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Verification of Citizenship

Who can apply for the verification of his or her Hungarian citizenship?

If you have proof of your Hungarian citizenship, you do not have to have to apply for the verification of the citizenship of your child under the age of 6; simply initiate the registration of his or her birth.

Where can I apply?

Citizenship applications may only be submitted in person. Mailed-in applications will be sent back without further consideration.

Applications by minors who are 14 years of age and older must be signed by both the minor and his or her parent (both must be present in person). Parents act on behalf of younger children, therefore the child's presence is not necessary.

The application may be submitted in at the representation in your appropriate consular district or during extramural consular days.

How much is the fee?

The verification of citizenship is free of charge. Normally you will not need a citizenship certificate, given that your data will be registered in the registry of personal data and addresses when your citizenship is verified. All Hungarian authorities with access to this database will know that you are a Hungarian citizen when, for example, you apply for a passport.

Information on the fees for vital statistics registration requests and an acknowledgement of paternity submitted alongside your citizenship application is available here.

All consular fees are payable only by debit or credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, Discovery).

Which form should I fill out?

The form titled „Állampolgárság igazolása iránti kérelem" ("Application for the Verification of Citizenship"). Please fill the form out with a computer or by a blue ink pen in block capitals. Please use full names in the Hungarian name order, e.g., Smith John Thomas instead of John Smith or John T. Smith. When referring to US cities, please also specify the state.

Which documents shall I submit for the verification of my citizenship?

Usually it is enough to submit your own birth certificate and your parents' marriage certificate if:

you were or one of your parents was born in Hungary, or
you or at least one of your parents had a Hungarian passport or ID card (booklet) before, or
your Hungarian citizenship or the Hungarian citizenship of at least one of your parents has been verified before (e.g. if you received a citizenship certificate).

If the above conditions are not met, usually the birth certificate of the parent who is (presumably) a Hungarian citizen and his or her parents' marriage certificate have to be submitted, as well.

Please bear in mind that only full ("long-form”) certificates are acceptable!
If you are unable to submit certificates of births in Hungary or marriages officiated in Hungary, the Hungarian authorities will retrieve them from the archives.

If you or your ancestors left Hungary before 1945, it is beneficial to provide other Hungarian documents, e.g., old Hungarian passports and ID booklets, certificates of domicile ("illetőségi bizonyítvány") or old citizenship certificates, other old Hungarian official documents like school records, labor booklets ("munkakönyv"), military booklets ("katonakönyv"), address registration sheets ("lakcímbejelentő nap"), legal name change certificates ("névváltoztatási okirat").

Why is my marital status relevant?

Hungarian law stipulates that all vital statistics events of a Hungarian citizen (birth, marriage, divorce, death) are registered in Hungary. Without this registration your Hungarian citizenship cannot be verified and you cannot get a Hungarian passport.

a) What shall I do if my marital status is single (never married)?

If you were born in Hungary or your birth has already been registered in Hungary, you must simply attach your Hungarian-issued birth certificate.

If you were not born in Hungary or you do not have a Hungarian-issued birth certificate, please fill this form out. This English translation will help you in doing that.

Please fill the form out with a computer or by a blue ink pen, with block capitals.
Please use full names in the Hungarian order, e.g., Smith John Thomas instead of John Smith or John T. Smith.
When asked about the delivery of the birth certificate, please tick option a) (delivery to a foreign representation) and specify "Washington, DC". We will send your certificate to the US address you specify.

Attach the following documents:

Your birth certificate. Only full („long-form”) certificates are acceptable!
Your parents' marriage certificate. Only full ("long-form”) certificates are acceptable!
If you were not born from wedlock, the acknowledgement of paternity will be necessary.
The copy of the document proving the citizenship of your non-Hungarian parent, e.g. a passport or a citizenship certificate.

b) What shall I do if my marital status is married?

Please refer to point a) to see whether your birth has to be registered in Hungary.

If you were married in Hungary or your marriage has already been registered in Hungary, you will just have to attach your Hungarian-issued marriage certificate.

If you were not married in Hungary or you do not have a Hungarian-issued marriage certificate, please fill out this form. This English translation will help you in doing that.

Please fill the form out with a computer or by a blue ink pen, with block capitals.
Please use full names in the Hungarian name order, e.g. Smith John Thomas instead of John Smith or John T. Smith.
When asked about the delivery of the birth certificate, please tick option a) (delivery to a foreign representation) and specify "Washington, DC". We will send your certificate to the US address you specify.

Attach the following documents:

Your marriage certificate. Only full ("long-form”) certificates are acceptable! If the certificate only includes the names of the parties, please attach a copy of your application to marry.
The copy of the document proving the citizenship of your non-Hungarian parent, e.g. a passport or a citizenship certificate.
If the bride's or the groom's family status at the time of the marriage was divorced or widow, submit the Hungarian-issued or foreign marriage or death certificate or court decree. Only full ("long-form”) certificates are acceptable! The foreign court decree has to be submitted with a Hungarian translation.

c) What shall I do if my marital status is divorced?

Please refer to points a) and b) to see whether your birth and/or your dissolved marriage have to be first registered in Hungary.

If the divorce was pronounced by a Hungarian court, or if your Hungarian-issued certificate has a remark saying that the marriage was dissolved by a foreign court, just attach the marriage certificate.

If you do not have such marriage certificate, please fill this form out.

Attach a decree from the US court which dissolved the marriage specifying the exact date on which the divorce took effect and its Hungarian translation. If you were not divorced in the US, please inquire in an email sent to appointment.was@mfa.gov.hu to see if you will need to obtain an Apostille or diplomatic legalization or have the divorce decree translated to Hungarian by an official translator.

d) What shall I do if my marital status is widow?

Please refer to points a) and b) to see whether your birth and/or your marriage, which was dissolved by the death of your spouse, have to be first registered in Hungary.

