Hungary Family Reunification Permit
We help you bring your family to Hungary with expert immigration support and licensed Hungarian attorney assistance throughout the entire process.
What Is the Family Reunification Permit?
A Family Reunification permit allows family members of Hungarian residents, Hungarian citizens, or third-country nationals with valid residence permits to legally join their loved ones in Hungary.
It allows:
- Spouses to join their partner in Hungary
- Minor children to reunite with parents
- Dependent parents to join their adult children
- Automatic residency for children born in Hungary to permit holders
- Legal residence with the same validity as the sponsor’s permit
Important
Not all residence permit types allow family reunification. Some permits require waiting periods before family members can join.
Who This Is For
Spouses & Partners
- Legally married spouses of Hungarian citizens
- Spouses of third-country nationals with valid residence permits
- Registered partners (including same-sex couples)
Children
- Minor children (under 18) of the sponsor
- Adopted and foster children
- Stepchildren when the sponsor’s spouse has parental custody
- Children born in Hungary to third-country national permit holders (automatic eligibility)
Dependent Parents
- Parents unable to support themselves financially
- Parents dependent on their adult child in Hungary
- Parents of sponsors or their spouses
Other Family Members (Special Cases)
- Siblings unable to support themselves due to health reasons
- Ascendant family members with serious health conditions
- Parents/guardians of unaccompanied refugee minors
- Family members of refugees (if married before entry to Hungary)
Not sure which permit fits your situation?
Book a one-hour consultation with a licensed immigration lawyer. €150, credited toward full service if you proceed.
Book ConsultationHow the Process Works
With a licensed Hungarian immigration attorney:
- Detailed assessment of sponsor’s eligibility and permit type
- Review of family relationships and required documentation
- Guidance on financial sufficiency requirements
- Discussion of single application procedure (if applying for employment too)
Consultation fee (€150) is credited toward full service if you proceed.
Once you decide to move forward:
- Your attorney prepares all required documentation
- Certifies and translates family relationship documents
- Submits application via Enter Hungary or embassy
- Monitors 21-day processing period (70 days if combined with employment)
- Coordinates visa issuance and residence card delivery
Key Requirements
Sponsor’s Eligibility
- Hold a qualifying residence permit (not all permit types allow family reunification)
- Have held Guest Self-Employment permit for at least 1 year (if applicable)
- NOT hold certain excluded permits (White Card, seasonal employment, student permits, etc.)
Family Members Must Prove
- Valid family relationship (marriage certificate, birth certificate, adoption documents)
- Sufficient financial means for subsistence in Hungary
- Valid accommodation in Hungary
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage
- Valid passport and exit/return travel capacity
Financial Sufficiency
- Sufficient resources to cover subsistence, accommodation, return travel, and healthcare
- Proven via bank statements, employer/tax authority income certificates, or savings documentation
- Notarised declaration of support from sponsor accepted (with proof of sponsor’s financial capacity)
- Your lawyer will advise on current thresholds during consultation
Important Restrictions
Permits that DO NOT allow family reunification
- White Card (Digital Nomad Visa) holders
- Guest Self-Employment holders (first year only, must wait 12 months)
- Seasonal Employment permit holders
- Employment for Investment permit holders
- Student permit holders (including job search/business)
- Training and Voluntary Service permit holders
- Purpose of Employment permit holders
- Guest Worker and Traineeship permit holders
Other important rules
- Physical presence: Must reside in Hungary at least 90 days in any 180-day period to extend
- No work rights initially: Family reunification permit does NOT allow employment. Must separately apply for work permit
- Validity matches sponsor: Family member’s permit validity aligns with sponsor’s permit duration
- Divorce/death notification: Must report to immigration within 30 days if sponsor divorces or dies
- Continued residence rights: After 5 years from first permit issuance, OR if sponsor dies and conditions of residence are met
Children born in Hungary: Automatically eligible for family reunification permit. Application triggered by birth notification. No waiting period required.
Can Family Members Work in Hungary?
Initial status: Family reunification permit does NOT grant employment rights.
Option 1: Single Application Procedure
- Apply for family reunification + employment permit simultaneously
- 70-day processing time
- Requires preliminary employment agreement or job offer
Option 2: Change Permit After Arrival
- Enter Hungary on family reunification permit
- Find employment after arrival
- Apply to change permit type to work permit
Option 3: Start Business
- Family members can establish a Hungarian business
- Apply for Guest Self-Employment permit instead
Indicative Fees
Pricing
Legal Consultation: from €150
Full Family Reunification Assistance: from €1,250
Attorney fee may vary (€500-€1,000) depending on permit duration granted. Consultation fee credited toward full service. Final pricing confirmed after case review.
Processing Timeline
- Family reunification only: 21 days from complete submission
- Combined with employment (single application): 70 days
- Total timeline: Approximately 1.5 to 3 months from submission to residence card
Additional time may apply for document deficiency corrections, additional authority requests, or translation/authentication of foreign documents.
Why Work With Us
Family reunification has many permit-specific restrictions we understand thoroughly
Help gathering and authenticating marriage certificates, birth certificates, adoption documents
We manage all administrative steps from sponsor verification to final residence card
Qualified Hungarian immigration lawyers experienced in family cases
Can combine family reunification with employment permit for faster work authorisation
Help preparing proof of financial sufficiency and sponsor support declarations
What’s Not Included
Government fees
- HUF 26,000 (approx. €65) if submitting via Enter Hungary platform
- HUF 39,000 (approx. €98) if submitting in person in Hungary
- EUR 110 if applying at Hungarian consulate abroad
Additional costs paid directly by you
- Embassy or consular fees at your local Hungarian embassy
- Document apostille/authentication (varies by country)
- Certified Hungarian or English translations of foreign documents
- Birth certificate, marriage certificate certified copies
- Travel to Hungary for biometrics
- Health insurance premiums (must cover up to €30,000)
- Accommodation costs
Application Locations
Outside Hungary (Most Common)
- Required if: Family member is not visa-exempt for Hungary
- Where: Hungarian consulate in country of nationality or habitual residence
Inside Hungary (Limited Cases)
- Only if family member is visa-exempt AND already in Hungary legally
- OR already holding valid residence permit seeking extension
- Via Enter Hungary electronic platform or NDGAP regional office
Disclaimer: Hungary Visa is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. All legal services are provided by independent, licensed Hungarian immigration attorneys.