Xabier
@xabier
Mexican expat in Hungary
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About me
Mexican
Lives in Budapest
Speaks French, Spanish, English, Catalan
Registration: 04 July 2011
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Motorcycle registration ? by GSARider
Hi chaps, has anyone changed over a UK motorcycle to Hungarian plates? Looking to do so with my Bike. Car is a complete headache and I’m taking it back to the UK to sell.
@prateeksethi86 you are right, I can confirm when I did my UK motorcycle they made me change the headlights because they measured the lighting angle and told me they needed to be refocussed for right hand driving. Also they asked me to change ... Read More
Motorcycle registration ? by GSARider
Hi chaps, has anyone changed over a UK motorcycle to Hungarian plates? Looking to do so with my Bike. Car is a complete headache and I’m taking it back to the UK to sell.
Hello xabier,If you don't mind could you please share more details about how it went?Just so that GSARider can have a clear idea of how easy it can be done. Cheers,CherylExpat.com team - @CherylBtw I realise now that I did it when UK was still ... Read More
Motorcycle registration ? by GSARider
Hi chaps, has anyone changed over a UK motorcycle to Hungarian plates? Looking to do so with my Bike. Car is a complete headache and I’m taking it back to the UK to sell.
@GSARider Hi, I did this in early 2020. I changed my motorcycle from UK plates to Hungarian plates, it was not a big problem. Read More
ETF, stock investing in Hungary by xabier
Dear all, I am trying to find the best way to invest in ETFs and Stocks with a Hungarian platform or bank. In the past I have done with UK platforms but can't seem to find a good one in Hungary. Can anyone suggest the best way? I would rather ...
Thanks a lot for the info! Indeed TBSZ is a big reason to do it in Hungary and also generally to avoid potential tax issues having documents and accounts from other countries. I will do some research on the options you wrote. One question, if you ... Read More
ETF, stock investing in Hungary
Dear all, I am trying to find the best way to invest in ETFs and Stocks with a Hungarian platform or bank. In the past I have done with UK platforms but can't seem to find a good one in Hungary. Can anyone suggest the best way? I would rather ... Read More
Importing motorbike from UK to Hungary by lexmex
Hello to you all, I am wondering if anyone knows how I can obtain insurance cover for a motorbike that I have purchased in England, I want to ride it to Budapest and use it here for five weeks every year. It will be re-registered here in HU and ...
Thanks for the info, in my case I want to import it permanently as I am moving for at least 5 years. Therefore UK based insurance with European cover (which I currently have) would only serve temporarily until I register it in Hungary. Any info or ... Read More
Importing motorbike from UK to Hungary by lexmex
Hello to you all, I am wondering if anyone knows how I can obtain insurance cover for a motorbike that I have purchased in England, I want to ride it to Budapest and use it here for five weeks every year. It will be re-registered here in HU and ...
I'm afraid I can't be much help yet but I plan to also import my UK bike (2010 Street Triple) to Hungary in November this year. I'm happy to exchange when I find out about steps and also learn from any tips posted here. Best, Xabi Read More
Anyone know of Ski Clubs with bus trips ? by borschelrh
My wife doesn't ski and I am looking for better deals which often are through ski clubs. Living in Balatonfured makes this more difficult but I am assuming in Budapest (or other cities) there must be some. Searching the internet though I ...
Hi everyone, I am also very interested if anyone knows of ski clubs! Read More
English only speaking jobs by Brandi Szucs
Does anyone know of any companies in Budapest looking for English speakers, but not requiring that I also speak Hungarian ? Probably most English speakers have this problem . Haha
Learning the local language of any country is absolutely essential in order to successfully work there, don't you think? How would you communicate with your superiors, co-workers, clients or customers?Depends on who you work for. Some companies ... Read More
Friends in Budapest! by Alora114
Hello everyone, I am from New Jersey, America, but now I live in Budapest. I have been here for about 2-3 months now, but somehow I still have not managed to get to know many people or find friends. Being alone in Budapest is really boring. So ...
I will be at the party Read More
Friends in Budapest! by Alora114
Hello everyone, I am from New Jersey, America, but now I live in Budapest. I have been here for about 2-3 months now, but somehow I still have not managed to get to know many people or find friends. Being alone in Budapest is really boring. So ...
Hi everyone!! My name is Xabi and I am from Mexico/spain. I would love to join for the enxt event. My brother has also moved to Budapest recently so he could join in as well. Read More
GoalKeeper by knuttelmarc
We have a international team, and we play in an expat football league. We are looking for an experienced Goal Keeper.
I think he does :D Anyways isn't football referred to regular football (as in foci or Fußball) in english speaking countries with the US being the excepton? Read More
OTP szepkartya by kunash81
Dear Friends, I need some information required for using otp szepkartya. I have money in my Szabadidő alszámla, can anyone let me know where I can use to these money. Or is there anyway I can get cash in exchange of some percentage. Thanking ...
Hi! I also have a OTP szepkartya and was confused at first where to use it. It is not possible to withdraw money as far as I know. It is intended to be spent for food, hotels and things like that. What I do to make use of the balanace is using it a ... Read More
where to frame a painting by Clara Johnson
Hey everyone! I have this oil painting I need to frame. Can anybody advise me where can I do that in pest area? Thanks a lot
I am also looking to frame a bunch of paintings and photos, please let us know if you find any good places :D Read More
just moved to Budapest and waiting to meet new people :) by khaled_84
Hey guys, I just moved to budapest yesterday and dont know people here would like to meet people here and make friends lets go for a drink or whatever im just bored alone and have a lot of energy i will start work 2 july so i still have a week ...
Hey can other expats come meet up as well? :D Read More