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Sule11

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Sule11 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Regwo

Has anyone gone through the simplified naturalization precedure? by Regwo

I understand that knowledge of the Hungarian language is a requirement, but how well must I know Hungarian? I can speak it just under an intermediate level.

Sule11

That is correct. Consuls don’t decide who will be approved. They just give their opinion about candidate’s knowledge of Hungarian language. Budapest will finally approve or not the application, taking into consideration consul’s ... Read More

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Sule11 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Regwo

Has anyone gone through the simplified naturalization precedure? by Regwo

I understand that knowledge of the Hungarian language is a requirement, but how well must I know Hungarian? I can speak it just under an intermediate level.

Sule11

http://www.allampolgarsag.gov.hu/images/angol.pdf Every non-Hungarian citizen is eligible for preferential (Simplified) naturalisation if: - he or any of his ancestors was a Hungarian citizen or if he serves reason to believe his or her origin is ... Read More

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Sule11 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Regwo

Has anyone gone through the simplified naturalization precedure? by Regwo

I understand that knowledge of the Hungarian language is a requirement, but how well must I know Hungarian? I can speak it just under an intermediate level.

Sule11

Definitely. At that time it was very rare that children were born outside of marriage and that they were not baptized after birth. So Church records proved everything you need for Simplified Naturalization. Read More

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Sule11 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Regwo

Has anyone gone through the simplified naturalization precedure? by Regwo

I understand that knowledge of the Hungarian language is a requirement, but how well must I know Hungarian? I can speak it just under an intermediate level.

Sule11

Birth place and date of birth are the most important things for Simplified Naturalization. At that time hardly you can find people with (foreign) passports traveling for tourism or doing business in foreign countries. They know that (almost) ... Read More

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Sule11 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Regwo

Has anyone gone through the simplified naturalization precedure? by Regwo

I understand that knowledge of the Hungarian language is a requirement, but how well must I know Hungarian? I can speak it just under an intermediate level.

Sule11

They didn’t ask it before this thing for Simplified Naturalization. Might be true but (although didn’t find anywhere else this new information to confirm it), but also might be another misunderstanding between person asking for Hungarian ... Read More

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Sule11 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Regwo

Has anyone gone through the simplified naturalization precedure? by Regwo

I understand that knowledge of the Hungarian language is a requirement, but how well must I know Hungarian? I can speak it just under an intermediate level.

Sule11

Through Simplified Naturalization Procedure you don’t need to prove that your ancestors were Hungarian citizens all time without interruption. You need to prove that they were born before 26.07.1921. at pre-Trianon Hungary. After that, your ... Read More

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Sule11 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Regwo

Has anyone gone through the simplified naturalization precedure? by Regwo

I understand that knowledge of the Hungarian language is a requirement, but how well must I know Hungarian? I can speak it just under an intermediate level.

Sule11

Nothing new. The same information you can find on the Embassy of Hungary in Washington D.C. in section how to do VERIFICATION of Hungarian Citizenship. They have to see that your ancestors never lost their citizenship, so you can request your ... Read More

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Sule11 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Regwo

Has anyone gone through the simplified naturalization precedure? by Regwo

I understand that knowledge of the Hungarian language is a requirement, but how well must I know Hungarian? I can speak it just under an intermediate level.

Sule11

Any Personal Certificate (Birth, Marriage or Death Certificate) is usually recorded and kept in the place (city, state, country) where your ancestor was born, married and passed away. All of these personal certificates should have place and date of ... Read More

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Sule11 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Regwo

Has anyone gone through the simplified naturalization precedure? by Regwo

I understand that knowledge of the Hungarian language is a requirement, but how well must I know Hungarian? I can speak it just under an intermediate level.

Sule11

If Death certificate of your ancestor has his/her date and place of birth, in most cases it will be accepted as a proof instead of his/her Birth certificate for the simplified naturalization procedure. Doesn’t matter that Death Certificate is ... Read More

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Sule11 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Regwo

Has anyone gone through the simplified naturalization precedure? by Regwo

I understand that knowledge of the Hungarian language is a requirement, but how well must I know Hungarian? I can speak it just under an intermediate level.

Sule11

Of course if you have or know someone who has good connections with Ukrainian officials or reward ($$$) them for their hard and low paid work everything is possible :) Read More

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Sule11 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Regwo

Has anyone gone through the simplified naturalization precedure? by Regwo

I understand that knowledge of the Hungarian language is a requirement, but how well must I know Hungarian? I can speak it just under an intermediate level.

Sule11

The reason why Ukrainian Government make hard to get these documents is because they know that people are asking them to apply for their second (Hungarian or Polish) citizenship. By Ukrainian Citizenship law dual citizenship is NOT allowed and if ... Read More

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Sule11 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Regwo

Has anyone gone through the simplified naturalization precedure? by Regwo

I understand that knowledge of the Hungarian language is a requirement, but how well must I know Hungarian? I can speak it just under an intermediate level.

Sule11

By Law, since 1896 in Austria-Hungarian empire all Birth, Marriage and Death Certificates were recorded and kept by local Municipal administration. Before 1896, local Churches (where your ancestors were baptized) were recorded and kept all Birth, ... Read More

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Sule11 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Regwo

Has anyone gone through the simplified naturalization precedure? by Regwo

I understand that knowledge of the Hungarian language is a requirement, but how well must I know Hungarian? I can speak it just under an intermediate level.

