Toby Holland
@Angolhapsi
English expat in Hungary
Forum posts
88
Contacts
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About me
English
Lives in Jákfa, Vas
Speaks English, French, Hungarian
Registration: 27 May 2013
bike registration in Hungary ? by bergeandrea
Hi, I am wondering if it is possible to register a bike at the national or city level in Hungary. With a code or number of identificaiton, as it exists in Belgium and France, it is easier to find the bike if it is stolen and find by chance. Thanks a ...
An Apple Air tag allows you to track your motorbike in real time, and is the easy equivalent of an old school 'tracker' Read More
Pensions (or not) in Hungary by cdw057
Whereas pensions in Hungary are low (very low), I have seen that in our village, still quite lot of things are done for elderly people (gift packages, concerts, free transport, no taxes, or social contributions (health)...), in a way I am ...
@cdw057You asked what I think - well, what you wrote and how you wrote it suggests you don't live in Hungary. There could be no other reason for the wrongness of what you wrote. Unless you're a paid Fidesz supporter, still trying to perpetuate the ... Read More
Importing car from Iraq. by Mostafa Al-Dulaimy
Hi!I am an Iraqi/Swedish national and I study at the University of Debrecen and will continue to do so for the upcoming two years God Willing. I was hoping to import my car from Iraq (2013 Mercedes CL550) and use it in Hungary. I have been ...
@Marilyn Tassy Under the new rules, there's duty & ÁFA to be paid on ALL 'out of EU' cars. HU citizen or not. End of, I'm afraid, Bureaucracy has gone nutter than it ever used to be. Read More
Importing car from Iraq. by Mostafa Al-Dulaimy
Hi!I am an Iraqi/Swedish national and I study at the University of Debrecen and will continue to do so for the upcoming two years God Willing. I was hoping to import my car from Iraq (2013 Mercedes CL550) and use it in Hungary. I have been ...
@Mostafa Al-Dulaimy The current updates to the Rules & Regulations mean that in general terms, this will be impossible. I'm just finishing the 3rd of 3 such 'out of EU' car registrations, ALL of which have taken the best part of a ... Read More
How to bring your car to Hungary by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Hungary, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
I charge 100ft/km for the round trip, which, as far as I can tell, is a typical rate :-) A search for 'automentes' on Google or Facebook should turn up many local contractors who can quote you their price. Read More
How to bring your car to Hungary by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Hungary, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
Nope!! The question was very clearly how to drive through Hungary 🤯 Not how to drive into Hungary. Not how to drive out of Hungary. How to drive THROUGH Hungary 🥴 Read More
How to bring your car to Hungary by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Hungary, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
Get on the motorway, buy your Matrica, fill with fuel & done 😁 Read More
How to bring your car to Hungary by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Hungary, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
Thankyou for that SimCityAT 🙈 Every time I do, there's a host of people that poopoo or argue with what I say, or just relate old, out of date information, or just 'imagine' scenarios - ALL of which are totally unhelpful, and ... Read More
How to bring your car to Hungary by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Hungary, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
Hello Sergio, This has already been acceptably answered since you asked - for me, as I do this regularly as a part of my commitment to helping expats, it's easy (if slow, due to cumbersome Bureaucracy) I don't often visit here, due to the ... Read More
How to bring your car to Hungary by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Hungary, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
Oh, please, people......... On the subject of motorcycle registration, Car related tales have NOTHING to do with motorbike registration here - I've been doing both for over a decade, the processes are similar but the details are TOTALLY ... Read More
How to bring your car to Hungary by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Hungary, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
Hello Gergely, I've been registering cars for a decade here, and, IMHO, this is TOTALLY not worth doing. Apart from 10% duty and 27%AFA, you'd have to jump through almost endless (costly) hoops to get it registered from outside the EU. ... Read More
Exporting American muscle car to Hungary by SAR46
Hello All, I am Sergio from Mexico and I will moving to Hungary in the next 6-8 weeks and I was wondering how feasible is to take an American car with me, please would you help me to know how difficult is the testing and registration process there? ...
Registering ANY vehicle from outside the EU is now ridiculously difficult - it wasn't easy before, but it's unbelievable. The last one I did took nearly 8 months - and don't forget, you'll pay 10% duty and 27% 'VAT' on the ... 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!
