The programme has a broad geographical scope and is open to members of the Hungarian diaspora community residing in any country outside the European Union, the Republic of Serbia, and the Zakarpattia Oblast of Ukraine.
Applicants must hold citizenship of one of the eligible countries participating in the programme.
A key prerequisite for submitting an application is obtaining a Diaspora Recommendation Letter, which may be issued by:
Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the relevant diaspora organisation or diplomatic mission at least 1–2 months prior to the application deadline, as the issuance process may require additional time.
Click to identify organisations and missions in your region:
Links to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s continuously updated directory of embassies and consulates.
Informational list of diaspora organisations for applicants’ reference.
Please note that the list of Hungarian diaspora organisations is updated periodically and should be regarded as guidance only, rather than a comprehensive registry. If you are already familiar with a Hungarian diaspora organisation in your area, you are advised to contact them directly.
