Valid for 1+2 years with no option for renewal.
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Unlock your future with diverse Hungarian employment opportunities.
The Hungarian Employment Residency program offers a pathway for non-EU nationals to live and work in Hungary. With various visa options tailored to different qualifications and employment types, you can find the right fit for your career aspirations while enjoying the benefits of residency in a vibrant European country.
The Hungarian Employment Residency program allows non-EU nationals to obtain residency permits based on employment opportunities in Hungary. This initiative is designed to attract skilled professionals and labor to fill gaps in the Hungarian job market.
With the recent changes in immigration law, several categories of residency permits are now available, each catering to different employment needs and qualifications. These permits enable individuals to live, work, and contribute to Hungary’s economy while enjoying access to the Schengen Area.
Eligibility for the Hungarian Entrepreneurial Residency program varies depending on the specific visa category. Generally, third-country nationals seeking to start or invest in businesses in Hungary must meet certain criteria:
Available for individuals filling specific labor shortages; typically does not allow family unification.
It has been designated to Russians, Byelorussians, Ukrainians and other Balkan country citizens. The legal title offers more favorable conditions for residency.
Open to various skill levels; however, it does not provide pathways for family unification or permanent residency.
Targeted at highly skilled workers with higher salary requirements; includes provisions for family unification and eligibility for permanent residency.
For highly qualified professionals; allows family unification and eligibility for permanent residency after three years.
Valid for 1+2 years with no option for renewal.
Limited rights regarding family unification.
Available primarily to Russian and Ukrainian nationals.
Provides a straightforward path to residency.
Possibility for family reunification
Valid for up to 4 years with the possibility of extension for other 4 years unlimited times.
Allows family members to join the holder in Hungary.
Valid for maximum 3 years with options for extension for other 3 years unlimited times.
Offers family unification and pathways to permanent residency.
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