The National Directorate General for Hospitals can also attest the entitlement to pursue the healthcare activity if the healthcare professional of foreign nationality does not fulfill the requirements which are needed to work in the territory of Hungary, but

  • the professional declares, that
    • after obtaining the healthcare qualification does not intend to work in the area of health in the territory of Hungary,
    • the verification of his/her entitlement to pursue the healthcare activity is only necessary for the recognition of his/her diploma abroad,
  • has a clean criminal record, and is not under the effect of a non-appealable sentence imposed for a criminal offence suspending the health care activity.

With regard to the above mentioned the National Directorate General for Hospitals issues a certificate for use in the recognition of the diploma in another country. In case of professionals who intend to effectively work in the territory of Hungary other requirements are also have to be fulfilled in compliance with the conditions laid down in the relevant legislation.

The National Directorate General for Hospitals issues operational registration card only those healthcare professionals, who have a valid operational registration and want to effectively pursue the healthcare activity in Hungary. 

For the certificate you need to fill out and sign the application form.

The application can be sent:

The procedure is free of charge.