Hungary Guide: Visas & Permits

Which documents do you need when going abroad? What are the regulations on visas and residence permits? Our legal guide will help you understand the paperwork you need to complete before moving abroad.

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  Who needs a visa to visit Hungary?

  Requirements and exceptions

  Whether or not you need a visa to Hungary depends on a variety of factors: your nationality, the purpose and the expected duration of your stay, as well as other things like family relations and your employment status.

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  Short-stay visas

  Transit, tourist, business and other types

  Before travelling to Hungary, make sure you have all the required visas and documentation or you will be refused entry. This section describes the different types of short-term visas for Hungary and is intended to give you an overview of what documentation you may need for making an application.

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  Working in Hungary

  Visas and work permits

  Since Hungary has joined the European Union, its rules and regulations regarding labour mobility are changing as they come into line with EU directives. Most non-EU citizens require a work visa and permit in order to go and work in Hungary.

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  Studying in Hungary

  Getting a study visa

  Getting permission to study in Hungary if you are undertaking a recognised course of study is normally a straightforward process if the correct documentation is presented and forms are completed correctly and in full.

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  Residence & Registration

  How to become resident in Hungary

  If you wish to become resident in Hungary, you must apply for a residence permit at the local Immigration office before your visa expires (Non-EU citizens) or you have to apply for a Registration Card (EU citizens) . Proof of your ability to earn a living in Hungary and a current status of legal residence are required to obtain a permit.

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  Citizenship

  How to become a Hungarian national

  Foreigners legally resident in Hungary for a certain amount of time – depending on their status - can file an application to become a citizen. Different factors are taken into account for eligibility for nationalization in Hungary.

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  Driving in Hungary

  Validity of foreign driving licenses

  Depending on your nationality, you may or may not have to naturalize your driving license when travelling to Hungary.

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