REGISTRATION OF BIRTH IN HUNGARY

Events (like birth, marriage, divorce, death) of a Hungarian citizen abroad shall be registered with the Hungarian authorities by applying for the “Hungarian registration procedure”.

In the Hungarian registration procedure, the Consulate receives the application and then transmits it to the competent authority in Hungary. The procedure is performed by the Budapest Metropolitan Government Office (Budapest Főváros Kormányhivatala - BFKH). Please note that the Consulate only receives the applications and forward them to the competent Hungarian authority, therefore the Consulate cannot accelerate the procedures. If you wish to get an update about your case, please contact directly the competent Hungarian authority.

Email address of the Budapest Metropolitan Government Office (BFKH): hazaianyakonyv@bfkh.gov.hu

Reception time: Wednesday 08.30-12.00

Telephone: (+36 1) 323 3176 / 3162

You will be informed about the outcome of the procedure via email, phone or by post.

Please note that the original copy of the foreign birth, marriage or divorce certificate will be added to the registration documentation, therefore, the original copies cannot be returned to the applicant.

Birth registration application can be submitted only in person by prior appointment.

Appointments can be made via the online booking system. 

Although the application for birth registration shall be initiated by the Hungarian parent, both parents should appear in person and sign the data sheets in front of the consul.

The required documents are the followings:

  • original foreign birth certificate
  • a valid passport or identity card identifying the parents and their nationality
  • a document certifying Hungarian citizenship, which may be the same as a document presented for proving identity (passport, identity card or naturalization document, citizenship document issued within one year)
  • if the parents were married when the child was born, a simple copy of the parents’ Hungarian marriage certificate
  • if the parents of the child are not married, the declaration of acknowledgement of paternity (this can be made at the Consulate, or at foreign authorities, but with official Hungarian translation); a court judgment establishing the paternity is also acceptable (in case of a foreign judgement, with official Hungarian translation).

Registration of the child’s place of residence

During the procedure, the parents shall declare their child's place of residence, based on which the Hungarian authorities will register the child as a Hungarian citizen “living in Hungary” (“Magyarországon élő”) or “living abroad” (“külföldön élő”).

Registration of a child as Hungarian citizen living in Hungary - this option can only be chosen if the Hungarian parent has not declared his/her final settlement abroad.

Documents to be attached to this type of application:

  • a copy of the Hungarian address card (“lakcímkártya”) of one of the parents, on which the Hungarian address is indicated or
  • a copy of the Hungarian title deed (“tulajdoni lap”) or lease agreement certifying the residence of the Hungarian parent.

Registration of a child as Hungarian citizen living abroad: this option can only be chosen if the Hungarian parent has declared his/her final settlement abroad or if the child is to be registered at the address of the Lithuanian parent.

The registration of birth is free of charge.

For children under age of 6, the passport procedure can be initiated simultaneously with the Hungarian birth registration procedure on the basis of the written declaration of the Hungarian parent. For the passport procedure please bring a new passport photo of the child.

 

REGISTRATION OF MARRIAGE IN HUNGARY

Events (like birth, marriage, divorce, death) of a Hungarian citizen abroad shall be registered with the Hungarian authorities by applying for the “Hungarian registration procedure”.

In the Hungarian registration procedure, the Consulate receives the application and then transmits it to the competent authority in Hungary. The procedure is performed by the Budapest Metropolitan Government Office (Budapest Főváros Kormányhivatala - BFKH). Please note that the Consulate only receives the applications and forward them to the competent Hungarian authority, therefore the Consulate cannot accelerate the procedures. If you wish to get an update about your case, please contact directly the competent Hungarian authority.

Email address of the Budapest Metropolitan Government Office (BFKH): hazaianyakonyv@bfkh.gov.hu

Reception time: Wednesday 08.30-12.00

Telephone: (+36 1) 323 3176 / 3162

You will be informed about the outcome of the procedure via email, phone or by post.

Please note that the original copy of the foreign birth, marriage or divorce certificate will be added to the registration documentation, therefore, the original copies cannot be returned to the applicant.

Marriage registration application can be submitted only in person by prior appointment.

Appointments can be made via the online booking system. 

If you are a Hungarian citizen intending to marry in Lithuania, you are advised to obtain accurate and up to date information regarding the conditions of the marriage, the documents to be submitted and their formal requirements (certifications, translations) from the local registry office competent at the place of the marriage.

The required documents are the followings:

  • original foreign marriage certificate
  • valid passport or identity card to prove the identity of the applicant and his / her spouse
  • document certifying Hungarian citizenship, which may be the same as a document presented for proving identity (Hungarian passport, identity card or naturalization document, citizenship document issued not more than a year ago)
  • simple copy of the Hungarian citizen’s birth certificate
  • proof of family status before the marriage: final court decision about the divorce; death certificate if the applicant is a widow (proof of single / unmarried marital status is not required).

The registration of marriage is free of charge.

If the registration of the birth of the Hungarian citizen has not yet taken place in Hungary, he or she has to apply for the registration of the birth at the same time as the application for the registration of the marriage.

A new Hungarian passport can be issued for the married name, only after the registration of the marriage has been completed in Hungary.