Medical Certificate in Budapest: Online, Same-Day from €34.99
- Same-day decision (most cases)
- Valid for employers across Hungary
- €34.99 base price, no hidden fees
- GMC-registered doctors
- 🇭🇺 EUR pricing
- GDPR as implemented in Hungary
- Accepted by schools, sports clubs & airlines
Yes. You can get a medical certificate in Budapest online today. A licensed doctor reviews your case and issues a same-day PDF from €34.99, valid for employers, universities and NEAK submissions across Hungary.
Last updated: 1 October 2026
Reviewed by Dr. Anjum Ilahi (MBBS, MS) GMC · Cardiology and MRCPI
Medical Certificates in Budapest: Who Needs Them?
Budapest is Hungary's capital and by far its largest city, home to more than 150 multinational companies with offices or regional headquarters in the city — including EY, Deloitte, KPMG, Microsoft, Unilever, Procter & Gamble, Citi, OTP, McKinsey and IBM, many clustered around the Váci út corridor and South Buda business parks. Under Hungarian labour law, a certificate (orvosi igazolás) is generally required once an absence passes three consecutive days, and your employer pays sick pay (táppénz) at around 70% of your average earnings for the first 15 working days, after which NEAK, the National Health Insurance Fund Administration, takes over.
Booking a same-day appointment with a háziorvos (GP) in Budapest isn't always simple, particularly in busy central districts like District V, VI and XIII where multinational offices are concentrated — private clinics can book out days ahead, and public GP practices often have long queues during flu season. Our online service lets you submit your case to a registered doctor within minutes, with most assessments completed within 24 hours, so you don't need to take a half-day off just to sit in a waiting room.
Common situations we see from Budapest: corporate and shared-services staff at firms like Deloitte, KPMG or Microsoft needing a same-day certificate for short-notice sick leave, students at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) or Corvinus University needing medical proof for an exam deferral, and international employees who need English-language paperwork that still satisfies NEAK and Hungarian employer requirements.
The reason a same-day háziorvos appointment in Budapest is harder than it used to be is structural rather than seasonal. Nationally, reporting in 2026 put more than 1,000 of roughly 6,365 adult and child háziorvosi körzetek without a permanent doctor, and Budapest has been among the worst-hit areas, with its count of unfilled practices reported to have risen by around half in a single year. Where a körzet has no permanent doctor, patients are covered by a substitute (helyettesítő) doctor working restricted surgery hours on top of their own list. The average Hungarian practice now carries around 1,710 patients, some 40 more than a year earlier. None of that is a reason to avoid your háziorvos for ongoing care — but it does explain why getting documentation on the day you actually fall ill has become the bottleneck.
Budapest's employer mix has also shifted in ways that put more people on rosters rather than at desks. BKV, the city's transport operator, employs more than 13,000 people running metro, tram, trolleybus, bus and cogwheel services around the clock. Wizz Air is headquartered in the city and employed around 9,700 people group-wide as of early 2026, with crew and operations staff on rotating patterns. BYD moved its European headquarters to Budapest's 11th district in 2025. Between transport, aviation and the new automotive head-office functions, a growing share of the capital's workforce is rostered — and a rostered absence is the kind an employer records formally, with documentation attached, rather than waving through.
Corporate Hub
Budapest hosts 150+ multinational offices — EY, Deloitte, Microsoft, Citi and more — that accept online certificates from registered doctors.
Universities
ELTE, BME and Corvinus University all accept medical certificates supporting exam deferrals.
GP Access
Central business districts see high demand for same-day GP slots, especially in flu season. Online assessment skips the queue.
International Workforce
English-language service for Budapest's international staff. Certificates meet NEAK and employer requirements.
Public & Private Sector
Valid for government, multinational and SME employers across all of Budapest.
All Certificate Types Available in Hungary
Every certificate type is reviewed by a doctor registered to assess cases in Hungary. Choose the one that matches your situation, and remember that our sick leave and general medical certificates are complementary documents, designed for the purposes described below, not a replacement for the formal orvosi igazolás used to support a táppénz claim through NEAK.