If your spouse was a Hungarian citizen, please submit his or her Hungarian-issued death certificate. If you do not have one, please have the death registered in Hungary.

If your spouse was a Hungarian citizen, please submit his or her Hungarian-issued death certificate.

How shall I schedule an appointment?

To book an appointment, please contact us on the following email address with your request and a short explanation of your case: appointment.was@mfa.gov.hu

Please note that you should reserve one slot per application submitted – for example, if you apply for verification of citizenship, a passport, and the registration of marriage at the same time, you should reserve 3 slots.

What is the Hungarian governmental agency responsible and where can I find more information?

The Budapest Főváros Kormányhivatala (Budapest Metropolitan Government Office) is responsible for the verification of citizenship and the vital statistics registration.

The nationality procedure takes an average of 8-12 months. The Embassy is unable to speed up the proceedings.

Forms

Renunciation of Citizenship

How may Hungarian citizenship be terminated?

Hungarian citizenship may be terminated by the applicant's own consideration, by renunciation thereof. The renunciation is a declaration submitted on the designated form, addressed to the president of Hungary.

Who may submit a statement of renunciation?

Hungarian citizens of legal age and of full legal capacity (over 18 years of age) residing abroad
A statement shall be submitted by the legal representative on behalf of any minors or persons with no legal capacity

The statement shall also be signed by persons of limited legal capacity, that is, children over 14 years of age, provided that the application also affects them. Children of legal age must submit a separate application even if they live with their parents.

What are the legal conditions for the renunciation?

The Act on Hungarian citizenship sets out two conditions upon the acceptance of the renunciation:

the applicant shall reside abroad, which means that he/she announced that he/she had established residence abroad, and he/she has no residence in Hungary or has never lived in Hungary and
the applicant proves that he/she is also a citizen of another state, or is able to demonstrate the plausibility of acquiring foreign citizenship (he/she has received an official promise of citizenship).

Where and how the statement of renunciation may be submitted?

The statement shall be submitted in person at the representation in whose consular district you reside. Mailed-in applications will be sent back without further consideration.

Which form shall I fill out?

The form titled "Lemondás magyar állampolgárságról" ("Renunciation of Citizenship"). Please fill the form out with a computer or by a blue ink pen, with block capitals. Please use full names in the Hungarian name order, e.g., Smith John Thomas instead of John Smith or John T. Smith. When referring to US cities, please also specify the state as well.

Which documents shall be attached to the statement of renunciation?

In all cases, the statement shall be accompanied by the original

birth certificate,
proof of marital status (marriage certificate, final divorce decree, spouse's death certificate). If these have not yet been registered in Hungary, an application for registration has to be submitted,
proof of foreign citizenship documents (citizenship certificate issued by the competent authority of the foreign state or a valid foreign passport) or an official promise of citizenship,
if the renunciation statement affects minor children also, both parents must sign the statement (the statement must be accompanied by a non-custodial parent's approval, unless there are insurmountable obstacles to obtain his/her approval),
those applicants who have not previously terminated their Hungarian residence or place of stay, along with submitting the statement of renunciation shall initiate termination of their residence in Hungary.

How can I schedule an appointment?

To book an appointment, please contact us on the following email address with your request and a short explanation of your case: appointment.was@mfa.gov.hu

Please note that you should reserve one slot per application submitted – for example, if you submit a renunciation of citizenship, the registration of a marriage, and the registration of a divorce at the same time, you should reserve 3 slots.

Forms

Renunciation of Hungarian citizenship

Simplified Naturalization

We would like to draw your attention to the fact that when applying for Hungarian citizenship in the simplified naturalization procedure, one of the basic legal requirements is to understand and communicate in Hungarian language on a sufficient level, to be able to present the application for naturalization independently, without external assistance, and to answer the questions asked by the officer independently, in short sentences.

In case your command of Hungarian language does not reach a sufficient level, you cannot expect a positive decision.

The present information contributes to avoiding frequent issues related to insufficient Hungarian language proficiency during the simplified naturalization procedure and prevents you from becoming a victim of abuse due to the inadequate knowledge of the legal requirements (especially the lack of Hungarian knowledge) of the simplified naturalization procedure.

We invite you to pay particular attention to meet all legal requirements of the simplified naturalization procedure when submitting the application, pay special attention to learn Hungarian, as no statutory exemption will permit the lack of sufficient language knowledge, and the authorities will always directly verify it.

Should you need any additional information concerning the simplified naturalization procedure, please contact the relevant foreign representation or government offices where credible information will be provided to you. For managing your application, rely only on a representative who does not try to convince you of the fact that a positive decision can be received even in lack of Hungarian language knowledge.

You can find more information about the procedure on our Hungarian language version of our website.

Registration of Life Events

Information about the Embassy's services related to vital statistics registration can be found below and on the following pages. These include the registration of births, marriages and deaths in Hungary as well as information on the acknowlegdement of paternity, legal changes of name, and how to and on obtain Hungarian vital statistics certificates.

Registration in Hungary:

Other services pertaining to vital statistics:

Marriage

Registration of Marriage

Who can have a marriage registered in Hungary, and how to do it?

All Hungarian citizens must have their marriages officiated abroad registered in Hungary.

Follow this procedure if at least one of the parties to the marriage has proof of his or her Hungarian citizenship.

The application may only be submitted in person by both parties present, mailed-in applications will be sent back without consideration.

The application may be submitted at the representation in whose consular district you reside and during extramural consular days.

How much is the fee?

Marriage registration is free of charge. However, we charge a service fee for applications submitted during extramural consular days; also consular assistance fee is applicable in certain cases. You'll find more information about consular fees HERE. All fees are payable only by debit or credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, Discover).

Which form should I fill out?

When filling out the form , please follow these guidelines (there is an English translation of the form to help you):

Please fill the form out with a computer or by a blue ink pen, with block capitals.

Please use full names, e.g. John Thomas Smith instead of John Smith or John T. Smith.

