by Anikó Woods | May 30, 2025 | Home & Property, Quick Guides & Resources
When we bought our countryside cottage, I expected the usual homeowner chores: clean the gutters, trim the trees, keep the spiders out of the wine glasses. I knew ragweed from Canada, but I didn’t expect that in Hungary, you could actually be fined just for having it...
by Anikó Woods | May 21, 2025 | Life Admin & Bureaucracy, Residency & Visas
I’m not an immigration lawyer, but I’ve spent years immersed in Hungary’s immigration system. I write about it, share updates with expat communities, and work closely with legal experts to make sure the advice I pass on is solid. Much of what’s in my ebook comes from...
by Anikó Woods | Apr 15, 2025 | Government News, Home & Property
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: buying a holiday home in Hungary is a beautiful dream—but it’s not without its bureaucratic hiccups. And now, Hungary property law 2025 is about to add another layer. On Tuesday afternoon, the Hungarian Parliament passed a...
by Anikó Woods | Apr 10, 2025 | Expat Life & Personal Stories, Life Admin & Bureaucracy
EHIC in Hungary: One Card, Two Offices, Endless Loops If you caught my recent post on how to apply for an EHIC card in Hungary, you might think you’re ready. You’ve got your TAJ card, your lakcímkártya, and you’ve found the right office. But what if you’re self-paying...
by Anikó Woods | Apr 4, 2025 | Life Admin & Bureaucracy, Residency & Visas
The Hungarian citizenship suspension proposal, submitted to Parliament this week, has sparked serious concern—especially for those of us with more than one passport. Under the proposed law, authorities could suspend the citizenship of Hungarians who also hold another...
