Hungary•EuropeResidence Permit for Employment
At a Glance
Processing Time
30-60 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
Up to 3 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Residence permit for non-EU/EEA citizens employed by a Hungarian employer. Allows work authorization and residency for employment purposes. Valid up to 3 years.
The Residence Permit for Employment allows non-EU/EEA citizens to work legally in Hungary for a Hungarian employer. The employer acts as sponsor and must initiate the application process. The permit is renewable and can lead to permanent residency.
Annual Visa Allocation
65,000 visas per year
The annual quota is determined by the Minister of National Economy and covers both standard employment and guest worker permits.
No lottery system
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
3 months
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Professional
Required Skills
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
With blank pages and 3+ months validity
Signed employment contract
From Hungarian employer
Proof of accommodation
Lease or booking in Hungary
Health insurance
Valid in Hungary
Criminal record certificate
From country of origin
OptionalSponsor Documents
Employer registration
Proof employer is registered in Hungary
Employment contract
Signed by employer and employee
Employer tax information
Current tax compliance documents
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Advantages
- Direct path to employment authorization
- Renewable with ongoing employment
- Can lead to permanent residency after 3 years
- Covers family dependents
- Employer-sponsored process
Considerations
- Requires employment contract
- Tied to specific employer
- Permit invalid if employment ends
- Dependent on employer sponsorship
Application Process
Secure employment contract
Obtain signed employment contract from Hungarian employer
Employer submits application
Employer applies via Enter Hungary system
Submit D visa application
Apply for D visa at Hungarian embassy with employment contract
Receive D visa
Obtain entry visa in passport
Travel to Hungary
Enter Hungary within 3 months of visa issue
Register residence
Register at local directorate within 15 days of arrival
Receive residence permit
Obtain employment residence permit card
Application Forms
Employment Residence Permit Application
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