Practical Matters

Practical matters

Last modified: 31. August 2023

You will need the following documents/numbers after your arrival. We will help you start these procedures during the Orientation Week and the following months.

Non-educational administrative issues - A useful guide

1) Residence permit – Immigration Office
2) Health Insurance
3) Student ID

For STIPENDIUM HUNGARICUM, Diaspora, SCYP and FAO SCHOLARS

4) Hungarian cell phone number
N.B. in order to open a bank account in Hungary you have to have a Hungarian mobile phone number. A Hungarian SIM card can be purchased in any Hungarian service provider's client office (Vodafone, Telekom, Yettel, etc...).

5) Bank account
SH, Diaspora, SCYP and FAO scholars are expected to open a Hungarian bank account.
Required documents:

  • Hungarian cell phone number
  • student status certificate
  • copy of passport and visa
  • address card
  • residence permit

6) Tax number ​​​​​​​