Residence Permit
Social security contribution is supposed to cover social services in Hungary including pensions, allowances, and public healthcare. It is most obvious as a payroll tax at 18.5% of the gross salary, which employers deduct and forward to the authorities on behalf of their employees. At the same time, it is also paid by self-employed people, and sometimes its rate may be higher due to minimum expectations.
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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 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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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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If you live in Hungary, the police might visit you anytime to confirm that the information the Immigration Office has about you is correct. You have nothing to worry about: you were not reported and you did nothing wrong. Just answer the questions of the police officers truthfully, and you will be fine.
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If you live in Hungary, from time to time you will be asked to present a photo ID to verify your identity or your age – when you check in to a hotel, use a monthly pass for public transport, sign up at a library, or buy liquor at a store. By a photo ID, we usually mean your ID card or your passport.
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With the season for filing your tax returns for 2025 coming up in Hungary, we have prepared a quick summary of deadlines, complete with explanations of the most important concepts and tasks. Personal income tax, tax benefits, tax residency, and options for filing your tax returns explained in one place.
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When Brexit happened, UK nationals were allowed to apply for permanent residency in Hungary. The national permanent residency card was valid for 5 years, so cards obtained back then will expire soon. Get ready for your permanent residency extension in time and remain an EU resident without issues.
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