Legal Reference
Hungarian citizenship by descent is governed by three primary legal documents. This section describes each one and explains what it regulates.
The Three Core Documents
The Fundamental Law of Hungary (2011) The constitution. Establishes the constitutional basis for citizenship — who is a citizen, the principle of protection of citizens abroad, and the prohibition on arbitrary deprivation of citizenship.
Act LV of 1993 on Hungarian Citizenship The main citizenship law. Defines all conditions for acquiring, retaining, and losing Hungarian citizenship. Covers simplified naturalization, verification of citizenship, language requirements, and the application procedure.
Government Decree No. 125/1993 (IX. 22.) Korm. The implementing regulation for Act LV. Sets out the procedural details: document requirements, how applications are submitted, the role of consulates, and administrative timelines.
How to Use This Section
The articles in this section describe each document at a practical level: what it covers, which provisions are most relevant to applicants, and how those provisions interact with the rest of the knowledge base.
This section does not reproduce the full text of the laws. For the full text:
- Act LV of 1993 is available in English translation through official Hungarian government sources
- The Fundamental Law is available in English on the website of the Hungarian National Assembly
Laws and regulations may be amended. Always verify that the version you are reading reflects current legislation, particularly for procedural details in Decree 125/1993.