Immigration
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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On April 12, TISZA party garnered a landslide victory in the latest general elections in Hungary. With that, the FIDESZ government will be replaced after their 16-year rule. Foreign exchange rates and stock markets seem hopeful about the results and the increased stability a TISZA government promises. At the same time, immigration related rules are not expected to change in the immediate future.
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Standard tip in Hungary is 10%. The amount of the tip should reflect your satisfaction with the service, but you will not be expected to tip more than 20%. Many restaurants also charge a service fee, which cannot be above 15%. If there is a service fee, it is best to politely ask the waiter whether you are expected to tip too.
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Making a donation that costs you nothing? It is possible! When you file your personal income tax return in Hungary, you can make a direct decision about what should happen to a small part of it. 1% can go to a church, and another 1% to a Hungarian NGO. The deadline is May 20, 2026.
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Italy was famously among the countries offering the laxest rules regarding citizenship by descent – until last year, when a new law restricted citizenship based on ancestry to people with Italian parents and grandparents, and added new conditions. Now the Italian Constitutional Court has confirmed the law, which will stay in force for the foreseeable future. This comes as a blow to many who hoped to get Italian citizenship and thereby gain access to Europe – but there may still be options for you within the EU.
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Are you a UK national who wants to spend more time in the EU? Hungarian citizenship would allow you more visa-free time in any of the Schengen member states as well as easy residency and property purchase. If you have Hungarian parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, or other ancestors, simplified citizenship in Hungary can be your key to Continental Europe.
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