That's a little 'white biased' methinks..... Linking Gypsies and Crime in the same paraphrase 🤬 Nasty. Read More
Moving from Poland to Hungary with my car by Guest56789
Hi! I tried to find some information about moving with my car to Hungary. I will be moving in Autumn for almost 2 years and then I plan to come back to Poland. I will definitely need my car in Hungary. It is a 14yo Volvo V70, diesel 2.4. From what I ...
No, it's no problem - and, yes, you are legally bound to do it (unless you go back regularly) It's only vehicles brought in from outside the EU that cause an issue. Read More
Vaccines required in Hungary by Diksha
Hello everybody, When living or moving abroad, and in particular in Hungary, vaccination against certain diseases is often required to enter the country or to avoid risks. We would like to ask you a few questions to help future expats ...
Indeed, as above - it's a bit of a weird question, because I've NEVER been asked for vaccination history entering or leaving ANY country within Europe 😳 EVER. Predictably, this holds as true for Hungary as for any other European ... Read More
How to bring your car to Hungary by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Hungary, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
A motorbike is about as easy as it gets to register. Especially one from Austria. I’m not sure if they let you ride away with a registration plate & insurance plate on it, as you can do in Germany, if not you’ll need a trailer to ... Read More
How to bring your car to Hungary by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Hungary, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
Absolutely! Chose to be personable or not 😝😉 Read More
How to bring your car to Hungary by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Hungary, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
So, it would be REALLY easy for somebody to PM me, if they’re looking for help, rather than asking me to PM THEM in the thread, no ??!! 😝 And add their actual name at the same time, methinks ..... #UserName #Impersonal Read More
How to bring your car to Hungary by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Hungary, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
Hello again PKB222, I see that not only have they deleted my email address that I sent you in the last reply, but that you still have no name on your posts, and choose not to use mine, as provided, in this thread. 😳 As I’m a Dinosaur, ... Read More
How to bring your car to Hungary by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Hungary, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
Hello PKB222, Yes, I can sort the price for you - send me the Registration Number & I should be able to get all the data I need. I can often change the headlamps internally to suit LHD usage, and can add a left rear, or central rear fog light, ... Read More
What is needed to register a car in Hungary? by ibohus
Hello! My name is Ibrahim Huseynli and I'm a student in Hungary. I'm a really big car enthusiast and i have enough information about most of the common cars. But I always thought if i can buy a car from germany with or without (30 days ...
hello, first, and most important, you need an address card & tax card for hungary. then, you present the German registered car for its 'pre registration Muszaki test [like the TUV test / MOT in UK], present it elsewhere for its 'eredeti ... Read More
How to bring your car to Hungary by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Hungary, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
The only major change to the rules has been the introduction of a Compulsory ‘Originality Check - Eredeti Vizsgálat) át 20,000ft Otherwise, everything I’ve done this year has been the same as in the previous 4 years - so: ... Read More
Got Job Offer in Budapest - Need Advice! by Panni36
Hi All, I sent my resume to CONVERZUM-Tudomany Nyelviskola in Budapest to teach English, and received a letter back that they will be happy to offer me a position if I will get a teacher's certification. They referred me to a school, that on ...
Hello Panni Your US pension alone should keep you comfortably here in HU - anything you earn on top would be a bonus !! Hungary has many charms that will mean you either love it (like me!!) or hate it - many appear to hate it, but stay here & ... Read More
Traffic in Hungary by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Which city or area do you live in in Hungary, and how do you find the traffic? How long does it take to commute to work or run errands? Is there a rush hour in your city? What times of the day would you recommend people to ...
My commute ??? 15 yards if I go the long way 😂 Read More
Registering a birth in Hungary by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Have you had to or are you going to register a birth in Hungary? What was the experience like? Who is required to register the birth, and where? Can it be either the mother or father? What documents are usually required in ...
