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Hungary Simplified Naturalisation through Ancestry

People with a Hungarian ancestor or demonstrable Hungarian origin can seek simplified naturalisation if they meet the language and other statutory requirements.

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5-year costCheckingone applicant, not recoverable

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Value: what the Simplified Naturalisation through Ancestry gives you

Passport reach 25 pts weightChecking

Path to citizenship 25 pts weight100

Work, family, healthcare 20 pts weightChecking

Stay rule 15 pts weightChecking

Tax on foreign income 10 pts weightChecking

Policy stability 5 pts weightChecking

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Years to citizenship: ImmediatelyOfficialHungarian National Legislation Database, checked 2026-11-15No prior residence-status stage is required. Citizenship takes effect after the required oath or pledge.
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Can work for a local employer: YesOfficial, secondaryEuropean Union, checked 2026-11-15Once recognised as a citizen, an applicant can work for a local employer in Hungary without an immigration work permit.
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Cost: what the Simplified Naturalisation through Ancestry costs over five years

Government fees: $0Official, secondaryConsulate General of Hungary in Los Angeles, checked 2026-11-15The simplified naturalisation application is free. Certificates, translations and other services are separate.
Non-refundable contribution: $0OfficialHungarian National Legislation Database, checked 2026-11-15The ancestry basis does not require a financial contribution.
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Renewal fees, first 5 years: $0OfficialHungarian National Legislation Database, checked 2026-11-15Naturalisation is not a renewable permit.
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USD estimates use the 13 November 2026 reference rates of the European Central Bank, Central Bank of Armenia and Central Bank of the UAE, and the Central Bank of Uruguay rate for UYU. The Panamanian balboa uses its official one-to-one parity.

Speed: how long the Simplified Naturalisation through Ancestry takes

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Sources

Act LV of 1993 on Hungarian citizenship, Hungarian National Legislation Database. Checked 2026-11-15.
Citizenship Matters, Embassy of Hungary in Baku. Checked 2026-11-15.
Consular fees from 1 August 2026, Consulate General of Hungary in Los Angeles. Checked 2026-11-15.
Working in the EU – your rights, European Union. Checked 2026-11-15.

Every figure on this page last reviewed 2026-11-15. General information, not legal advice. Spotted an error? Email us from the contact page.

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