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New restrictions on temporary protection for those fleeing Ukraine

Third-country residents in Ukraine will no longer be eligible for temporary protection in Hungary, but they can still apply for a 30-day temporary residency with limited rights.

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Do I need a university degree to get a work permit in Hungary?

The simple answer is no, you do not need a university degree to get a work permit in Hungary. However, you still need to prove that you are qualified for the job you want to perform in Hungary. So how does that work? Let us explain! Your qualifications should match your work When you apply […]

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Trial, notice, termination with a work permit

The Labor Code in Hungary (and in the EU) aims at protecting the rights of both the employer and the employee. It also includes how and when an employment relationship can be terminated – while immigration law governs what happens to the work permit when that happens. Work permit during employment The Hungarian work permit […]

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Employee rights in Hungary

When you are bringing talent to your Hungarian company from your home country, you should be aware of the most important aspects of employment as defined by the local labor law. Take a look at our quick summary of the most basic employee rights in Hungary! Hungarian Labor Code defines all aspects of employment in […]

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Labor demand and the 20% new quota on foreign workers

In July, Hungary’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó announced that the limit on the number of foreign workers in foreign-owned Hungarian businesses would be raised from 10% to 20%. However, many enterprises under foreign ownership already employ more third-country nationals than that. How is that possible? Are these enterprises breaking the law? […]

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Work permit and family unification in Hungary: when to switch?

Family unification lets the third-country national spouse and underage children of the main residency holder move to Hungary. However, with time the spouse may wish to start working too. How to do it right?

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How many foreigners can your Hungarian company employ?

The Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs recently made an announcement that the Parliament has decided to raise the limit on the number of third-country nationals a foreign-owned Hungarian company can employ. But what does this mean for your company in Hungary?

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Hungarian work permits: the year 2020 in numbers

Hungary has been facing labor shortage because of demographic reasons. As a result, the government has taken steps to make it easier for foreigners to work in the country. These measures proved very successful, more than tripling the number of work permit applications over the last three years before the pandemic. Work permit vs. EU […]

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