This only applies when both parents are Hungarian - im British, my wife is Hungarian, and registering our daughter was very different to this ..... As a non-HU Citizen, we did not have to choose one of the 'approved' names that would ... Read More
How to bring your car to Hungary by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Hungary, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
This can't be true, as I registered my 2002 BMW this year, and a friends 2003 Citröen too 😁 Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Hungary? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Hungary, would you heartily say "lets do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
Without a shadow of doubt!! Toby Read More
How to bring your car to Hungary by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Hungary, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
Christine, that should be fairly straightforward - the OT check is a bit long-winded & over technical, sometimes its more convenient to just use conventional plates, so there's no query over mileage covered annually etc etc You don't ... Read More
How to bring your car to Hungary by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Hungary, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
Many times in the UK, Third Party Insurance is more expensive than Fully Comprehensive !! Last year I restored an older UK Mercedes that was then driven back to the UK for a pre-booked MOT just outside Dover - the rule is valid, despite the ... Read More
How to bring your car to Hungary by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Hungary, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
It took me 2 hours to convert the headlamps on my LDV - for me, a VERY straightforward job - registration was a formality afterwards, and the taxes quite acceptable, as its a Commercial vehicle - mine had the Peugeot engine that I doubled the torque ... Read More
How to bring your car to Hungary by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Hungary, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
Now that I'm back indoors, I can go through the original posting a bit [a lot!!] more thoroughly ....... Q:If you exported your car to Hungary, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? A: It helps if ... Read More
How to bring your car to Hungary by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Hungary, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
Its obviously ALL different out here in the sticks :-O I've NEVER had to supply a Certificate of Compliance for anything, ever .... AND, I spent 4 months getting alternative Headlamps etc for a USA made Nissan that they wouldn't even look ... Read More
How to bring your car to Hungary by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Hungary, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
Hello All I brought 4 cars, a motorbike, a van, a caravan & a car trailer with us from the UK 😝 We had the first 2 cars, the van & the motorbike registered for us by a local 'guru' ..... but when we found out how much his ... Read More
Hungarian citizenship oath and ceremony by segnre
Has anyone gone through the Hungarian simplified naturalization oath-taking ceremony (outside Hungary) since they tightened up the language requirement? Do you do it individually when you're approved or do they make you wait until whenever they ...
Hello Jesperss Thankyou for an informative & positive series of messages. I've lived here, with all required paperwork, for over 4 years now - married an Hungarian lady some 12 years ago - and would like to become properly 'official' ... Read More
Self-Employment Tax in Hungary by Mak5000
Hello, I have a question about being self employed in Hungary. I work as a freelancer online, I get my money on Paypal and withdraw it to my bank account in Hungary. I deal with American and Australian businesses, so I don't deal with any ...
Of course!! He is Carl xxxx 😁 I'm not sure how clear I made it in the post, so to save any confusion, it's only fair to point out that this was, and he is, in the UK dealing with UK Taxpayers .... Hope it helps if that is what you ... Read More
Anyone know of a good auto mechanic in Budapest ? by Marilyn Tassy
We seem to need a new clutch job on our Toyota. Had it parked at a mates place for over 6 months and parts got tight and hot when we started the ol' girl up. Made is limping along to our place but need a clutch job. We paid for one a couple ...
Hope you found one & got sorted !! Read More
UK family moving to Budapest. How to find a job? by Amesha80
Hi, my name is Emese, I'm originally from Budapest but currently living in England with my English husband and our 2 year old daughter. Recently my daughter and I've been back to Hungary a lot for her to have special treatments only ...
Hello Matthew, Welcome to the forum. And soon , welcome to Hungary !! My Hungarian wife & I left the UK 4 years ago to live here, and for our child'a best interests too. Hungary is great. The bureaucracy sucks, but once you're attuned ... Read More
Customer care in Hungary by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The way customer services are handled can greatly affect your views on certain brands, products, companies or stores. As a consumer, it is important to get familiar with local practices regarding client assistance in Hungary and ...
Customer care ?? In Hungary ?? Yuh huh !! Read More
about salary- can I live with €1000 in Budapest? by lucky _Marie
Hello, all. I got a job offer from Budapest. The salary is almost same as €1000 per a month for customer service. Is it enough to survive there? I haven't worked in a foreign country. Also it is a big difference from the average in ...
