EU/EEA/Swiss free movement (registration certificate) (Regisztrációs igazolás)
EU/EEA/Swiss free movement (registration certificate) is a residence route in Hungary (AB / EFTA serbest dolaşım). Register within 3 months of arrival; means + health insurance; permanent residence card after 5 yrs. Naturalisation 8 yrs + constitutional studies exam in Hungarian.
EU residence rights and relocation planning →Requirements at a glance
There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 8 years.
How holders are taxed
15% flat; 13% social contribution on dividends up to cap
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Kategori | AB / EFTA serbest dolaşım |
|---|---|
| Yatırım | — |
| Harçlar (aile) | CHF 20 |
| Gelir / yıl | — |
| Varlıklar | — |
| Asg. kalış | 0 |
| Daimi oturum | 5 |
| Vatandaşlık | 8 |
| Çalışma | yes |
| Uygunluk | EU/EEA/CH only |
| Vergi | 15% flat; 13% social contribution on dividends up to cap |
| Tarih | 2026-10 |
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