When asked about the mailing of the marriage certificate please ask that it is forwarded to the Embassy in Washington, DC. We will mail your certificate to the US address you specify.

What documents shall I submit with the application?

Your original marriage certificate. We only accept a full ("long-form”) marriage certificate! (If you do not have an extra copy, you may request one here.) If the certificate only includes the names of the parties, please attach a copy of your application to marry.

The applicants must present their identity documents, and in the case of a non-Hungarian citizen, a passport or citizenship certificate which proves his or her citizenship. The Hungarian party shall present proof of Hungarian citizenship.

If the bride's or the groom's family status at the time of the marriage was divorced or widow, submit the Hungarian-issued or foreign marriage certificate, and the death certificate of the deceased spouse or a court decree (with Hungarian translation).
If the divorce from the previous marriage of a Hungarian citizen has not yet been registered, it has to be done simultaneously.

Should I bring a translation of the documents?

There is no need for translation:

if the marriage certificate is issued in English, German or French language;
OR, if the marriage certificate is issued by other countries in two or more languages if one of them is English, German or French.

If the marriage certificate is issued in a different language, a legalized translation should be presented:

the translation could be prepared by the National Translation and Authentication Office (OFFI) – www.offi.hu , 1062 Budapest, Bajza utca 52, Tel: (36-1) 428-9600, Fax: (36-1) 428-9610 –, in this case, it does not need to be further legalized;
OR, the translation should be legalized by the responsible Hungarian Consulate.

Please note that court decrees are to be submitted with Hungarian translation. The translation can be prepared by a US-based Hungarian translator or even the applicants themselves. In this case, there is an extra 24 USD authentication fee in addition.

How can I schedule an appointment?

To book an appointment, please contact us at the following email address with your request and a short explanation of your case: appointment.was@mfa.gov.hu

What Hungarian governmental authority is responsible and where can I get more information?

The Budapest Főváros Kormányhivatala (Budapest Metropolitan Government Office) is responsible for the registration of vital statistics events that happened abroad.

Forms

Divorce

Registration of Divorce

Who can have a divorce registered in Hungary and how does that occur?

All Hungarian citizens whose marriage was dissolved by a foreign court has to have the divorce registered in Hungary.

The application may only be submitted in person, mailed-in applications will be sent back without consideration.

The application may be submitted at the representation in whose consular district you reside and during extramural consular days.

What to do if I do not yet have a Hungarian-issued marriage certificate of the dissolved marriage?

The registrations of the marriage and the divorce have to be initiated simultaneously.

How much is the fee?

You find information on the fee for the registration of the divorce, and any applicable fees (service fee for applications submitted during extramural consular days; also consular assistance fee is applicable in certain cases) HERE. If the Hungarian translation of the court order has to be authenticated, there is an extra fee in addition.

All fees are payable only by debit or credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, Discover).

Which form should I fill out?

You can download the form here.

Please fill the form out with a computer or by a blue ink pen, with block capitals.

Please use full names, e.g. John Thomas Smith instead of John Smith or John T. Smith.

What documents should I submit with the application?

The original Hungarian-issued marriage certificate,
The applicants must present their identity documents, and in the case of a non-Hungarian citizen, a passport or citizenship certificate which proves his or her citizenship. The Hungarian party shall present proof of Hungarian citizenship.
Final court order on the divorce with a Hungarian translation. The translation can be prepared by a US-based Hungarian translator or even the applicants themselves. In this case, there is an extra authentication fee in addition. If you were divorced in a country other than the US, please inquire in an email sent to appointment.was@mfa.gov.hu to see if you will need to obtain an Apostille or diplomatic legalization or have the divorce decree translated to Hungarian by an official translator.

How can I schedule an appointment?

To book an appointment, please contact us at the following email address with your request and a short explanation of your case: appointment.was@mfa.gov.hu

Please note that you should reserve one slot per application submitted – for example, if you apply for verification of citizenship, the registration of a marriage, and the registration of a divorce at the same time, you should reserve 3 slots.

If my divorce is registered, do I get my birth name back?

No, you have to separately request a name change.

What Hungarian governmental authority is responsible and where can I get more information?

If the marriage was officiated outside Hungary, the Budapest Főváros Kormányhivatala (Budapest Metropolitan Government Office), if in Hungary, the vital statistics registration authority of the municipality where the marriage was officiated has jurisdiction.

Forms

Divorce registration form

Death

Registration of Death

How to have a death registered in Hungary?

The relative of a deceased Hungarian citizen shall have the death registered. The application may be submitted at the representation in whose consular district you reside and during extramural consular days.

How much is the fee?

Death registration is free of charge. However, we charge a service fee for applications submitted during extramural consular days; also consular assistance fee is applicable in certain cases. You'll find more information about consular fees HERE. All fees are payable only by debit or credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, Discover).

Which form should I fill out?

When filling out the form , please follow these guidelines:

Please fill the form out with a computer or by a blue ink pen, with block capitals.
Please use full names, e.g. John Thomas Smith instead of John Smith or John T. Smith.

When asked about the mailing of the death certificate please ask that it is forwarded to the Embassy in Washington. We will mail your certificate to the US address you specify.

What documents should I submit with the application?

A document proving the Hungarian citizenship of the deceased person. Please send the original valid passport and/or ID card for invalidation. If the deceased does not have a valid Hungarian document, his or her citizenship will have to be verified first.
The original death certificate. (If you do not have an extra copy, you may request one here.)
Photocopy of the birth certificate of the deceased.
Documents proving the family status at the time of death (marriage certificate, divorce decree, or death certificate of the deceased spouse), except if the deceased had never married.
Proof of your relationship to the deceased (e.g. with a vital statistics certificate)

How can I schedule an appointment?

To book an appointment, please contact us at the following email address with your request and a short explanation of your case: appointment.was@mfa.gov.hu

Please note that you should reserve one slot per application.

What Hungarian governmental authority is responsible and where can I get more information?