Sick Leave Certificate
For short-term absence documentation and general health confirmation in Hungary, for use outside the formal NEAK-linked táppénz process. For example, for an employer, school, or personal record. Not a substitute for the formal orvosi igazolás if you are claiming statutory sick pay.
From €34.99Sports Fitness Certificate
For Hungarian sports clubs, leagues, and competitions that request medical clearance for participation, sometimes called a sportorvosi igazolás. Reviewed against the activity and level of participation you describe.
From €34.99General Fitness Certificate
For Hungarian gym membership and personal training sign-up where a health declaration is requested. Confirms general fitness for moderate exercise based on your assessment.
From €34.99General Medical Certificate
For insurance claims, visa applications, legal matters, and education purposes in Hungary. A complementary document reviewed by a doctor registered to assess cases in Hungary, not a replacement for the formal orvosi igazolás/táppénz process.
From €34.99How It Works in Budapest
Complete assessment
3-5 minutes. Select your certificate type, confirm Hungary as your country, and answer relevant health questions honestly and in detail. The more context you give, the easier it is for the reviewing doctor to reach a decision. No payment yet.
Doctor reviews your case
Reviewed by a doctor registered to assess cases in Hungary, generally during business hours (9am-6pm CET/CEST, Monday-Friday). The doctor may request more information before deciding, and will only issue a certificate if it is clinically appropriate to do so.
Receive your PDF
Emailed same day, usually within 30 minutes of approval, with doctor credentials and a verification reference that lets the recipient confirm the certificate is genuine.
Who Accepts a Medical Certificate in Budapest?
The city's 13,000-strong transport operator, its aviation and automotive head offices, its university hospitals and its 23 district administrations.
BKV
More than 13,000 staff running Budapest's metro, tram, trolleybus, bus and cogwheel services around the clock on rotating rosters.
Wizz Air & Budapest Airport
Wizz Air is headquartered in Budapest and employed around 9,700 people group-wide in early 2026, alongside the airport's own ground and operations workforce.
BYD Europe
BYD relocated its European headquarters to Budapest's 11th district in 2025, adding a substantial new corporate employer to the city.
Budapest Hospitals & Clinics
Semmelweis University's clinical centre and the Hungarian Defence Forces Medical Centre are among the capital's largest clinical employers, with staff on rotating shifts.
The 23 District Councils
Budapest is administered through 23 district local governments, each employing its own administrative, social-care and maintenance staff under formal absence procedures.
Hungary Pricing: All Certificate Types
| Certificate Type | Our Price | Typical Private Consultation |
|---|---|---|
| Sick Leave Certificate | €34.99 | €50-€120 |
| Sports Fitness Certificate | €34.99 | €50-€120 |
| General Fitness Certificate | €34.99 | €50-€120 |
| Fit to Fly Certificate | €34.99 | €50-€120 |
| Return to Work Certificate | €34.99 | €50-€120 |
| General Medical Certificate | €34.99 | €50-€120 |
Typical private consultation costs are a general range reported for a private doctor visit in Hungary and vary by clinic, city, and specialty. They are shown for orientation only and are not a quote from any specific provider.
Hungary Legal Snapshot: What Applies in Budapest
Sick-leave and certificate rules are set nationally, so what follows applies in Budapest exactly as it does anywhere else in Hungary.
In Hungary, the formal certificate that supports statutory sick pay, called an orvosi igazolás, is generally issued by your own treating doctor (háziorvos) and processed through NEAK, the National Health Insurance Fund Administration, to support a táppénz claim. It is generally expected promptly once you are unable to work, since the process is designed around a continuous, in-person relationship with a doctor who already holds your medical records. Our online general medical certificate is a different, complementary document: it is typically used for purposes such as insurance, visa applications, legal matters, education, sport, and travel, rather than as a replacement for the formal NEAK-linked orvosi igazolás. If your primary need is to support a táppénz claim, that generally has to go through your own treating doctor and NEAK. See the snapshot below for how the two fit together, and read the FAQ if you are unsure which one applies to your situation. In everyday English this is often just called a doctor's note for Hungary, even where the official local term differs.