Yes! This is VASTLY different to a normal salary - you are being offered approx 300,000ft , while the average Hungarian salary is around 180,000ft !!! So over 50% more than average - as a result, of course it's enough to live on - millions of ... Read More
Anyone know of a good auto mechanic in Budapest ? by Marilyn Tassy
We seem to need a new clutch job on our Toyota. Had it parked at a mates place for over 6 months and parts got tight and hot when we started the ol' girl up. Made is limping along to our place but need a clutch job. We paid for one a couple ...
Glad it seems all okay at the moment !! Read More
Junking Cars with No Paperwork? by erikaq
Hello! My father spent his summers in Hungary for about 3 months and the rest of the time in California. While he was there, he shipped 2 US registered vehicles - a 1985 Mercedes and a 1993 Toyota Camry. He passed away suddenly in 2009 and ...
Good morning !! Sorry to hear about your father - I understand all the bureaucracy can feel overwhelming over here. Have you resolved anything with these cars yet ?? I'm happy & able to help if you've not sorted anything - both cars ... Read More
Anyone know of a good auto mechanic in Budapest ? by Marilyn Tassy
We seem to need a new clutch job on our Toyota. Had it parked at a mates place for over 6 months and parts got tight and hot when we started the ol' girl up. Made is limping along to our place but need a clutch job. We paid for one a couple ...
How has this ended up ?? I remember last year when you were looking for somebody - did the place you found work out ok ?? Don't forget that even though I'm a little way out of BP , the trip is always worthwhile in terms of price / ... Read More
Odd experiences in Hungary? by Marilyn Tassy
Anyone care to share any unexpected, outrageous,confusing or off the wall experiences with dealings in Hungary? From miscommunication stories to out right insanity? We all need to vent at times and why not here where it is a safe place. One odd ...
Tee hee ! SE Asia is much the same - we spent a few months in Vietnam before coming over here - they are equally whacky - my wife & I considered that it is probably a Communist derived mentality !! Here's a couple of examples - they like to ... Read More
Remuneration in Hungary by jdbm1959
I can't recommend Veszprém megye enough. Wine country, north shore of Balaton and fabulous countryside with volcanic outcrops, great views over the lake and no overcrowding (except at a few of the "beaches") with plenty of small ...
I can help you sort it .... message me if its still a problem :-) Read More
UK votes on June 23 to stay in the EU. by GuestPoster279
For UK citizens in Hungary, if the UK votes to exit the EU what are your contingency plans? If the UK exists the EU, then you are no longer EU citizens. You may not be entitled to EU residency rights in Hungary. And this may including such things ...
Correct !! I will be voting Left 4 years ago .... Read More
Essentials to live in Hungary by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Hungary, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Hungary? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
Medicines are dear ..... Native foodstuffs are sometimes awkwardly very good value ..... We bring Tea Bags, Marmalade, peanut butter & maple syrup from the UK, as we can't really find them out here in the sticks !! Oh, and mince pies at ... Read More
Self-Employment Tax in Hungary by Mak5000
Hello, I have a question about being self employed in Hungary. I work as a freelancer online, I get my money on Paypal and withdraw it to my bank account in Hungary. I deal with American and Australian businesses, so I don't deal with any ...
This was the route I used in the UK - at our first meeting, the accountant (who was personally recommended) told me that what I pay him effectively doesn't count, as he will save me loads more than that in income tax etc .... It worked a treat, ... Read More
What do you like the most in Hungary? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Hungary? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Hungary and the reason why you enjoy ...
Marilyn May I suggest an house in the country, with Ground Source heatpump heating for underfloor toastiness, with solar panels & a wind turbine :-) Oh, and an electric car We're mostly there ...... winter, what winter - always looks ... Read More
What do you like the most in Hungary? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Hungary? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Hungary and the reason why you enjoy ...