The Budapest Főváros Kormányhivatala (Budapest Metropolitan Government Office) is responsible for the registration of vital statistics events that happened abroad.

Forms

Death registration form

Permission for transportation of the body

Non-cremated remains

The deceased must be placed in a double casket. The inner one must be firm and entirely airtight, and made of sheet metal (lead or zinc). Absorbent material, such as sawdust, must be placed on the bottom of the inner casket. The body must be soaked in a sublimate solution of 1% strength.

The casket must be packed in a wooden coffin, which may again be packed to be protected from eventual damage, or maybe covered with canvas or tarpaulin so that the nature of its contents are not revealed. Strong handles must be bolted on the outer packaging. The funeral director should provide a certificate attesting that the above procedure has been followed. Transporting objects or flowers with human remains is strongly prohibited.

In order to receive the permission of the Consulate for the transportation of the body of the deceased, the following documents are required:

Certificate of the funeral director (containing information on the preparation of the body and the casket)
Confirmation from the Hungarian cemetery of the receipt of the body
Itinerary, means of transportation, name of the entry point into Hungary
Name and address of contact person in Hungary
Letter from the medical examiner on the cause of death, stating that is was not from a contagious disease
Death certificate

The issuance of the permit is subject to a fee, which you can find HERE.

Those applying through the mail should enclose a money order made out to the name of the competent foreign mission of Hungary in the United States, and a self-addressed and stamped envelope for certified mail.

Cremated remains

There are no special requirements for the shipment of cremated remains into Hungary, however, the funeral urns must be sealed. If the cremated remains are sent by mail, the package containing the urn should be addressed to the recipient or to the cemetery. It is recommended that a copy of the certificate of death be enclosed with the shipment.

Urns can also be brought into Hungary as carry-on luggage. No additional permits or licenses are required from the diplomatic or consular missions of Hungary, but we strongly advise you to contact the airlines in advance to clarify the possible requirements.

Acknowledgement of Paternity

Acknowledgment of Paternity

When is an acknowledgment of paternity necessary?

If the parents of a child were not married during the pregnancy, only the man who acknowledges his paternity may be entered as the father to the child's Hungarian birth certificate, regardless of the contents of the US one. The acknowledgment may be signed before the birth.

When is the acknowledgment of paternity not possible?

A man cannot acknowledge his paternity if

the mother was married during her pregnancy,
or she divorced, and less than 300 days passed between the day of birth and the day on which the divorce took effect.

In the above cases, the legal presumption is that the husband or the ex-husband is the father. This presumption can only be contested at the court. There are some special rules for children born via an in vitro procedure. For clarifications, please send us an email at appointment.was@mfa.gov.hu.

It is also impossible to acknowledge the paternity if a court has already passed judgment on paternity.

Who must give consent to the acknowledgment?

The consent of the

mother
the legal guardian of a minor, and
child if he or she is at least 14 years of age

are necessary for the full effect of the acknowledgment.

If the mother or the child is deceased or is permanently hindered, consent may be given by the Hungarian guardianship office. A statement on the family name of the child is part of the acknowledgment and consent.

What special rules apply to parents under 18?

If the parents of the child are under 18, their legal representatives should appear in person as well. For the validity of the voluntary acknowledgment of paternity, the father should be at least 16 years older than his child.

How can paternity be acknowledged in the US?

The father can only acknowledge his paternity in person, at one of our representations, or during extramural consular days. Both parents have to be present.

How much is the fee?

You find information on the fee for the acknowledgment and any applicable fees (service fee for applications submitted during extramural consular days; also, consular assistance fee is applicable in certain cases) HERE. All fees are payable only by debit or credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, Discover). We don't accept cash or check payments.

Which form do I need to fill out?

Please fill out this form if the child has already been born , and this one if the child is yet to be born. The form is to be completed in four (4) copies.

Pay attention to statements on the form that needs to be underlined.

Do not sign the forms, only in the presence of the consul!

What other documents are necessary?

An original birth certificate. We only accept a full birth certificate, showing data for parents as well! (If you do not have an extra copy, you may request one here.)

Upon request, we will send your original certificate back when the registration is complete, but not before that.

The parents must present their identity documents, and in case of a non-Hungarian citizen, a passport or citizenship certificate, which proves his or her citizenship. The Hungarian parent shall present proof of Hungarian citizenship.
if the marital status of the mother is divorced or widow, proof of that (marriage certificate, court decree on divorce with a Hungarian translation, death certificate)
if the child is yet to be born, certification from the obstetrician/gynecologist on the expected date of giving birth.

How can I schedule an appointment?

To book an appointment, please contact us at the following email address with your request and a short explanation of your case: appointment.was@mfa.gov.hu

Please note that you should reserve one slot per application submitted.

Forms

Change of Name

How can I apply for a name change?

You can only apply in person, mailed-in applications will be sent back without consideration. Both parents have to apply to have a minor's name changed. You may apply at the representation in whose consular district you reside or during an extramural consular day.

How much is the fee for a name change?

A list of all consular fees is available HERE. All consular fees are payable only by debit or credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, Discover).

How can I change my birth name?

The change of a birth family and/or given name(s) of a Hungarian citizen is subject to the approval of the Minister of Interior.

Please fill this form out

The change of a family name of a parent affects all minor children with the same family name unless explicitly asked otherwise. If the spouse has a married name that includes the family name the change is requested for, the change will affect the married name too. Both parents shall consent to the change of the name of a minor unless one of the parents does not have parental custody. If your child is grown-up, he or she should apply for a name change in his or her own right.

The civil registrar can once change the given name(s) of the child upon the request of both parents. It is also the civil registrar who is responsible if the request is for changing the order or given names or abandoning one of the given names.

How can I change my married name/get my maiden name back?

A Hungarian citizen can have his or her married name changed during the marriage or after the marriage is dissolved, even on multiple occasions.

Please fill this form out

What documents should I submit with the application?

