TAJ card

Students with a Hungarian governmental scholarship (such as Stipendium Hungaricum or Scholarship for Christian Young People) are entitled to enjoy health care services in accordance with Act 53/1997 - (point i) of section (1) of paragraph 16 - and they are entitled to have a social security card ("TAJ card"). With TAJ card (the card for Hungary’s national health insurance scheme), scholarship holders are publicly ensured and they are able to access public healthcare for free, not just emergency or urgent care.

How to apply for TAJ card?

Scholarship holders need to formally request the public health insurance card (TAJ card) at the Office for International Full-time Study Programmes (Rector’s Office – 6720 Szeged, Dugonics tér 13., room 45.)

You will need to make an appointment at:

dora.szilvia@szte.hu and katsidis.diana@szte.hu – please make sure that you send your letter to both them!

You will need 2 copies of the following documents (not the original!):

• Student Status Certificate (from your Faculty)
• Accommodation Reporting Form
• Residence Permit
• Passport

Please keep in mind that in case of some countries you will need some additional papers (please ask our colleagues).

 

What to do if the TAJ card expires?

If the TAJ card expires, scholarship holders need to return the old TAJ card to the Office for International Full-time Study Programmes and they will help you to apply for a new TAJ card - if you are still eligible for a TAJ card. You can request for your new TAJ card at the same office. You will need to make an appointment at: dora.szilvia@szte.hu and katsidis.diana@szte.hu – please make sure that you send your letter to both them!

You will need 1 copy of the following documents (not the original!):

• Student Status Certificate (from your Faculty)
• Accommodation Reporting Form
• Residence Permit
• Passport

Please keep in mind that in case of some countries you will need some additional papers (please ask from our colleagues).

 

What to do if the TAJ card is lost or damaged?

If the TAJ card is lost or damaged, scholarship holders need to request a new TAJ card - if they are still eligible for a TAJ card. In case of a lost or stolen TAJ card the administrative service fee to request a new card is 3,000 HUF. You can pay it via a postal check that you can ask from the Office for International Full-time Study Programmes during opening hours. After you payed the fee you have to bring back the check to the Office when you’re coming for a renewal.