Hungary
Relocating to Hungary.
After moving to Hungary for work, the first weeks are a chain of registrations. In order: register the address, get the adóazonosító jel, collect the residence card, register for health cover, open a bank account. Each step unlocks the next, so the order matters. Settio builds this plan for every person you move, with deadlines and a portal in their language.
After arrival
The registrations, in order
- 1Register the address
- 2Get the adóazonosító jel
- 3Collect the residence card
- 4Register for health cover
- 5Open a bank account
- 6Get the személyi azonosító
Authorities
Who does what in Hungary
Országos Idegenrendészeti Főigazgatóság (OIF) (National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (NDGAP))
Decides residence permits under Act XC of 2023, including the Hungarian Card and the EU Blue Card, through its regional directorates and Enter Hungary
Official websiteNemzeti Adó- és Vámhivatal (NAV) (National Tax and Customs Administration of Hungary)
Gives the tax identification number on form T34 and then issues the tax card
Official websiteNemzeti Egészségbiztosítási Alapkezelő (NEAK) (National Health Insurance Fund of Hungary)
Keeps the register of TAJ numbers (social security identifier) and issues the TAJ card
Official websiteOther countries
- Sweden
- Germany
- France
- Netherlands
- Denmark
- Portugal
- Spain
- Belgium
- Norway
- Austria
- Czech Republic
- Poland
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Finland
- Estonia
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Greece
- Cyprus
- Malta
- Croatia
- Bulgaria
- Romania
- Luxembourg
- Liechtenstein
- Switzerland
- United Arab Emirates
Official sources
- OIF: Residence permit for Hungarian Card
- OIF: Residence permit for the purpose of employment
- OIF: Information for employers and host organisations
- OIF: Obligations of employers and host organisations employing third-country nationals
- OIF: Reporting obligations of third-country nationals
- OIF: Registration certificate for EEA nationals
- OIF: National residence card
- OIF: Residence permit for the purpose of family reunification
- OIF: Enter Hungary electronic administration
- NAV: General information for foreign citizens (tax registration)
- NEAK: National Health Insurance Fund of Hungary
- Directive 2009/52/EC (employer sanctions), art. 4, EUR-Lex
- Directive 2004/38/EC (free movement), art. 8, EUR-Lex
- European Commission: EU Blue Card
- European Commission: the intra-corporate transfers directive
FAQ
Questions, answered.
What is the first thing to do after moving to Hungary?
Register the address. It unlocks the steps after it.
Which relocation management software covers Hungary?
Settio plans each move to Hungary in one place: the permit, the registrations after arrival (register the address, get the adóazonosító jel, collect the residence card), housing, school places and the first weeks, with client and employee portals, quotes and milestone invoices. It runs every EU country in the same workspace.
How does Settio help with relocation in Hungary?
Settio builds the step-by-step plan for each person moving to Hungary, checks documents before filing, tracks deadlines and gives the person a portal in their own language.
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Informational only. This guide is not legal advice. Always verify requirements with official government sources before acting. Reviewed by the Settio team. Facts checked 3 October 2026. About this information