Hungary•EuropeWhite Card (Digital Nomad Residence Permit)
At a Glance
Processing Time
30 days
Application Fee
7,100 HUF
Stay Duration
1 year
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Residence permit for digital nomads and remote workers earning income from abroad. Valid for 1 year, renewable once for total of 2 years maximum.
The White Card (Digital Nomad Residence Permit) is specifically designed for remote workers who earn income from employers or clients outside Hungary. It allows location-independent professionals to legally reside and work in Hungary while maintaining foreign employment.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
36,000 EUR
per year
Minimum Savings
10,000 EUR
Personal
Passport Validity
1 year
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Professional
Required Skills
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
Bank statements
6 months showing EUR 3,000+/month income
Employment contract
From foreign employer or client contract
Proof of remote work
Contract demonstrating work location independence
Accommodation proof
Rental agreement, booking, or purchase agreement
Proof of funds
Minimum EUR 10,000 in bank account
Health insurance
Valid coverage in Hungary
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Advantages
- No employer sponsorship needed
- Full work authorization for remote positions
- Clear income requirements
- Relatively affordable fee
- Fast processing (30 days)
- No dependent restrictions mentioned for permit
Considerations
- Maximum 2 years total validity (not renewable beyond)
- Does not lead to permanent residency
- High minimum income requirement (EUR 3,000/month)
- Requires minimum EUR 10,000 in savings
- Years on White Card don't count toward PR
- No path to permanent residence
Application Process
Verify income
Document at least EUR 3,000/month remote income for past 6 months
Prepare documents
Gather bank statements, employment contracts, accommodation proof
Apply at embassy
Submit D visa application at Hungarian embassy
Obtain D visa
Receive entry visa for digital nomad purposes
Enter Hungary
Travel to Hungary within 3 months of visa issue
Apply for White Card
Submit White Card application via Enter Hungary or at regional directorate
Receive White Card
Obtain digital nomad residence permit
Application Forms
White Card Application
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