Your original birth certificate (and marriage certificate, if applicable). You will be issued new certificates after your change of name is registered.
Please also bring your Hungarian documents (passport, ID card, address card). We will make copies of these and give them back to you.

Can I apply for a passport with my new name at the same time?

Yes, you may submit an application for a new passport reflecting your new name, however, it will not be issued until the change is registered.

How can I schedule an appointment?

To book an appointment, please contact us at the following email address with your request and a short explanation of your case: appointment.was@mfa.gov.hu

Please note that you should reserve one slot per application submitted – for example, if you apply for a change of name and a passport at the same time, you should reserve 2 slots.

Forms

Obtaining Certificates from Hungary

How can I apply for a certificate?

The request for obtaining a Hungarian vital statistics certificate may be submitted in person at the representation in whose consular district you reside. In exceptional cases, it can also be mailed to the Embassy (3910 Shoemaker Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008).

What is the cost of a certificate?

Obtaining certificates from Hungary is free of charge.

What kind of certificates can be obtained from Hungary?

Only Hungarian certificates of vital statistics events, that took place in the present-day territory of Hungary. The state civil registry was introduced in Hungary in 1895. When requesting older certificates based on church registries, please indicate the religious denomination.
In each case, accurate knowledge of the following is required:

Birth name
Place and date of birth (yyyy, mm, dd), with the district in case of Budapest
Mother's maiden name
Father's name
In the case of wedding certificates, the place and date of marriage (yyyy, mm, dd), with the district in case of Budapest

What form should I fill out?

Form is available for download here:

https://konzuliszolgalat.kormany.hu/download/c/e9/92000/2020anyakonyvikivonatkillitasairantikerelem.pdf

Please fill the form out with a blue ink pen, in block capitals. Indicate the aim of obtaining the certificate. The application must be signed in front of the consular officer.

What other documents are necessary to bring to the appointment?

In case of your own document or minor child: You will need to provide a valid ID.

In case of a non-own document:

It is necessary to present the document on which the application is based (e.g., certificate of relationship, a record of pending dispute, etc.).
Written authorization is required from the person concerned in the certificate to be obtained. The authorization is (1) either handwritten and signed by the person himself or herself, or (2) it is written by someone else but signed by the person concerned in the certificate to be obtained and authenticated by two witnesses. Original authorization is required.
In the case of a deceased person, a copy of the certificate of death (certificate of registration) is required.

When mailing in your application, please also include

a photocopy of your valid ID document,
a cover letter with your contact details (phone, email)
a prepaid, self-addressed, trackable envelope

Form

https://konzuliszolgalat.kormany.hu/download/c/e9/92000/2020anyakonyvikivonatkillitasairantikerelem.pdf

Passport

Passport Information

The following information is available on passport and other travel documents:

Passport Application

Passport Applications

Who can and where can she/he apply for a Hungarian passport?

All Hungarian citizens can apply for a passport.

Your photo and your fingerprints are captured on-site when you apply for a passport; therefore, you will have to apply in person, at one of our representations, or during an extramural consular day.

The average processing time is 5-6 weeks. If you have no proof of citizenship, you must have your citizenship verified before applying for a passport. This procedure takes an average of 8-10 months but could take much longer.

Please do not plan any journey (i.e., do not buy flight tickets) before your passport is delivered! We cannot guarantee that your passport is delivered within the above mentioned average procedure time.

How much is the fee for a passport?

You find information on the passport application fee, also on the consular assistance fee is applicable in certain cases) HERE.

Please note that in the case of damaged or stolen passports, there is an increased fee.

In the case of in-person applications, the fee is payable only by debit or credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, Discover).

How do I prove my identity and my Hungarian citizenship?

If you have

a valid Hungarian passport, or
a valid Hungarian ID card,

these prove both.

If you have

a Hungarian passport expired within one year or
a valid certificate of citizenship

these only prove your citizenship; therefore, in addition, you shall prove your identity by presenting valid foreign photo identification (e.g., a US passport or driver's license). Information on how to prove your Hungarian citizenship can be found here.

Should I present my previous Hungarian passport with me?

If you have had a Hungarian passport before, and it is still valid, you will have to present it. If it was lost, stolen, or damaged, you will have to show a report on this or report it to the consul.

If you have a valid visa in your passport, you can request that we give the passport back to you after invalidating it.

If you plan to travel with your passport shortly after applying for a new one, you can do that. In this case, you will not get your new passport before submitting or mailing in your old one.

What other documents should I bring?

You will have to bring

your Hungarian address card
your Hungarian-issued birth certificate,
and also your Hungarian-issued marriage certificate if you wear a married name.

If you have a valid Hungarian passport, ID card, or driver's license, it is unnecessary to have your vital statistics certificates with you. For an application of a minor (under the age of 18), presenting a birth certificate is always compulsory.

If a procedure affecting your name (e.g., a marriage registration or a legal name change) is ongoing, your passport will not be issued before it is complete.

What special rules apply to applications of minors...

a) who are under the age of 6?

In the case of a passport application of a child under the age of 6, the Hungarian parent who can prove his or her citizenship can sign a statement, on the basis of which the Hungarian citizenship of the child will be presumed.

The registration of the child's birth has to be initiated in parallel with the passport application.
Your child will get his or her Hungarian passport before his or her birth is registered. In this case, however, the name of the passport will be the same as the name on his or her birth certificate (e.g., John instead of János). If this is against your will, do not submit this statement on the child's citizenship.

b) in general?

All passport applications of children under the age of 18 have to be submitted by both parents in person as a general rule.

