GOVERNMENTAL CLIENT GATE
Client Gate (or “Ügyfélkapu” in Hungarian) is an access point to e-government services in Hungary. The system provides a platform for its users to connect with Hungarian authorities offering electronic administration services. It lets you take care of paperwork online or book appointments at government service offices (“kormányablakok”) in Hungary.
Please note that as of 16 January 2025 the Client Gate service will no longer be available and will be replaced by the Client Gate+ service. For information on the migration please visit https://kau.gov.hu/dap/sugo/ugyfelkapu-plusz .
Who can register for „Client Gate”?
Any natural person who is registered in:
- the Hungarian personal data and address registry, or
- the central immigration registry of the Hungarian Immigration Authority, or
- the personal registry of aliens (foreign citizens) applying for electornic administration.
Where can you register for „Client Gate”?
In person at:
- local government service offices;
- key helpdesk offices of the National Tax and Customs Administration;
- foreign diplomatic and consular representations of Hungary;
- helpdesk of particular post offices
Online:
- as a holder of a valid Hungarian ID card issued after 1 January 2016, on this site.
REGISTERING FOR "CLIENT GATE"
AT THE CONSULATE GENERAL IN EDINBURGH
The application has to be submitted in person. Appointments are required and can be scheduled online. The registration is free of charge and takes around 10 minutes.
Required documents:
- Hungarian Citizens: valid Hungarian ID (ID card, driving license, passport)
- EEA Citizens: valid EEA ID or passport
- non-EEA Citizens: valid passport
+ it is necessary to provide an e-mail address for the registration
Note: Upon new registration, Clients receive their initial password via e-mail. Accounts must be activated by changing the initial password within 5 days after the date of registration.