Immigration

Working hours for student residency holders increased in Hungary

Third-country nationals studying in Hungary are allowed to work beside their studies. The number of officially approved working hours has just increased, so now you are allowed to work 30 hours a week without forfeiting your student residency.

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Family tree research in Hungary

Need someone to recover old family documents that connect you to your Hungarian ancestors? Look no further! Our family tree research team is here to help.

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Property purchase in Hungary as a foreigner

If you are not a citizen of Hungary, you might need a property purchase license before you can finalize the deal – your lawyer can take care of it. After purchase, you will be required to pay property tax, which is normally 4% of the purchase price.

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Hungarian residency options for non-EU citizens

The Hungarian residence permit is issued based on your plans in Hungary. The procedure will be slightly different in each case, and different supporting documents will be required. The application procedure usually takes 2-3 months, so make sure to apply in time.

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No more visa-free entry to the Schengen zone?

In May 2023, the ETIAS system will go live. It will be relevant to those non-EU residents who can currently travel visa-free to the Schengen zone. Come May, their passport will not be enough: they will have to register in the ETIAS system before their trip.

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New license plate number structure in Hungary from July 2022

As of 1 July 2022, newly issued license plates have a new structure and a new design to ensure that every vehicle can have a unique registration number in the foreseeable future and number plates are harder to forge.

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ETIAS visa waiver goes live May 2023

Currently, passport holders of more than 50 countries can enter the Schengen zone without a visa. Starting from May 2023, they will be required to apply for an ETIAS visa waiver before their trip.

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Two-factor authentication available at the Client Gate

Starting from June 2022, 2FA is available at Ügyfélkapu (or the “Client Gate”), the online customer service portal of Hungarian electronic administration.

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New proposal to attract third-country talent and skills to the EU

Recently the European Commission has proposed an update to EU migration policy. The revision aims to make moving to the EU more attractive to third-country talent as well as streamline legal migration.

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Localizing and renewing your driver’s license in Hungary

To drive in Hungary, you need a driver’s license. But when can you use your own, how to localize your license, or how to renew your expiring document? Read on to find out.

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