Citizenship by Descent
Hungary citizenship for those with Hungarian ancestors. Notably fast processing compared to other EU descent programmes.
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Key Details
Stay Requirements
Citizenship by descent confers a nationality, which is permanent and carries no physical-presence requirement to retain
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- Fast processing time of 6 months
- Citizenship for those with Hungarian ancestry
- No residency requirement
- Access to EU benefits
- No application fee
The catch
- Language requirement. Language requirement: A1 Hungarian.
Auto-summarised from the data we hold — always confirm specifics on the official page.
What could change
Changes in EU immigration policies could impact the programme's attractiveness.
Tax Notes
Hungary does not impose taxes on foreign income for citizens obtaining citizenship by descent. Local income tax is generally around 15%.
Sources
Figures are AI-assisted and can change. Confirm every detail on the official source before you act on it.