Services offered by the government offices

Which services are offered by immigration office, Kormányablak (Government Service Center), municipality offices, and the police?

            In Hungary there are multiple offices and institutions handled by the government to help your needs. These offices can help you with multiple types of administration tasks, such as residency, important documents, civil services, and much more.

            First, the Immigration Office, also called National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing. It mainly handles administrative tasks for citizens outside the EE/EEA or Switzerland. Here you can apply for a blue card, Visa extensions (Type D visas) or other Immigration card renewals. You can also arrange your residence permits here, whether the reason for your stay is study or work.

            The second office is called Kormányablak (Government Service Center). Its main audience are mostly Hungarian citizens, but people with foreign nationality can also use its services, if they have a long term or permanent residence in the country. In the Kormányablak you can handle your papers, such as ID card, social security number, tax number registration, driving licenses and vehicle registration and birth-, death-, or marriage certificate.

            Municipality offices, also called Local Government Offices or Önkormányzatok, is a similar establishment to Kormányablak. Local residents, including foreigners, can handle their housing confirmation or land- and property ownership documents here. You can also arrange your local taxes (e.g., garbage collection fees, property tax) or other social services here. The local elections are also organized by this institution.

            Lastly, what is the job of the police in Hungary? If you see a crime committed or any suspicious activity you can report it to them. You can also report your lost/stolen ID or passport, or if you find any object that was clearly lost by someone. If you go to the police station you can register certain firearms or vehicles.