If you have got a residence permit in Budapest,and plan to stay for longer period in Hungary,there are many important terminologies which you must be familiar with.One of them is Hungarian Government Client Gate Login.
It is is called Ugyfelkapu “Uj-fail-kapu”in Hungarian and Client Gate Login in English.
Ugyfelkapu is one account you must make in order to have online communication with the government related facilities in Hungary.
Make sure to check our guides for foreigners about Hungarian visa related questions.
- Who needs a visa for Hungary
- How to get a Hungarian Visa
- Hungarian residence permit for non-EU nationals
- Notary for Hungarian Residence Permit
- Cards and Permits in Hungary
How to get ügyfélkapu
In order to get an ugyfelkapu account, you have to personally visit a government office in your district,where you are living. This office is called kormányablak Korman Oblock” which mean Government Window. Every district in Budapest has atleast one KormanyAblak.
What documents are required for Ugyfelkapu
If you are not a Hungarian citizen or a permanent residence holder in Hungary,Make sure to take your valid passport, residence permit and the address card. If you are a simple residence permit holder, you will never be able to get any official stuff done at any Hungarian government office.
What is Ugyfel Kapu
Just like you make a hotmail or gmail account, Ugyfelkapu is a username you will get with the Hungarian government website https://ugyfelkapu.magyarorszag.hu/. You get access to the government portal where you can check many things online,which otherwise, you have to visit personally. These can be related to TAX declarations,Car registration, police report, Apartment registry collection,etc.
UgyfelKapu Procedure
The normal procedure to get an Ugyfelkapu account is that you visit the office with the mentioned documents.
There are token machines,where you have to search for the right option for ugyfelkapu. As these are all in Hungarian, you may ask for help. Ask for a ticket from token machine about ugyfelkapu and wait for your turn.
On your turn, visit the respective counter,and show your passport,residence permit and address card.
The clerk will ask username and email id what you want to have for ugyfelkapu login.
Once your ID is created, you can check your email and use a password to access it online.
Who should apply for Ugyfelkapu
Due to Hungarian language challenges,many foreigners feel lazy and do not apply for ugyfelkapu despite being in Hungary for many years. However, Ugyfelkapu is definitely worth it,as it does help you in many ways,for example, after some years of living in Hungary you want to apply for Permanent residence of Canada or Australia, and they ask for your police report, you can apply it directly onine, if you have an Ugyfelkapu account.
If you are 18+ and have a valid residence permit in Hungary, you should definitely get a client gate login. As Hungary is a big destination for tech workers coming from all around the world, if you are a student of a working personal, you should definitely get a client gate login.As for many asian workers, the wifes are not working, even those housewives should apply for ugyfelkapu.
Approval Rate of Ugyfelkapu
Ugyfelkapu is not complicated like getting a residence permit or a Hungarian Permanent residence.
If you already have a valid residence permit, you can apply for it. There is 100% approval rate for getting Ugyfelkapu login.
Advantages of Ugyfelkapu
You can ask the clerk about the activities you can perform with ugyfelkapu.
However I found following 2 activities to be quite helpful.
1) You can submit online tax returns if you are an entrepreneur.
2) You can check the tax returns filed by the NAV,i.e.Hungarian tax authority.
3)You can apply for Hungarian police character certificate,4 times a year,without being going to any office.
4) Something related to your car or driving license may be done.
Ugyfélkapu for foreigners
Ugyfelkapu for foreigners can be applied in any Kormanyablak office. Just take your Passport,Hungarian Residence permit and address card to the Kormanyablak and you will get it on the spot once you have talked to the clerk dealing with your case.
Major challenge for foreigners in getting ugyfelkapu is language barrier. If you do not speak Hungarian, you may face challenge in finding an English Speaking clerk to deal with you.
There is no need to hire an Agency to get you and Ugyfelkapu as it is just a visit away.
Appointment for Ugyfelkapu
You do not need any appointment to visit a Kornmayablak in Hungary. Although appointments can be booked in advance for Kormanyablak in Hungary but not mandatory. You can just walk in to the nearest Kormanyablak in your district, just make sure to check the timings of the offices.
Fees for UgyfelKapu
Ugyfelkapu is totally free, and you do not have to pay a single penny to get it.
If you are getting the ugyfelkapu through an agency, the fees they charge is their administration fees, but keep in mind, there is no fee for getting ugyfelkapu.
