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Hungary citizenship by descent is governed by Magyar állampolgárság — simplified naturalization. Hungarian citizenship by descent is available under simplified naturalization for descendants of Hungarian nationals, with no generational limit, provided basic Hungarian language is demonstrated. We file through the Budapest Office of Immigration and recover pre-1920 records from the National Archives.
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The key thing to know: The language requirement is the #1 barrier. Hungarian is one of the hardest languages for non-native speakers. Ancestra provides language tutoring referrals.
Transmission rule: Both parents equally.
Generational limit: No generational limit for simplified naturalization (any descendant of a Hungarian citizen).
Dual citizenship: Permitted — Hungary allows dual citizenship.
Language requirement: Basic Hungarian (conversational level, tested in interview) — this is the primary barrier for most applicants.
Filing authority: Office of Immigration and Nationality (Budapest) or Hungarian consulate abroad.
FAQ
Is there a generational limit for Hungary citizenship by descent?
Hungary: No generational limit for simplified naturalization (any descendant of a Hungarian citizen).
Does Hungary allow dual citizenship?
Hungary: Permitted — Hungary allows dual citizenship.
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