Other types of assistance

Non-financial (in-kind) social assistance (food, school meals, materials) can usually be requested from the municipality where your permanent address is registered, such as exemption from payment for doctor-prescribed medicines (free or cheaper medicines), free or discounted children's meals in institutions, and free festive meals for children, as well as one-time material assistance for child protection (support for textbooks and educative materials).

To receive assistance with the above-mentioned social support options, you should contact:

The Menédek Association through the official website in English or the Kalunba Charity Organization by sending an email to the following address [email protected].

Documents

You can apply for documents that prove your identification, address card, or travel document at "Government Windows" = Government Customer Service (Kormányablakok in Hungarian).

A list and map of customer service offices in Hungary are accessible in Hungarian on this website.

A list and map of customer service offices in Budapest are accessible in Hungarian on this page.