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Translation and certified copies of documents
Foreign documents must come with a certified Hungarian translation, and copies must be certified too. These are the rules from the official guide.
Questions and answers
Are plain photocopies accepted?
No. Abroad, only a Hungarian consular officer certifies a copy. The officer receiving the application does not certify copies.
Who can translate?
In Hungary: MKIFK Zrt. (formerly OFFI). Abroad: the Hungarian consul. Since 16 February 2019, translations by certified translators from EU countries are also accepted.
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