Hungary - Obtain Identity Card

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Procedure

1. To obtain a new ecard, you will need to go to your local municipality.
2. Complete an application and present supporting identity documents. If you have an expiring ID, present it when you are applying for a new.
3. Pay the application fee.

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Required Documents

• Completed application
• Valid identity documents

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Interior
Head office: 1051 Budapest, Jzsef Attila utca 2-4
Postal address: 1903 Budapest, Pf.: 314.
Phone: +36-1-441-1000
Fax: 06-1-441-1437
E-mail - customer service: [email protected]
Phone - customer service: +36-1-441-1138

Eligibility

The new electronic ID card will be available for anyone eligible for a Hungarian ID card.

Fees

• Application fee: HUF 5,000
• When your old ID expires the application fee is HUF 1,500
• Application will be free of charge for those over the age of 65, under 12, or minors applying for their first ID card. When damaged, a new card will be issued free of charge.

Validity

The new electronic ID card is valid for 6 years for citizens over the age of 18 and for 3 years in the case of minors.

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

It will take about 8 days for your application for a new id to be processed.

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Instructions

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Required Information

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the Document

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

The new card will merge the current ID card, address card, social security card, and tax card.

External Links

• Hungarian Government - Website
• Hungary Rolls Out New Electronic ID Card

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