Citizens of Member States of the European Union and citizens of any State that is a party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area (citizens of the European Union, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) are allowed to stay in Hungary for 90 days in any 180-day period without registration or permit.

If an EEA national arrives in Debrecen for the purpose of study or employment, or in case the employee’s family members intend to stay and live in Hungary for more than 90 days, they need to apply for a registration certificate from the Regional Directorate of Northern Lowland of the National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (Országos Idegenrendészeti Főigazgatóság Észak-alföldi Regionális Igazgatósága). 

Third-country nationals are those who are not Hungarian citizens or nationals of the Member States of the European Union. Third-country nationals who come to Debrecen to study here must apply for a residence permit for the purpose of study, and those who wish to work here must apply for a residence permit for the purpose of employment.

Subject to their country of origin, third-country nationals can submit their application either at the Regional Directorate of Northern Lowland of the National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (Országos Idegenrendészeti Főigazgatóság Észak-alföldi Regionális Igazgatósága) or at the Hungarian Consulate (Magyar Konzulátus) competent according to their place of residence abroad.

If the third-country national is employed in Hungary, his/her family members (spouse and/or minor children) living with him/her must apply for a residence permit for the purpose of family reunification. 

Regional Directorate of Northern Lowland of the National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing

Address: 4033 Debrecen, Sámsoni út 145.
Phone number: + 36 52 503 840
Fax: + 36 52 503 841
Website: www.bmbah.hu

Please note that you have to book an appointment in advance via www.bmbah.hu.

Office hours (updated on 25.02.2023):

Monday 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Tuesday 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Wednesday CLOSED
Thursday 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Friday 7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

How to get there:
Bus 23 (at “Lovas utca” stop)
Bus 19 (at “Sámsoni út” stop 500 meters to the direction of Hajdúsámson, in the street of “Kertségi” Police Station)

Hungarian Consulate

Address: H-1027 Budapest, Nagy Imre tér 4.
Phone number: +36 1 458 1000
Fax: +36 1 201 7323

Consular Service for official bodies only: konz@mfa.gov.hu

Consular information for individuals only: taj.konz@mfa.gov.hu

24/7 Information Service (Call Center): +36 80 36 80 36