! My Mother recently passed away in Budapest. I am currently living in Utah, USA, and received an official letter from Budapest II regarding her death, but I don't speak or read Hungarian, and don't know what my responsibilities are or ...
I can help with the translation, feel free to send a scan of the document in a PM. Read More
Introducing myself by markons
Dear fellow expats, I'm Marko, a dual national of Italy and Serbia, living in Budapest. I'd very much like to hear other people's experience regarding Hungarian national and private health insurance. Especially if like me, you're ...
You must pay taxes after your salaries in HU, that will get you health insurance as well. Read More
National vs. private health insurance, Covid coverage, vaccine by markons
Dear all, Anyone has the same situation like myself? Living in Hungary, but employed abroad (outside EU), I'm in my 40s. I am overwhelmed with info about TAJ, this or that health insurance... What I need is a coverage for emergencies (I have ...
How were you able to register your residency in HU without medical insurance, it's a basic requirement IIRC. You did register, right? Read More
Green Covid passport by cdw057
Will be an interesting development (of which I believe it will end well). Hungary wants apparently to issue a green certificate with regards to Covid (that is good, but if only valid in Hungary not too useful). I trust this will merge with a EU ...
I don't think it's riskier than any of the western vaccines that have received emergency approval. Even if it's not as effective as the latter, its sooner availability in larger quantities is a huge plus. China and Orban Viktor have too ... Read More
Changing Address Confusion by ixDavidxi
Hello, I am a German Citizen living in Romania with a Registration Certificate. Currently residing in Ploiesti, I am going to be moving to Bucharest. The owners of the place that I will be moving to are giving me a hard time with the lease. I am ...
You pay the landlord a rent, he doesn't pay taxes and you become an accomplice by signing the agreement that he's letting you stay in his apartment for free. Read More
Changing Address Confusion by ixDavidxi
Hello, I am a German Citizen living in Romania with a Registration Certificate. Currently residing in Ploiesti, I am going to be moving to Bucharest. The owners of the place that I will be moving to are giving me a hard time with the lease. I am ...
This is tax evasion and carries heavy fines. :top: Read More
Housing contract by Arch4291
Could anyone advise on our situation. We signed a contract on an apartment in December, we haven’t managed to get over to the property as yet as we are in the uk. We paid the two months deposit and have been paying the rent on time. We are ...
Landlords can disallow children for many reasons, the most common is the misconception that a non-paying tenant can't be evicted if he has children. OP, you could try to bring this up to the landlord in case this is his reason (which he might ... Read More
Housing contract by Arch4291
Could anyone advise on our situation. We signed a contract on an apartment in December, we haven’t managed to get over to the property as yet as we are in the uk. We paid the two months deposit and have been paying the rent on time. We are ...
Just checked the law: 21. § (1) * A bérlő a lakásba más személyt - a kiskorú gyermeke, valamint a befogadott gyermekének az együttlakás ideje alatt született gyermeke kivételével - a ... Read More
Housing contract by Arch4291
Could anyone advise on our situation. We signed a contract on an apartment in December, we haven’t managed to get over to the property as yet as we are in the uk. We paid the two months deposit and have been paying the rent on time. We are ...
Does it name the persons (you or you and your spouse) to live in the apartment? Read More
Looking to buy property in Hungary to rent/ give to our child by Bicey
Hello there, I am new here, but I am looking for information on purchasing property in Hungary for the purpose of renting it out for a good few years and then giving it to my son. My wife is Hungarian and has family in the area we are looking at, we ...
Stairway to heaven or highway to hell, haha! :gloria :cool: :lol: Read More
Covid-19 Vaccine by StevenW
I am a registered resident in Romania, paying income tax here but have been informed I cannot get a Covid-19 vaccine without a Romanian 'bulletin'. Has anyone else had the same problem and or found a way round it?
Only romanian citizens can have ID cards, the document you link to is valid for romanian citizens movnig their residency back to the country from abroad. Read More
How to get an address card by mr.kequc
I've moved into a new apartment. I've submitted my address announcement to the immigration office using their online service. I had to do it that way because they have closed the immigration office for such requests in person. Now I only ...
Have you tried asking the immigration office? Read More
How to get an address card by mr.kequc
I've moved into a new apartment. I've submitted my address announcement to the immigration office using their online service. I had to do it that way because they have closed the immigration office for such requests in person. Now I only ...
As an EU citizen the last time I changed my address on Budapest I was told that I could do that at any government office ("okmanyiroda") as they'll transmit the change to immigration as well, and the new address card was issued on the ... Read More
New hu citizen questions by 981years
Hey i just got my hu passport in usa . what i need to do to get free healthcare ? Do i need to pay any fee (walfare , healthcare insurance) if i live or not in Hungary or any eu countries? Basically what's my rights and duties Thanks for ...
