Immigration
A Hungarian passport can grant you visa-free access to more than 180 countries around the world. With this, Hungary remains in the top 10 of countries according to the Henley Passport Index, a list updated quarterly by one of the most prestigious investment residency and citizenship providers in the world.
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Do you have Hungarian permanent residency based on family unification? Check what kind of card you have. If you have the old, laminated card that was issued between August 3, 2016 and August 2, 2021, instead of the newer, plastic one, it will expire as of August 3, 2026. Other permits remain valid.
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Over the last few weeks, HELPERS has been working together with immigration, HR and business experts to create a proposal to reform Hungary’s immigration legislation.
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When you make a written agreement about anything, it should comply with certain formal requirements to make it a binding document. You are expected to put your signature and initials in specific places, provide appropriate attestation, and use a blue ink pen.
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When you are considering Hungarian citizenship application, professional eligibility assessment is a quick, easy, and cost-effective way to ensure you will not end up wasting your time, effort, and money on going down a wrong path. This is a relatively low investment that can bring you great returns.
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When you make a written agreement about anything, it should cover certain topics to ensure that both parties are aware of their rights and obligations. If there is a dispute in the future, it can be settled based on the terms laid out in the contract and in the relevant law.
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The elections in April 2026 bought a regime change in Hungary, which promised a review of immigration regulations. As a first step of that reform, the so called “guest worker residence permit”, which is a specific type of work permit relevant only to mass employers and a small fraction of foreign workers, has become unavailable for new applications as of June 6, 2026. Ongoing procedures and existing permits remain unaffected, as well as other work permit types.
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The first step of the immigration reform in Hungary leaves most residence permit types intact. In fact, only one type of residence permit changes: the so called “guest-worker residency”, which makes up only a fraction of residency and work permit applications. For this permit type, no new applications will be possible, while holders can stay in Hungary.
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Hungary remains in the Top 10 passports according to the Henley Passport Index that calculates how many countries each passport allows holders to enter without a visa. If you obtain Hungarian citizenship, you will get visa-free access to 180+ countries.
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If you hold a Hungarian residence permit, you must keep both it and your passport on you at all times. You should keep an eye on when your passport expires, and extend it before you apply for a residency renewal. You don’t need to report this to the Immigration Office.
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