Residence in Hungary: permits and requirements
Living legally in Hungary is possible through 6 permit types: work, investment, permanent, study, family, international protection. Each program has its own requirements; below are the duration, renewal, costs and documentation according to the country's official sources.
Temporary Residence for Employment (Employee Card)
Residence type #1 of 6
Temporary residence permit for third-country nationals with the purpose of employment in Hungary
Requirements
- Work permit or exemption from it previously obtained
- Valid work contract
- Guaranteed accommodation in Hungary
- Health insurance (social insurance or private policy)
- Means of subsistence
- No serious criminal record
Documentation
- Completed application form
- Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)
- Work contract or employment document
- Accommodation certificate
- Health insurance certificate
- Criminal record certificate from the country of origin (apostilled and translated)
- Photographs
- Proof of fee payment (HUF 18,000)
Frequently asked questions about residence in Hungary
How many types of residence permits are there in Hungary?
Hungary offers 6 residence permit types, grouped into the categories work, investment, permanent, study, family, international protection. Each permit has its own requirements, duration and documentation, detailed in this fact sheet according to the country's official sources.
How long do residence permits in Hungary last?
Durations vary by permit type: 2 years (employment period); EU Blue Card: up to 4 years, extendable by 4 more; 2 years (renewable); Indefinite (National Residence Card: 10-year card, extendable by 10 more); For the duration of the studies (maximum 2 years per period). The exact details of each type appear in the corresponding fact sheet.
Can residence permits in Hungary be renewed?
Yes. All residence permit types of Hungary (6 in total) are renewable before their expiration, according to the rules of each program.
What documentation is usually required to reside in Hungary?
Although each permit requires its own file, the most recurrent documents are: Formulario de solicitud; Photographs; Justificante de domicilio; Seguro médico; Proof of fee payment. The complete list by residence type appears in each fact sheet, together with the corresponding official link.
Does residence in Hungary lead to nationality?
Yes, through the Naturalization by residence pathway, which requires 8 years of continuous residence in Hungary. The complete requirements are in the nationality fact sheet of Hungary.
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