by Anikó Woods | May 9, 2025 | Beyond Budapest, Expat Life & Personal Stories, Home & Property
Furnishing a home in Hungary sounds like a dream—until you realise the dream often arrives flat-packed with hex keys. After completing our countryside renovation near Lake Balaton, I had grand plans. The living room was ready. We’d restored the walls, added smart...
by Anikó Woods | Apr 14, 2025 | Beyond Budapest, Living in Budapest, Money & Banking
Living in Hungary has always felt like a bit of a rollercoaster—equal parts scenic views, unexpected dips, and a slightly alarming number of bureaucratic loops. But lately? The ride feels smoother. Faster, even. There’s a buzz in the air, from the heart of Budapest to...
by Anikó Woods | Apr 11, 2025 | Employment, Residency & Visas
Guest Workers in Hungary: New National Card Rules Announced for Investment Projects If you’re involved in employment, construction, or large-scale investment projects in Hungary’s border regions, there’s a fresh development you’ll want to understand. A new government...
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 3, 2025 | Life Admin & Bureaucracy, Residency & Visas
Hungary’s National Residence Card Rejections: What’s Really Going On? If you’ve been affected by Hungary National Residence Card rejections in recent months, you’re not alone. Financial instability, accommodation issues and recently the lack of interest of Hungary are...
