What is client gate?
The client gate (online personal portal) is an electronic governmental identification system that provides users with a single entry to contact different e-government service providers. The client gate can be established by anybody, regardless of nationality.
Which kind of applications can be submitted at the Consulate?
- initiating the opening of the first client gate,
- deleting previous client gate,
- modifying the data of an already existing client gate.
Applications can be submitted only in person by prior appointment. Appointments can be made via the online booking system.
When booking, please select the “Ügyfélkapu” or the “Registration for online government services (Online Personal Portal)” case type.
The required documents and conditions:
- valid passport or identity card,
- a document proving the applicant's mother's maiden name (e.g. birth certificate),
- valid e-mail address.
The registration of governmental client gate is free of charge.
Following the registration, the client gate system sends to the applicant’s e-mail address an automatic one-time activation code, which is valid for 5 days. You can use this code to create your own password. After 5 days, the applicant can request a new activation code within 60 days using the "forgotten password/ elfelejetett jelszó" function. Otherwise, the registration data will be deleted.
During activation, the applicant must enter username and a new password, which is valid for a maximum of two years (a shorter validity period can also be set).
After creating password, the full range of governmental services is available through the client gate customer portal.
CLIENT GATE+
From 16 January 2025, the single-factor ClientGate login mode has been discontinued and replaced by the ClientGate+ service. ClientGate+ is an advanced two-factor authentication form, which means that the username and password for the ClientGate authentication form will be complemented by a single-use code generated by the authentication application. The second factor is provided by a one-time password generated by a mobile device (phone, tablet) in the user's possession. If the user does not have a mobile device, he or she can use a web-based or desktop-based authentication application or request to send the on-time password via e-mail. The application for the ClientGate+ service, which provides advanced security login, must be initiated by the user.