Sule11

You need to report if you have any criminal record. If not, you don’t need to do anything. When Budapest receive all your documents later, they will check all these things about you anyway. If you have you can submit for your ancestors their ... Read More

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Sule11 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Regwo

Has anyone gone through the simplified naturalization precedure? by Regwo

I understand that knowledge of the Hungarian language is a requirement, but how well must I know Hungarian? I can speak it just under an intermediate level.

Sule11

You need an ancestor who was born before 26.07.1921. in Hungarian part of Austria-Hungary empire. Doesn’t matter, your ancestor can be your great-grandfather or great-grandmother from your father or mother side. For example you need your ... Read More

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Sule11 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Regwo

Has anyone gone through the simplified naturalization precedure? by Regwo

I understand that knowledge of the Hungarian language is a requirement, but how well must I know Hungarian? I can speak it just under an intermediate level.

Sule11

First you have to call Hungarian Embassy/Consulate in the country where you are living and in Hungarian language to schedule an appointment. If you don’t speak Hungarian language well during that phone call, usually they will recommend you ... Read More

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Sule11 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Regwo

Has anyone gone through the simplified naturalization precedure? by Regwo

I understand that knowledge of the Hungarian language is a requirement, but how well must I know Hungarian? I can speak it just under an intermediate level.

Sule11

Not completely true because it depends by procedure (verification or naturalization). Through Verification procedure you are ENTITLED to citizenship by law and ASKING Hungarian Officials to VERIFY that you are already Hungarian citizen at the ... Read More

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Sule11 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Regwo

Has anyone gone through the simplified naturalization precedure? by Regwo

I understand that knowledge of the Hungarian language is a requirement, but how well must I know Hungarian? I can speak it just under an intermediate level.

Sule11

The Embassy of Hungary, Washington D.C. USA Hungarian Citizenship Law Before October 01st 1957. (Continued): - Those, who left Hungary before September 1st, 1929 could loose their citizenship by living continuously abroad for a period exceeding 10 ... Read More

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Sule11 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Regwo

Has anyone gone through the simplified naturalization precedure? by Regwo

I understand that knowledge of the Hungarian language is a requirement, but how well must I know Hungarian? I can speak it just under an intermediate level.

Sule11

That is correct. According to Embassy of Hungary in Washington D.C. USA Before October 01st 1957: -A child became a Hungarian citizen only if his legitimate father was a Hungarian citizen. The child of a Hungarian mother and a non-Hungarian ... Read More

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Sule11 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Regwo

Has anyone gone through the simplified naturalization precedure? by Regwo

I understand that knowledge of the Hungarian language is a requirement, but how well must I know Hungarian? I can speak it just under an intermediate level.

Sule11

If you are missing some necessary documents for verification or for any reason they can’t verify your documents, you can always go through Simplified Naturalization procedure if you have an ancestor who was born in pre Trianon Hungary before ... Read More

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Sule11 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Regwo

Has anyone gone through the simplified naturalization precedure? by Regwo

I understand that knowledge of the Hungarian language is a requirement, but how well must I know Hungarian? I can speak it just under an intermediate level.

Sule11

As Zif mentioned before, Simplified Naturalization procedure is usually much faster because you have to prove only that you have ancestor who was born before 26.07.1921. in former Hungary. The only “problem” is that you have to speak ... Read More

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Sule11 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Bhavna

Naturalisation and citizenship in Hungary by Bhavna

Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Hungary? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ...

Sule11

Keep in mind that by former Hungarian Citizenship Laws anyone who left Hungary after 1929 for more than 10 years lost his/her citizenship. After WWI Hungary lost lot of territories and population. Also before 1957 you could get Hungarian citizenship ... Read More

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Sule11 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Bhavna

Naturalisation and citizenship in Hungary by Bhavna

Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Hungary? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ...

Sule11

With verification they check if one or both parents were Hungarian citizens at the moment of child’s birth, so the child will get Hungarian citizenship at birth automatically. With naturalization (both regular and simplified) they check if ... Read More

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Sule11 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Regwo

Has anyone gone through the simplified naturalization precedure? by Regwo

I understand that knowledge of the Hungarian language is a requirement, but how well must I know Hungarian? I can speak it just under an intermediate level.

Sule11

According to Wikipedia, Gorlice was in the Austrian part of Austria-Hungary. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gorlice “As a result of the first Partition of Poland (Treaty of St-Petersburg dated 5 July 1772), the town area was attributed to ... Read More

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Sule11 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Regwo

Has anyone gone through the simplified naturalization precedure? by Regwo

I understand that knowledge of the Hungarian language is a requirement, but how well must I know Hungarian? I can speak it just under an intermediate level.

Sule11

Personal income tax for Hungarian citizens Personal income tax in Hungary is flat - 15 percent. Deloitte - Hungary Tax Highlights 2017. Check on page 3, Personal ... Read More

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Sule11 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Regwo

Has anyone gone through the simplified naturalization precedure? by Regwo

I understand that knowledge of the Hungarian language is a requirement, but how well must I know Hungarian? I can speak it just under an intermediate level.

Sule11

Embassy of Hungary, Ottawa, Canada ABOUT HUNGARIAN CITIZENSHIP How do I become a Hungarian citizen if... http://ottawa.kkmsite.info/eng/page/a-magyar-allampolgarsagrol STATEMENT ON THE ACQUISITION OF CITIZENSHIP How to acquire or reacquire ... Read More

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