Work Permit

From student to employee: work permit application for students in Hungary

Are you studying in Hungary? Do you want to stay after your education is finished? One possible path is to find an employer and apply for a work permit. Student permit in Hungary If you are a student at a Hungarian university or college, your residence permit should be valid until the end of your […]

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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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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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