Me a Troll? Think not but whatever, I'll delete my latest post.We only tried to help and were branded rude and to be trolls.People are so ungrateful these days... :( :unsure Read More
ETF, stock investing in Hungary by xabier
Dear all, I am trying to find the best way to invest in ETFs and Stocks with a Hungarian platform or bank. In the past I have done with UK platforms but can't seem to find a good one in Hungary. Can anyone suggest the best way? I would rather ...
KBC and Random have TBSZ, IB does not, don't know about Degiro. Read More
ETF, stock investing in Hungary by xabier
Dear all, I am trying to find the best way to invest in ETFs and Stocks with a Hungarian platform or bank. In the past I have done with UK platforms but can't seem to find a good one in Hungary. Can anyone suggest the best way? I would rather ...
Open an account at Interactive Brokers, no reason to use hungarian platforms. Well, maybe there is one reason: TBSZ, you can avoid paying taxes with some conditions. The best brokerage in .hu is KBC equitas, with a multinational background. A ... Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Hungary by Loïc
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Hungary, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
No, it's a hungarian village. If you absolutely had to travel between countries during a pandemics, and put people in danger and put a strain on authorities for managing your case, at the very least stop being pretentious and don't whine... ... Read More
Anyone who completed the simplified naturalization process? by marvelosity
Hello everyone! I am a U.S. citizen with a Hungarian great-great-grandfather, interested in the simplified naturalization process in Hungary. My understanding is that I need documents demonstrating the ancestry and also need to learn Hungarian to ...
I've just completed it (will take the oath soon). My hungarian is perfect. I wasn't "interviewed" (no need for it, given that I applied in Hungary, spoke hungarian with the employees, my name is hungarian, I look like a hungarian, ... Read More
Can any One Advise on Covid-19 , PCR Test by Abo Lamees
Hi All , Any one can help me to Guide about PCR (Covid-19) Test Required by Budapest International Airport as Hungarian Government Categorized World in Green - Yellow & Red Zone.. and Unfortunately Asia Continent is in Red ...
Budapest airport has a lot of info on their site: https://www.bud.hu/en/covid_19/information_on_entering_and_leaving_hungary Also, you can call them and ask for clarification. Read More
Expat interest in politics in Hungary by Bhavna
Hello everyone, As an expat, your day-to-day life in Hungary is impacted by decision-making at the political level in your host country as well as in your country of origin. We would like to know how involved you think expats should be in the ...
https://index.hu/english/2020/07/24/editorial_board_of_index_resigns/ Read More
Living in Hungary or not by cdw057
I mentioned the topic before, whereas we like Hungary and the place we live, we see things going into a direction of the EURO acceptance. (This is I think good for the price of our property but not so much on favor of cost of living, we have time ...
" I unfortunately do smoke and drink massively (both have seen considerable price increases over the last few years)." Serious question, have you considered giving up at least one of them? If you can't do it on your own, seek ... Read More
Living in Hungary or not by cdw057
I mentioned the topic before, whereas we like Hungary and the place we live, we see things going into a direction of the EURO acceptance. (This is I think good for the price of our property but not so much on favor of cost of living, we have time ...
"(making online payments in Hungary is quite expensive (or perhaps I have just the wrong package)." It's free with most hungarian debit cards. Read More
Living in Hungary or not by cdw057
I mentioned the topic before, whereas we like Hungary and the place we live, we see things going into a direction of the EURO acceptance. (This is I think good for the price of our property but not so much on favor of cost of living, we have time ...
Turkey? From what I gather from the news involving Erdongan, doesn't feel like the country would become any more westerner-friendly... Read More
Tax optimisation for high salaries by GuestPoster3874
Hello, Could you please share your tips for tax optimisation for high salaries? How can we legally reduce our income tax in Hungary? Thank you in advance.
Just some random thoughts re the above: 1. You can indeed expense private stuff, and save on VAT as well, I doubt there is a single company owner in the country that doesn't do this to some extent, but still it's illegal! Prepare a ... Read More
Tax optimisation for high salaries by GuestPoster3874
Hello, Could you please share your tips for tax optimisation for high salaries? How can we legally reduce our income tax in Hungary? Thank you in advance.
Careful with KATA, it's for small entreprenours and freelancers, it's not meant to replace employment, in fact this is illegal (paying people who work for you as employees as KATA freelancers to save on taxes). Right now government is ... Read More