The weather Hungarian hospitality The cost of living Soproni beer !! Magyar Lanyok :-O Read More
Importing a car to Hungary from EU country by GuestPoster109
Hi to all, I wish to get any feedback from anyone who has experienced the importation of a car to Hungary from another EU country. Is it worth to do it ? Is the Hungarian registration procedure very smooth and not too costly? I'm thinking of a ...
driving an EU car in HU on foreign plates is a can of worms - its OK for a short period - BUT, if you have an accident, and it transpires you have abused the time allowed to drive loke that, your insurer can say you have no cover ...... imagine, ... Read More
The Best Car Or SUV In Hungary An American Wouldn't Really Know About? by Enfusia
Hi, I searched the Forum for threads about cars but came up empty on this topic. Here's what I want to know. 1. What's the best car or SUV there that does really well in the snow that's widely available and easy to get repaired? List ...
good morning a tardy response, i know ..... as a time-served mechanic, there is a lot i can discuss with you, if you still need some advice ..... too much to clutter a page like this, but a few generalisations .... 4x4 is NOT a guarantee of grip ... Read More
Cars, auto maintenance, Insurance, shipping
always here to help with automotive troubles - or just [horror of horrors in hungary!!] routine servicing :) Read More
Safety in Hungary by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Hungary? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
hi marliyn it irks me particularly when i hear of mechanic scams i don't know how they sleep at night !! if you bring it to me [after september, i'm kinda swamped!!], i will gladly do it properly for you. at 4000ft/hour - i know we are ... Read More
Safety in Hungary by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Hungary? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
we live in Jakfa, and are very comfortable with safety we often leave doors / windows / gates / cars open - clearly, we don't leave valuables on display at any time i find budapest very comfortable when we visit, again we do not flaunt ... Read More
Baby Birth-hospital expenses-Hungarian Medical insurance by muhammed-tal3t
Hello Everyone, Me and my wife (Hungarian citizen) planning to move to Hungary but she's pregnant and i wonder about what kind of medical insurance can cover the expenses of birth and how does it cost ?, and what about the Hungarian medical ...
My wife [also Hungarian] went straight back on to the National Health when we got here 2 years ago - i had to wait a year, or pay a shedload ..... She didn't pay, as she was pregnant then, and the care we got before, during & after the birth ... Read More
Healthcare in Hungary by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Hungary ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Hungary? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
hello all, looks like i might be the odd-one-out here !! 364 days into my 1year residence, the day before i could start to pay my voluntary national insurance, my retina detached, and i went blind in that eye :o the county town hospital in ... Read More
New Law about Registering a Car as a Foreigner by tmt0685
Hi guys and ladies! There's a new law recently about foreigner, specifically 3rd world citizens can not register a car without Hungarian Address card! Can anyone please give me (or us?) some more details about this new policy of the ...
ADAC, the German equivalent of RAC (only better) can do you all Europe cover - you have to ring them - the website only accepts German registry - when they hear you speak English (or whichever lingo is the one of choice) they will put you through to ... Read More
New Law about Registering a Car as a Foreigner by tmt0685
Hi guys and ladies! There's a new law recently about foreigner, specifically 3rd world citizens can not register a car without Hungarian Address card! Can anyone please give me (or us?) some more details about this new policy of the ...
i have registered my right hand drive van over here, as it is resident with me - it was no problem - there is a website where you can calculate registration costs: www.regisztraciosado.hu - i had to adjust the headlamps to be suitable for right side ... Read More
New Law about Registering a Car as a Foreigner by tmt0685
Hi guys and ladies! There's a new law recently about foreigner, specifically 3rd world citizens can not register a car without Hungarian Address card! Can anyone please give me (or us?) some more details about this new policy of the ...
As long as you have registered the fact that you are living here, you can get a tax card, and transfer your licence to Hungarian, and buying / registering / insuring a car is easy - I did all of this when I got here, and getting & using a car ... Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Hungary by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Hungary. What recommendations would you ...
very observant top5 - especially from someone who has only been here a short while :-) Read More
Cost of living in Hungary 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Hungary in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Hungary you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Hungary? > accommodation ...
Evenin' all!! Here, at last, is my contribution, from Jákfa, Vas Megye ..... > accommodation prices 30,000Ft pcm - 2 bedroom detached house, 1500sqm garden, 2 garages .... > public transportation fares (tube, bus etc.) - not ... Read More
ROAD TOLL Changes....new county vignette... by fluffy2560
For those of you who have cars, please be aware of changes on the motorway vignette system affecting previously free sections of the M0 etc. The regulations are unclear but it looks like HUF 5K for a yearly vignette. This obviously introduces ...
