desertbhoy
Scottish expat in the United Arab Emirates
Forum posts
14
About me
Scottish
Lives in Dubai
Registration: 12 August 2015
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How is it living in Miskolic or Eger ? Or the nearby areas? by GuestPoster115
Hello everyone! As my father and I have our move day draw closer, i am curious to know about the cities of Miskolic or Eger or Gyöngyös or the general nearby area. I ask as i have seen many affordable homes for sale in the general area ...
I guess we were lucky, but given it took 6 months to get a telephone line installed in to a 15 year old house here in Dubai, anything is an improvement. The telephone company asked me to dig up the road outside the property so they could install new ... Read More
How is it living in Miskolic or Eger ? Or the nearby areas? by GuestPoster115
Hello everyone! As my father and I have our move day draw closer, i am curious to know about the cities of Miskolic or Eger or Gyöngyös or the general nearby area. I ask as i have seen many affordable homes for sale in the general area ...
Coming to this thread late, but as a westerner moving to Hungary, my thoughts may help. We have chose Debrecen as the place to live after looking at other areas including Eger. Aside from having family in the city it was more the feel of the place ... Read More
Importing a car to Hungary from EU country by GuestPoster109
Hi to all, I wish to get any feedback from anyone who has experienced the importation of a car to Hungary from another EU country. Is it worth to do it ? Is the Hungarian registration procedure very smooth and not too costly? I'm thinking of a ...
Thanks again Mr Fluffy, your input is invaluable. We are planning to leave the UAE for good & will stop off in Hungary (1-6 months) before the next role, which is unlikely to be in Hungary. During in that time I was hoping to use my car/bikes ... Read More
Importing a car to Hungary from EU country by GuestPoster109
Hi to all, I wish to get any feedback from anyone who has experienced the importation of a car to Hungary from another EU country. Is it worth to do it ? Is the Hungarian registration procedure very smooth and not too costly? I'm thinking of a ...
Related to the above & another topic I have asked on. If I am a home-owner in Hungary, but not permanently resident, will I be given permanent residency due to the property? Secondly, I am planning to ship my car & motorbike, both from UAE, ... Read More
Information about living in Budapest - can we manage with 380000 HUF by Joy_20
Hi everybody me and my Husband will move in Budapest this months, he got a job offer from a multinational company. He will get gross 380000 HUF, and we don't know how much he will get NET consider that i don't work at the moment. Do you ...
We are moving to Debrecen & having not really spent much time in Budapest, would you say there is a noticeable difference in the cost of living between the two cities? Read More
Formalities to bring your pet in Hungary by Julien
Hi all, What are the formalities and paperwork required to bring your pet in Hungary? How long do formalities & paperwork usually take in Hungary? What are the relevant authorities to contact? Which vaccines are compulsory? Do your pets ...
I had a similar experience here in the UAE with a vet when my Rottie was having problems with his back legs. The vet thought he knew what the problems was, but needed to put the dog down & do an autopsy to be sure! Muppet! 6 sessions with my ... Read More
Formalities to bring your pet in Hungary by Julien
Hi all, What are the formalities and paperwork required to bring your pet in Hungary? How long do formalities & paperwork usually take in Hungary? What are the relevant authorities to contact? Which vaccines are compulsory? Do your pets ...
Thanks for the info. My dogs are definitely family pets, and I would not dump them in the UAE, as often happens with expats here. We have a home in Hungary where the dogs will be whilst we are there & will travel with us if we are away for any ... Read More
about registering myself legally in country by desertbhoy
My name is Paul. Originally from UK, now living in the UAE for the past 7 years & Thailand 2 years previously. I am married to a lovely Hungarian lady & we have recently purchased a property in Debrecen. I have too many questions about ...
Thanks, that sounds easy! I will conclude the house purchase next week , so will expect a tax bill thereafter. Does registering in country also generate a tax code, as I don't think I will be working in country. As a UK subject I am not taxed on ... Read More
Driving license in Hungary by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Hungary? What are the formalities to get a driverÂ’s licence in Hungary? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for participating ...
Once I get my new UK licence do you suggest handing over for a Hungarian licence or just use the UK licence? Read More
Driving license in Hungary by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Hungary? What are the formalities to get a driverÂ’s licence in Hungary? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for participating ...
Thanks for the feedback. I have the photo licence which expired in 2009 & having been out of the UK so long, never renewed. I no longer have a UK address but I can use a family member address. I guessed the UAE licence would not be of much ... Read More
Driving license in Hungary by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Hungary? What are the formalities to get a driverÂ’s licence in Hungary? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for participating ...
I am planning to move to Hungary next year from UAE. I have a current UAE licence & a lapsed UK licence, where I learned to drive. Can I legally drive on these or do i have to submit for a Hungarian licence? Read More
Formalities to bring your pet in Hungary by Julien
Hi all, What are the formalities and paperwork required to bring your pet in Hungary? How long do formalities & paperwork usually take in Hungary? What are the relevant authorities to contact? Which vaccines are compulsory? Do your pets ...
We are planning to bring our 5 dogs to Hungary early next year, but I believe 2 may be regarded as 'dangerous', our 10 year old Rottweiler & 3 year old Staffordshire Terrier, both family pets & both neutered. Can anyone provide any ... Read More
about registering myself legally in country
My name is Paul. Originally from UK, now living in the UAE for the past 7 years & Thailand 2 years previously. I am married to a lovely Hungarian lady & we have recently purchased a property in Debrecen. I have too many questions about ... Read More