Hungary•EuropeEU Blue Card
At a Glance
Processing Time
60 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
1 to 4 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
Highly skilled professional work permit for non-EU/EEA workers. Requires university degree and salary above minimum threshold. Allows flexibility after first year.
The EU Blue Card is designed for highly qualified non-EU/EEA professionals working in specialized fields. After the first year of employment, holders gain significant mobility rights to change positions and employers more freely within Hungary.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
12,012,576 HUF
per year
Personal
Education
Bachelor or higher
Professional
Experience
5+ years
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AT, BE, BG, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, IS, LI, NO, CH
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
With blank pages and 3+ months validity
University degree
Recognized degree or equivalent qualification
Job offer letter
From Hungarian employer, minimum 6-month duration
Employment contract
Signed contract with salary ≥ HUF 883,671 gross (2025 threshold)
Credential evaluation
If foreign degree (may be required for non-recognized degrees)
OptionalAccommodation proof
Rental agreement or purchase agreement
Health insurance
Valid coverage in Hungary
Sponsor Documents
Employer registration
Proof of company registration in Hungary
Employment contract
Signed by both employer and employee
Salary documentation
Proof salary meets minimum threshold
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Advantages
- Path to permanent residency (accelerated after 3-5 years)
- Job mobility after first year
- Spouse may receive EU Blue Card or work permit
- Favorable conditions after first year
- Renewable with employment
- Valid throughout EU
Considerations
- High salary threshold requirement (HUF 883,671 gross)
- Limited to FEOR Division 1-2 roles
- Requires university degree
- Tied to specific employer in first year
- Employment duration minimum 6 months
- Complex qualification verification
Application Process
Secure job offer
Obtain written job offer from Hungarian employer meeting salary threshold (HUF 883,671 gross in 2025)
Verify FEOR classification
Ensure position is in FEOR Division 1 or 2 (highly qualified roles)
Apply for D visa
Submit D visa application at Hungarian embassy with job offer
Obtain D visa
Receive entry visa
Enter Hungary
Travel to Hungary within 3 months
Apply for EU Blue Card
Submit EU Blue Card application at regional directorate within 15 days
Receive Blue Card
Obtain EU Blue Card permit
Application Forms
EU Blue Card Application
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