Do Hungarian citizens need a visa to work in the UK?

Yes. Since 1 January 2021, Hungarian citizens must apply for a visa. Those in the UK before 31 December 2020 may have EU Settlement Scheme status.

Do Hungarian citizens need a TB test?

No. Hungary is not on the Home Office TB testing list.

How do I get a Hungarian police certificate?

Apply for an erkolcsi bizonyitvany (certificate of good conduct) from the Kozigazgatasi es Elektronikus Kozszolgaltatasok Kozponti Hivatala (KEKKH). Available online or in person at government offices. Processing takes approximately 5 to 15 days.

Does Hungary allow dual citizenship?

Yes. Hungary permits dual citizenship. You can hold both Hungarian and British passports.

Moving to the UK from Hungary: Guide 2026

Updated 3 March 20266 min read

What you need to know

•Free movement ended. New Hungarian arrivals need a visa.
•No TB test required, but English language test IS required.
•Budget approximately 2,500,000 to 5,000,000 HUF for visa and IHS.
•Hungary permits dual citizenship.
•Hungarian community in the UK numbers approximately 80,000 to 100,000.

Hungary joined the EU in 2004, giving Hungarian citizens the right to live and work in the UK. Brexit changed this. New Hungarian arrivals need a visa since 1 January 2021. This guide covers the current options.

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Visa Routes After Brexit

Skilled Worker visa. Requires a licensed sponsor at the minimum salary of £38,700.
Family visa. See the spouse visa guide.
Student visa. See the student visa guide.
Graduate route. See the Graduate route guide.

Document Requirements

Valid Hungarian passport.
No TB test required.
English language test. Required. Tests available in Budapest.
Erkolcsi bizonyitvany. Certificate of good conduct from KEKKH.
Certified translation. Hungarian documents must be translated into English.

Costs in Hungarian Forint

Skilled Worker visa fee: £719 to £1,420 (approximately 680,000 to 1,400,000 HUF)
IHS (per year): £1,035 (approximately 980,000 HUF)
English test: approximately 80,000 to 100,000 HUF

See our UK visa fees guide.

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The Hungarian Community in the UK

Approximately 80,000 to 100,000 Hungarian-born people live in the UK, concentrated in London, Manchester, and several smaller towns. Hungarian shops, cultural events, and community associations are established in most major cities.

After Arrival

Collect your BRP within 10 days
Apply for a National Insurance number
Register with a GP
Open a UK bank account

Path to Settlement

After 5 years, apply for ILR. After 12 months with ILR, apply for British citizenship. Hungary permits dual citizenship.

Next Steps

For official information, visit the GOV.UK EU Settlement Scheme page and the GOV.UK Skilled Worker visa page.

This guide is general immigration information, not immigration advice under s.82 Immigration and Asylum Act 1999. Immigration rules change frequently. For advice on your specific situation, consult an IAA-authorised adviser or an SRA-regulated immigration solicitor. Always check GOV.UK for the authoritative current rules.

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Moving to the UK from Hungary: Guide 2026

Visa Routes After Brexit

Document Requirements

Costs in Hungarian Forint

The Hungarian Community in the UK

After Arrival

Path to Settlement

Next Steps

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