Eight years in Hungary taught me the value of strong paperwork. My family’s experiences with the Hungarian TAJ Card show how the system works in real life. My sister works for a multinational firm. Her HR department registered her without fuss. I run a small Kft., so...
The Hungary medicine price freeze 2025 is now in force: from 1 July, pharmacy prices for dozens of everyday basics are stuck at 2024 levels until mid-2026. If you’ve ever found yourself standing in a Budapest pharmacy, mangling the word Neo Citran while clutching your...
I don’t usually make sweeping declarations. But this one’s easy: everyone in Hungary should download the Életmentő app. Not just foreigners. Not just pensioners. Not just people who like wandering off into the woods with questionable mobile signal. Everyone. And yes,...
Let’s be honest — nobody moves to Hungary for the pharmacies.But as someone who did move here (with one very specific prescription in tow), I can tell you: understanding how prescription medicine in Hungary works is one of those surprisingly important things you’ll...
How to Apply for an EHIC Card in Hungary… Once You Have TAJ Navigating the Hungarian healthcare system can feel like deciphering an ancient manuscript—especially when acronyms like TAJ and EHIC are thrown into the mix. But fear not! Whether you’re an EU...
