Yes, if you receive a scholarship in Hungary or are staying in Hungary to work, you will need to apply for a tax card with your tax identification number (tax number). For more details, click here.

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To be able to access various health care services (GPs, specialists, dentists, or hospitals) free of charge, one needs to have a Hungarian health insurance card, known as a Társadalombiztosítási Azonosító Jel (TAJ) Kártya, usually solicited by the employer before the expat’s arrival to the country. See the details here.

You have the option to buy a pre-paid phone card or service for a monthly fee from any telecoms provider. See the checklist of what you need to subscribe to a mobile phone and find the local telecom companies in our service provider database.

Managing your finances efficiently starts with choosing the right bank account, but navigating the costs associated with banking services can be daunting. Debrecen is home to all major national and regional banks. See the checklist of what you need to open a bank account and find local banks in our service provider database.

No, even though Hungary is a member state of the European Union, it is not part of the Eurozone.

The official currency of Hungary is called the forint, abbreviated as HUF or Ft. It is issued in both note and coin forms. Forint notes currently in use include the 500 Ft; 1,000 Ft; 2,000 Ft; 5,000 Ft; 10,000 Ft, and 20,000 Ft. Coins are issued in denominations of 5 Ft; 10 Ft; 20 Ft; 50 Ft; 100 Ft, and 200 Ft.

The city is home to Debrecen International Airport.

The airport serves scheduled flights to several major European cities, including Munich, London, Eindhoven, and Tel Aviv. You can also fly from Debrecen to Rome, Monastir, Corfu, Crete, Burgas, Instanbul, and Antalya, Lancara.

To book your train ticket online or check the current schedule, visit the official website of the Hungarian national railway company (MÁV) here.

Yes, Debrecen has an extensive network of cycling routes. Some designated cycle paths are shared with pedestrians. You can find more information on cycle routes in and around the city here. Bicycles with compulsory equipment are allowed on the roads, see the requirements here.

Yes, If you want to go shopping or sightseeing while cycling, you can place your bike in designated bicycle storage areas at several points in the city.

You can only consume alcohol that does not affect safe cycling. However, the “zero tolerance” (No alcohol consumption is allowed) principle also applies to the use of electric bicycles.

No, the principle of ‘zero tolerance’ is in place in Hungary, which means that even a minimal amount of alcohol is prohibited if driving.

Parking fees differ according to parking zones and types of cars. You can pay for above-ground parking at payment machines or using your mobile phone. More information on parking opportunities in Debrecen can be found here.

See local car rental and taxi companies in our service provider database.

Tickets are available all around the city at permanent and seasonal points of sale or ticket vending machines; you can find the list here.

You can also buy your ticket online here.

You can use the same type of ticket for all forms of public transport, but you need to validate a new ticket for each journey.

Additionally, single tickets can be purchased from the driver with an extra fee.

Tickets and season tickets are valid for regular buses, trolley-buses, and tram services operated by DKV Zrt. To view the current fares and for more detailed information, please visit the transport company’s website here.