Immigration Lawyer in Hungary

What a Hungarian immigration lawyer can help with

Hungarian immigration rules are strict, every application is processed in Hungarian, and the law changes often. A licensed immigration lawyer makes sure you choose the right application and that it is prepared and filed correctly. Through us, a lawyer can handle:

• Work permits and the EU Blue Card, for employees and skilled professionals.
• The White Card, for remote workers and digital nomads.
• Self-employment and business permits, for freelancers and company owners.
• Family reunification, for spouses, children, and dependent relatives.
• Student and study permits, for those coming to Hungary to study.
• Long-term and permanent residence, for settling in Hungary for good.
• Hungarian citizenship and citizenship by descent, for an EU passport.
• Residency by investment (the Golden Visa), for the Guest Investor Programme.
• Refused applications and appeals, when an earlier application did not go to plan.

How working with a lawyer works

1. Book a consultation. A licensed Hungarian immigration lawyer reviews your situation and confirms the route that fits, online or in person.
2. Prepare your documents. The lawyer prepares and checks everything, and arranges official Hungarian translations where they are needed.
3. File and represent. The lawyer submits your application and deals with the immigration authorities on your behalf.
4. Updates to the decision. You are kept informed at each stage, through to the outcome.

Why work with an immigration lawyer

• Fewer refusals. Small mistakes on a Hungarian application lead to delays and rejections. A lawyer helps you get it right the first time.
• Less stress. The forms are in Hungarian, the document chains are fussy, and the deadlines are firm. Your lawyer carries that load.
• Someone on your side with the authorities. Your lawyer deals with the immigration office directly, so you are not navigating it alone.
• Current with the rules. Hungarian immigration policy shifts often, including the 2026 work-permit changes, and a lawyer keeps your case aligned with the law as it stands.

When you might need one

• Your application was refused, and you want to appeal or reapply properly.
• Your case is complicated, with gaps, mixed circumstances, or tight deadlines.
• The rules have changed and you are unsure where you stand. See our explainer on the 2026 work permit changes.
• You simply want it handled correctly the first time, without the guesswork.

What it costs

Fees depend on the permit and how complex your case is, so there is no single price. Your consultation gives you a clear quote up front, and there is no obligation to go ahead.

Frequently asked questions