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The Debrecen Relocation Checklist.
40 ordered steps — everything you need to do before, during, and after your move. Free for subscribers.
Updated April 2026
The Relocation Checklist covers everything from the visa process and finding an apartment to setting up your TB number, opening a Hungarian bank account, and surviving your first week of groceries — without the panic. Each step lists what you need, where to go, and what to say.
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What's inside
Eight sections, forty steps, one linear order
Pre-arrival documents
The full list of paperwork to pack — from apostilles to translations. No Googling at 11 pm three days before your flight.
Address registration
Step-by-step on the lakcímkártya process at the Kormányablak. What to bring, what to say, which form to ask for.
TAJ / social-security setup
How to get your TAJ number as an employee or self-funded resident. Timeline, documents, common rejection reasons.
Bank account opening
Which banks are easiest for foreigners on day one. Scripts for the first appointment. Wise vs local trade-offs.
First-week survival
Internet, phone, utilities, a Hungarian SIM, groceries, the first doctor visit. Ordered by what actually blocks what.
Hungarian phrase cheat sheet
40 phrases you'll actually use. Office lines, restaurant lines, emergency lines. Phonetic pronunciation included.
Utility setup guide
Transferring gas, electricity, and water into your name. Ordering fibre. Reading meters. What the bills should look like.
Neighborhood comparison
Belváros vs Nagyerdő vs Csapó vs Doberdó vs suburbs — rent, commute, vibe, best-for. Side-by-side.
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