So, my wife went in to the relevant office [40kms away!!] with the receipt for the Vignette - good job we kept it, not just trusting that it was recorded ..... and they said that she could not claim the refund, as the car is in my name, not hers ... Read More
ROAD TOLL Changes....new county vignette... by fluffy2560
For those of you who have cars, please be aware of changes on the motorway vignette system affecting previously free sections of the M0 etc. The regulations are unclear but it looks like HUF 5K for a yearly vignette. This obviously introduces ...
I understand from a friend in BP that they withdrew the need to pay for that section, as they did here out in the sticks 😝 Aren't they SO good to us ..... 😳 Read More
ROAD TOLL Changes....new county vignette... by fluffy2560
For those of you who have cars, please be aware of changes on the motorway vignette system affecting previously free sections of the M0 etc. The regulations are unclear but it looks like HUF 5K for a yearly vignette. This obviously introduces ...
It turned out that you need a 'county' vignette (if you don't already have a motorway vignette) to use dual carriageways in any given county .... We bought ours to use the new dual carriageway / M86 into Szombathely, then they backed ... Read More
New Law about Registering a Car as a Foreigner by tmt0685
Hi guys and ladies! There's a new law recently about foreigner, specifically 3rd world citizens can not register a car without Hungarian Address card! Can anyone please give me (or us?) some more details about this new policy of the ...
i brought over & registered 2 cars, my van & my motorbike - all easily done - we got a local to help, as he does this for a living .... used my HU registration card / UK Passport / HU driving licence, and it took only 2 days for each - just ... Read More
Annual Remembrance Service at Solymar 9th November 2014
.... on Google Maps .... Solymár Cemetry (other mapping services are avaikable 😳) Read More
Buy a holiday home in hungary???? by Shay1888
Hi myself and my wife are looking for a country to buy a holiday home. I keep coming back to Hungary. Can anyone recommend the best websites to search for properties? Is Budapest the best? Or is it worth looking out towards the country? Any help ...
We bought in Jákfa, a very pleasant village between the spa towns of Sarvar & Bük .... We loved it so much, we now live here full time 😀 Friends just bought an house up the road for 2.5million ft !! Beat that in Budapest or ... Read More
New Law about Registering a Car as a Foreigner by tmt0685
Hi guys and ladies! There's a new law recently about foreigner, specifically 3rd world citizens can not register a car without Hungarian Address card! Can anyone please give me (or us?) some more details about this new policy of the ...
This is ALMOST true - the vehicle has to have 'E' marked lamps & seatbelts generally - the 'E' mark is an European standard - without these you will REALLY struggle to register a car over here. I did ... changed everything in the ... Read More
Introducing ourselves
Welcome!! Maybe you'll love it so much, you'll want to stay, as I did 😄 Read More
BBCs Ltd Hospital - address details please
BBCS Ltd: Medical centre offers outpatient primary and subspecialty care, including surgical and aesthetic procedures, health maintenance, education, and screening. 1026 Budapest, Gabor Aron u. 74-78. Telephone: (+36 1) 392-0505 Fax: (+36 1) ... Read More
public transport, BP to Zalaegerzseg? by missustoad
:/ What is best? bus, train, combination? How long a trip?
As an alternative, may I suggest BlaBlaCar.com - vehicle drivers advertise their routes, and will notify how many spare places they have in the vehicle ... you might be lucky & get one 'going all the way ' ..... Read More
VISA NEED
hello david excellent advice !! you beat me to it!! glad i'm not the only manners n*** on here :-) Toby Read More
moving stuff too and From Hungary by anns
After a long time waiting I have finally got a friend to bring a van load of my stuff over from the UK to Budapest and to my cottage in the countryside. He is doing this Easter weekend then heading back to the UK the Friday after with an empty van. ...
good morning anns i do this same trip very regularly - i use 'shiply' to look for paying jobs to carry both ways - and sometimes have managed to cover my whole fuel cost - also, 'BlaBlaCar' to find paying passengers for filling empty seats ... Read More
Language barrier - where does it bother you the most?? by fruitsofyoga
Hi everyone! As a Canadian living in Budapest (and speaking the local language as well) I am curious WHERE the language barrier bothers you the most here in Hungary? I am conducting a survey and would very much like to find out in which areas of ...
