How do you convert a us drivers license in Hungary?

Answer 1

CHECK HERE: http://www.helpers.hu/papereater.php

Edited by Bosko Buha

Should you decide to do it yourself follow these steps:

1. Get a medical certification from an authorized GP (General Practitioner) that you are capable for driving (costs around 6550 Ft)

2. Go to your area's Governmental Document Office (Okvany Iroda or something similar) incharge of issuing all documents (IDs, Passports, DLs, License plates, etc)

3. Have your current US DL and Hungarian Address Card (Lakcimet Igazolo) ready…they may also require your passport with a residence permit.

4. Draw the number (depending on the office it will be labeled with something resembling "vezetői engedély" and of course wait your turn.

5. Once in, you will submit your medical certification, current US DL, Address Card, you will also have to pay two checks (4000 + 2200 Forints ~ total of 30-35 US$ depending on exchange rate)...no worries, they will fill out the checks for you and you can pay it right there in the office (there's a Postal counter for exactly those purposes)

6. They may require you to write a statement on a blank paper that you had a registered residence where you obtained your current DL.

7. Taking a picture, giving your signatures, getting a temporary permit (two A4 pages) and your current DL back and return in about two (2) weeks to swap your DL for a new Hungarian DL.

Note: This pretty much applies to all nationalities….and YES, You will HAVE to give up on your native DL in exchange for a Hungarian! (Hungarian DL is a common EU format and as such is valid in any EU/EEC country with no need for international DL)….advice: Bring someone who speaks Hungarian with you….makes life lot easier J