If only one of the parents is able to be present, the other should sign this consent letter. His or her signature on the letter may be authenticated by a notary public or a Hungarian honorary consul (or a Hungarian consul, or by a Hungarian passport issuing authority, a Hungarian notary public, or a Hungarian guardianship office). If the signature is authenticated by a notary public, please obtain an Apostille certificate on it from the Office of your State Secretary.
Parents must identify themselves (preferably with a Hungarian passport, ID card, or driver's license of a Hungarian parent and a passport of a foreign parent).
A child under the age of 12 does not have to be present at the time of the application. Please bring a passport photo of the child in this case. The photo should have a white background.
If only one parent has custody over the child, a document (court decree or death certificate) must be presented as proof.
Please always bring the birth certificate of the child.

How can I schedule an appointment?

To book an appointment, please contact us at the following website: https://konzinfoidopont.mfa.gov.hu/home

What biometric data does the passport contain?

Your passport will store your facial image and two fingerprints on an RFID chip. If you consent to have your fingerprints stored in a database in Hungary, as well, you will be able to apply for a replacement passport online in case your passport is lost, stolen, or damaged.

I have urgent travel coming up. How do I apply for expedited processing?

Expedited passport processing is only available for applications submitted in Hungary.

Which Hungarian authority will issue my passport, and where can I get more detailed information?

The Belügyminisztérium (Ministry of Interior) is the Hungarian passport-issuing authority.

Forms for passport applications of minors

How can I get my new passport?

We send your new passport by mail. For safe delivery, please bring with you a pre-paid reply envelope.

Ideiglenes útlevél

Ideiglenes magánútlevél

Mikor állít ki a konzul ideiglenes magánútlevelet?

Ideiglenes magánútlevelet az ideiglenesen (nyaralás, városlátogatás, üzleti út, stb.), rövid időre az Egyesült Államokba látogató magyar állampolgároknak állítunk ki, magyarországi hazatérés céljából az alábbi feltételek esetén:

az útlevél a személyazonosság megállapítására alkalmatlanná vált, megrongálódott, lejárt, elveszett vagy eltulajdonították és
a hazautazásig magánútlevél nem állítható ki és
a kérelem megalapozott (menetjegy bemutatása, sürgősség igazolása stb.).

Főszabály szerint nem állítunk ki ideiglenes magánútlevelet az Egyesült Államokban élő (dolgozó, tanuló, stb.) magyar állampolgároknak.

Az ideiglenes útlevél érvényességi idejét az utazáshoz igazodóan állapítjuk meg.

Hogyan nyújtható be a kérelem?

Az ideiglenes magánútlevél iránti kérelmet kizárólag személyesen lehet benyújtani. Kérjük, előzetesen egyeztessen időpontot a 202-362-6730-as telefonszámon. Az ügyintézési idő az utazás sürgősségének (például bajba jutott magyar turista utazik haza) függvényében változik.

Ha a személyes megjelenés aránytalan nehézségekbe ütközik, a konzul egyedileg mérlegelheti a postai benyújtás lehetőségét (önmagában a távolság vagy az útiköltség nem számít aránytalan nehézségnek).

Mennyi az ideiglenes magánútlevél díja?

Az útlevéligénylés díjáról, valamint bizonyos esetekben felszámított konzuli közreműködés díjról ITT tájékozódhat. Minden díj bankkártyával fizetendő, postai benyújtás esetén pénzes utalvánnyal (money order).

Milyen dokumentumokat csatoljak a kérelmemhez?

kitöltött igénylőlap
kitöltött adatlap
rendőrségi jegyzőkönyv, amennyiben úti okmányát eltulajdonították
2 db igazolványkép
érvényes személyazonosságot igazoló okmány (pl. személyi igazolvány vagy amerikai jogosítvány)
állampolgárságot igazoló okmány (ha rendelkezésre áll)
repülőjegy bemutatása a sürgősség alátámasztására
konzuli díj

Milyen eltérések vonatkoznak kiskorú kérelmére?

Kiskorú esetében a további követelmények:

a gyermek magyar születési anyakönyvi kivonata
mindkét szülő érvényes, személyazonosításra alkalmas okmánya (útlevél vagy személyi igazolvány)
mindkét szülő jelenléte az alábbiakban leírtak szerint:

A 18 év alatti kérelmezők esetében az előzőekben leírtakon túlmenően felhívjuk szíves figyelmüket, hogy 18 éven aluli személy ideiglenes magánútlevél igénylésénél mindkét szülőnek meg kell jelennie a konzulátuson, vagy az eljáró szülőnek be kell mutatnia a távollévő szülő hozzájáruló nyilatkozatát, illetve a szülői felügyeleti jog kizárólagos gyakorlásáról szóló okiratot. Szülői hozzájáruló nyilatkozat tehető a konzuli osztályon, közjegyző, tiszteletbeli konzul, magyarországi gyámhatóság, útlevélhatóság (okmányiroda) előtt. Egy szülő jelenléte mindenképpen szükséges, a másik szülő jelenléte pótolható a leírtak szerint a szülői hozzájáruló nyilatkozattal!

A közjegyző aláírása és pecsétje a külképviselet további diplomáciai felülhitelesítésére szorul, amelynek konzuli díja külön fizetendő (a felülhitelesítésért fizetendő összeget a díjtáblázatban találják meg). A közjegyzői aláírás-hitelesítéstől és a külképviseleti felülhitelesítési díjtól nem tudunk eltekinteni. Az aláírás-hitelesítés a közjegyző hivatalos pecsétje nélkül nem fogadható el!

A tiszteletbeli konzulok aláírása, pecsétje nem szorul diplomáciai felülhitelesítésre.

Hova utazhatok az ideiglenes útlevéllel?

Az ideiglenes magánútlevél Magyarországra történő belépést követően újabb külföldi utazásra nem használható, ahhoz magánútlevél vagy személyazonosító igazolvány szükséges. Az ideiglenes útlevelet hazaérkezést követően 5 munkanapon belül le kell adni valamelyik okmányirodában, vagy a jegyzőnél.

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Lost, Stolen and Found Documents

What to do if my official Hungarian document is lost or stolen?

Report it without delay in at the representation in whose consular district you reside. If the personal appearance would be unreasonably difficult, an honorary consul can also help you. In the latter case please send the report to the Embassy's address (3910 Shoemaker Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008).

