Your family has decided: you are moving back to Hungary! Returning home in 2026 requires significant logistics. Enthusiasm is often overshadowed by a series of questions: “Where will we live? What about our insurance abroad? How many times do we need to travel home for administration?” To avoid uncertainty, it is advisable to consult an attorney at the beginning of the process. Did you know that the legal processes for a successful relocation can already be initiated online from abroad? As an attorney, I help ensure that your move is as smooth as possible.
1. Buying and Renting Real Estate Remotely
You do not need to be personally present for every step. Whether it is purchasing property or a long-term lease, signing contracts via secure video identification, as well as the digital verification of title deeds and lease agreements, is now a safe and common solution.
2. Social Security (TB) Status and Health Insurance in 2026
Settling your right to healthcare is a critical point:
- Relocation within the EU: I assist you through the maze of EU certificates (e.g., S1 form) to ensure your Hungarian social security status remains continuous.
- Great Britain and Switzerland: Post-Brexit rules and certifying Swiss status require specific expertise to avoid double contribution payments.
3. Official Representation and Registration
For Hungarians living abroad, handling official matters is often the most difficult task:
- Children born abroad: Domestic registration and applying for a TAJ (health insurance) number can be prepared from abroad.
- School transfers and enrollment: Smooth start to the school year at home. For families relocating, the continuity of children’s education is a key issue. I provide assistance to ensure that the transfer of school-age children does not hit bureaucratic obstacles. Whether it is the recognition of foreign certificates, obtaining necessary official records, or domestic legislation regarding compulsory education, my goal is for children to start their studies in the Hungarian education system as quickly and smoothly as possible after the move.
- Power of Attorney: I can take many official steps on your behalf, saving you unnecessary flights and administrative costs.
Relocation is a new beginning, not a bureaucratic burden.
Prepare for the 2026 return with legal conscious design! Contact me to settle the most important legal steps while you are still abroad, so you can focus on the joy of moving home.