Hungary•EuropeSelf-Employment Residence Permit
At a Glance
Processing Time
30-60 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
1 year
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 guest self-employed individuals and business executives conducting independent economic activity in Hungary. Valid for up to 3 years.
The Guest Self-Employment Residence Permit is designed for third-country nationals who operate their own business or hold executive positions in Hungarian companies. It requires demonstration of sufficient business income and financial stability.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
6,979,200 HUF
per year
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
Business registration
Official registration as self-employed or business entity
Tax authority certificate
Proving annual income exceeds HUF 6,979,200 (minimum wage x24)
Tax clearance
Certificate of no unpaid taxes or contributions
Proof of funds
Bank statements covering living costs and business needs
Accommodation proof
Lease, ownership, or booking confirmation
Health insurance
Valid in Hungary
Business plan
Optional but helpful for business executives
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Advantages
- Enables business ownership in Hungary
- Renewable with successful business operation
- Can include dependents
- Path to permanent residency
- No employment dependency
Considerations
- High minimum income requirement (HUF 6,979,200 annually)
- Annual renewal verification required
- Limited to 3 years total
- Must maintain active business
- Complex documentation requirements
- Business must be economically viable
Application Process
Establish business structure
Register as self-employed or establish business entity in Hungary
Demonstrate income
Provide tax authority certificate of annual income exceeding minimum wage x24
Prepare documents
Gather business registration, tax documents, accommodation proof
Apply for D visa
Submit D visa application at Hungarian embassy
Obtain D visa
Receive entry visa
Enter Hungary
Travel to Hungary within 3 months
Register residence permit
Complete residence permit registration within 15 days
Receive permit card
Obtain self-employment residence permit
Application Forms
Self-Employment Application
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