Work Permit
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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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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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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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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When you are recruiting employees, the goal is to find the best person for each job, regardless of where they come from. If you want to staff your Hungarian business with third-country nationals, they will need work permits. This is true even if your future employees are already in Hungary. Read on to learn what to watch out for in this case, and let us help you with the new work permit application.
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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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Nothing lasts forever, not even business. When the life cycle of a business comes to an end, the labor contracts of employees are automatically terminated, and employees will be eligible for compensation same as if the employer ended the contracts. But what happens to foreign employees in Hungary? Can they stay or do they have to leave? What options do they have? Read on to find out.
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EU nationals enjoy the freedom of movement within the European Union. This means that they can work in Hungary without a work permit. However, there are still some administrative tasks to perform before an EU national can start working at your Hungarian company.
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