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 into the system? That’s where the plot thickens. Let...
Hungarian Citizenship Suspension? What This Could Mean
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...
Hungary Name on Mailbox Law
Hungary Name on Mailbox Law: Yes, It’s Required by Law When Andrew and I moved to Hungary, we thought we were fairly seasoned when it came to handling moves and red tape. Between us, we’d lived in Canada, the US, and the UK—none of which require you to label yourself...
I’m Anikó Woods, a Canadian-Hungarian who’s been knee-deep in life here since 2017 - bureaucracy, culture, and everything in between.