| Local document name (statutory) | Orvosi igazolás, generally translated as "medical certificate (supporting sick-pay benefit)." |
|---|---|
| What it supports | A táppénz claim, Hungary's statutory sickness benefit |
| Who typically issues it | Generally your own treating doctor (háziorvos/GP) |
| Administering body | NEAK (Nemzeti Egészségbiztosítási Alapkezelő), the National Health Insurance Fund Administration |
| Timing | Generally required promptly to support a táppénz claim; exact windows can vary by employer and case |
| Our online certificate's role | A separate general medical certificate for insurance, visa, legal, education, sport, and travel purposes, not a substitute for the formal orvosi igazolás/táppénz process |
| Data protection law | GDPR as implemented in Hungary |
Note on táppénz: Eligibility, waiting periods, and reimbursement rates for táppénz are set out in Hungarian social security legislation and can change, and requirements may vary depending on your employment status and employer. This page describes the general pattern only. Confirm current requirements with NEAK, your háziorvos, or your employer before relying on them for a specific táppénz claim.
Our Medical Team for Hungary
Every Hungary certificate is reviewed by a doctor registered to assess cases in Hungary. A clinician will only issue a certificate after genuinely assessing your case and if it is clinically appropriate to do so. If not, you receive a full refund. Doctor credentials are shown on your certificate.
Registered practitioners, not a call centre.
Every doctor is independently verified against their national medical council before they see a single patient - including for patients in Budapest.
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Reg. #MOK - 1025185Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Hungarian employers — including Budapest's large multinational and shared-services firms — must accept an orvosi igazolás issued by a registered doctor as valid proof of sick leave.
Yes. Hungarian universities generally accept a medical certificate from a registered doctor to support an exam deferral request — check your faculty's own submission process, but the certificate itself meets the requirement.
Your employer pays táppénz (sick pay) at around 70% of your average earnings for the first 15 working days of certified sick leave; after that, NEAK (the National Health Insurance Fund Administration) takes over. Our certificate gives your employer what they need to start that process.
Only if your symptoms continue beyond your certificate period. Our doctors handle the initial assessment; for ongoing care, see your regular háziorvos in Budapest.
Private clinics in central districts like V, VI and XIII can book out days in advance, especially during flu season. Our online service lets you submit immediately and get assessed within 24 hours.
Most Budapest cases are assessed within 24 hours. Once approved, you receive your certificate as a PDF by email immediately — useful since Hungarian employers can require proof once an absence passes three consecutive days.
The base price is €34.99 and it is the same for every certificate type. It is charged in euro, so your bank or card issuer converts it to forint at its own rate. There is no membership, no subscription and no separate booking fee — the price covers the doctor's assessment and the certificate itself.
Yes. Hungarian rules concern who may assess and certify a patient and what a certificate may state; they do not require that every assessment take place in a surgery, and remote assessment is a normal part of medical practice. What matters is that a registered doctor has genuinely reviewed your case and certifies only what they have established. Your employer is entitled to require documentation of an absence — what they are not entitled to do is dictate the clinical format in which the assessment happens.
No — and this is important to get right. Since 1 September 2024, medical certificates for school and kindergarten absences in Hungary are transmitted electronically by the doctor through the EESZT directly into the KRÉTA system. Paper certificates are no longer issued for school-age children and schools no longer accept them, so a PDF cannot be used for this purpose. For a child's school absence, contact your Hungarian háziorvos or paediatrician, ideally on the first morning of the absence. Our certificates are for employers, universities and other institutions that accept documentation directly.
Start by asking which part they are objecting to. Hungarian employers are required to accept an orvosi igazolás issued by a registered doctor as proof of incapacity, so a blanket refusal is usually really a complaint about process — the wrong inbox, the wrong internal form, or a notification that arrived late. Ask HR, in writing, for their absence procedure and the deadline that applies to you, resubmit through that route, and keep the timestamped email. If the refusal persists, your works council or trade union representative is the next step.
A certificate anyone can check - in seconds.
Every certificate is issued by a doctor registered with their national medical council, after a real assessment, and carries a reference code that resolves instantly - whether your employer is in Dublin, Berlin or Warsaw.
- ✓Issued only after a genuine clinical review
- ✓Unique reference code, checkable by anyone
- ✓Covers sick leave, fitness-to-work & carer's leave
- ✓Delivered as a signed PDF within the hour