In case of a stolen document, always attach a police report as well.

What should I do if I find a Hungarian official document in the US?

Please mail it to the Embassy (3910 Shoemaker Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008).

Link

Report on lost or stolen passport

Authentication/Notary Public

When is consular authentication necessary?

For documents to be used (served) in Hungary, it is often required that the signature on the document is authenticated by a Hungarian consul. Authentic copies and translations prepared abroad are generally only acceptable in Hungary if done by a Hungarian consul.

As indicated on the website there are different alternatives to have a signature legalized on a contract or other official documents, therefore, it is advisable to contact the relevant office in Hungary concerning the preferred and accepted method prior to submitting a request.

Please note that we do not provide authentication and legalization services during extramural consular days.

How can I have my signature authenticated by the consul?

Authentication of a signature means that the consul establishes the veracity of the signature only, and not the content of the document, for which the Consular Section bears no responsibility. The document will have to be drawn up by yourself in advance. We are unable to assist you in drawing up or typing out the document.

What documents do I need to have with me?

You will need the document on which your signature will be authenticated and a valid photo ID. Please do not sign the document in advance, as it has to be signed in front of our consul. You find the consular fees applicable for each signature to be authenticated HERE. Fees can be paid only by debit or credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, Discover).

What other steps are necessary if I sign for a company?

If you sign for a company, please also present the certificate of incorporation issued not earlier than 30 days before, and a document establishing your signing authority.

How can I get a certificate of life for my Hungarian pension?

The Hungarian pension authority requests life certificates from time to time. The consul will sign these free of charge. Please bring the certificate document and a valid photo ID with you.

How can I have copies of documents authenticated by the consul?

Just present a valid photo ID, pay the consular fee, and hand over the documents for copying. You can also mail them to the representation in whose consular district you reside, in this case, please send the following:

the original document,
a copy of your valid photo ID,
a self-addressed, prepaid return envelope,
a cover letter requesting diplomatic legalization, and including your contact details,
this form for the payment authorization.

Fees vary on the number of pages of the document, so please make sure to check with us beforehand.

How can I have translations of documents authenticated by the consul?

The Consulate authenticates translations of English to Hungarian and Hungarian to English if the translation (prepared by a translator or by the applicant) shall be used in Hungary.

Attention! We do not translate documents. In order to authenticate English language translations, they must be complete and accurate.

You can submit your application for authentication either in person (by appointment) or by post.

What documents do I need to submit to have the translation authenticated?

You should submit the original document together with the translation. Please note that during the authentication procedure the original document will be attached to the translation. In case you do not want the original (certificate, diploma, etc.) to be attached to the translation you are also required to send a copy of the document. Should you wish to have the copy authenticated as well, please mention it in your cover letter and include the corresponding sum in your payment authorization.
Applicants should present valid proof of ID (ID card, passport, or driver's license) when attending the appointment. If the application is sent by post, a copy of proof of ID should be enclosed.
Should you wish to submit your application by post, please send a cover letter requesting diplomatic legalization, and including your contact details.
The consular fee should be paid by card (MasterCard, Visa, Discover), or please complete this form for the payment authorization. Fees vary, so please make sure to check with us beforehand.

How can I schedule an appointment?

To book an appointment, please contact us at the following email address with your request and a short explanation of your case: appointment.was@mfa.gov.hu

What is an Apostille and how do I request it?

Hungary and the United States of America are member states of The Hague Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents. A document having an "Apostille" certificate will be directly accepted in Hungary without needing any further legalization by a Hungarian representation. You can have your signature authenticated by any public notary, then ask your local Secretary of State to attach the "Apostille" certificate to the document.

Forms

Miscellaneous Inquiries

Should you have any questions pertaining to services on which information is not provided, please get in touch with us by sending an email to appointment.WAS@mfa.gov.hu.

A list of the most frequent consular and visa fees payable in the United States is available HERE.

Certificate of Good Conduct

Obtaining a Certificate of Good Conduct

How can I apply for the certificate?

You can apply in person at the representation in whose consular district you reside or during one of our extramural consular days.

Please note that due to the extremely sensitive nature of the data we are in no position to accept applications from intermediaries or representatives, e.g. immigration consultants or lawyers.

How much do the certificate and its translation cost?

You find information on the fee for obtaining the certificate, and any applicable fees (service fee for applications submitted during extramural consular days; also consular assistance fee is applicable in certain cases) HERE.

All fees are payable only by debit or credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, Discover).

Which form do I need to fill out?

The form can be downloaded from this link. English instructions will aid you in filling out the Hungarian form. Please complete the form in block letters in accordance with the rules of the Hungarian language.

Please indicate if you require an official English translation of the Hungarian certificate.

What documents need to be attached?

A valid photo ID.
Please provide a prepaid, self-addressed, trackable return envelope.
Provide your phone and e-mail contacts.

How can I schedule an appointment?

You can ask for an appointment directly through our Date Reservation System on the following website: https://ifr.mfa.gov.hu

Forms

A pplication for certificate of good conduct and English instructions

Declaration of Settlement Abroad

How can I apply?

You may apply at the representation in whose consular district you reside or during an extramural consular day. If the applicant is under 18 both parents should appear in person. You may also apply through mail, in which case please have your signature authenticated on the application form by one of our honorary consuls or by a notary public. The form should be signed by both parents in the case of minors.

How much is the fee?

The declaration of settlement abroad and the registration of data of Hungarian citizens living abroad are both free of charge when the application is submitted in person. For any applicable fees, please click HERE. We only accept money orders payable to the Embassy of Hungary.

Which form do I need to fill out?

What documents do I need to submit with the application?

valid passport or Hungarian ID card
address card (only in case of declaration of settlement abroad)
if the applicant is under 18 – Hungarian birth certificate
if you apply through the mail and sign the form in front of a notary public, please attach a data sheet and a form for personal identification both completed by the notary public and a copy of his or her commission. In the case of minors, both parents should submit a form for personal identification.

