@davidpearce
English expat in Hungary
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About me
English
Lives in Poroszlo
Speaks English (native), Welsh (ancestral), Irish (employment), French (schoolboy) Hungarian (learning slowly and with difficulty)
Registration: 04 March 2015
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Walking group by Isongrad
Hi Everyone, I just joined this site on 7/28/17. My name is Ildi, I am Hungarian/American who lived and worked in the states most of my adult life and now I'm retired and living in Budapest for 2 years now. I'd like to start a walking ...
Would be interested. I am only in Hungary part year and based out at Poroszlo, but have free travel pass. David Pearce *** Read More
.hu domain name registration by Guest222
Does anyone have experience of registering a .hu domain name and having a .hu website, hobby or business? Is this a simple process? Are there any tax implications for a hobby website? Can you recommend a web host? Thank You Helen
If you are seeking a Hungarian customer base, then .hu unless there are overwhelming reasons to avoid it. I built a business in Ireland as a .ie website. When the .com became available I switched, without thinking through the repercussions. My whole ... Read More
Point me in the right direction by davidpearce
Old Prints of Budapest (the bridges and the Parliament building): I have seen these mounted and framed over the years. Now I'm looking to buy some, I can't find them anywhere. I want to buy unframed, as I do my own picture framing. Does ...
Thank you for that. I'm now working my way through it. Read More
Point me in the right direction
Old Prints of Budapest (the bridges and the Parliament building): I have seen these mounted and framed over the years. Now I'm looking to buy some, I can't find them anywhere. I want to buy unframed, as I do my own picture framing. Does ... Read More
EU Citizenship Question by Crazyfoo
Good morning from Yukon, Canada. 😊 Guys I have a question I'm hoping someone here may be able to answer. I was born in Kosice in 1966 and my parents escaped in 1968 due to the impending Russian invasion. They took my brother and I, ...
As I understand it yes, BUT download the administrative rules for application for a Slovak passport. You will need to comply with the photo ID rules. Ensure that bring everything that you could need. Read More
Which bank? by stomalomalus
Hi all, I need to set up a forint bank account at last. Now, I have been told that for Hungarian banks, they ask for you to PAY them to make money off your money. Is this true in all cases? Are there any banks available that will not charge me ...
This is really helpful and challenges me to change from OTP. For international transactions, I use www.transferwise.com 0.5% fees for the whole bank to bank transaction. I have been using them for the last 3 years for £ -forints and £ to ... Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Hungary? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Hungary, would you heartily say "letÂ’s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
Unlike my colleagues here I have no interest in following Hungarian politics and I don't understand Hungarian or the Hungarians. When they start talking a load of racist shit to me I move on. If they want to discuss the arts or opera I stay and ... Read More
Hungarian words and sentences with pronunciation help by ApartmanSzeged
Hi All, I have compiled a list of property/renovation words and sentences with pronunciation help for those who may need help with renovation etc. The sentences at the end are aimed at making a call to a tradesman whereby you report a problem or ...
This compendium of building words is really useful. Unfortunately it will cancel on this site after a time, and I would like more permanent access to it. I have tried many routes, but not been able to copy it out to anywhere else. If you were able ... Read More
Keeping up with the news in Hungary by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in Hungary provides countless occasions to browse local newspapers, listen to local radio stations or watch local TV shows. As everywhere else in the world, local media play a key role in informing the public. What are ...
I use www.hungarianspectrum.org . It is of liberal persuasion and not suitable for supporters of Fidesc or Jobbik. Read More
Address card for non-EU nationals by voyage2931
Hello everyone, I am newbie to this forum even though I kept reading it for a while gathering very useful information t help us with transition to expat life in Budapest. I am looking for some clarification related to an address card requirement ...
As a UK national, I am soon to be in the same situation. I own 2 properties in Hungary and may have difficulty using them. Currently I am applying for a residence card as an EU national. I do not know if that residence card will remain valid, if of ... Read More
How to get married in Hungary? by mhgujar
Hello, i am living in germany and my staus is here as asylum seeker.i have been living here since 2 years on asylum.the german goverments allow me to stay here legelly for short period of time but my asylum case has not passed yet and i have not ...
1. Make sure you use a Hungarian registrar office who has conducted a cross border wedding before. 2. You will both need a certificate of eligibility, and both translated by the office of translation, as well as birth certificates so check the fees ... Read More
Address card for non-EU nationals by voyage2931
Hello everyone, I am newbie to this forum even though I kept reading it for a while gathering very useful information t help us with transition to expat life in Budapest. I am looking for some clarification related to an address card requirement ...
I should have added: beware about bank statements. They need hard copy ones headed by the bank, not downloaded statements. Read More
Address card for non-EU nationals by voyage2931
Hello everyone, I am newbie to this forum even though I kept reading it for a while gathering very useful information t help us with transition to expat life in Budapest. I am looking for some clarification related to an address card requirement ...
I dealt with the immigration office in Eger, but there are many dotted around the country. There are instructions available in english. It is not altogether straightforward, like all documents have to have been issued in last 30 days: that is land ... Read More
Hungarian Bus Company Schedule Web Site No Longer in English by GuestPoster279
The Hungarian Bus company schedule web site: http://menetrendek.hu/ Use to provide an English language option. The site has been redesigned, and it seems to no longer provide an English language option (at least I can no longer find any English ...
I struggle to find a bus timetable in Hungarian in UK, and there are more Hungarians in UK than the other way round. Read More
New boiler and heating system by Teddyb24
Hi I am in process of buying a new apartment in Budapest which I will be renovating I was wondering if anyone knew if there are new regulations on what boiler I can instal as I was thinking of getting a condensing combi boiler as I would like a ...
I had to have new boiler in Hungary in September and became aware to my cost that there are recent regulations emanating from Brussels, the effect of which has been to extinguish the supply of spare parts for some recently made non compliant ... Read More