But seriously, when I am unable to properly thank the most excellent staff at Szombathely Hospital for their timely saving of my eyesight :top: Read More
Language barrier - where does it bother you the most?? by fruitsofyoga
Hi everyone! As a Canadian living in Budapest (and speaking the local language as well) I am curious WHERE the language barrier bothers you the most here in Hungary? I am conducting a survey and would very much like to find out in which areas of ...
"When dealing with anyone, anywhere, who is incompetent in their job to begin with." Last edited by klsallee (08 February 2014 20:59:28) so, everywhere, then ??!!?? :-) Read More
cheapest mobile and internet provider for cellphones? by barbara_dz9
I want to take a SIM card but dont know who are all providers?
it wasn't so much the false data [as we only discovered when we 'migrated' to Telecom], but the fact that they kept dicking about with my internet access, and even after topping up, i would be unable to access the internet - meaning a day off each ... Read More
cheapest mobile and internet provider for cellphones? by barbara_dz9
I want to take a SIM card but dont know who are all providers?
we went to : Vodafone head office, Deák Ferenc street 19. 5th District, Budapest they ironically have the email: smartstore@vodafone.hu !! i tried a bit harder with the spelling this time, eh ??!! Read More
cheapest mobile and internet provider for cellphones? by barbara_dz9
I want to take a SIM card but dont know who are all providers?
I had Vodafone pay as you go, but they kept shutting off the internet availability ... which meant a special trip into town each time to get it re-instated .... then, it turned out that the moron in Vodaphone Budapest, where we got our sims, had ... Read More
Moving in 2 weeks - seeking some advice! by MikeyMcD
Hey, So I finally landed a place and am moving over from the UK in less than 2 weeks, so just seeking some last minute advice regarding residency and opening up a bank account. Can anyone tell me what the deal is with residency, will I get any ...
hello mikey congratulations on the placement & welcome to the forum!! hopefully you will love Hungary as much as I do :D i moved here in march, after 9 years of organising .... and it took me 3 months or so to sort ALL my paperwork how long ... Read More
cheapest mobile and internet provider for cellphones? by barbara_dz9
I want to take a SIM card but dont know who are all providers?
T Mobile became Telecom on 1st July 2013 .... Read More
cheapest mobile and internet provider for cellphones? by barbara_dz9
I want to take a SIM card but dont know who are all providers?
don't use Vodaphone we bought local SIMs in Budapest Head Office for our iPhone 3s 3 years ago..... only AFTER handing over the money did we find out they don't work unless the phone is unlocked .... i now know what that phrase means .... further, ... Read More
Receiving mail in Hungary by Drinky
I've been living in Budapest for about 3 months now and cannot seem to figure out how this works. My landlord is constantly receiving slips from the postal office that there is a package waiting for him. I've not had to receive mail twice, once it ...
oh, and that redirection was next working day too :) Read More
Receiving mail in Hungary by Drinky
I've been living in Budapest for about 3 months now and cannot seem to figure out how this works. My landlord is constantly receiving slips from the postal office that there is a package waiting for him. I've not had to receive mail twice, once it ...
its not just you !! i had a 'non delivery' slip, took it into the specified PostOffice 2 days later, and they said 'it'll be here in 10days for collection'.... luckily, i know enough Hungarian for him to see i was spitting the dummy :-O HOWEVER, ... Read More
Registering a birth in Hungary by David
Hi, About to have a baby or already had children? Let's share your experience about the paperworks for registering a birth in Hungary. What are the formalities to obtain a birth certificate? What is the procedure to follow if both parents ...
The UK Passport is a 'ticket to travel' and allows free access & entry to so many places that would otherwise demand a Visa if travelling on the Hungarian passport, so the UK Passport is a necessity, and, strictly, her right, sadly - until the rest ... Read More
Registering a birth in Hungary by David
Hi, About to have a baby or already had children? Let's share your experience about the paperworks for registering a birth in Hungary. What are the formalities to obtain a birth certificate? What is the procedure to follow if both parents ...
great timing!! We just had our first baby 1st Sept, and we are just filling out the UK registration forms .... :) So, the baby's details SHOULD be taken by the Hospital in Hungary [somebody comes round & does it when you are in the ward] However, ... Read More