Hungarian Visas & Residency Permits

For third-country nationals with a verified employment relationship or business ownership outside Hungary, performing their work remotely from Hungary using digital technology — without working for or owning a company in Hungary.

For third-country nationals performing independent work for remuneration, or acting as owner or managing director of a business organisation in Hungary. Intended for people actively building their professional life in Hungary — not remote workers.

For third-country nationals working in Hungary under an employment contract, or fulfilling an agreement with a Hungarian employer based on an existing employment relationship with a foreign employer.

For third-country nationals with higher professional qualifications (as specified by ministerial decree), professional sportspeople, professional coaches, performers, or film production workers, working under an employment contract or as a managing director in Hungary.

For highly qualified third-country nationals with tertiary education or significant professional experience, working in a position requiring high qualifications within the EU.

For third-country nationals working for an employer registered as a preferential employer or a qualified temporary work agency in Hungary, undertaking work permitted by relevant employment regulations.

For third-country nationals as defined by Government Decree (primarily Serbian and Ukrainian nationals), working in Hungary under an employment relationship including through a temporary work agency.

For third-country nationals whose employment is part of a government-approved investment project in Hungary, where the employer has concluded an agreement with the minister responsible for foreign economic affairs.

For third-country nationals undertaking seasonal work in Hungary.

For third-country nationals transferred from a parent company in a third country to a subsidiary in the EU, holding a chief executive or expert position, or as a trainee with tertiary education.

For third-country nationals holding a valid employment residence permit from an EU Member State, posted to Hungary to work under the direction of their posting business for a limited period.

For third-country national family members of individuals holding eligible Hungarian residence permits, or of Hungarian nationals. Note: not all permit types allow family reunification — notably, White Card and most employment permits do not.

For third-country nationals admitted to or accepted by a Hungarian educational institution to pursue full-time studies or preparatory courses in public or tertiary education.

For third-country nationals conducting a research project in Hungary under an agreement with an accredited Hungarian research organisation.

For third-country nationals undertaking a traineeship in Hungary, having a recent tertiary education qualification or pursuing relevant studies, and possessing the necessary language skills.

For third-country nationals participating in a scholarship-based training course in Hungary provided by the Government or a Ministry.

For third-country nationals who have completed research or studies in Hungary and are seeking employment or planning to start a business related to their field of study or research.

For third-country nationals who have resided legally and continuously in Hungary for at least 3 years (or meet specific family/ancestry criteria), granting indefinite right of residence. Requires passing the Hungarian Cultural Knowledge Exam.

For third-country nationals who have resided legally in Hungary for at least 5 years (or held an EU Blue Card for 2+ years in Hungary and 5+ years in the EU), granting indefinite right of residence. Requires passing the Hungarian Cultural Knowledge Exam.

For EEA nationals who have resided legally and continuously in Hungary for at least 5 years (or meet specific early retirement/incapacity criteria), granting permanent residence status.

For third-country nationals whose entry and stay in Hungary is considered to be in the national economic interest due to their investments in the country.

For third-country nationals receiving medical treatment in Hungary, or accompanying a minor child or family member in need of medical support.

For third-country nationals residing in Hungary for diplomatic, governmental, journalistic, educational, scientific, or cultural official purposes under international agreements or cooperation.

For third-country nationals participating in voluntary service programmes, including the European Voluntary Service, seeking to reside in Hungary.

For third-country nationals from countries with bilateral working holiday agreements with Hungary, allowing temporary residence for working holidays within set limits.

For third-country nationals whose residence in Hungary is deemed to be in the national interest by the Minister responsible for aliens policing and asylum, based on economic, national policy, cultural, or sports considerations.

For third-country nationals holding an EU residence permit, seeking long-term mobility for research in Hungary, or their family members.