If you declare your settlement abroad, the present address card will be revoked and replaced by a new one.

How can I schedule an appointment?

You can ask for an appointment directly through our Date Reservation System on the following website: https://ifr.mfa.gov.hu

Forms

Additional forms for mailed-in applications signed in front of a notary public

Hungarian-American Relations

Introduction

Hungary and the United States enjoy a balanced, value-based partnership built upon our common respect for democracy and universal human rights, and instiutionalized in forums such as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the United Nations.

As a member of the European Union and NATO, Hungary partners with the United States to pursue common goals in Europe, such as stability in the Balkans and promoting democracy in Europe’s East. On a global level, Hungary and the United States have a mutual commitment to reducing the threats posed by climate change and nuclear proliferation, and supporting human rights, the rule of law, and peace and freedom for all. The two countries are bound together through extensive people-to-people contacts in business, the arts, scholarship, and a host of other exchanges.

Please explore the many facets of the Hungarian-American alliance using the links below:

Political Relations

Political and Diplomatic Relations

Hungary and the United States enjoy a balanced, value-based partnership built upon our common respect for democracy and universal human rights, culminating with Hungary’s accession to NATO in 1999 and the establishment of a formal alliance between our two nations.

Overview

Diplomatic relations between Hungary and the United States were formally established in 1922, although unofficial contact existed since the War of Independence. Colonel Commandant Michael Kováts, a Hungarian nobleman regarded as the founder of the American Cavalry, was one of the first heroes to lay down his life for American independence near Charleston, South Carolina. Friendly relations between the two nations were further enhanced through Lajos Kossuth’s visit to the United States in 1851 – his bust is one of the few foreign national’s present in the Capitol Rotunda. Kossuth was the second foreign national, after the Marquis de LaFayette, ever to be given the honor of speaking before a joint session of Congress.

In addition to the Embassy in Washington, Hungary has Consulates Generals in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Hungary is also represented by honorary consuls from major cities across the United States: San Francisco, Sacramento, Denver, Miami, Atlanta, Chicago, New Orleans, Boston, St. Louis, Cleveland, Houston, Salt Lake City, Seattle, and Puerto Rico.

The Embassy of the United States to Hungary is located in Budapest (http://www.usembassy.hu).

Bilateral Relationship

Since Hungary's democratic transition, the United States has provided economic and political support to Hungary's efforts to establish a vibrant democracy and market economy. Hungary and the United States now enjoy a balanced, value-based partnership built upon our common respect for democracy, the rule of law, and universal human rights, culminating with Hungary’s accession to NATO in 1999 and the establishment of a formal alliance between our two nations.

The successful political and economic transformation of Hungary, cooperation through bilateral channels and within NATO, and the recognition of Hungarian cultural and scientific achievements (in no small part by outstanding Hungarian Americans like Edward Teller or John von Neumann) provide a strong background for the dynamic development of our relations. Key areas of cooperation include democracy-building and the encouragement of democratic transition in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, counter-terrorism, human rights, energy security and security policy.

Hungary's participation in international peacekeeping and peacebuilding efforts throughout the world – from Bosnia to Afghanistan, where several hundred Hungarian troops are currently responsible for leading the Provincial Reconstruction Team in Baghlan Province – its deep commitment to international counter-terrorism cooperation, and its support for NATO candidate countries and emerging democracies of the region have enhanced Hungary's importance for American foreign policy, especially since Hungary’s accession to the European Union.

Hungary assumed the rotating presidency of the European Union in the first half of 2011 and consciously strove to keep transatlantic issues on the EU agenda and resolve important bilateral issues (e.g. Passenger Name Record Agreement, Data Protection Agreement) on the agenda. The highly acclaimed and successful presidential semester was instrumental in tightening our transatlantic alliance.

Our relationship is also strengthened by the nearly 1.5 million politically active and influential Hungarian Americans living in the United States. In June 2003 a bipartisan caucus was formed in Congress supporting Hungarian interests, co-chaired by Democrat Tom Lantos and Republican Ernest Istook, both of Hungarian origin. The Hungarian-American Caucus is currently led by Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH).

Hungary’s aspirations to achieve reciprocity with regards to visa requirements – the most important unresolved issue between our nations – were fulfilled in 2008, when Hungary entered the Visa Waiver Program, which meant that both Hungarian and American tourists could finally travel between Hungary and the United States without obtaining a visa.

Recent High-Level Visits

Minister of Foreign Affairs János Martonyi visited Washington in June 2010, where he was received by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, distinguished members of Congress (including Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Alcee Hastings, Shelley Berkley, Jim Costa, Steve LaTourette, Lincoln Diaz-Balart, and held talks with Special Envoy for Eurasian Energy Richard Morningstar and former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.) CIA Director Leon Panetta visited Budapest in November 2010 and met Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. In April 2011 Attorney General Eric Holder and Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano visited Budapest and met with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

At the end of May 2011 a transatlantic "Golden Week” was celebrated in Budapest, during which Hungary paid tribute to President Reagan by unveiling his statue in Szabadság Square in the heart of Budapest and honored the legacy of human rights champion and late Congressman Tom Lantos – the Hungarian-born US representative, and to date the only Holocaust survivor ever to serve in the US Congress – through the official inauguration of an institution bearing his name. The ceremonies were attended by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former Attorney General under President Reagan Ed Meese, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, distinguished Congressmen and Congresswomen arriving in two congressional delegations. Contacts on ministerial and subministerial levels are regular and intensive relations exist between the legislations of the two states.

In Feburary 2015 Minister of Foreign Affairs Petér Szijjártó attended the inaugural meeting of the American-Hungarian Business Forum in New York and met with high-level representatives from eleven major companies (Johnson & Johnson, Coca-Cola, Eli Lilly, Pfizer and a Warburg-Pincus.)

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