In a ‘no deal’ scenario, the Hungarian government has committed to protecting the current rights of UK nationals legally resident in Hungary on 29 March 2019, on a broadly reciprocal basis with the UK. 

That means the Hungarian government will offer broadly the same to UK nationals as the UK Government offers to Hungarian citizens.  You can find details of the UK’s commitment to Hungarian and other EU citizens in the UK in a ‘no deal’ scenario here.

The Hungarian government is currently developing the exact legal and practical provisions for both scenarios. 

Once the Hungarian government has established the practical details, there is likely to be a simplified administrative process to confirm the continuing rights of Brits in Hungary in both a deal and ‘no deal’ scenario.

In the meantime, in order to prepare for all scenarios regarding the UK’s exit from the EU, the Hungarian government advises that Brits apply for a “Registration Certificate for EEA Nationals” at their local Immigration and Asylum Office by 29 March 2019, if they have not already done so.

This is a long-standing requirement under Hungarian law for residents of three months or longer. 

You can find more details on the website of the Immigration and Asylum Office 

British Embassy is pleased to confirm that in order to facilitate the registration process, the Budapest and Pest County Regional Directorate of the Immigration and Asylum Office will provide a separate client service for British nationals resident in Budapest and Pest County every Wednesday from 10.00 until 12.00 at 1117 Budapest, Budafoki street 60.

It is not necessary to book appointments in advance. 

Those resident outside Budapest can register at their local Immigration and Asylum Office.

Please note that those already in possession of a Registration Certificate do not have to do anything more now.

They should wait for further information from the Hungarian government about concrete next steps on future arrangements following EU Exit (e.g. how to apply for the new status), which the British Embassy will also communicate on our social media channels and on ‘Living in Hungary’ page

For email alerts regarding EU Exit you can sign up here

Living in Hungary Guide - Official information UK nationals moving to and living in Hungary need to know, including EU Exit guidance, residency, healthcare and driving.
UK Nationals living in the EU page - Information on the rights and status of UK nationals living in the European Union.
UK in Hungary Facebook page
UK in Hungary Twitter page

The next Town Hall event for British nationals will be on the 7 March.

For more information and registration, please visit the following links.

Facebook event or Eventbrite

Source: British Embassy Budapest